January 16th, 2019 ---
Dear Diary,
I'm trying to write some journals, a diary I guess, about my misadventures, mostly imaginary, as I really don't travel that much and as a child, I was home bound, strictly because we were poor as church mice.
Our summer adventures included me and my mom jumping onto a bus to head to Minnesota to see her family; a dull trip until one summer I got to the Dairy Queen there and met a girl who was also dragged to Minnesota to see her mom's family.
She was from Idaho, living there with her father. She was younger than I by a month, a cute blonde, twinkling eyes, a memorizing smile, as we sat on a man made beach by one of the "10,000 lakes" Minnesota is famous for.
We held hands, sneaked kisses a few times, her name was Holly, her father was a police officer in Boise, her mom was an accountant in Alexandria, Minnesota, visiting her aunt in Starbuck, Minnesota for a week.
It was a summer romance that blossomed for that week then like most summer romances, it died once we left the safety of our man made beach and wandered back to our lives.
We exchanged letters every once in awhile; a call was made, we talked, even when we made it to high school, there were letters; remember when, yes, I do, can we go back there?
Yes, lets, I replied. I knew she was smiling when she read that line. I know I did when I wrote it.
Mind you, this was before the magic of the Internet, which now, would maybe save such love, or destroy it quicker.
When I found myself readying for that road trip that summer in 1988, I made plans to stop into Boise, to see Holly again, the guys were apprehensive about it, trying to tell me that I was dumb, Holly had herself a boyfriend, a quarterback fellow, rippling muscles, who wrote love poems to her, wooed her more than I ever could.
But I decided, I would make my way there, to see that summer crush once more, mayhaps, in a way, to woo her back like I did that day, remind her of that time, on a course sandy beach, where we held hands, kissed that summer, both our first.
Boise would become my favorite town that summer trip; my first time 'in that way' with a girl.
"You were 8 asshole?" my friend Wayne said, punching me in the arm.
"Yeah, I know, but I gotta see her!" I replied, smiling.
"You're a sucker for the blondes! " Wayne laughed, "I guess we're on our way to Boise!"
So there we were, heading towards Boise, a stop that wasn't planned, which is the best kind of stops.
I had her address; even called her before we left.
"Oh, it'd be great to see you!" she said.
We pulled up to her house; a dark rustic brick home; her father's police cruiser in the driveway.
The rest of my crew decided to leave me there and go find food.
"We don't want to be a nuisance in the way of true love!" Wayne chortled.
I stood at the front door, my hand shaking as I pressed the door bell.
"Hi!" Holly said as she opened the door; more beautiful as a young adult.
"Hi!" I said, the word dropping out of my mouth, to fall to the ground.
She grabbed my hand and led me inside, to the living room, where her father was.
"Dad,this is Jason, remember, the guy I told you about?"
He stared up at me then shook my hand.
"My daughter kinda likes you!" he said, smiling.
"Well, sir, I kinda like her too!" I replied.
"DAD!" Holly blushed, still holding my other hand, squeezing it tightly.
Nervous laughter as Holly pulled me out of the room and outside. "We're going to take a cruise about dad, be back later!"
"Don't do anything I wouldn't do!" he threw back.
"So..." she said, smiling, as we got into her car and she pulled onto the street.
"So, uh..." the words left me. "So you have a boy friend huh?"
"Use to...we broke up last week!" the smile left her face. "Men can be so dumb!!"
I nodded, not really having anything to respond with.
"So changing subject, what do you want to do?" her smile returned, that glorious smile, that melted my heart into goo, which rushed to my shoes.
"Anything with you!" I blurted out.
She blushed again.
"Well, maybe...uhm....we can go get something to eat?" she smiled again, her cheeks rosy red.
"Yea, that, uh, be cool!! My treat! Our uh, first date?"
She blushed even brighter then smiled. "Our second!" she said, reminding me of the time, in Minnesota, when we went out on "A date", our first kiss that time, under a weeping willow at her aunt's house.
We ended up at a small diner, a burger joint.
We sat in a red vinyl booth.
Two cheeseburgers, fries and cokes.
"Well, well..." a man behind us said, "lookee here, two love birds just a romancing away!"
"Chuck, shut up!" Holly threw back.
Her ex-boyfriend stood there, nearest me, placing his right hand on my shoulder, pushing hard down.
"Only been broken up for a week and you've already got a new stallion huh?" he smirked.
"I never had a first stallion until now!" she threw back.
His smirk turned into a glare.
I knew this wasn't going to end well and felt myself pushing up fast from the table; throwing his hand off of my shoulder quickly, pulling his arm to his back.
"The lady said fuck off!" I growled, throwing him to the floor, my own body dropping on top of him; my fists throwing into the back of his head; slamming his face straight into the floor; breaking his nose in the process.
