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June 8 – Lincoln to Ogallala Nebraska

Leaving Lincoln, the landscape didn't change much … \ at least initially.  However, when we stopped at a rest area in Cardoz, NE, we discovered we were close to the 100th meridian, an arbitrary line .which bisects the Great Plains … Continue reading

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September 23, 2013 – Springfield, IL – Illinois State Capitol – Lincoln Homestead

After a relatively short drive, during which we were stone sober but still saw:  We then found ourselves traveling between colorful expanses of soy, corn  and “amber waves of grain”  enroute Springfield, Illinois. we checked into our campground, grabbed a … Continue reading

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