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Brian takes a picture of Wild Horse Monument.

2009-02-09T12:50:07Z

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Brian takes a picture of Wild Horse Monument.

The Wild Horse Monument is located off of Interstate 90, overlooking the Columbia River in central Washington State. The climb to the top looked arduous, and we were tired and running late, ...

2009-06-24T05:29:44Z

Mark Newlon
The Wild Horse Monument is located off of Interstate 90, overlooking the Columbia River in central Washington State. The climb to the top looked arduous, and we were tired and running late, ...

Paul Bunyon and Babe, the Blue Ox, are alive and well in Bemidji, Minnesota. The plaque reads: "The statues of Paul Bunyon and Babe were both built in 1937 in connection with a January winte ...

2009-02-09T13:03:54Z

Mark Newlon
Paul Bunyon and Babe, the Blue Ox, are alive and well in Bemidji, Minnesota. The plaque reads: "The statues of Paul Bunyon and Babe were both built in 1937 in connection with a January winte ...

The Mississippi River is a mere trickle as it begins its meandering journey to the Gulf of Mexico.

2009-06-24T05:38:54Z

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The Mississippi River is a mere trickle as it begins its meandering journey to the Gulf of Mexico.

Sharon and Brian enjoy a refreshing dip in the headwaters of the Mississippi.

2009-06-24T05:33:11Z

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Sharon and Brian enjoy a refreshing dip in the headwaters of the Mississippi.

Here I am, standing in the headwaters of the Mississippi, at tiny Lake Itasca. The inscription reads: "Here 1475 ft above the ocean the mighty Mississippi begins to flow on its winding way ...

2009-08-01T04:06:18Z

Mark Newlon
Here I am, standing in the headwaters of the Mississippi, at tiny Lake Itasca. The inscription reads: "Here 1475 ft above the ocean the mighty Mississippi begins to flow on its winding way ...

Built in 1982 by artist George Gottbreht, the "W'eel Turtle" is Dunseith, North Dakota's premier architectural acheivement, standing two stories tall and incorporating more than 2,000 metal ...

2009-06-24T05:30:22Z

Mark Newlon
Built in 1982 by artist George Gottbreht, the "W'eel Turtle" is Dunseith, North Dakota's premier architectural acheivement, standing two stories tall and incorporating more than 2,000 metal ...

Tommy the Turtle is arguably the world's largest turtle who drives a snowmobile. We stopped in Bottineau to view this sculpture not because we particularly wanted to, but because it happene ...

2009-06-24T05:44:37Z

Mark Newlon
Tommy the Turtle is arguably the world's largest turtle who drives a snowmobile. We stopped in Bottineau to view this sculpture not because we particularly wanted to, but because it happene ...

Cut Bank, Montana, bills itself as the "Coldest Spot in the Nation," but I had difficulty in verifying this. While there's apparently a weather station located here, it's probably more just ...

2009-06-24T05:38:18Z

Mark Newlon
Cut Bank, Montana, bills itself as the "Coldest Spot in the Nation," but I had difficulty in verifying this. While there's apparently a weather station located here, it's probably more just ...

On January 23 - 24, 1916 in Browning, Montana the record for the most dramatic 24-hour temperature difference was set. During this time, the temperature fell over 100° from 44°F to -56°F. ...

2009-06-24T05:41:27Z

Mark Newlon
On January 23 - 24, 1916 in Browning, Montana the record for the most dramatic 24-hour temperature difference was set. During this time, the temperature fell over 100° from 44°F to -56°F. ...

Wild Goose Island in St. Mary's Lake, Glacier National Park.

2009-02-09T13:04:02Z

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Wild Goose Island in St. Mary's Lake, Glacier National Park.

Brian fiddles with his camera.

2009-06-24T05:36:30Z

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Brian fiddles with his camera.

I took this picture again and again because I just couldn't believe how blue the sky was.

2009-02-09T13:00:29Z

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I took this picture again and again because I just couldn't believe how blue the sky was.

We eventually made our way back down the mountain.

2009-02-09T13:02:00Z

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We eventually made our way back down the mountain.

The mountains goats seem oblivious to human presence at Glacier National Park.

2009-06-24T05:42:46Z

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The mountains goats seem oblivious to human presence at Glacier National Park.

