This is not strictly letterboxing related but I'm hoping that some
of you fellow letterboxers out there may be able to help me.
I discovered Letterboxing about a year ago and have been firmly
hooked since! It's enabled me to enjoy the countryside and discover
new places in the Cincinnati area of Ohio, having lots of fun at the
same time. In August, however, our family is returning to England
(from whence we came 2 1/2 years ago) - so I am hoping to visit
Dartmoor and further my letterboxing exploits over there.
Before we say farewell to the USA, we are planning a road trip
vacation from Cincinnati, Ohio to Yellowstone National Park, mostly
along the I-90, and then going south to Rocky Mountains NP and
returning to Cincinnati mostly along the I-70. We'll be spending
about 4 days on the road in each direction. What I'm after is any
recommendations or suggestions of places to visit or drive through
en route which will give us a 'flavor of America'. What do people
consider the 'Highlights' that a visiting Brit should not miss?
Thanks for any help
Jampots
Road Trip across America - help requested
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Started on 2003-05-27
Road Trip across America - help requested
From: jampotsii (jampotsii@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-05-27 15:00:06 UTC
Re: [LbNA] Road Trip across America - help requested
From: (mohmers@aol.com) |
Date: 2003-05-28 09:49:59 UTC-04:00
In a message dated 5/27/03 8:04:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
jampotsii@yahoo.com writes:
>
> Before we say farewell to the USA, we are planning a road trip
> vacation from Cincinnati, Ohio to Yellowstone National Park, mostly
> along the I-90, and then going south to Rocky Mountains NP and
> returning to Cincinnati mostly along the I-70. We'll be spending
> about 4 days on the road in each direction. What I'm after is any
> recommendations or suggestions of places to visit or drive through
> en route which will give us a 'flavor of America'. What do people
> consider the 'Highlights' that a visiting Brit should not miss?
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Jampots
>
Wow,
we just visited Nebraska, SD & Wyoming last may there are some neat things to
see between Illinois and wy.
Snce you asked:
.... if you drive though Illinois along I-70 stop in Green Up for a short
visit to Lincoln's father's home (letterbox). There is is a living working farm
and it is a neat place to visit in the Summer!
For another Lincoln site ... You could stop in Vandalia,the old state capitol
for a visit, ... but it might not be worth your while unless there is a fair
or festival that weekend.
Stop in Collinsville to visit the Cahokia Mounds (letterbox) ancient native
American site. This is interesting without a letterbox!!!
Then take 255 to 270 west and follow rte 3 north to the New Lewis and Clark
museum. VERY INTERESTING! Pick up a brochure while there because just a
little farther north in Alton there will be a few historic sites and antique shops
(THE location of the Lincoln-Douglas Slavery Debates...the home of Alton's
Gentle Giant .. Underground railroad tours but they have to be pre-scheduled,
the new Lock & Dam 26 Museum). If you have kids with you...follow the river
road and visit the Raging Rivers Water Park for a fun wet time. (quick letterbox
in the area) Pere Marquette state park is also located there ...When you
pass through Grafton ... a must place to eat is the FIN FIN INN .
If you plan to travel back down to Interstate 70 .
Between, Lebanon, IL and St. Louis, MO there are around 30 Letterboxes that
might be of interest to you. Some are just stops along the way.
Stop at the Forest Park St. Louis Zoo if you wish. (letterboxes) It is
always worth the trip.... Forest Park also boasts a Science Center, History Museum,
Art Museum etc.
For a few excursions head south to Ironton Missouri area to visit Elephant
Rock and the Johnston Shut-ins. Depending on when you will be there you might
be in time for a civil war reenactment at Pilot Knob.
If you are going to continue on I-70. Stop at the Osage Fort (commanded by
Meriweather Lewis) and stop in Independence MO to visit the Harry S. Truman
sites.
(letterboxes in the area)
Head North at Kansas City and Stop in Omaha NEb for the Doorly Zoo, and a few
letterboxes.
If you plan on going into SD ...stop at Mitchell (Letterbox) to visit the
corn palace and an archeological native Indian village. Then , of course, drive
west on the only interstate: there are many attractions along the way. You
won't want to miss the Badlands , Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Mt or Custer's
Nature Preserve. There will be more than you can fit in. WE had planted a
micro box at the Dinosaur Park but it fell victim about 3 months ago.
