Yesterday I posted 7 States, 5 Motels, 2 Cars and 1 U-Haul as we moved our son and his family from Washington to Texas. Here are a few thoughts that I took away from the trip.
1. I would have never survived the Oregon Trail in a covered wagon. As I looked out the car window I couldn’t help but think about what the pioneers must have endured as they trudged across the mountains and valleys. They were so brave and determined.
2. The words to America the Beautiful are some of the most accurate of any song.
3. The political landscape of our country might be a mess, but the actual landscape is breathtaking.
Here are a few more photos from our trip.
I hope that you enjoy them.
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I totally agree with you Melissa! There is absolutely no way I would have been able to travel in a stagecoach! I have difficulty in a car...that's the reason we ended up with the RV!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are gorgeous...SO, SO many beautiful scenes along the highway!! I can never understand why people always want to go overseas...there is so much to see here that one could never see it all!
I am glad y'all had a safe trip!!
I always think about how people must have felt traveling and exploring the country during the pioneer days. I'm glad I was born after the air conditioner was invented! LOL! It is really beautiful to travel the highways and byways of the U.S. There are so many places that I want to see here before I would ever go overseas.
DeleteBeautiful is right! How nice you got to see all this.
ReplyDeleteI was thrilled to go along for the ride!
DeleteMom says the whole world has so many beautiful spots it is impossible to choose a favorite. Life is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to travel in the northern states. We have been to both coasts but not in your area.
DeleteOh yes, what BEAUTIFUL scenery, I do hope to visit one day
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
We would be honored to have a princess visit ♥
DeleteLovely photos! The US scenery is amazing and so diverse!
ReplyDeleteIt changes so drastically from state to state! I love traveling. ♥
DeleteWow! Such incredible beauty!
ReplyDeleteThank you! We went through some gorgeous areas.
DeleteSuch spectacular scenery. Thanks so much for sharing. That waterfall was a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
ReplyDeleteI love waterfalls. That is at the Snoqualmie Falls in Washington.
DeleteGorgeous pics!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenny. We need to visit your area of the country next.
DeleteI often ponder about the people who traveled all this roads many moons ago... they were heroes somehow... no clue if I would survive such a trip on a prairie schooner ... it has no A/C ;O)))
ReplyDeleteI wonder about our forefathers every trip that we take. I can't imagine how scary it must have been back when the country was young and wild. I'm with you on the A/C ☺
DeleteBeautiful indeed ! And what diversity ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteIt was crazy going from the mountains to the desert landscape!
DeleteAmerica truly IS beautiful! Thank you for sharing these with us! DakotasDen
ReplyDeleteIt fills me with pride each time we travel through it.
DeleteWow! Those falls are massive
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
They were so pretty! I love waterfalls.
Deletewe always think of our brave ancestors in covered wagons when we travel ..we so agree with you
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that I'm not the only one. I don't think that I'd have made a very good pioneer. ☺
DeleteI love the photos, Melissa! I would enjoy knowing where each photo was taken.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rachele. The waterfalls are the Snoqualmie Falls in Washington. The others are in Oregon and the hole in the rock is in Utah.
DeleteWe often wonder why people don't take a better look at our beautiful country!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
You have seen some beautiful areas in your wheelie house too. I always enjoy your photos.
DeleteSo very beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. ♥
DeleteGreat pictures!
ReplyDeleteThank, Kinley! We are ready to explore Texas with our grandbaby now!
DeleteI agree wiff you 100%. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWags,
Ranger
Hi ya, Ranger! Thank you very much! America is so beautiful ♥
DeleteBeautiful!!! looking at your route, you turned down to Utah before reaching our side of Idaho
ReplyDeletehugs
Hazel & Mabel
We stayed on the interstates most of the time. I thought of you while we were in Idaho and would have loved to meet you. ♥
DeleteGorgeous! I have old friends in the states who always say 'we want to travel in the US before we go overseas'. I always say 'Do it, there is so much out there...don't just use it as an excuse.'
ReplyDeleteThere are so many incredible places to explore. We haven't been to a lot of the states but would love to visit all 50.
DeleteStunning photos! I've always said there are so many beautiful places here in the US, why would you want to go anywhere else. ~Island Cat Mom
ReplyDeleteI want to travel from sea to shining sea!
DeleteOh wow, that scenery is breathtaking! I don't think I would ever want to leave. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI wish we could have explored more places but we were anxious to get them moved into their new place. ♥
DeleteWe agree, beautiful pictures! Mom felt like that driving to Nevada from Chicago, so much to see! Love Dolly
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Chicago but would love to visit one day!
DeleteOh YES! There are so many BEAUTIFUL places to see in our most FABulous country! I looooves your photos!!! Waterfalls are always a fav of Ma's!!!
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
Thanks, Ruby! I love waterfalls too.
DeleteWow! Those are some great photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cupcake ♥ It was a beautiful trip.
DeleteHi! Wow, you must have had a wonderful adventure! Mom asks it your first photo is of Snoqualmie Falls in Washington? Mew Mew! -Valentine (& Mom) of Noir Kitty Mews
ReplyDeleteThat IS Snoqualmie Falls! Isn't it fabulous?
DeletePhotos like that remind us of one of the reasons we love our country so much, in spite of all the turmoil. I'm sure it was a long trip, but I'm glad you got to enjoy some scenery along the way. ♥
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful serene landscape. Now, if the humans would just cooperate! LOL!
DeleteWOW. I've been in Florida so long that I forgot how beautiful the desert is. The color palate is so different. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt truly is incredible! I loved watching the landscape change from the mountains to the desert.
DeleteAmerica truly is a stunningly beautiful place! I love all the vast diversity of beauty and terrain, from beaches to mountains & everything in between. I'm cracking up at your comment about the pioneers, LOL, I would NEVER have survived either!! Your photos are extraordinary, thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteLove & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
Can you imagine the two of us in a covered wagon? ROFL! The landscape of our country is incredible! ♥
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