More from the Hidden Lake overlook.

2009-02-09T12:59:10Z

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More from the Hidden Lake overlook.

Hidden Lake from the overlook, Glacier National Park.

2009-02-09T12:57:56Z

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Hidden Lake from the overlook, Glacier National Park.

We enjoyed a short rest at the Hidden Lake overlook.

2009-06-24T05:38:24Z

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We enjoyed a short rest at the Hidden Lake overlook.

A group of mountain goats made their way down the path as we were heading up.

2009-06-24T05:31:40Z

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A group of mountain goats made their way down the path as we were heading up.

From the Hidden Lake trail, Glacier National Park.

2009-06-24T05:32:28Z

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From the Hidden Lake trail, Glacier National Park.

Mt. Reynolds, Glacier National Park

2009-06-24T05:32:49Z

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Mt. Reynolds, Glacier National Park

Heaven's Peak at sunrise, Glacier National Park.

2009-06-24T05:37:42Z

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Heaven's Peak at sunrise, Glacier National Park.

A black bear wanders across Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park.

2009-06-24T05:32:38Z

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A black bear wanders across Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park.

Sunrise from the porch of the Belton Chalet.

2009-06-24T05:39:35Z

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Sunrise from the porch of the Belton Chalet.

We were fortunate enough to stay at the Belton Chalet in West Glacier, Montana. This lovely property was built in 1910 by the Union Pacific Railroad, to lure tourists to the national park. ...

2009-06-24T05:32:48Z

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We were fortunate enough to stay at the Belton Chalet in West Glacier, Montana. This lovely property was built in 1910 by the Union Pacific Railroad, to lure tourists to the national park. ...

Libby, Montana, is home to this giant Eagle statue.

2009-06-24T05:32:49Z

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Libby, Montana, is home to this giant Eagle statue.

The World's Largest Radio Flyer Wagon in Spokane, Washington, has become one the the regions leading tourist attractions.

2009-06-24T05:38:02Z

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The World's Largest Radio Flyer Wagon in Spokane, Washington, has become one the the regions leading tourist attractions.

Still more from the random rocky beach.

2009-06-24T05:33:08Z

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Still more from the random rocky beach.

Sharon and Brian enjoy a stroll along the random rocky beach.

2009-06-24T05:38:20Z

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Sharon and Brian enjoy a stroll along the random rocky beach.

There were all sorts of cool, smelly dead fish heads and other sundry body parts to play with at the random rocky beach.

2009-06-24T05:32:33Z

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There were all sorts of cool, smelly dead fish heads and other sundry body parts to play with at the random rocky beach.

We posed for this picture on the random rocky beach.

2009-02-09T12:59:00Z

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We posed for this picture on the random rocky beach.

Despondent over our failed mission to Cape Flattery, we stopped at a random rocky beach on the way back to poke around a while.

2009-06-24T05:33:23Z

Mark Newlon
Despondent over our failed mission to Cape Flattery, we stopped at a random rocky beach on the way back to poke around a while.

Our goal was to visit the northwesternmost point in the contiguous 48 states at Cape Flattery. So, after driving two hours along the top of the Olympic Peninsula, and somehow missing the si ...

2009-06-24T05:35:09Z

Mark Newlon
Our goal was to visit the northwesternmost point in the contiguous 48 states at Cape Flattery. So, after driving two hours along the top of the Olympic Peninsula, and somehow missing the si ...

We encountered these rock formations in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, near Sekiu, Washington, on the way to Cape Flattery.

2009-02-09T13:01:11Z

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We encountered these rock formations in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, near Sekiu, Washington, on the way to Cape Flattery.

Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park.

2009-06-24T05:32:13Z

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Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park.

We made it to Marymere Falls.

2009-06-24T05:40:33Z

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We made it to Marymere Falls.

Marymere Falls.

2009-02-09T12:59:47Z

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Marymere Falls.

We crossed this cool log bridge along the way.

2009-06-24T05:30:49Z

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We crossed this cool log bridge along the way.

We hiked through some old-growth forest on our way to Marymere Falls at Olympic National Park.

2009-06-24T05:32:06Z

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We hiked through some old-growth forest on our way to Marymere Falls at Olympic National Park.

From Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park.

2009-02-09T13:01:55Z

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From Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park.

The view from Sunrise Point, Olympic National Park.

2009-06-24T05:39:00Z

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The view from Sunrise Point, Olympic National Park.

From Olympic National Park.

2009-06-24T05:32:51Z

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From Olympic National Park.

Sunrise Point, Olympic National Park.

2009-06-24T05:32:05Z

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Sunrise Point, Olympic National Park.

Looking out over Puget Sound from Port Townsend.

2009-02-09T12:58:49Z

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Looking out over Puget Sound from Port Townsend.

We all got a kick out of this dolphin, painted to look like Shamu, in Port Townsend.

2009-06-24T05:31:06Z

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We all got a kick out of this dolphin, painted to look like Shamu, in Port Townsend.

This is the harbor at Port Townsend, Washington.

2009-06-24T05:31:51Z

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This is the harbor at Port Townsend, Washington.

Sharon called her brother Steve for a recommendation on a place to eat in Port Townsend, Washington, and he suggested this fine establishment called the Landfall. The food was better than t ...

2009-06-24T05:34:14Z

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Sharon called her brother Steve for a recommendation on a place to eat in Port Townsend, Washington, and he suggested this fine establishment called the Landfall. The food was better than t ...

Mt. Ranier from Mt. Ranier National Park. This is one truly awesome mountain.

2009-06-24T05:46:03Z

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Mt. Ranier from Mt. Ranier National Park. This is one truly awesome mountain.

Mount St. Helens herself is a behemoth and was obscured by cloudcover for most of our visit. This was as close as she came to revealing herself. If you look closely you can see what looks ...

2009-06-24T05:40:39Z

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Mount St. Helens herself is a behemoth and was obscured by cloudcover for most of our visit. This was as close as she came to revealing herself. If you look closely you can see what looks ...

From Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. This place still looks like a war zone, even 27 years after the eruption.

2009-06-24T05:42:47Z

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From Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. This place still looks like a war zone, even 27 years after the eruption.

The gunk at the end of the lake is floating debris -- mostly logs -- from the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.

2009-06-24T05:38:01Z

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The gunk at the end of the lake is floating debris -- mostly logs -- from the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.

We hiked to the end of the trail where we found the park boundary.

2009-06-24T05:38:52Z

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We hiked to the end of the trail where we found the park boundary.

Crater Lake with the Phantom Ship, from Sun Notch.

2009-02-09T13:03:24Z

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Crater Lake with the Phantom Ship, from Sun Notch.

We're happy to be at Sun Notch Point at Crater Lake National Park.

2009-06-24T05:38:39Z

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We're happy to be at Sun Notch Point at Crater Lake National Park.

Crater Lake.

2009-02-09T13:01:45Z

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Crater Lake.

Crater Lake.

2009-06-24T05:34:21Z

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Crater Lake.

Our visit to Crater Lake National Park was spectacular.

2009-06-24T05:36:01Z

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Our visit to Crater Lake National Park was spectacular.

Wizard Island and Crater Lake, from the top of Watchman Peak.

2009-02-09T12:58:35Z

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Wizard Island and Crater Lake, from the top of Watchman Peak.

Crater Lake, from the way up to Watchman Peak. We had heard that Crater Lake was amazingly blue, and it truly is.

2009-02-09T13:01:25Z

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Crater Lake, from the way up to Watchman Peak. We had heard that Crater Lake was amazingly blue, and it truly is.

We stop for a picture during the hike up to Watchman Peak.

2009-06-24T05:32:36Z

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We stop for a picture during the hike up to Watchman Peak.

The D'Sands Condominium Motel -- our home for three nights along Route 101 in Lincoln City, Oregon.

2009-06-24T05:32:56Z

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The D'Sands Condominium Motel -- our home for three nights along Route 101 in Lincoln City, Oregon.

The D River -- the world's shortest -- rumbles about 200 feet from Devil's Lake to the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln City, Oregon.

2009-06-24T05:36:19Z

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The D River -- the world's shortest -- rumbles about 200 feet from Devil's Lake to the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln City, Oregon.