Of course in WY Devil's Tower is worthwhile & Yellow Stone.
If you plan on going through Nebraska don't miss the Platt River Museum ....
it looks like a huge truss bridge across the interstate. Other stops along
that highway include the Pony Express, the Oregon trail, CourtHouse & Jail
Rock , Chimney Rock & CarHenge (a must stop if you are within 25 miles of
it...just to get a picture and say you were there)
More information than you will ever need!!!!
Happy Hunting,
Mohmers
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jampotsii@yahoo.com writes:
>
> Before we say farewell to the USA, we are planning a road trip
> vacation from Cincinnati, Ohio to Yellowstone National Park, mostly
> along the I-90, and then going south to Rocky Mountains NP and
> returning to Cincinnati mostly along the I-70. We'll be spending
> about 4 days on the road in each direction. What I'm after is any
> recommendations or suggestions of places to visit or drive through
> en route which will give us a 'flavor of America'. What do people
> consider the 'Highlights' that a visiting Brit should not miss?
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Jampots
>
Wow,
we just visited Nebraska, SD & Wyoming last may there are some neat things to
see between Illinois and wy.
Snce you asked:
.... if you drive though Illinois along I-70 stop in Green Up for a short
visit to Lincoln's father's home (letterbox). There is is a living working farm
and it is a neat place to visit in the Summer!
For another Lincoln site ... You could stop in Vandalia,the old state capitol
for a visit, ... but it might not be worth your while unless there is a fair
or festival that weekend.
Stop in Collinsville to visit the Cahokia Mounds (letterbox) ancient native
American site. This is interesting without a letterbox!!!
Then take 255 to 270 west and follow rte 3 north to the New Lewis and Clark
museum. VERY INTERESTING! Pick up a brochure while there because just a
little farther north in Alton there will be a few historic sites and antique shops
(THE location of the Lincoln-Douglas Slavery Debates...the home of Alton's
Gentle Giant .. Underground railroad tours but they have to be pre-scheduled,
the new Lock & Dam 26 Museum). If you have kids with you...follow the river
road and visit the Raging Rivers Water Park for a fun wet time. (quick letterbox
in the area) Pere Marquette state park is also located there ...When you
pass through Grafton ... a must place to eat is the FIN FIN INN .
If you plan to travel back down to Interstate 70 .
Between, Lebanon, IL and St. Louis, MO there are around 30 Letterboxes that
might be of interest to you. Some are just stops along the way.
Stop at the Forest Park St. Louis Zoo if you wish. (letterboxes) It is
always worth the trip.... Forest Park also boasts a Science Center, History Museum,
Art Museum etc.
For a few excursions head south to Ironton Missouri area to visit Elephant
Rock and the Johnston Shut-ins. Depending on when you will be there you might
be in time for a civil war reenactment at Pilot Knob.
If you are going to continue on I-70. Stop at the Osage Fort (commanded by
Meriweather Lewis) and stop in Independence MO to visit the Harry S. Truman
sites.
(letterboxes in the area)
Head North at Kansas City and Stop in Omaha NEb for the Doorly Zoo, and a few
letterboxes.
If you plan on going into SD ...stop at Mitchell (Letterbox) to visit the
corn palace and an archeological native Indian village. Then , of course, drive
west on the only interstate: there are many attractions along the way. You
won't want to miss the Badlands , Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Mt or Custer's
Nature Preserve. There will be more than you can fit in. WE had planted a
micro box at the Dinosaur Park but it fell victim about 3 months ago.
Of course in WY Devil's Tower is worthwhile & Yellow Stone.
If you plan on going through Nebraska don't miss the Platt River Museum ....
it looks like a huge truss bridge across the interstate. Other stops along
that highway include the Pony Express, the Oregon trail, CourtHouse & Jail
Rock , Chimney Rock & CarHenge (a must stop if you are within 25 miles of
it...just to get a picture and say you were there)
More information than you will ever need!!!!
Happy Hunting,
Mohmers
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Re: [LbNA] Road Trip across America - help requested
From: Jana J. Riska (cadenza74@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2003-05-28 12:03:04 UTC-06:00
Wow, you got quite the travel guide there from Mohmers. That's great!