"Jason! Stop!" I heard Holly screaming from behind me, then, pulling me up.
"Mother fucker broke my nose!!" Chuck screamed, scrambling to his feet and scuttling to the opposite side of me.
Holly pulled me away.
We made our way to the counter to pay our bill.
"I'm glad somebody showed that asshole who was boss!" the waitress taking my money whispered to me. "If anyone asks me, I'll tell them he swung the first punch!!"
Holly smiled but then her face turned into a frown.
"Lets go..." she said, pulling me towards the door and out to the car.
We were silent for awhile.
"I should have told you, not to come!" she finally said.
"Why?"
She sighed slightly.
"I knew it would bring nothing but trouble!" she finally said.
We pulled over, a small wooded area, a park.
"Lets get out..." I said, opening the door.
We sat there; at a picnic table.
I had grasped her hand in mine.
"I'm glad I came!" I said.
She smiled and nodded.
"I'm glad you did too!"
We kissed, slowly at first, progressing into a passionate lust filled kiss, our tongues darting out, touching each other, a slight gasp escaping from her then settling into each other.
I felt her slipping herself onto my lap; still entwined in that kiss, a long enduring moment, my body's lust giving itself away as my cock sprung to life; hardening at her gyrating motion on my lap.
Her hand moved down towards the zipper of my pants, unzipping it, dropping off my lap, reaching her hands down, grasping my cock and slowly sliding her hands up and down my hard shaft; her eyes growing large at the sight of it.
I felt her lips move slowly over my cock, enveloping it, her tongue swirling over the tip.
I moaned slightly feeling her there.
Soon, she placed herself back on my lap, slipping herself down onto my cock; pressing herself onto it, moaning into my ear, "Fuck me!"
There, in the seclusion of that park, but in plain view, we fucked for the very first time.
I felt myself ready to explode deep inside of her.
I tried to pull out before that but she kept me inside of her, riding me like some wild stallion.
I felt that rush I had felt before, knowing full well what was to 'come' and Holly felt it too.
She bucked harder on top of me; throwing her head back, crying out my name as she felt my cum explode out inside of her; I felt like I was ready to black out from that ecstasy, her own body responding.
Afterwards, we sat there, still flush from those moments of sex we had just experienced.
"Was it good for you?" I finally said, my body still shaking.
"Oh god, yes, we're going to have to do that again!" she purred, snuggling into me.
"So does this mean we're dating?" I said.
"Maybe..." she chuckled. "We'll see!"
We headed back to her house and said our goodbyes; we hugged, made promises.
I'd call her the first chance I got.
"Christmas vacation, you and I meet somewhere?" I said.
She nodded.
Wayne honked the horn.
"Come on lover boy! Get a move on!" he yelled; smiling, his head stuck out the passenger side window.
"So..." he said as I got into the car, waving one more goodbye to Holly. "Was it everything you dreamed?" he chortled, patting me on the shoulder.
"More, man, more!"
We drove off, heading into the unknown,
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
DOWN THE ROAD: CHAPTER TWO : A Long Goodbye - A Neurotic Erotica Chapter
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Monday, January 7, 2019
Chapter 20 - Brushy Lake (Previously State )Park - OKLAHOMA
Chapter 20
Brushy Lake (Previously State) Park - OKLAHOMA
We move along to the great state of Oklahoma and its wonderment that is the state parks of Oklahoma!
"Why?"
Because we can, that's why!!!
Our first stop is Brushy Lake State Park!!
Actually, according to our research, a former state park!
Them bastards!!
But we'll still cover it like a state park!! SALUTE!!!!
FROM WIKIPEDIA BECAUSE WE CAN!!
Brushy Lake Park is a 90-acre (360,000 m2) former Oklahoma state park located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, 8 miles (13 km) north of the city of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Located in the scenic wooded Cookson Hills of eastern Oklahoma beside the 300 acres (120 ha) Brushy Lake,[1] this park offers visitors a quiet, secluded recreation destination with camping, picnic areas, fishing and boating. Facilities include eight day-use picnic areas with tables and grills, group shelters with electricity, 23 concrete camping sites including RV sites, playgrounds and a lighted boat ramp, as well as boat and fishing docks. Electric service, water service and comfort stations with showers are all available.[2]
After being proposed for closure in 2011, management and ownership of the park were transferred to the city of Sallisaw.[3][4]
An interview with park manager Mike Hancock in 2014 indicates that the park's situation has improved since the responsibility was handed to the city. He noted that the RV and camping spaces were staying full because the city was better able to fund maintenance that had previously been deferred by the state.[5]
Official Website can be found here ----- > http://www.sallisawok.org/243/Brushy-Lake-Park
Brushy Lake Park is owned and operated by the City of Sallisaw. Located in the scenic wooded Cookson Hills of eastern Oklahoma, Brushy Lake Park offers a quiet secluded recreation destination offering camping, fishing and boating.
