July 10th 2008  North America » United States » Missouri » Kansas City
The drive from Rapid City to Sioux Falls, SD was very interesting but long. We were amazed to see how much of the country is volcanic. The Yellowstone super-volcano comprises nearly all the park but ... 5 photos [full story]

June 21st 2008  North America » United States » Missouri » Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri was host to the 2008 EcoQuest Convention this week. Donna and I spent one day in training and three days networking, studying, etc. This morning we left for Rapid City, South D ... [full story]

May 28th 2008  North America » United States » Missouri » Kansas City
Right. In ten minutes I'm going to leave the lap of luxury that is the Hyatt Place Airport and head for the airport, drop off my rental car and check-in for my first flight to Denver. A short layover ... [full story]

May 28th 2008  North America » United States » Missouri » Kansas City
I hadn't realized what I had been "putting up with" over the past week until I opened the door to my room here at the Hyatt Place Airport. I just about started crying (see pics). I decided to treat ... [full story]

May 19th 2008  North America » United States » Missouri » Kansas City
What a day off! I started with a lovely brunch at the hotel cafe then headed outdoors for some much-needed fresh air and a meander around the neighbourhood. I found myself in Washington Square Park ... [full story]

May 18th 2008  North America » United States » Missouri » Kansas City
Well, it's over and I made it. I feel like we should be having a party--so much learning in so little time! and what great lectures they were. I feel just a little sad that it's over and done with. ... [full story]

May 17th 2008  North America » United States » Missouri » Kansas City
I have been doing a massive amount of socializing and have many people. And almost all of them, it seemed to me, who I met in the first few days, had been to Vancouver. When asked the question "Wher ... [full story]

May 16th 2008  North America » United States » Missouri » Kansas City
...or at least, the fourth day of information cramming! I started today with a lecture on the software I use to reocrd all my information (Rootsmagic). The lecture was by the software creator, so it ... [full story]

May 15th 2008  North America » United States » Missouri » Kansas City
School began today, so only one picture I'm afraid. After the 8am welcoming session, the first workshop I attended was entitled "Missouri: The Show-Me State" where I learned about many of the major r ... [full story]

May 14th 2008  North America » United States » Missouri » Kansas City
Well, these folks here in Missouri can't be so bad--they offer squashed pennnies! So I now have two squashed pennnies to add to my growing collection. One is from the Frontier Museum and the other f ... [full story]