Museum pictures

Day 29

I think it is Thursday...We road around to a canyon and then crossed the river on a ferry. Big thing today was going to the Royal Tyerrll Museum. It was quite an experience and a magnificent place. Hope you enjoy the pictures. Wish I could send all of them. We have met so many nice people from all over the country. One gentleman today was an Inuit from Alaska. Told us to eat some mukluk while in Alaska.
We said we'd try.

Days 27 & 28

We left Montana and headed for Canada. Jim & Dixie were stopped and their vehicle searched but we went right on through. Included are some pics of the road we traveled. Camped at Holiday Trails Resort for 2 nights. Going to Royal Tyrrell Museum where they have the largest dinosaur display in Canada. Right up my alley.
We have traveled 2842 miles more than half way to Alaska. Thanks for your comments on the blog. pics of prairie dogs, elk and our campground.

Days 27 & 28

We left Montana and headed for Canada. Jim & Dixie were stopped and their vehicle searched.

Monday May 26

We still have on and off rain and cool temperatures. When a chill hits me I think of the temp in Dallas and it leaves me quick.
The day was spent sight seeing in Butte. Visiting the historic places and World Museum of Mining/Hell Roarin Gulch at the university. We went down in a mine with hard hats and lights. Our guide told us about the different tools and terminologies that were used in the mine. The original mine has about 3000 feet of water in it. The guide had been a miner so he gave us a lot of insight. There were buildings brought in to recreate a town. The details in and outside of the buildings were amazing.

Sunday May 25

On the way to Anaconda we saw this animal. Not sure what it is. If anyone has an idea let us know. It is not a beaver.
Along the road we took pictures of old wooden water pipes.
Anaconda is also an old mining town with building from the late 1800's.

Sunday May 25

It was a rainy and damp morning, but it did not stop us from exploring Phillipsburg and Anaconda old mining towns. We had lunch in Phillipsburg in an old fashion soda fountain store. Then toured the different buildings and museum. After Phillipsburg we toured the ghost town of Granite up a winding dirt road.

may 25

It was raining and damp in the morning. We decided to go to the towns of Phillipsburg and Andaconda. That was a great drive and the town of Phillipsburg with a population of 961 was unique. It was an old mining town that has been restored and most of the buildings for the late 1800's were orginal. Only the main road was paved. After Phillipsburg we drove on a dirt road to the ghost town of Granite.
We then drove around Anaconda, also a old mining town.

Day24

I am sending some pictures of our campground. We did laundry and watched a movie and played scrabble. It is raining and the DISH is not working so TV is out. I have been reading a lot. Finished the book about Strom Thurmond and his negro daughter, "Dear Senator". Great book. Growing up on the east coast I never in countered or new of the prejudices. I am now reading "Three Cups of Tea".
The weather for this weekend is the same as yesterdays from Montana to Canada so we are staying here until Tuesday. We will go sightseeing rain or shine tomorrow.

Day 22 &23

Camped in Pocotello Idaho. Drove around the city. Milage is 1852. Not even half way to Alaska.

Driving into Montana was beautiful. Thought we would have so much traffic since it was a holiday weekend. But that was not to be. We are camping outside of Butte and will be here thru Monday. Went into town for some supplies and looking around. This is really cowboy country.The weather is cool and damp and had rain early this morning. We have been running our fireplace all day. We are spending today getting caught up on bills and such.

Day 21

We have gone 1612 miles so far.
It rained all the way to Provo Utah. Stayed at Lake City camp ground. Beautiful yellow headed black birds. Camped overnight with the wind and rain lulling us to sleep.

Day 21

We have gone 1612 miles so far.
It rained all the way to Provo Utah. Stayed at Lake City

Days 18 & 20th

We are in Utah and staying in another remote campground. There are deer, rabbits, birds, etc. From here we are going to Zion and Bryce Canyons.
Zion is the first canyon and is breath taking. We hiked at the bottom of the canyon but it was 100 and to hot for me. Could not make it all the way. I am having elevation sickness.
In Bryce Canyon we hiked the rim. The elevation was over 7700ft and I found it to hard to breath. We climbed in the car to over 9000ft. Weather here was cooler and windy. You can see the beauty for yourself.

day 14,to the 17th of May

The snow melted enough and we were able to leave for Page, AZ.
Arrived in Page AZ. Words can't describe the beauty on the ride in and all around us. Even though Lake Powell is 100 ft lower than it should be the vistas are amazing.
While doing laundry we met a couple from Israel who where delightful. They flew to US and rented a RV. They went with us to Antelope Canyon the next day. You have to be guided onto the canyon by native indians since it is on the reservation. It is a slot canyon made of sandstone and when it floods the water rushes through making these beautiful pictures.
On the 17th we visited the Lake Powell Dam and had a tour down into the dam. Films explained the work that went into making the dam. Did not bring our cameras.