Road Trip USA

Taken in 2012 in Kettle Falls, Washington. Yes, those seem to be Washington state license plates. We were on our way back from our summer in Alaska, and this was the first decent stop after crossing the border back from Canada. Image processed with GIMP.

We attended the RV rally at the Winnebago factory for several years. The social and educational events took place under big tents, like this one. In this case, the people are getting ready to play Bingo (serious business!). Naturally, when playing Bingo, you need to have tables. This was our first Winnebago rally, 2010. Image processed with GIMP

We spent a beautiful day in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park (North Unit) when the fall leaves were very colorful. This was taken inside the campground, and you can see an RV parked under the trees. Image processed with GIMP.

We spent a beautiful day in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park (North Unit) when the fall leaves were very colorful. This was taken at the entrance road to the campground. Image processed with GIMP.

We were told about this place by some other folks at the RV park where we were staying. The small town of El Rito, New Mexico is pretty remote, but very interesting, and worth a visit. The highlight for us was enjoying a dinner at El Farolito. This tiny restaurant consistently wins statewide awards for their food. They were very friendly and welcoming. Image processed with GIMP.

We visited the New Orleans area in 2016. Had lunch at this branch of the well-known oyster restaurant, Acme Oyster House. I used the phone to grab a picture of the neon lights and table in the restaurant. About an hour later, a tornado ran through the same area, causing much damage and some deaths. Makes you think. Image much processed with GIMP. (The Mandeville, Louisiana, location we visited was later closed, but there are still plenty of branches of this restaurant open in the New Orleans area, as of 2022)

Taken in the Zion National Park. I enjoy trying to get the right perspective and view of walking paths. This one had the right amount of shade. Image processed with GIMP.

Taken on a road trip several years ago. We now live in South Dakota. Image processed with GIMP.

In 2016, we had the pleasure of visiting Avery Island, Louisiana, home of the Tabasco sauce factory. Their gift shop has amazing things, and we had to control ourselves and only buy a few items. These "paint cans" contain chocolate infused with the tabasco sauce. The design on the can (diamond with green lettering) is the LOGO of the McIlhenny Co. Image processed with GIMP.

This classic railway trestle in central Pennsylvania, was abandoned by the railroad. After that, it was used for various railroad excursions, until a major storm caused most of the bridge to collapse into the valley below. This image is taken looking down from the end of the existing bridge (now a state park) at the wreckage in the valley below. Image processed with GIMP.

The entrance is made up of a huge wall of rock cemented together. This used to be the main entrance, but the road bypasses it now. Image taken with the Panasonic GX85 and processed with GIMP.

This building is near the river. Lewis and Clark appear to be scanning the horizon for further discoveries. Taken with the Panasonic GX85 and processed with GIMP.

Taken at a car show in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. There was an interesting mix of cars, but the 1957 Chevrolet seems to have been pretty popular, but there were a couple of Corvette's there, too. Taken with the Panasonic GX85 and processed with GIMP.

Taken at a car show in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. There was an interesting mix of cars, but the 1957 Chevrolet seems to have been pretty popular. Taken with the Panasonic GX85 and processed with GIMP.

Taken at a car show in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. There was an interesting mix of cars, but the 1957 Chevrolet seems to have been pretty popular. Taken with the Panasonic GX85 and processed with GIMP.

Taken at a car show in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. There was an interesting mix of cars, but the 1957 Chevrolet seems to have been pretty popular. Taken with the Panasonic GX85 and processed with GIMP.

Taken at a car show in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. There was an interesting mix of cars, but the 1957 Chevrolet seems to have been pretty popular. Taken with the Panasonic GX85 and processed with GIMP.

Taken at a car show in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. There was an interesting mix of cars, but the 1957 Chevrolet seems to have been pretty popular. Taken with the Panasonic GX85 and processed with GIMP.