Facilities include eight day-use picnic areas with tables and grills, group shelters with electricity, 23 concrete camping sites including RV sites, playgrounds and a lighted boat ramp, as well as boat and fishing docks. Electric service, water service and comfort stations with showers are all available.
8 miles north of Sallisaw
Highway 17
Rt 3 Box 36
Sallisaw, OK 74955
Ph: (918) 775-6241
Hours
Sunday-Saturday
So load up your vehicle and head out on the road.
Till next time, I'll see you out on the road.
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Chapter 19 - Lake Catherine State Park - Arkansas
Chapter 19
LAKE CATHERINE STATE PARK OF THE GREAT STATE OF ARKANSAS
So through the last few chapters of this great journey through the states people don't believe are great to travel to, we've covered the state parks of Kansas and even Iowa.
And apparently Arkansas didn't want to be left out.
Earlier this week I received a HUGE package of booklets of such things as state parks, things to do, as well as a state map of the great state of Arkansas.
Tonight as I sit here contemplating life in a general sense of dread, I decided to dive into researching the state parks of the Arkansas!!!
Tonight's park was randomly picked from the map (actually, I just liked the name!!) and lets begin where we usually begin.
"Stealing information and pictures from Google?"
You know me too well!!
This peaceful park is located on Lake Catherine, one of five lakes in the beautiful Ouachita Mountain region. The only full-service marina on the lake is here at the park and open in the summertime for bait, snacks/drinks, and fuel. Boat rentals are available year-round. The park also includes a launch ramp, pavilion, picnic sites, playgrounds, and a well-marked trail that leads to a waterfall.
The park has 20 fully equipped cabins, including one two-bedroom cabin with a patio overlooking the water and private access to the lake from its own fishing pier.
There are also many native stone and wood buildings on-site. The history of these structures dates back to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s.
The park offers 70 campsites (47 Class AAA and 23 Class B), six primitive tent sites, one Rent-A-Camp, and one Rent-A-Yurt. Many of these sites are on the lakeshore.
Park interpreters offer hikes, lake tours, and programs year-round. Guided horseback rides are offered seasonally.
Note to the reader - on the above site, you can reserve said cabins, which would make for a fun family getaway or a retreat from the wife and kids, whichever floats the boat.
STRAIGHT FROM THE GOOGLE ----
2,240-acre lake park offering fishing, boating & hiking, plus waterfront cabins built in the 1930s.
Address: 1200 Catherine Park Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913
THE TOP THINGS TO DO NEAR LAKE CATHERINE STATE PARK ---- Thanks Trip Adviser!!!
From zip lines to beautiful gardens and chapels, everything is within a short distance of Lake Catherine State Park, so grab the kids, the spouse, the dog, the cat and what the hell, the pigeon and come on down.
Till next time, I'll see you on the road!
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Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Chapter 18 - Brushy Creek State Recreation Area - Iowa State Parks
Chapter 18
- Brushy Creek State Recreation Area - Iowa State Parks
We decided in a rush of a judgement to move away from Kansas state parks to the great state of Iowa.
"Why???"
Why not I say!!! Where else you want to go? Cleveland?
"Maybe!!"
Maybe next time, but for now, we're in the land of Brushy Creek State Recreation Area!!!
INFORMATION STOLEN FROM: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/ParkDetails/ParkID/610108
| Brushy Creek State Recreation Area |
Above leads to a site with great information about the area along with information about trail closures, facilities and closures of such(winter time closures include the rest rooms and such! Big surprise!!!)
So go check them out for more information that will be vital in your travels into the area (Iowa actually has a lot of state parks that we will explore in due time!!!)
INFORMATION STOLEN FROM: https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/brushy-creek-state-recreation-area/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610108
Brushy Creek is one of Iowa's premier outdoor recreation destinations. At 6,500 acres, it has the largest tracts of public recreation land with a mosaic of native prairie, grassland, timber, riparian and lake habitats. The 690-acre lake is the deepest artificial permanent pool lake in Iowa and has an extensive network of trails. Join our interpreter in the summer for nature-related programs and hikes. Each spring, the park hosts a geo-caching event and fishing derby for kids. Program event details are posted at the campground kiosks.