I live close to Yellowstone, so let me give a few recommendations here as
well. While you are in Yellowstone country, make sure that you take some
time to also visit Grand Teton NP, which is right by Yellowstone. There is
beautiful country out there, most of which wasn't burned like Yellostone in
the fires a while back. I just did a fairly easy hike last week around
Jenny Lake up to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. It wasn't too
strenuous, and I really enjoyed the scenery. Jackson, right outside of
Grand Teton, is a fun little town for shopping, galleries, restaurants. If
you are into good music there is the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson
(actually Teton Village-owned by Jackson). They bring in prominent
classical or jazz musicians from all around the country who give their
summers up for playing in the orchestra. They always put on a wonderful
concert. The last one I went to was with the gold medalist from the Van
Cliburn (sp?) piano competition. If you go on Friday night, you can get 1/2
price tickets for the last two rows, but the hall is small enough that it
doesn't matter if you are on the first or last row.
Let me give you one recommendation if you are boxing along the way. Make
sure that you check for boxes in all the surrounding states-ID, WY, MT, etc.
People don't realize that Yellowstone actually covers area in all of those
states. Personally, I have planted a few boxes in areas around there that
wouldn't show up if you are just looking for the name "Yellowstone" (since
they aren't in the park) and would love to have someone look them up (hint,
hint :) or to bump into someone for an exchange. Let me know your
approximate travel dates because I have been planning on getting up to West
Yellowstone or Jackson to make some more plants, but haven't had a spare
moment. If I know you are coming, I may be able to get up a little more
quickly.
Cadenza
From: mohmers@aol.com
Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 09:49:59 EDT
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Road Trip across America - help requested
In a message dated 5/27/03 8:04:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
jampotsii@yahoo.com writes:
>
> Before we say farewell to the USA, we are planning a road trip
> vacation from Cincinnati, Ohio to Yellowstone National Park, mostly
> along the I-90, and then going south to Rocky Mountains NP and
> returning to Cincinnati mostly along the I-70. We'll be spending
> about 4 days on the road in each direction. What I'm after is any
> recommendations or suggestions of places to visit or drive through
> en route which will give us a 'flavor of America'. What do people
> consider the 'Highlights' that a visiting Brit should not miss?
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Jampots
>
Wow,
we just visited Nebraska, SD & Wyoming last may there are some neat things
to
see between Illinois and wy.
Snce you asked:
.... if you drive though Illinois along I-70 stop in Green Up for a short
visit to Lincoln's father's home (letterbox). There is is a living working
farm
and it is a neat place to visit in the Summer!
For another Lincoln site ... You could stop in Vandalia,the old state
capitol
for a visit, ... but it might not be worth your while unless there is a
fair
or festival that weekend.
Stop in Collinsville to visit the Cahokia Mounds (letterbox) ancient native
American site. This is interesting without a letterbox!!!
Then take 255 to 270 west and follow rte 3 north to the New Lewis and Clark
museum. VERY INTERESTING! Pick up a brochure while there because just a
little farther north in Alton there will be a few historic sites and antique
shops
(THE location of the Lincoln-Douglas Slavery Debates...the home of Alton's
Gentle Giant .. Underground railroad tours but they have to be
pre-scheduled,
the new Lock & Dam 26 Museum). If you have kids with you...follow the river
road and visit the Raging Rivers Water Park for a fun wet time. (quick
letterbox
in the area) Pere Marquette state park is also located there ...When you
pass through Grafton ... a must place to eat is the FIN FIN INN .
If you plan to travel back down to Interstate 70 .
Between, Lebanon, IL and St. Louis, MO there are around 30 Letterboxes that
might be of interest to you. Some are just stops along the way.
Stop at the Forest Park St. Louis Zoo if you wish. (letterboxes) It is
always worth the trip.... Forest Park also boasts a Science Center, History
Museum,
Art Museum etc.
For a few excursions head south to Ironton Missouri area to visit Elephant
Rock and the Johnston Shut-ins. Depending on when you will be there you
might
be in time for a civil war reenactment at Pilot Knob.
