Branson Dec 4 - 6 2015

     Took our yearly trip to Branson to see the lights at Silver Dollar City. Stayed at Bass Pro parking lot camping Friday night. Stopped at the Branson Landing Saturday morning. Rode Parakeet Pete's.. it was okay. 

Landing pics on the ground! 

I have no interest in returning to the landing.. the parking is terrible. We'll eventually ride the train though. Next we headed out to The Wilderness campground and rode the shuttle to the city. Terrible crowds!!!

Misc pics from Sunday. 

MCallisters! 

Ok trip but the crowds wore us out! 459 miles overall. 

Road to Niagara Part 9!

On the last day of July 2015 we set out for Niagara Falls. This is part 9 of the trip.






Guess if I was to judge I'd the say the IN state fair was one of the best fairs I've been to. But they're all unique. Stayed 4-5 hours and decided to head east. Quick stop before parking for the night.




A fitting end for the trip! Started with the current capitol and ended with another. Stayed at Timber Trails that night. Alot of locals but was a great also recommend if in the area. A rough gist of the trip. It was a great one. I would like to note that we didn't travel any toll roads.



And made it in under 10. Thanks for reading! Safe travels and smooth roads! 

Road to Niagara Part 8!

On the last day of July 2015 we set out for Niagara Falls. This is part 8 of the trip.

Stayed in the state fair parking lot that night. It is paid parking so expect to leave early the next morning. Got a knock on the door by the highway patrol. Next day was the state capitol and downtown area. Parked at the Cosi the only place we could find for the RV.  

Museum in the basement..

Interesting place for the kiddos if you have the time and money!

Interesting area! Headed to Indiana for their state fair after Columbus. 

Got to Indianapolis to late and beat to go to the fair that evening. Stayed at the KOA Indianapolis that night. No complaints.. great pool. The next day was the IN state fair.
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Road to Niagara Part 7!

On the last day of July 2015 we set out for Niagara Falls. This is part 7 of the trip.

After attraction #1 went to KOA Niagara Falls NY.. a bit of rain that night! Could be me but the NY KOA folks didn't seem as friendly, maybe too much time in Canada. Battened down the hatches the roads are rough in NY. 

Next day attraction #2.. the aquarium! 

Attraction #3.. Discovery Center! Interesting but does give you the history of the falls and the area. 

Attraction #4.. Cave of the Winds! This was fun!

Attraction #5 was the Niagara adventure theatre. No pics was interesting, think the movie was around 60 minutes. Started to head south after the attractions we're not much into shopping. Took Highway 5 south..  Buffalo NY..

Alot of closed plants along the route... you could tell how prosperous the area once was. Sad state of affairs. Stopped at a hamburger joint in Derby NY. Recommend it!

Quick stop for a break. 

Stayed at a NY state park that night. Lake Erie in the background. Besides a skunk that camped out under the RV great night! 

Hit the road the next day to Columbus OH and the OH state fair.
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