Day 22 Road Trip 2015!

We left Douglas Wyoming this morning and made our way into Montana.  We traveled up Interstate 25, then in Sheridan, we took 14 west to Cody. From there we took Chief Joseph Hwy to Beartooth scenic byways into Red Lodge, Montana where we are at another KOA. Took lots of pictures, mostly from the car on the way here. Most of 14 went through the Big Horn National Forest.

We also went through Shell, Wyoming..which has a wonderful water fall and canyon.  Well worth the stop to see. It is right off of 14. No hiking to get to it!

Met a really nice person in the laundry room at the KOA. She and her husband work kamp there. It was a pleasure and a blessing to talk with her. We talked about my walk...mental health....and how God has blessed me in the past year.  I feel sorry for her...I bet her ears are still ringing...lol! I told her I felt like I needed to pay her for her time, I talked her ear off...but not to worry..I picked it up and handed it back to her! All is good!

Well it is late..actually after midnight...I really need my beauty sleep, so God bless you all and have a good night. Will post my pics on fb hopefully tomorrow! Blessings,  Mike!

Day 21 road Trip 2015!

Today was a lite and easy day! We kept our sightseeing close by! We did so because we will be back on the road heading northwest towards Glacier National Parks with several stops in between.

If you have been checking my fb page pictures on (footsruisingamerica) and noticed hazy backgrounds in some pictures...according to the weather channel, it is from forest fires in Alaska! Wow!

Today we went to Ayers Natural Bridge to look around and take pictures. What a nice place to pack a lunch and have a picnic. Beautiful and peaceful scenery and playground areas for kids. Lots of picnic tables also! If you pass by Douglas going up Interstate 25 take exit 151. It is about 5 miles from the interstate.

We then drove up to Bill, Wyoming and drove through some of the open grassland. They also have some looooong trains full of coal going out of that area!

Well that's about it for today..God bless you all. Have a blessed night, Mike!

Day 20 Road Trop 2015!

We stayed in Douglas in the morning, going to the Chamber of Commerce to see the train exhibit there and the infamous Jackalope! Douglas is where the story of the Jackolope got it's start!

Then off to the Pioneer museum it was. It was interesting and full of so much memorabilia of the pioneer days and many military artifacts from the pioneer era..world war one, and world war two! If you go through Douglas,  who should stop and check it out...and it is free!

We then drove to the town square stopping to take a few pics. They had a Jackolope statue down there also! Had breakfast and heaed back to the KOA for a few minutes...after getting lost for an hour first. My sense of direction was way off yesterday!

We then drove to Guernsey, Wyoming...the hub of the Oregan trail. We went to see the tracks from the wagons that were wore into the stone along the trail. Took a bunch of pics...loved the scenery!

Then we drove over to Register Cliffs. That was a cliff of course, where some of the pioneers who travel the trail signed their names. Of course over the years...people without respect of the significance of the cliff had to etch their names in it also...down grading the historical value of it. But interesting just the same. The pioneers had dug out a cave in the cliff where they used to store food such as potatoes for the travels.  That helped keep the food at a cool temperature!

We finsihed touring that around 5:30 and had an hour and a half ride back to the KOA. I was completely wore out after all that.

Thanks for reading...God bless, Mike! Type at you all later!

Day 20...2015

To tired to blog..will catch up tomorrow!  God bless!

Day 19 - 2015 Road Trip!

We left Fountain, Colorado this morning and headed up towards Casper, Wyoming!

We stopped at a place called Johnson's Corner to have breakfast. It was a huge truck-car stop with a very popular and huge restaurant. They are known for their huge cinnamon Buns...and yes they are huge. They even have a family sized on that fits a 9" cake server!

The only other stop we made today was the Wyoming welcome center!

We decided to stop in Douglas about 50 or so miles from Casper. We are staying at another KOA cabin there. I am thinking about staying 2-3 nights here to sight see a little in this area.

That is about all today really. We arrived around 2:30 or so this afternoon and are just chillin. Speaking of chillin, I had to put my hoodie on...lol! Pics on fb page!

Thanks for reading...God bless, Mike!

Day 18 Road Trip 2015!

Today was the 4th of July! Happy Independence Day to you all. May God bless those who fought, and to those who are still serving our country so we may keep our freedom..making it possible for us to have the life we have today. Blessings to all and their families! A BIG THANK YOU!

Today we took a ride out to Cripple Creek and did the railroad tour! It was a coal fired locomotive. It was about a 4 mile tour that took us out and showed us some of the mines that are still operating...also old sites that are no longer being worked. As well as a lot of history about the area and the mines!

After that we headed back to our KOA in Colorado Springs, stopping at Red Rock Canyon in Manitou Springs. My wife sat in the car while I did about an hour or so hike. It was absolutely beautiful...as was the scenery at Cripple Creek, and on the drives. God sure gave us some beautiful places in this country!

I think I over did it today...got real tired and am now I am sore! But I sure did have a wonderful and blessed day!

Any one interested in pics from today please go to my footcruisingamerica fb page!

Thank you all, blessings, Mike!

Heavenly Father, we come before you through the blood of Jesus who died on the cross for our sins. Father, we thank you for the day today. We thank you for all the blessings we have recieved in your name, and ask that we may be used to bless others in your name. And Father, for all those suffering from a mental health problem or a physical illness, we ask that you bring healing, comfort, and peace to them, that they may be a testimony to you and your love, if it be thy will! Again Father, thank you and please guide us so we may walk the path you chose for us, send the Holy Spirit to guide us and give us the wisdom and knowledge to do your will Lord. In Jesus's name I pray! Amen!

Day 17 2015 road Trip!

Hello again! Another day...what a blessing! Today we drive up to Denver...then headed west to Evergreen, Colorado. We went to Evergreen Lake where we stopped to walk around the lake to get some exercise in! Of course I had to take pictures also!

After leaving Evergreen, we headed towards Breckenridge to look around for a while. Until we hit miles of backup traffic. All of a sudden Breckenridge didn't sound so good...lol! So we turned around and headed back to Colorado Springs to our cabin for the night.

On the way I saw a sign that said historic attraction, so I turned off not knowing what to find! We came to a little attraction that is a hundred years old...Tiny town Railroad. It was something to do and another chance to take pictures!

After that we headed back to the KOA in Colorado Springs stopping at Wal-mart for some dinner items.

The traffic was terrible, I guess because of the holiday. Everything including our campground is fully booked!

On the way back I pulled into a scenic overlook to check it out. I met someone there who was biking across the US with 3-4 others for WorthwhileWear. It is an organization to raise awareness to human trafficking and to engage the community at large and help them become part of the solution. Check out their website and if you feel led to send a gift...please do so.

I have to apologize...but I forgot the gentlemen's name. I will blame it on Chemo brain!  But here is his pic! If you see him on the road, help him out with a drink, or treat him to lunch. He was a great person to talk to! May God bless his journey. They are heading to San Antonio from Minnesota!