I used to think “Big Sky Country” was merely a slogan. Now I think it’s an understatement. I think it’s a minor shame that Lewis and Clark named each of the rivers at the “Three Forks” and decided the Missouri started there (instead of at what are now considered the ‘real’ ‘headwaters & source’.) Speaking of […]
Category: Rollin’ On The River 2016
Ten Tidbits of Trip Trivia
Looking Back Counting mileage from Branson back to Branson, I put 6271 miles on the Blue Goose. I left Branson on July 22, arrived in Three Forks on July 26, started following the River on July 31, and returned to Branson on September 10, putting me on the road for 51 days. My trip took me into 9 states, with […]
SteamBoat Bill & Westward Expansion
Click below to see a picture of Steamboat Bill in action, along with a version of the talk he does on westward expansion: steamboat-bill-westward-expansion
Cookies and Water! :-)
On a gravel road in the middle of nowhere, I saw this. I stopped to investigate. Upon closer inspection, it appears to be a ‘thriving’ business! And my favorite part . . . . . the payment method !! Naturally, I indulged!! (and left a tip! :-))
Rollin’ On The River 2016 – Frequently Asked Questions
Rollin’ On The River Missouri River Road Trip Three Forks, MT to W. Alton, MO; Aug 1 – Sep 12, 2016 (To see a Trip Itinerary, visit TripItin) FAQS: What the heck are you doing? (sometimes with incredulity, sometimes with sarcasm, sometimes with ‘doing’ replaced by ‘thinking’ :-)) Well, I’m taking off on a 45-day exploration adventure on the […]
Rollin’ On The River Itinerary: Summer 2016
Rollin’ On The River – Itinerary Missouri River Road Trip Three Forks, MT to W. Alton, MO; Aug 1 – Sep 12, 2016 (For a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the trip, see TripFAQs) STATE Town Arriving Staying nights of Leaving Montana Three Forks 7/26 or 27 26, 27 – 30 31-Jul Helena 31-Jul […]
