Odd and Ends

Things seen on the trip that might be of interest, or might not!

 

4450700-R13-043-20.jpg (39741 bytes)  This giant turtle was about 20 feet tall.  

4450700-R14-028-12A.jpg (72273 bytes)  On the grounds of sate capital of North Dakota was this bison statue made of rebar.

4450700-R14-076-36A.jpg (34270 bytes)  We must have seen a zillion big round bales on the trip.  Each bale can weigh as much as 1000 lbs.  In a lot of areas they hay right up to the edge of the Interstate.  

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The Scandinavian Heritage Center, Minot North Dakota

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4450700-R8-022-9A.jpg (66035 bytes)  4450700-R8-024-10A.jpg (65698 bytes)  These round stone balls are natural phenomena

Had to visit the bridges of Madison County in Iowa,  it's a chick thing        

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Pony Express station

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In Nebraska this arch spans the Interstate highway.  It is a multi story exhibit of the story of the pioneers

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We saw these great little trailers at a breakfast stop

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Bison in the park.  Where does a Bison sleep?  Anywhere it wants to!

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We got to Evanston Wyoming and saw a sign saying the Salt Lake City was only 65 miles further west.  So off to see Temple Square and the statue of the Sea Gulls

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