If you are going to continue on I-70. Stop at the Osage Fort (commanded by
Meriweather Lewis) and stop in Independence MO to visit the Harry S. Truman
sites.
(letterboxes in the area)
Head North at Kansas City and Stop in Omaha NEb for the Doorly Zoo, and a
few
letterboxes.
If you plan on going into SD ...stop at Mitchell (Letterbox) to visit the
corn palace and an archeological native Indian village. Then , of course,
drive
west on the only interstate: there are many attractions along the way. You
won't want to miss the Badlands , Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Mt or
Custer's
Nature Preserve. There will be more than you can fit in. WE had planted a
micro box at the Dinosaur Park but it fell victim about 3 months ago.
Of course in WY Devil's Tower is worthwhile & Yellow Stone.
If you plan on going through Nebraska don't miss the Platt River Museum
....
it looks like a huge truss bridge across the interstate. Other stops along
that highway include the Pony Express, the Oregon trail, CourtHouse & Jail
Rock , Chimney Rock & CarHenge (a must stop if you are within 25 miles of
it...just to get a picture and say you were there)
More information than you will ever need!!!!
Happy Hunting,
Mohmers
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I live close to Yellowstone, so let me give a few recommendations here as
well. While you are in Yellowstone country, make sure that you take some
time to also visit Grand Teton NP, which is right by Yellowstone. There is
beautiful country out there, most of which wasn't burned like Yellostone in
the fires a while back. I just did a fairly easy hike last week around
Jenny Lake up to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. It wasn't too
strenuous, and I really enjoyed the scenery. Jackson, right outside of
Grand Teton, is a fun little town for shopping, galleries, restaurants. If
you are into good music there is the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson
(actually Teton Village-owned by Jackson). They bring in prominent
classical or jazz musicians from all around the country who give their
summers up for playing in the orchestra. They always put on a wonderful
concert. The last one I went to was with the gold medalist from the Van
Cliburn (sp?) piano competition. If you go on Friday night, you can get 1/2
price tickets for the last two rows, but the hall is small enough that it
doesn't matter if you are on the first or last row.
Let me give you one recommendation if you are boxing along the way. Make
sure that you check for boxes in all the surrounding states-ID, WY, MT, etc.
People don't realize that Yellowstone actually covers area in all of those
states. Personally, I have planted a few boxes in areas around there that
wouldn't show up if you are just looking for the name "Yellowstone" (since
they aren't in the park) and would love to have someone look them up (hint,
hint :) or to bump into someone for an exchange. Let me know your
approximate travel dates because I have been planning on getting up to West
Yellowstone or Jackson to make some more plants, but haven't had a spare
moment. If I know you are coming, I may be able to get up a little more
quickly.
Cadenza
From: mohmers@aol.com
Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 09:49:59 EDT
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Road Trip across America - help requested
In a message dated 5/27/03 8:04:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
jampotsii@yahoo.com writes:
>
> Before we say farewell to the USA, we are planning a road trip
> vacation from Cincinnati, Ohio to Yellowstone National Park, mostly
> along the I-90, and then going south to Rocky Mountains NP and
> returning to Cincinnati mostly along the I-70. We'll be spending
> about 4 days on the road in each direction. What I'm after is any
> recommendations or suggestions of places to visit or drive through
> en route which will give us a 'flavor of America'. What do people
> consider the 'Highlights' that a visiting Brit should not miss?
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Jampots
>
Wow,
we just visited Nebraska, SD & Wyoming last may there are some neat things
to
see between Illinois and wy.
Snce you asked:
.... if you drive though Illinois along I-70 stop in Green Up for a short
visit to Lincoln's father's home (letterbox). There is is a living working
farm
and it is a neat place to visit in the Summer!
For another Lincoln site ... You could stop in Vandalia,the old state
capitol
for a visit, ... but it might not be worth your while unless there is a
fair
or festival that weekend.
Stop in Collinsville to visit the Cahokia Mounds (letterbox) ancient native
American site. This is interesting without a letterbox!!!