Recreation:
Lake ActivitiesFishing is a popular activity at Brushy Creek. The lake has 21 miles of shoreline with four boat ramps and eight fishing jetties. A universally accessible fishing pier is located on the west side of the lake. Anglers can try their luck fishing for bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye or muskellunge. The creek and the Des Moines River have always provided not only scenic beauty, but also a challenge to the angler with smallmouth bass and panfish as favorite catches. Brushy Creek is a "no-wake" lake. There is no restriction on motor size. A large sandy beach is located on the west side of the lake. Swimming is allowed at the designated beach area only.
TrailsWith approximately 35 miles of multi-use trails, there are trail activities for everyone including horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. There is a 12 mile gravel trail around Brushy Creek Lake that is open in all weather conditions. A map of these multi-use trails is on display at the information kiosk located in all campground kiosks, the south day-use area, and at the park office.
HuntingHunting is one of the most popular activities at Brushy Creek. Every year, hunters pursue a variety of game species ranging from pheasants, quail, rabbits and squirrels to white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. A number of designated parking areas are located throughout Brushy Creek to provide convenient access for the hunter.
Facilities:
Picnicking/SheltersBrushy Creek is a great place for picnics and large gatherings. Picnic areas are located throughout the park and offer tables and fire grills. There are three open shelters and four beach cabanas that can be reserved online.
Equestrian CampingEquestrian users can enjoy one of the most modern camp facilities in the Midwest. The north equestrian campground has a modern shower and restroom, electric and non-electric sites, horse wash area, shade is available at some campsites, a substantial hitch rail at every site (users are required to tie animals to rails) and a 100 ft by 200 ft arena. Water hydrants with potable water are available, as are picnic tables, grills, and a playground.
The south equestrian campground has a modern shower and restroom, electric and non-electric sites along with some full hookup sites (water and sewer), a playground, horse wash area, ample shade, and a hitch rail at every site.
Non-Equestrian CampingThe non-equestrian campground has electric, non-electric, and full hookup sites (water and sewer).
Day Use AreasThere are two large day-use areas, one located adjacent to the north equestrian campground and one just west of the south equestrian campground. Day users, including equestrians, are encouraged to use these areas at no charge for the day. Facilities include year round pit latrines.
Shooting RangeTwo gun ranges are located at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area. The target range (paper targets only) is south of the park office on Brushy Creek Road approximately 1/4 mile north of County Rd D46. The clay target range is located off of Taylor Ave. just south of Hwy 20 and west of County Road P73.
And a video for good luck!!!
Till next time, see you on the road!!!!
Monday, December 31, 2018
Chapter 17 - Tuttle Creek State Park - Kansas State Park Again??
CHAPTER 17
TUTTLE CREEK STATE PARK - KANSAS STATE PARK AGAIN?
Another Kansas State Park and why not I say, it's a good time to plan your summer vacation and what says VACATION like a trip to a state park?
"But Kansas?"
Kansas is for lovers!!
Lets dive in.
"You're just going to steal information from Google searches aren't?"
You've been with me for awhile in this endeavor, what do you think?
"Lets begin shall we?"
From the Google site itself!
Reservoir park offering everything from golf, horse trails, archery, swimming & fishing to camping.STOLEN FROM ----- https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Tuttle-Creek
Address: 5800 River Pond Rd A, Manhattan, KS 66502
Four units (River Pond, Cedar Ridge, Fancy Creek and Randolph) make up the 1,200 - acre park. Electric and water hookups, a swimming beach, boat ramps, courtesy docks, and dump stations are available. Campgrounds contain 159 water/electric campsites, 8 electric/water/sewer campsites, 24 electric-only campsites, 20 electric sites with community water at the Randolph Area horse campground and 500 primitive campsites.
Eleven cabins are offered at Tuttle Creek State Park. Each cabin offers a full kitchen with basic pots and pans, table service for six, a full bathroom, heating, A/C, picnic tables, grill and fire-ring. Reservations can be made by contacting the park office or online.
Numerous nature trails, a mountain biking trail, and a scenic equestrian trail offer explorers a variety of routes to experience the aesthetic Flint Hills environment. Scenic picnic areas, an 18-hole disc golf course, volleyball courts, horse shoe pits, and conveniently placed restroom and shower facilities accommodate park visitors. The state-of-the-art Fancy Creek Shooting Range is open the first and third full weekends of each month. The Luke Nihart archery range is at River Pond Area and open daylight hours. Archers provide their own equipment. The River Pond Area has a swimming beach.
Excellent channel cat and flathead fishing is available in the lake and in the river above and below the lake. Fair numbers of bass are caught near standing timber and brush piles, and saugeye can be taken off the face of the dam as well as in the river below. During the Spring there is ample opportunity to catch master angler white bass and crappie. Trout are stocked in Willow Lake during the Fall and Winter. The 12,000-acre wildlife area adjacent to the park offers excellent hunting and wildlife watching opportunities.
