We spent a couple days at Scottsbluff, NE looking at The Oregon Trail landmarks. This marks the actual trail including the Pony Express. Wagons set up on the walking trail along the original. Kenobi was fascinated by the fake oxen. A lot of hot sun that made the trekking hard on Kenobi. He really does... Continue Reading →
We walked part of the Rim Trail at the Grand Canyon today. We arrived yesterday and visited some drive-in overlooks. Amazing views. Amazing history. We walked the geology trail that is organized as a time line demonstrating the 6,000,000 years the canyon has been here. They have samples of the layers of rocks next to... Continue Reading →
After our usual morning of a "business walk, coffee, and breakfast, we were on our way to a trailhead. A black hawk flew right across our path twice. I slowed down in awe after his first pass, and then watched it pass in front of us again. It looked right at me. I saw his... Continue Reading →
We got to Valentine Wednesday afternoon, checked into our motel, and headed out to see some prairies and a waterfall. Our first stop was Niobrara Refuge, and we looked for the wilderness trail. Even with directions from the visitor ce ter, we couldn't find d it. Or maybe we found it, but it was a... Continue Reading →
We've arrived in Omaha and checked into our motel. We left right on time this morning from Des Moines at 10:00 am, and arrived just before 1:00. Our trip lasted fewer than three hours leaving plenty of time for a hike after a short rest. We attired to walk the paved trail around Standing Bear... Continue Reading →
It may seem strange to include Des Moines on our hiking trip, but we need to stop and see family. It occurred to me this afternoon as Kenobi and I were a featured buffet for more mosquitoes than I'd ever want to see agauin, that we've been on the road for two weeks now. Things... Continue Reading →
We drove to Starved Rock for a two or three hour hike before continuing to Des Moines. Dogs are allowed on the trails as long as they are on a six-foot or shorter leash. They are also allowed at the outdoor cafe and on the veranda at the restaurant! The boat dock was closed due... Continue Reading →
We've had a great time staying with Joyce in Chicago. She has a closed-in back porch where Kenobi can watch squirrels, birds, and a small bunny. I've enjoyed my coffee out on the porch each morning as Kenobi sits and watches all the fury critters. He'll pace with the squirrels when they come up close,... Continue Reading →
We had planned to stay at Allegheny National Park for three nights. Our arrival was later than expected, so there wasn't much time to hike Friday. We wandered around the camp area and explored a little before going to sleep. Kenobi wasn't fond of the tent. He examined it as he does everything. Our first... Continue Reading →
We arrived in Allegheny Nat'l Park early Friday evening after enjoying a leisurely late breakfast with the French family that was staying at the B&B, a last walk around the falls, and a pleasant drive. I was very thankful to not be arriving at Niagra Falls when I was leaving. Traffic was backed up onto... Continue Reading →
On the Trails with Kenobi 