Then take 255 to 270 west and follow rte 3 north to the New Lewis and Clark
museum. VERY INTERESTING! Pick up a brochure while there because just a
little farther north in Alton there will be a few historic sites and antique
shops
(THE location of the Lincoln-Douglas Slavery Debates...the home of Alton's
Gentle Giant .. Underground railroad tours but they have to be
pre-scheduled,
the new Lock & Dam 26 Museum). If you have kids with you...follow the river
road and visit the Raging Rivers Water Park for a fun wet time. (quick
letterbox
in the area) Pere Marquette state park is also located there ...When you
pass through Grafton ... a must place to eat is the FIN FIN INN .
If you plan to travel back down to Interstate 70 .
Between, Lebanon, IL and St. Louis, MO there are around 30 Letterboxes that
might be of interest to you. Some are just stops along the way.
Stop at the Forest Park St. Louis Zoo if you wish. (letterboxes) It is
always worth the trip.... Forest Park also boasts a Science Center, History
Museum,
Art Museum etc.
For a few excursions head south to Ironton Missouri area to visit Elephant
Rock and the Johnston Shut-ins. Depending on when you will be there you
might
be in time for a civil war reenactment at Pilot Knob.
If you are going to continue on I-70. Stop at the Osage Fort (commanded by
Meriweather Lewis) and stop in Independence MO to visit the Harry S. Truman
sites.
(letterboxes in the area)
Head North at Kansas City and Stop in Omaha NEb for the Doorly Zoo, and a
few
letterboxes.
If you plan on going into SD ...stop at Mitchell (Letterbox) to visit the
corn palace and an archeological native Indian village. Then , of course,
drive
west on the only interstate: there are many attractions along the way. You
won't want to miss the Badlands , Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Mt or
Custer's
Nature Preserve. There will be more than you can fit in. WE had planted a
micro box at the Dinosaur Park but it fell victim about 3 months ago.
Of course in WY Devil's Tower is worthwhile & Yellow Stone.
If you plan on going through Nebraska don't miss the Platt River Museum
....
it looks like a huge truss bridge across the interstate. Other stops along
that highway include the Pony Express, the Oregon trail, CourtHouse & Jail
Rock , Chimney Rock & CarHenge (a must stop if you are within 25 miles of
it...just to get a picture and say you were there)
More information than you will ever need!!!!
Happy Hunting,
Mohmers
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Re: [LbNA] Road Trip across America - help requested
From: Jana J. Riska (cadenza74@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2003-05-28 13:48:38 UTC-06:00
One other note:
It will be a bit out of your way if you are just going to Denver as I
suspect, but it will be worth your time to make a side trip down to
Southwest Colorado for some time in Mesa Verde National Park. They have
some wonderful Native American cliff dwellings that are fascinating. If you
want to continue out of your way, Arches National Park and Canyonlands NP
are both not too far from there. They are wonderful areas.
Cadenza
In a message dated 5/27/03 8:04:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
jampotsii@yahoo.com writes:
>
> Before we say farewell to the USA, we are planning a road trip
> vacation from Cincinnati, Ohio to Yellowstone National Park, mostly
> along the I-90, and then going south to Rocky Mountains NP and
> returning to Cincinnati mostly along the I-70. We'll be spending
> about 4 days on the road in each direction. What I'm after is any
> recommendations or suggestions of places to visit or drive through
> en route which will give us a 'flavor of America'. What do people
> consider the 'Highlights' that a visiting Brit should not miss?
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Jampots
>
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It will be a bit out of your way if you are just going to Denver as I
suspect, but it will be worth your time to make a side trip down to
Southwest Colorado for some time in Mesa Verde National Park. They have
some wonderful Native American cliff dwellings that are fascinating. If you
want to continue out of your way, Arches National Park and Canyonlands NP
are both not too far from there. They are wonderful areas.
Cadenza
In a message dated 5/27/03 8:04:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
jampotsii@yahoo.com writes:
>
> Before we say farewell to the USA, we are planning a road trip
> vacation from Cincinnati, Ohio to Yellowstone National Park, mostly
> along the I-90, and then going south to Rocky Mountains NP and
> returning to Cincinnati mostly along the I-70. We'll be spending
> about 4 days on the road in each direction. What I'm after is any
> recommendations or suggestions of places to visit or drive through
> en route which will give us a 'flavor of America'. What do people
> consider the 'Highlights' that a visiting Brit should not miss?
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Jampots
>
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