Fort Laramie was the first settlement in Wyoming. Wheatland. However, Wheatland has definitely left its mark. It has established itself as quite the place to visit and enjoy!
Wheatland is located in Southeast Wyoming. It is just an hour’s drive north of Cheyenne on I-25. Wheatland is a place to stop, stay, and enjoy!
The murals and statues are located along 8th and 9th streets in downtown. The views and imagery are spectacular. It is very conducive to walking the dog or spending time with friends. Pixie and I have thoroughly enjoyed our time. We checked out many of the lovely little shops along the way, too!
A lot of culture and history in a small town but it’s a true Gem that shouldn’t be missed.
Vetaran Memorial StatueWild Wonderful WyomingFlour Mills Wheatland The Irrigator and his Dog, an honor to those whom settled and established the area and continue to support and make the area thriveWild BisonWife WantedMap outside Landmark Bar, a true piece of historyLocal HistoryPioneer Days in the Breeze way picnic area and hang out, located next to the Windy Peaks Steak HouseLocal Farmers and Ranchers historyWheatland Highlights and historyWheatlands CentiennialStatue of Liberty Outside the CourthouseBloedorn Lumber MuralMarking my passage in Wheatland at the LandmarkMural art on the sidewalk outside the Library for Pixie and Children to have interactive funThe Castle depicted in a muralChapel of EasterbrookHistory of WheatlandWagon Ride and deliveryWorking the fields of WyomingDepicton of the North Platte River, Platte CountyDamn! That’s some fine art
Treats, Goodies, little gifts, Souvenirs–whatever you like to call them-trinkets you get for yourself or loved ones–can be a little tough to choose and/or get home-to the person–here are a few tricks I have learned a long the way–
Know your person–while there are a select few whom really love those Snow Globes-choose something they will really enjoy, like or use. I’d a grandmother whom wanted odd-ball location magnets–sometimes the simple little things mean the most to the recipient.
Find the unique item on street bizarre or jumble sales–it will be always a fun memory–I bought a bone china vintage tea cup and saucer on Portabello Row in London for pence on the pound and I used it for years (until an ill fated moment and a visitor broke it!) My friend’s mom loves puzzles–he was always on the hunt for local puzzles while we were recently in Scotland.
3. Postcards and T-Shirts/Hoodies– are your best friend. They are everywhere and relatively inexpensive–if you are sending more than one or two from a foreign country you “might” want to wait to send them from home as the postage can get excessive–me? I am a postcard junkie-just ask my family. I do send out some postcards but for me, I chose postcards for myself to add to my cork board (sometimes I even send myself one so I get the foreign stamp and postmark!) I am an average photographer but postcards nail it every time! Plus, postcards are super easy to pack!
4. Local goodies–things you can’t find at home–for example, my Sweetness loves soup so I brought him a regional T-Shirt, which I wrapped around a larger can of Scotch Broth Soup–I know I can’t make it as well from scratch as the Scottish do but from the can will be a close second. He loved getting to sample the local fare.
5. Keep a travel journal/diary. I like doing it with paper and pen but my friend does his digitally on his phone and attaches photos–I also put postcards and other tidbits in my travel journal.
6. Little things can be a souvenir, too. I picked up a fun scarf one day for less than $3 as I had left my scarf back at the guest house and I was chilled–a simple but pretty scarf not only kept me warm but it was fun to wear abroad and now at home, with smiles of all the places I have worn it.
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Postcards are easy to find and easy to packCaptures those hard to get momentsFind locally made items–A wool sweater from Scotland for my DadKeep a travel journal/diary (snacks are handy!)Drink coffee or beverage while journaling–mark what you did that day and what you sawtake lots of photos–make a travel blog or create a “shared album” or profile to share with family and friends all at once Write your postcards for yourself or others on location (even if you mail later) as it helps to capture the “essence”Use something while traveling? Include it in your travel journal, like a bus pass or theatre ticketStubs and postcards, bits of brush or anythign can go as a souvenirPostcards, need I say more?Mailing yourself or other postcards–sending a bit of love when your feet can’t go the distance yet–everyone needs a bit of loveI chose a 2nd hand apple bearing tea pot (jumble sale) and a chubby mug and some local fare for myself, which i wrapped up in my cardigan and clothes to get home–the soil samples were a request and the Christmas ornaments were for my mom–Non traditional souvenirs but was thinking of the people I love
A person, an experienced adventurer, several years ago shared a “game” with me. Hence, I play this game every chance I am able and even shared it with other. It’s a very basic concept but so fun!
The object is to buy a local postcard-literally a postcard of your current location-and find the objects or places on the postcard–it’s like playing where’s waldo but in your local geography of highlighted features. That is exactly what I did today.
Invergordon is a quaint town/village in the Highlands of Scotland, along the firth. The firth is oddly deep enough to hold/host a major sea liner, which surprises me. Scotland, especially the highlands, are mysterious that way.
I popped into the Post Office to purchase some stamps and found the Murals Postcard so off I went to find all the wall paintings. Success!!
I also found a beautiful church and, of course, I had to stop for a delicous coffee.
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