Yep, that's us standing on the deck of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, the "Spruce Goose" -- one of the most famous and largest airplanes ever built. Dreamchild of Howard Hughes, this enormous fly ...

2009-06-24T05:38:18Z

Mark Newlon
Yep, that's us standing on the deck of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, the "Spruce Goose" -- one of the most famous and largest airplanes ever built. Dreamchild of Howard Hughes, this enormous fly ...

We stopped for cheese and ice cream at the Tillamook Cheese Factory, Tillamook, Oregon. Yummy!

2009-06-24T05:39:48Z

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We stopped for cheese and ice cream at the Tillamook Cheese Factory, Tillamook, Oregon. Yummy!

From Cape Meares, Oregon.

2009-06-24T05:44:17Z

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From Cape Meares, Oregon.

More from Cape Meares.

2009-06-24T05:32:10Z

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More from Cape Meares.

This is the view from Cape Meares, Oregon.

2009-02-09T12:58:45Z

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This is the view from Cape Meares, Oregon.

This is the view from the balcony of our room in Lincoln City. Lincoln City is reknowned for its superb kite-flying conditions. Here, kite flyers enjoy the mood at sunset.

2009-06-24T05:32:25Z

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This is the view from the balcony of our room in Lincoln City. Lincoln City is reknowned for its superb kite-flying conditions. Here, kite flyers enjoy the mood at sunset.

Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Yaquina Bay State Park, Newport, Oregon.

2009-06-24T05:39:40Z

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Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Yaquina Bay State Park, Newport, Oregon.

From Cobble Beach, Yaquina Bay State Park. Damn, there were a lot of mosquitos there.

2009-02-09T13:00:23Z

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From Cobble Beach, Yaquina Bay State Park. Damn, there were a lot of mosquitos there.

Sharon and Brian enjoy the views of the Tidal Pools at Yaquina bay State Park.

2009-06-24T05:34:21Z

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Sharon and Brian enjoy the views of the Tidal Pools at Yaquina bay State Park.

Brian enjoyed frolicking among the rocks at Yaquina Bay State Park.

2009-06-24T05:30:53Z

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Brian enjoyed frolicking among the rocks at Yaquina Bay State Park.

From Yaquina Bay State Park, Oregon.

2009-06-24T05:32:43Z

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From Yaquina Bay State Park, Oregon.

Sharon and Brian enjoy a stroll among the rocks at Cape Foulweather.

2009-06-24T05:37:07Z

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Sharon and Brian enjoy a stroll among the rocks at Cape Foulweather.

The pounding Pacific surf at Cape Foulweather, Oregon.

2009-06-24T05:30:15Z

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The pounding Pacific surf at Cape Foulweather, Oregon.

Still more from Cascade Head.

2009-06-24T05:41:11Z

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Still more from Cascade Head.

More from Cascade Head.

2009-08-01T04:23:19Z

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More from Cascade Head.

After what seemed like a long time climbing through the forest, we were finally rewarded with this magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean from Cascade Head.

2009-02-09T12:56:49Z

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After what seemed like a long time climbing through the forest, we were finally rewarded with this magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean from Cascade Head.

We took a challenging hike at Cascade Head, Oregon.

2009-08-01T05:29:06Z

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We took a challenging hike at Cascade Head, Oregon.

Sam Hill's Stonehenge, Maryhill, Washington. This looks like Stonehenge might look if the original Stonehenge hadn't been slapped together with styrofoam and glue, thus falling apart over t ...

2009-08-01T04:07:03Z

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Sam Hill's Stonehenge, Maryhill, Washington. This looks like Stonehenge might look if the original Stonehenge hadn't been slapped together with styrofoam and glue, thus falling apart over t ...

This is the Route 97 bridge over the Columbia River, joining Oregon and Washington.

2009-08-01T04:01:18Z

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This is the Route 97 bridge over the Columbia River, joining Oregon and Washington.

The Columbia River Gorge from Interstate 84 in northern Oregon.

2009-08-01T04:31:05Z

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The Columbia River Gorge from Interstate 84 in northern Oregon.

Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, and the Bonneville Speedway, are named after the pre-historic Lake Bonneville, which once encompassed the Great Salt Lake and all the salty area around it. Lan ...

