2026 Lewis and Clark side trip – part 3: Laura Ingalls Wilder’s final homes in southern Mansfield, Mo.
We have a young friend who is in love with the Little House on the Prairie books, so when Barney told me that we could visit one of the places...
2026 Lewis and Clark side trip – part 2: Springfield friends, Bass Pro home store, Civil War cave
While in the area, we stayed with our friends Bonnie and Jimmy in Republic just south of Springfield. Bonnie is the older daughter of my second parents, Barney and Gina...
2026 Lewis and Clark side trip – part 1: 100-year centennial of Route 66 in Springfield, Mo.
A month or so ago I saw an episode on Fox and Friends about the 100-year centennial celebration of Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri. Since we had already planned to...
2026 Lewis & Clark trip to the Pacific Ocean – part 1: we’re off on a 5-month trip!
After trying to go on this trip last year, we’re finally packed for a 5-month trip along the Lewis and Clark route from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. Along...