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The Archway Bridge-The Great Platte River Road–Kearney, Nebraska! How the West was traveresed

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Traversing the country in an SUV is a long trip. It is even more challenging when traveling alone with a goofy dog. Still, it is cheesecake compared to what the pioneers did to settle this country.Fueling up at easy to find gas station (thank you, GPS!) and packing snacks, finding food is a breeze–but for the settlers that came long before me, it wasn’t easy, safe or simple!

We who are, um, more advanced in years recall playing the game “The Oregon Trail.” It had limited graphics. The features went “ping” when a shot was missed at hunting. The game never highlighted the intense journey. It never truly reflected on the scary, long haul it took on body and soul. This was in the quest to cross the nation in search of space, freedom, and expansion.

The history at the Archway Bridge and museum shares the story of the pioneers. It reveals the truth behind their journey, reflecting in the sculptures and museum. There is much more to express, but it’s too much for here. I think you should visit it and see for yourself. I wouldn’t want to spoil a wonderful opportunity. The Buffalo is nice, and the covered wagon is stationary!

The Museum offers some wonderful postcards. It also has a mail depository. You can share the adventures with your friends and family! Another perk, a pressed penny machine (I call them squished pennies as they are elongated in a squished fashion with a cool design imprinted of the location!)

Want to learn more? Click Enduring Spirit of America

A windy day to dry laundry
The Archway Bridge in Kearney, Nebraska
Pioneer Farmers sculptuer

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Stop for Coffee, Make a Coffee Stop-And here’s your sign

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You might be at work, traveling, or on the road. You are doing adulthood tasks. Here is your sign to Stop for Coffee. You deserve it.

This sign literally exists on Coffee Road near Brasstown Falls, South Carolina. What better suggestion when on an adventure than to get your *buzz* on, a bean buzz that is!

Coffee Stop, It’s Definitly a sign

Upon doing some research, post adventure, I realized there is actually a local place (https://www.lifeinlongcreek.com/menu/) that I would love to check out! If anyone goes this way, please let me know how it is!

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Grandma’s Meat and Potatoes with Baked Veggies-Dinner in 80 minutes, No Fuss!

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Who doesn’t like an easy meal that is reminiscent of Sunday Supper at Grandma’s house?

My cousin brought me two semi-thick ribeye steaks this weekend,

I don’t own a grill. I am not a huge fan of skillet fried steak–so whats a girl to do? I grabbed a 9×13 glass baking dish and got to work.

Ingredients

2 ribeye steaks (or roast or whatever beef you got)

1 medium onion, chopped into big chunks

4 medium to large carrots, peeled and course cut into chunks

4 medium/large red potatoes, washed and quartered (no need to peel)

Seasoning to preference (I used salt pepper and Montreal steak seasoning)

1/3 cup of water.

Put the meat on the bottom of the baking dish, layer the veggies on top, sprinking the seasoning in between stuff, pour water into the dish.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. pop in oven and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 70-80 minutes until meat is cooked and veggies are tender. I set the timer and just “forget about it” and go get other things done in the meantime.

Serves 4-6 depending on how hungry every one is!

Beef Ribeye
Grandma’s Easy meat and potatoes

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Wake and Bake Breakfast Company–lunch in Pendleton, South Carolina

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The name itself is rather funny but it’s appropriate–it’s a great place to dine.

My cousin Amy and I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the great food while we were there. It was a different restaurant all together the last time I ate at the location a couple of years ago. The change is well worth visiting!

The food is prepared fresh with amazing ingredients and the service is wonderful, which is so important!

Amy loved the decor and design of the business that she even purchased a Wake and Bake coffee mug as a souvenir for herself, a fun way to remember our lovely outing!

Amy being silly with the name of the Cafe
Amy got the breakfast bowl
I got the club on Rye with tater tots, I loved it
Sweet cheeks sign
Funny sign in the cafe
The outside of the cafe, which hosts ample parking
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Quick and easy, no cook meal–feeding one or many

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I admit, there are days when heating up the kitchen just isn’t in the cards; a quick but healthier choice is what I desire.

Ingredients (for 2 people)

4 slices of your favorite bread

Mayo or Miracle Whip (generic of either is fine)

1 Roma Tomato, sliced up

Yellow Mustard (or brown or spicy, whatever you have on hand)

Celery Stalk and a hand full of baby carrots (or a regular carrot, peeled and cut)

2 slices of Cheddar Cheese (or whatever real cheese you have on hand, sliced)

Layer the bread with mayo, mustard, one slice of cheese and half the tomato slices. Cut Sandwhich in half.

Plate the sandwich with half the celery stalk and carrots, garnish with a piece of dill pickle. All said and done in less than 8 minutes. Voila! A fiber rich meal with veggies and protein.

