Adventures
April 19th, 1995 9:02am.
The Oklahoma City Bombing,
An act of domestic terrorism responsible for taking the lives of 168 people and wounding more than 680 others.
This evening we’re spending time at the site of the bombing, and the memorial which now stands in its place.
While deployed, we had numerous care packages sent to us, helping to support our operations. None are as special as the letters and packages received from Janet and her friends with Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Ever wonder how Walmart started?
How it’s the world’s largest retailer today?
Or about the man behind its success? – This is the place to go!
Bentonville, Arkansas is one of the most charming towns we’ve ever visited and is home to both the Walmart Museum and it’s headquarters.
Continue reading “Greetings From Bentonville – The Walmart Museum”
The largest Christ statue in North America!
Located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the Christ of the Ozarks statue was built in 1966 and stands 20 meters tall.
Continue reading “Christ of the Ozarks! – Berlin Wall & Amphitheater”
We’re excited today to visit one of the world’s best zoos.
Our visit will include a walk through the world’s largest indoor desert and the largest indoor rainforest on the continent.
The chance to explore 130 acres filled with animals from across the globe is a pretty enticing!
Rock me mamma like a wagon wheel 🎶… the largest wagon wheel in the world!! (Disclaimer: no wagon wheels here)
Built in 1978, this was once a popular gas station owned by its creator Kenneth Dahle .
The wagon lies on the Milford exit of the new interstate running through Nebraska and measures 50 feet high and 50 feet wide.
We’ve been driving for a while, but we’re determined to make it to our next stop before calling it a night.
The town of Cawker City, Kansas may be small, but it holds a very large gem! Continue reading “Twine Anyone? – Largest Twine Ball in the World”
This evening we have to book it over to Alliance, Nebraska for the chance to see a one of a kind roadside attraction!
During the recent eclipse, Carhenge saw over 4,000 visitors, including Nebraska’s own governor!
Chimney Rock is the most recognized landmark along the Oregon Trail. Travellers would rely on this rock to confirm their direction of travel is still correct.
What a relief it must have been for the travellers to know they were on the right course!!!
Scotts Bluff, Nebraska is a 19th-century landmark positioned on the Oregon and Mormon Trail.
The National Monument contains multiple bluffs located on the south side of the North Platte River.
For some states it’s a challenge to find something interesting to do… with both of us being fans of the TV series Hell On Wheels, visiting the Cheyenne Train Depot is interesting to us, regardless of the shows fictionality!
Who’s ready to ride an Alpine Coaster!?!?
Today, we’re at the longest Alpine (or mountain) coaster in North America.
We first experienced one of these while in Austria, and are stoked to experience one in America!
South Park fans might get a kick out of this one…
If you have no idea what we’re talking about check out episode 11 of season 7.
We’re in Colorado!!
Specifically, Garden Springs!
And the weather is…. TERRIBLE!
But that’s okay… We’re still going to push through our plans to keep on schedule, and first up is the World’s Largest Beetle!!
Doesn’t look that impressive?
Well how about now!!?!
Alright… I guess it is just a beetle on the side of the road, and it’s cold… so we’ll continue on.
Our next stop?
It’s a little anticlimactic…
We think there’s supposed to be something there…
At least the visitor center is nice!
Being literally the only ones in here, the friendly park volunteers chat with us and share that the balancing rock may have decent visibility.
That’s where we’re headed!!
The drive into the park looks pretty grim…
Just as we reach the rock, the fog clears!!… a little bit.
WHAT!?
There’s no one holding the rock!!
Quick! Before it falls!!
Mission accomplished! The rock survives another day!!
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