2009-08-01T04:08:26Z

Mark Newlon
Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, and the Bonneville Speedway, are named after the pre-historic Lake Bonneville, which once encompassed the Great Salt Lake and all the salty area around it. Lan ...

At the Bonneville Salt Flats.

2009-08-01T04:15:50Z

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At the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Brian enjoys the view of the Bonneville Salt Flats.

2009-08-01T04:42:18Z

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Brian enjoys the view of the Bonneville Salt Flats.

The Bonneville Salt Flats. This place is downright eerie and beautiful.

2009-08-01T04:35:57Z

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The Bonneville Salt Flats. This place is downright eerie and beautiful.

The Sod House is made, suprisingly, out of sod.

2009-08-01T04:34:58Z

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The Sod House is made, suprisingly, out of sod.

Looking Goth at the Sod House Museum, Gothenberg, Nebraska.

2009-06-24T05:37:14Z

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Looking Goth at the Sod House Museum, Gothenberg, Nebraska.

We stopped, naturally, at the Sod House Museum.

2009-06-24T05:32:20Z

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We stopped, naturally, at the Sod House Museum.

There's a giant plow (the world's largest?) outside of the Sod House Museum in Gothenberg, Nebraska.

2009-06-24T05:38:10Z

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There's a giant plow (the world's largest?) outside of the Sod House Museum in Gothenberg, Nebraska.

This is the remnants of the original Pony Express Station in Gothenberg, Nebraska.

2009-06-24T05:38:34Z

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This is the remnants of the original Pony Express Station in Gothenberg, Nebraska.

The caption reads: "This is a replica of the monument erected at the original site of the Birthplace of the sport of Softball in Chicago, Illinois." This place is unbelievably lame even by ...

2009-06-24T05:39:34Z

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The caption reads: "This is a replica of the monument erected at the original site of the Birthplace of the sport of Softball in Chicago, Illinois." This place is unbelievably lame even by ...

Who knew Hastings, Nebraska, was such a cultural Mecca? The plaque reads: "Softball -- Americas Game -- originated on this site, Thanksgiving Day, 1887. George Hancock and 20 friends ...

2009-06-24T05:33:04Z

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Who knew Hastings, Nebraska, was such a cultural Mecca? The plaque reads: "Softball -- Americas Game -- originated on this site, Thanksgiving Day, 1887. George Hancock and 20 friends ...

Who can resist putting their feet inside Kool-Aid Man's footprints? Thankfully, they're forever memorialized in concrete outside the Visitor Center in Hastings, Nebraska.

2009-06-24T05:34:17Z

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Who can resist putting their feet inside Kool-Aid Man's footprints? Thankfully, they're forever memorialized in concrete outside the Visitor Center in Hastings, Nebraska.

This is where it happened. The plaque reads: "This building is known locally as the birthplace of Kool-Aid. More accurately, it was the home of the Perkins Products Company, the manufactur ...

2009-02-09T13:00:54Z

Mark Newlon
This is where it happened. The plaque reads: "This building is known locally as the birthplace of Kool-Aid. More accurately, it was the home of the Perkins Products Company, the manufactur ...

Iowa 80 -- the self-proclaimed World's Largest Truck Stop. It was pretty darn big, though the line at Wendy's was way too long.

2009-06-24T05:38:51Z

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Iowa 80 -- the self-proclaimed World's Largest Truck Stop. It was pretty darn big, though the line at Wendy's was way too long.

Less than a week later, I found myself in Indianapolis, Indiana, visiting the NCAA Hall of Champions and Museum. For the $3 entrance fee, we got something less than fair value. The fifteen ...

2009-08-10T13:26:36Z

Mark Newlon
Less than a week later, I found myself in Indianapolis, Indiana, visiting the NCAA Hall of Champions and Museum. For the $3 entrance fee, we got something less than fair value. The fifteen ...

The Vince Lombardi Trophy, awarded to the Super Bowl champion every year.

2009-06-25T10:04:15Z

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The Vince Lombardi Trophy, awarded to the Super Bowl champion every year.

This is the Detroit Lions booth at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

2009-06-25T10:10:04Z

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This is the Detroit Lions booth at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Barry Sanders's bust.

2009-08-10T10:09:56Z

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Barry Sanders's bust.