Chimney Rock National Monument near Scotts Bluff, Nebraska
Chimney Rock National Historic Site near Scotts Bluff, NE, was a famous landmark on the Oregon Trail. Come with me to explore the area and see the well-done visitor center.
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The Pony Express Lives! Annual Re-Ride, Part 2
I witnessed the annual re-ride of the original Pony Express in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. Each year volunteer riders carry mail over the original route. You can even order a letter to be carried by them!
“Mad” King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps, Germany
"Mad" King Ludwig II of Bavaria had the castle Neuschwanstein built for his reign. He died before taking up residence there, but it is a marvel of architecture and decor. The swan motif abounds and each room is themed after a Wagner opera.
Heritage Lavender Farm, Berthoud, Colorado
Spring plant sale at a small but perfect lavender farm north of Denver in Berthoud, Colorado.
Slaying the Dragon in Germany – Furth im Wald’s Drachenstich
My visit to a dragon's cave and the experience of a 500-year-old "dragon slaying" in Furth-im-Wald, Germany. The robotic dragon is one of the largest self-propelled robots in the world. The pageantry is phenomenal!