Author: pdmcfadden

Road Trip Idaho – Pictures

These are some additional pictures that go along with the article Road Trip - Idaho posted in the menu under Highway Journal and Maps. If you haven't read the story yet just "click" back over to Highway Journal and Maps and read about our adventures in Idaho. Enjoy the Journey. The pictures follow our route … Continue reading Road Trip Idaho – Pictures

Road Trip – Idaho

It’s always fun planning a Road Trip.  What is the destination(s), what are the goals, are you going to be a true tourist along the way, and of course, how far can your pocketbook take you?  When I was planning our Road Trip to Idaho, I had two goals in mind.  Both Becky and I … Continue reading Road Trip – Idaho

Great Platte River Road Archway Monument

Great Platte River Road Archway Monument.... Traveling on Interstate 80, a few miles east of Kearney, Nebraska, you come up on, and pass under the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument. I know the 1st time we saw the Archway, and passed under it, we questioned what the heck was that. Of course, we researched … Continue reading Great Platte River Road Archway Monument

Claquato Church – 1858-2020

Claquato Church and Academy.The steeple was built with a crown of thorns and the bell, which is still there, was brought around South America, Cape Horn, by boat from the East coast of the United States. The church is still standing and is used for different events. Claquato Church as it stands today. For more … Continue reading Claquato Church – 1858-2020

Jackson House 1845-2020

This is the site and home John and Matilda Jackson established between 1842 and 1845. One of the first Oregon Trail settlers north of the Columbia River when Washington State was still part of the Oregon Territory. John took on many roles in the region as it developed one of which was a Probate Judge, … Continue reading Jackson House 1845-2020

Jackson House

The Jackson House sits on a 1.4 acre site and is a day use State Park. John R Jackson was part of the wave of the migration that brought Euro-Americans West along the Oregon Trail to the Pacific Northwest. He and his wife Matilda along with their 4 sons were one of the first to … Continue reading Jackson House

The Gateway Arch National Park

The Gateway Arch.... I'm not sure how many times we've driven across the Interstate Hwy bridge just south of the Gateway Arch....looked at the Arch in amazement as we were driving and questioned whether we should stop or not. Let me tell ya it's been a few times! And no....we have never stopped....it was...Places Ya … Continue reading The Gateway Arch National Park