Tuttle Creek Lake is situated in the beautiful Flint Hills region of Kansas. The lake is the second largest in the state offering 12,000 acres of water and 100 miles of irregular wooded shoreline. Tuttle Creek Lake, being the key unit of flood control projects within the Kansas River Basin, may swell to 54,000 acres. KDWPT also manages 12,200 acres of land on the north end of the lake for wildlife benefit. In addition to permanent habitat enhancement, KDWPT provides 3,220 acres of cropland for winter food. Because of the flooding, area management will focus on enhancing wetland habitat. 480 acres of constructed wetlands provide food and shelter to migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. Other species managed for include white-tailed deer, turkey, quail, pheasants, squirrels and doves.
Construction by the Army Corps of Engineers began in the late 1950's and the reservoir was completed and filled in 1963. License to manage 11,800 acres for wildlife management was granted in 1964. The license was amended in 1965 to include a total of 12,030 acres. KDWPT has obtained fee title to 170 acres of land not contiguous with the reservoir property. That makes the total license property 12,200 acres of land.A short video from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Park and Tourism talking about Tuttle Creek State Park ----
Doesn't that sound like fun?
"It kinda does!!!"So we'll see you there!! And have a nice trip!! Till next time, see you out on the road to the unexpected!!!!!!
Phone: (785) 539-7941
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Chapter 16 - Another Kansas State Park - Lovewell State Park
Chapter 16
Another Kansas State Park - Lovewell State Park
Another state park in Kansas?
I say why not as we dive into another randomly picked state park from the travel guides I received a few weeks ago.
WELCOME TO LOVEWELL STATE PARK!!!
We hit the Google Search for facts, figures and some pics so you, my 12 readers, don't have to.
Ain't I nice?
I am, I really am!!
AS STOLEN FROM:https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Lovewell
Lovewell State Park in northcentral Kansas is a haven for outdoor lovers who look for variety in their vacations. Just 18 miles northeast of Mankato on US Hwy. 14, Lovewell offers a blend of camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and special events. You’ll discover plenty of variety in the day-use areas. A historic limestone schoolhouse hosts summer church services every Sunday. A seven-station, 14-target archery range is located north of the Cottonwood shower building. Pioneer Day-use area activities include a playground, sand volleyball, disc golf course, and horseshoes. Two basketball goals are located west of the marina, The Southwinds swimming beach offers both sun and shade. Picnic facilities are available throughout the day-use areas, as well as two large group shelters that can be reserved.
Lovewell is popular with campers. The area offers excellent shade and provides utility hookup sites including freeze-proof water and sewer hookups at designated sites, long-term sites, improved primitive sites, primitive camping area, and five rustic and four deluxe Camping Cabins. Designated electrical sites may be reserved; Buffalo and Walleye Point primitive camp areas are reservable for camping groups. Four shower-toilet buildings, two vault toilets, and two trailer dump stations are centrally located in the park. A year-round unisex shower and restroom facility is also available at the park maintenance building.
Lovewell is for people who love water. The south shore’s high bluffs block the summer winds and help calm the waters. You’ll find a full-service marina with double-lane boat ramp and daily or season boat slip rental. Lovewell Marina serves a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu from April to September, and boasts the best barbecue around!! Also available is a double lane boat ramp at Cedar Point, with floating breakwater structures to calm the water for loading and unloading ease. This boat ramp can also be used at any water level. Two lighted fish cleaning stations (with outlets for your electric fillet knives) are also available.Course, what would a chapter be without the Google snap shot and review clip!!!
"A shorter blog?"
Shaddup!!!
Lovewell State Park is a state park in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. It is located near the city of Webber. Established in 1967, the 1,160-acre state park features utility camping, cabins and a beach. The park has access to Lovewell Reservoir. WikipediaAddress: 2446 250 Rd, Webber, KS 66970And here's a video from the folks at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
Established: 1967
Phone: (785) 753-4971
Management: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Looks like a great place to hang out, maybe hide a body or ten, and just relax.
Till next time, I'll see you ON THE ROAD!!!
Monday, October 29, 2018
NORTH DAKOTA - Chapter 14 - A GREAT STATE TO VISIT
- Chapter 14 -
North Dakota
A Great State to Visit
How many people can answer "North Dakota!" when asked where they went for their vacation, especially in the middle of the winter?
Not too many people because, well, it can get kinda cool in the winter time here in the Dakota of the North.
Don't believe me, ask any resident, they'll tell you.
"Freeze your nuts off!"
"What can you do in North Dakota?"
Glad you asked random stranger fellow!
You can gamble!
"Oh boy!!! Sweet!!"
Yes, table games and slots will make you drool and go, "Vegas? Who needs that!!"
Go check out the official "Gambling your kids' college funds away in North Dakota!"
