We began RVing in 2004, but this blog did not begin until we went into fulltime RVing in 2007. The blog has evolved to a time when we no longer have a RV, but we still consider ourselves vacationing on a perpetual basis.
WHEN? Thursday · September 13
WHERE? Jamestown, Kentucky · find us on the map
Wendell and Mae Dean's newest assignment means fewer work hours and a variety of duties at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. For the most part, they work out of the hatchery's fancy new Visitor / Environmental Education Center. |  |
Mae Dean particularly recommends the hatchery's short-but-sweet virtual tour.
See more Wolf Creek Fish Hatchery photos on flickr
WHEN? Wednesday · September 12
WHERE? Mammoth Cave, Kentucky · find us on the map
This afternoon's visit to Mammoth Cave National Park included a guided tour with lots of oooh and aaah views.
See more Mammoth Cave photos on flickr
WHEN? Monday · September 10
WHERE? Bloomington, Illinois · find us on the map
While driving through Illinois, Wendell and Mae Dean paid a reminiscent visit to Bloomington:
The recent photo above doesn't indicate whether Mae Dean's tulips still bloom in the flower garden each Spring like in this 1968 snapshot:
See more Bloomington photos on flickr
WHEN? Saturday · September 8
WHERE? Austin, Minnesota · AKA SpamTownUSA · find us on the map
Airstream parked at: Beaver Trails Campground & RV Park
Until today's visit to Minnesota's Spam™ Museum, Wendell and Mae Dean would've never thunk that there's so much to learn about potted lunchmeat — or that it could be so much fun.
See more Spam™ Museum photos on flickr
WHEN? Friday · September 7 · (today's second post)
WHERE? Mitchell, South Dakota · find us on the map
Lots of RVing goodies are available at Cabela's impressive 80,000 square-foot showroom, where Wendell and Mae Dean purchased a new Coleman stove.
See more Cabela's photos on flickr
WHEN? Friday · September 7 (today's first post)
WHERE? Mitchell, South Dakota · find us on the map
Airstream parked at: Rondee's Campground
Wheeeee! Wendell and Mae Dean discovered the
a-maize-ing ear-chitecture of Mitchell Corn Palace.
Toldja it was corny ...
See more Corn Palace photos on flickr
WHEN? Thursday · September 6 ·
WHERE? Wall, South Dakota · find us on the map
Servicing the RV in South Dakota meant a second opportunity to shop for souvenirs at Wall Drug, where no visit is complete without posing alongside some of its playful photo ops:
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Check it out!
Mae Dean and Wendell have also become invitation-only members of flickr's I Dug Wall Drug Photo Pool.
WHEN? Tuesday · September 4
WHERE? Devils Tower National Monument
Before departing Devils Tower, Mae Dean said her final goodbyes to Oreo and Lola, a pair of charming and affectionate chihuahuas residing in the camper next door.
WHEN? Monday · September 3
WHERE? Grand Teton National Park · find us on the map
President Roosevelt's historical description of Grand Teton National Park is still an accurate description over a century later:
See more Grand Teton photos on flickr
WHEN? Sunday · September 2
WHERE? Yellowstone National Park · find us on the map
Wendell takes in the beauty of Yellowstone's scenery
The grandeur of Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park
Breathtaking scenery
Abundant wildlife
Rich history
See more Yellowstone photos on flickr
WHEN? Saturday · September 1 · (today's second post)
WHERE? Yellowstone National Park
Wendell spaced out a half dozen photos to capture one of Old Faithful's eruptions:
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WHEN? Saturday · September 1 · (today's first post)
WHERE? Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park
After following directions to the Old Faithful webcam, Angie captured the photo below that features Mae Dean (circled in red) along with about a hundred other holiday-weekend travelers, at Yellowstone's most famous geyser:
Wendell is also in the photo ... somewhere
Public webcams like this are fun. It's typical to find at least one traveler on their cellphone "talking to the camera" and/or waving in updated photos throughout the day.
- More:
- Old Faithful on YouTube
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WHEN? Friday · August 31 · (today's second post)
WHERE? Cody, Wyoming · named for William "Buffalo Bill" Cody · find us on the map
Airstream parked at: Devils Tower campground while Wendell and Mae Dean checked into the Buffalo Bill Village Resort Holiday Inn, anticipating several days of local sightseeing.
Known as the Rodeo Capitol of the World, Cody is home to the world-class Buffalo Bill Historical Center, which is actually five museums in one:
WHEN? Friday · August 31 · (today's first post)
WHERE? Ten Sleep, Wyoming · find us on the map
During the long drive from Devils Tower to Yellowstone, Wendell and Mae Dean avoided travel fatigue with regular driving breaks. Before entering the Big Horn Mountains, they stopped to enjoy the natural beauty of the United Methodist Circle J Ranch.
See more Circle J Ranch photos on flickr
WHEN? Thursday · August 30
WHERE? Devils Tower National Monument
During her summer at Devils Tower, Mae Dean was introduced to newfangled self-adhesive bulletin boards. Since a place to post loose notes was needed in the RV, two of her generous coworkers presented her with her very own 3M Post-it® Self-Stick Bulletin Board as a going-away gift.
Thanks — it's perfect!
WHEN? Wednesday · August 29
WHERE? Devils Tower National Monument
Here's something to remember them by:
Summer 2007 Devils Tower Staff and Volunteers