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Cheap Homemade Lunch
Diabetic friendly meal
Quick meals that are cheap and healthy
Making food for one person

The Slaughter House–getting our buzz on in Cromtary

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A little way down the path lies a quaint converted shack–yes, the Slaughter House is a coffee shop–and a mighty tasty way to get your buzz on, too.

With the chilled breeze coming off the firth, waiting by the pot belly stove to warm us sure made our day while we waited for our order–

We enjoyed our brews outside in the shelter and watched the water lap against the shores of the Cromarty firth–no dolphins sighted today but there were plenty of sea gulls and birds on the wing. My friend, Kevin, and I braved the cool chilly wind to sit outside under the Shelter to enjoy the stunning view and our warm coffee-

The Slaughterhouse is a place not to be missed–and we would have missed it if a local hadn’t recommended this hidden gem to us!

The Oil Rig stands (I believe these are repair stations?) sit firmly in the firth. I have always thought they looked like Iron Giants, ready to be summoned.

The Slaughter House-Cromarty
Enjoying our bean buzz
Sitting by the fire pit while our perks brew
Drinking the bean
Bestest Friends hanging out

Super Veggie Tiki Masala–over pasta–easy and filling

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1 16 oz box of Rotini Pasta, Cooked to package directions, Al Dente

8 oz, raw mushrooms, sliced

1 large Red or Yellow bell pepper, corred and sliced into thin strips

1 yellow onion, peeled and choppped small

1 Jar Tiki Masala Sauce (I really like the kind from Aldi)

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 tablespoon Coconut oil

*You can use really any vegetables you like, I just happened to use the veggies I got from a friends garden and/or on managers special

Saute veggies briefly in coconut oil with the curry powder for 5 minutes,then add the jar of Tiki Masala Sauce

Serve over hot pasta,top with Mozzerrella or Feta Crumbles

Start to finish takes about 20 minutes, great last minute meal ideas

Picnic on Seneca lake, Clemson South Carolina

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Located on the edge of Clemson, near the university, is a wonderful lake access park. That is a wonderful place just to chill out and enjoy the wonderful springtime weather.

I packed a picnic, okay, well, I used the McDonalds app to get a free chicken McNugget Happy meal with points, so they packed my picnic for me; it was yummy, of course.

An easy, breezy day with a tasty picnic is just what was needed!

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Day Light Savings: Springing Forward with a Picnic on the Twelve Mile River, Cateechee, South Carolina

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The days are growing longer and springing forward with the time change today extends the sunshine, albeit cutting an hour of sleep off. What’s a person to do but to catch the rays on the riverbanks and perhaps rock out to the humms of the rapids.

While seeking a different venue (my digital map wasn’t working properly) I came upon the river and it’s idealic location, simply because Lay Bridge Road is closed/blocked off, allowing a pseudo parking area to be created and locals/adventureres to enjoy the serenic setting. Catechese Dam on lay bridge road is also a minor historical site as well.

I stopped by the local store and chose a few items for a picnic, sticking my purchase in a re-usable small shopping bag as I don’t currently own an actual picnic basket and the durable bag makes it easy to carry my food items to and from the site (plus, the handles don’t dig into my fingers, especially important when carrying items on an adventure!)

While I am a fairly skilled person I realized that hunting and gathering for my food isn’t really conducive for feeding myself, packing a picnic is a very affordable way to eat well without breaking the bank or spending a small fortune on take-out (my entire picnic would have easily fed 2-3 people for less than $8 total.) I usually pack a bit extra–in case I stay out a bit longer than expected, meet a new friend, etc-one may never know what excitement adventures lead too and who doens’t like good snacks and food to eat and share?

The weather has been dreary, grey rainy skies lately and with a clear, sunshine filled cool day, it was a lovely adventure to enjoy the river and lay on the banks and soak in the sun, eat my picnic and enjoy the sounds of nature serenade me with their melody. A special treat? A group of 4 kayakers paddled by with their colorful paddles and head gear on!

A little video I snapped of the river, about 1/4 mile from the historical damn sign

Amy and Issaqueena, Walhalla, South Carolina

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A delightful afternoon with my cousin as we joined up for a small adventure! We were having so much fun that we forgot to take pictures at the Waterfalls near the Stumphouse Tunnel in Wahahlla, South Carolina.

A co-worker had given me a few scratch off tickets, which we cashed in and purchased a few more, scratching them off together and laughing, joking, and pondering what we would do if we won the big pot ($10,000 on that particular game.) We didn’t win the big pot but it was fun to play a game of pretend in such beautiful surroundings.

Of course, we picked up awesome lattes and frappuccinos on our way to the waterfalls!