Dalton Gang Hideout in Kansas

Day 119 – Kansas East and West Part 2

Day 119 of a Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Dodge City

Given I had heard of Dodge City but not Council Grove, I expected Dodge City to have significantly more historic sites.  I have to say, Council Grove’s tour provides a much better depiction of the Wild West, despite Dodge City’s acquired nicknames including Wickedest Little City in America, Buffalo Capital of the World, and Queen of the Cowtowns.

We started the morning out at Daylight Donuts.  It looked like a local place, and it was busy. Most of the tables inside were filled, there was a line at the counter, and a line at the drive through.  The “Chocolate Butterfly” was popular choice among fellow patrons, so I ordered one of those, a standard glazed, and a cup of coffee to go.  My breakfast packed so many calories that I wasn’t even hungry again until almost 4 p.m., and I generally graze several times a day!

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

Day 118 – Kansas East and West

Day 118 of a Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Council Grove, Kansas

I got a late start to the morning. My sleeping bag was warm and VANilla wasn’t!  Once we finally got going, Petey and I spent the morning taking the historic tour around Council Grove.  Council Grove played a key role in the growth of the Santa Fe Trail when a treaty signed in 1825 between the U.S. Commissioners and the Osage Indians resulted in free passage for Americans and Mexicans through Indian Territory in exchange for $800.  We intended to take a walking tour, but after about five minutes in the cold, windy elements, my frozen feet turned back to VANilla for a toasty warm drive.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

Day 117 – Flint Hills Highlights

Day 117 of a Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Today seemed incredibly busy. I hardly know where to begin. OK, how about this morning. After a restless night at Wal-Mart, Petey and I went for coffee and oatmeal at McDonald’s. I’m not sure why sleep escaped me last night, as I was exhausted. Perhaps I started out a little hot, and it was a little bright and noisy in the parking lot relative to yesterday’s campground. On the plus side, my internet connection was MUCH faster and I got to pick up a few provisions before we took a three hour drive to El Dorado, Kansas.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!