When someone asks you, "What the fuck are you going to do in North Dakota?" you can tell them, "Watch my penis freeze off!!"
There's more to do than gamble, you can go get drunk in Fargo and fall down and start all over again the next day!
"Oh boy!! A true western adventure!!"
Exactly!!
There's also art to see!
"Really?"
Yep! Art Fullton will tell you tales about the time he made 8 touchdowns in one game against the Minnesota Penny Loafers.
"Sounds neat! Where do I sign up?"
Need a place to stay?
"Do I!"
We recommend South Dakota.
"Huh?"
It's a joke!! Lots of places to stay in North Dakota, like Ramada Inn or Hotel NoTell.
Use to be able to stay in motel in Steele, North Dakota but sadly the Lone Steer was burned down in 2012
"Bastards!!"
But click here for more places!!
"North Dakota sounds awesome!! Can I bring my kids?"
Hell yea!! And your grandmother too!!!
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO STATES YOU WOULDN'T THINK OF VACATIONING TO CHAPTER THIRTEEN - PARIS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO STATES YOU WOULDN'T THINK OF VACATIONING TO
- CHAPTER THIRTEEN-
PARIS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - CAUSE WHY THE HECK NOT!
Ah, Paris, the most romantic city in the world; a place where anyone can get laid just by saying like, "Lets go to Paris, Idaho!"
Welcome to the Thirteenth Blog of the Traveler's Guide to Everything!!!
"So how many cities are there named Paris in the United States?"
A lot apparently!!
I was going to write about Paris, Texas but thought, well, maybe I'd just be a generic tucker and write about all the Paris in the U.S.
Here's a list - as stolen from Yahoo! Answers!!
Paris, Georgia Paris, Maine Town of Paris, New York Paris, Tennessee Paris, Virginia New Paris, Indiana New Paris, Ohio New Paris, Pennsylvania Paris, Arkansas Paris, Dakota Territory Paris, Idaho Paris, Illinois Paris, Kentucky Paris, Michigan Paris, Missouri Paris, New York Paris, Ohio Paris, Pennsylvania Paris, Tennessee Paris, Texas Paris, Grant County, Wisconsin Paris, Kenosha County, Wisconsin Paris Township, Michigan South Paris, Maine St. Paris, Ohio West Paris, Maine
Ohhhhh, lookeeeee at them Paris!!!!
Which ones should we mock, oops, I mean explore??
PARIS, IDAHO ----
(Because we love Idaho!!!)
"Tell us about Paris, Idaho oh great guide of wonderful knowledge!! Should we visit there naked?"
According to the Wikipedia --- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris,_Idaho
Paris is a city and county seat of Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. Located on the western side of the Bear Lake Valley, the city's population was 513 at the 2010 census, down from 576 in 2000.[4] Paris was settled on September 26, 1863, by pioneer settlers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Paris was settled by a group of dedicated Mormons led by Charles C Rich. During early years, pioneers suffered difficulties with the harsh cold climate, however their determination and faith kept them from leaving the area.
Paris sports an impressive landmark for a city of its size: the LDS Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle, a sandstone church designed by Joseph Don Carlos Young and built between 1884 and 1889. It seats around 1,400 people.
So to answer your question --- yes, visit there naked!! The 513 people there as of 2010 will be very appreciative!!
"Really?"
No, probably not!!!
But maybe, while visiting Bear Lake ( https://bearlake.org/loc/paris/ ), you could run naked there!!
So get on the road my friends and go check out the Paris USA!! From Paris, Maine to Paris Idaho down to Paris Texas and all between, good travels!!
And remember, tell them we sent you, and get a free piece of apple pie!!
"Wait, isn't this entry kind of short?"
Well, kinda but what else is there to say?
"Can't we have another review of another Paris??"
Well, I guess!!
PARIS, MAINE
Hello and welcome to Paris (Maine).
"Hi!!"
According to Wikipedia ----- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris,_Maine
Paris is a town in and the county seat of Oxford County, Maine, United States.[4] The population was 5,183 at the 2010 census. The census-designated place of South Paris is located within the town. Because the U.S. Post Office refers to the entire town as South Paris, the town as a whole is commonly referred to as South Paris. The main exception is the area known as Paris Hill, which is a scenic historic district popular with tourists.
Excited yet?
"You bet!!! What else is there to do besides build a time machine so we can go back to 1909 to check out the scene where the above photo was taken?"
There's the McLaughlin Garden (https://mclaughlingarden.com/about/)
Also, there's the Stars and Strikes Bowling Center (https://m.facebook.com/starsandstrikesme/ )
And just butt loads more to see and do.
"Really?"
Sure!!
"Like what?"
You could go check out Norway, Maine!!
"Wow!! Do they have bowling too??"
Maybe!!
So are you ready now for a wonderful trip!?
"We sure are!!"
Safe Travels!!!
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO STATES YOU WOULDN'T THINK OF VACATIONING TO CHAPTER TWELVE KEARNEY NEBRASKA
A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO STATES YOU WOULDN'T THINK OF VACATIONING TO
- CHAPTER TWELVE-
KEARNEY NEBRASKA - CAUSE WHY THE HECK NOT!
So another travel brochure made its way into my mail box so I decided HI TRAVELERS, WELCOME TO MY BLOG! COME ON IN AND ENJOY!
So what is the big deal about Kearney?
It's the midpoint between San Francisco, California and Boston, Massachusetts at 1733 miles from each place to the mecca of whatever!!
Isn't that exciting?
"You bet!!"
What else about Kearney?
LETS GO TO GOOGLE!!
Kearney is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 30,787 at the 2010 census. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave birth to the community
Can you feel the excitement?
"Like watching paint dry without the paint!"
That's the key!!!
You have the Classic Car Collection with over hundreds of cars! (Website can be found here ---- http://www.ccckearney.com/
There's the Archway!
"The what? Tell me more!!"
The Archway is a museum of and monument to Nebraska's and the Platte River valley's role in westward expansion. The Archway is directly over Interstate 80 three miles east of Kearney, Nebraska.
There's Yanney Heritage Park -the finest family park between Omaha and Denver, Colorado!!
FREE WIFI even!!!
Life is good with free wifi!
"Isn't it though? What else is there to do in Kearney?? It sounds fun!!"
There's the Museum of Nebraska Art!!
The Museum of Nebraska Art is the official art museum of the state of Nebraska. The museum is located in Kearney, Nebraska, and is administratively affiliated with the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
"Oh my!! So much better than watching paint dry!! Why wasn't I told about Kearney before now? Everybody is like LETS GO TO PARIS, FRANCE!!! when we have Kearney right here, in the good ole United States of America!!!"
I know!! What the hell!!
Visit Kearney, Nebraska, the sandhill crane capital of THE WORLD!! (Offical website can be found here --- https://visitkearney.org/ Tell them we sent you and they'll chase you out of town with a broom, so maybe don't do that!!!)
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Saturday, September 15, 2018
A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO STATES YOU WOULDN'T THINK OF TRAVELING TO - OMAHA, NEBRASKA, WHY NOT?
A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO EVERYTHING
A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO STATES YOU WOULDN'T THINK OF VACATIONING TO
- CHAPTER ELEVEN-
OMAHA NEBRASKA - CAUSE WHY THE HECK NOT!
The other day I received some more travel information in the mail.
HELLO OMAHA, NEBRASKA, this is your life!! How do you do?
"Not too bad!"
Awesome! Tell us some stuff about you?
AS STOLEN FROM WIKIPEDIA - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaha,_Nebraska
Omaha (/ˈoʊməhɑː/ OH-mə-hah) is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County.[6] Omaha is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 10 miles (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha is the anchor of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area, which includes Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha. According to the 2010 census, Omaha's population was 408,958, having increased to 466,893 as of the 2017 estimate. This makes Omaha the nation's 40th-largest city. Including its suburbs, Omaha formed the 60th-largest metropolitan area in the United States in 2013, with an estimated population of 895,151 residing in eight counties. The Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont, Nebraska-IA Combined Statistical Area is 931,667, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2013 estimate.[7] Nearly 1.3 million people reside within the Greater Omaha area, comprising a 50 miles (80 kilometers) radius of Downtown Omaha, the city's center.
Omaha's pioneer period began in 1854, when the city was founded by speculators from neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa. The city was founded along the Missouri River, and a crossing called Lone Tree Ferry earned the city its nickname, the "Gateway to the West". Omaha introduced this new West to the world in 1898, when it played host to the World's Fair, dubbed the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. During the 19th century, Omaha's central location in the United States spurred the city to become an important national transportation hub. Throughout the rest of the 19th century, the transportation and jobbing sectors were important in the city, along with its railroads and breweries. In the 20th century, the Omaha Stockyards, once the world's largest, and its meatpacking plants gained international prominence.
Today, Omaha is the home to the headquarters of four Fortune 500 companies: mega-conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway; one of the world's largest construction companies, Kiewit Corporation; insurance and financial firm Mutual of Omaha; and the United States' largest railroad operator, Union Pacific Corporation.[8] Berkshire Hathaway is headed by local investor Warren Buffett, one of the richest people in the world, according to a decade's worth of Forbes Magazine rankings, some of which have ranked him as high as No. 1.[9] Omaha is also the home to five Fortune 1000 headquarters: Green Plains Renewable Energy, TD Ameritrade, Valmont Industries, Werner Enterprises, and West Corporation. Also headquartered in Omaha are First National Bank of Omaha, the largest privately held bank in the United States; three of the nation's largest 10 architecture/engineering firms: DLR Group, HDR, Inc., and Leo A Daly;[10] the Gallup Organization, of Gallup Poll fame; and its riverfront Gallup University. Enron began in Omaha as Northern Natural Gas in 1930, before taking over a smaller Houston company in 1985 to form InterNorth, which Kenneth Lay moved permanently to Houston, in 1987. First Data, another Fortune 500 company, was founded in Omaha in 1971 and headquartered there until the late 90's. ConAgra Brands, yet another Fortune 500 company, was headquartered in Omaha until 2014. Both First Data and ConAgra Brands still have a significant presence in Omaha. MetLife and Pacific Life, two Fortune 500 insurance companies also domicile in Omaha.
The modern economy of Omaha is diverse and built on skilled knowledge jobs. In 2009, Forbes identified Omaha as the nation's number one "Best Bang-For-The Buck City" and ranked it number one on "America's Fastest-Recovering Cities" list. Tourism in Omaha benefits the city's economy greatly, with the annual College World Series and Triple Crown SlumpBuster providing important revenue and the city's Henry Doorly Zoo serving as the top attraction in Nebraska as well as being named the best zoo in the world by Trip Advisor in 2014.[11] Omaha hosted the U.S. Olympic swim trials in 2008, 2012, 2016, and will host them again in 2020.
Notable modern Omaha inventions include: the bobby pin and the "pink hair curler", at Omaha's Tip Top; Butter Brickle Ice Cream and the Reuben sandwich, conceived by a chef at the then-Blackstone Hotel on 36th and Farnam Streets;[12] cake mix, developed by Duncan Hines, then a division of Omaha's Nebraska Consolidated Mills, the forerunner to today's ConAgra Foods; center-pivot irrigation by the Omaha company now known as Valmont Corporation;[13] Raisin Bran, developed by Omaha's Skinner Macaroni Co.; the ski lift, in 1936, by Omaha's Union Pacific Corp;[14] the "Top 40" radio format, pioneered by Todd Storz, scion of Omaha's Storz Brewing Co., and head of Storz Broadcasting, which was the first in the U.S. to use the "Top 40" format at Omaha's KOWH Radio; and the TV dinner, developed by Omaha's Carl Swanson Co.[15] Omaha was also the birthplace of Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States.
Gerald Ford??
"Gerald Ford!! Ain't we awesome!!?"
You truly are!
So what is there to do in Omaha, Nebraska??
(Follow along with us at https://www.google.com/destination?q=omaha+nebraska&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS814US814&site=search&output=search&dest_mid=/m/0chrx&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjzjY7Alr7dAhVym-AKHUYmB2sQ6tEBCFEoBDAC#dest_mid=/m/0chrx&tcfs=EhoaGAoKMjAxOC0xMC0wMRIKMjAxOC0xMC0wNQ
Omaha
City in Nebraska
Omaha is a city in the U.S. state of Nebraska, on the Missouri River close to the Iowa border. A stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, it's known for its pioneer history, museums and cultural centers. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium spearheads conservation work and features a big cat complex as well as indoor jungle, rainforest and desert habitats.
On the edge of the Missouri River, Lauritzen Gardens is a large botanical garden with seasonal exhibits. Just north, the Joslyn Art Museum showcases works by Rembrandt and Monet in art deco and contemporary buildings. The Durham Museum exhibits regional photographs and artifacts in the art deco Union Station, a former railway station. Within the cobblestoned Old Market, a shopping and dining district, lies the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. The Omaha Community Playhouse, Holland Performing Arts Center and the Rose Theater are other performing arts spaces that contribute to the city's rich cultural scene.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, located at 3701 South 10th Street. It can be accessed by I-80, very easily. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Website - http://www.omahazoo.com/
Old Market
Neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska
The Old Market is a neighborhood located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States, and is bordered by South 10th Street to the east, 13th Street to the west, Farnam Street to the north and Jackson Street to the South. The neighborhood has many restaurants, art galleries and upscale shopping.
Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park
Lauritzen Gardens are a botanical gardens and arboretum located at 100 Bancroft Street in the South Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. The gardens are open daily during business hours; an admission fee is charged.
Website - https://www.lauritzengardens.org/
Durham Museum
The Durham Museum is located at 801 South 10th Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of the United States' western region. The museum is housed in Omaha's former Union Station.
Website - https://durhammuseum.org/
And so much more, so hit the open road and head to Omaha, tell em we said hi!!
Good travels!
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