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Ronnie and Becky West Coast Trip 2026Day 64 - June 3, 2026Crossed the Memphis Arkansas "New" Bridge just about 11:30 am ...
06/04/2026

Ronnie and Becky West Coast Trip 2026

Day 64 - June 3, 2026

Crossed the Memphis Arkansas "New" Bridge just about 11:30 am CDT this morning, pulled into our drive close to noon today. So, "Turn Out the Lights, the party's over". We had a pleasant, almost 3 hour drive this morning that put an end to our 2026 "West Coast" journey. What a wonderful and amazing cross country trip we had. I have really enjoyed sharing our experiences with y'all, a great group of folks. I'll have one more post in a few days or weeks with summary of places we've been, at least that's my plan.

And, before I go the total number of miles we put on the Pilot from bright and early Wednesday morning April 1, 2026 till we pulled in the driveway this morning in Woodstock, Wednesday June 3, 2026 is, I'll let to know tomorrow.

It's been fun and please remember, one of my favorite quotes:

Be kind to unkind people, they need it the most.

Take care my friends and until next time,

Love and hugs,

Cheers, ❤️✌️

Just kidding about telling y'all the miles, we drove a total of 11,728 total miles on our journey.

The winner of the closest to the total miles driven is .....

Emily Bailey Peckham with a guess of 11,675 off just 53 miles. I really didn't figure anyone would guess within the 100 mile range.

Em, looking forward to taking you and Jimmy for lunch one day soon!

06/03/2026

Video of the day. West Coast Trip, Last one.

Cheers ❤️ ✌️

Ronnie and Becky West Coast Trip 2026Day 63 - June 2, 2026Oklahoma was the last different state we traveled thru on our ...
06/03/2026

Ronnie and Becky West Coast Trip 2026

Day 63 - June 2, 2026

Oklahoma was the last different state we traveled thru on our journey. And, that was accomplished today as we continue our trak home. We had another easy driving day from Newton Kansas to Conway Arkansas despite the mostly cloudy, deary, sometimes sprinkles day. We're real close to Woodstock and should be home by noon tomorrow.

Did manage a few Kodak moments for a some pictures along the way. Hope y'all enjoy them.

Till later,

Cheers ❤️✌️

Oh, This Friday nite, June 5, I have some buddies, the Martin and Taylor band, that will be playing Old Whitten Tavern at 7:00. So if you're out and about and want to hear some good music, drop in the OWT, join the Welcome Home gathering and day hey to err'body!

06/02/2026

Today's Video, Pop Quiz!

Till later,

Cheers ❤️✌️

Ronnie and Becky West Coast Trip 2026Day 62 - June 1, 2026Had a change of mind, decided to include the journey home in t...
06/02/2026

Ronnie and Becky West Coast Trip 2026

Day 62 - June 1, 2026

Had a change of mind, decided to include the journey home in the daily posts. So I'm gonna post a few pics of the states we pass thru along the way.

Gotta a little late start this morning from Colorado Springs and had a rather uneventful trip for 467 miles. After 2 potty breaks, a stop for gas we pulled into Newton Kansas about 5:30. Had a time zone change so we lost an hour but just in time for the college softball World Series semi-final. Roll Tide!

Since leaving Colorado, we've only been in Kansas, so all the pics are only of Kansas and from the car while Becky drove. Hope you enjoy!

Don't forget bout your daily hug today, it's not too late.

Cheers ❤️✌️

06/01/2026

I had a suggestion from a friend to continue the daily posts until we're at home. If I understood correctly anyway. 🫣

So here's the daily video from the car...

Cheers ❤️✌️

Ronnie and Becky West Coast Trip 2026Day 61 - May 31, 2026Good day we had today despite my little slip and skinned up le...
06/01/2026

Ronnie and Becky West Coast Trip 2026

Day 61 - May 31, 2026

Good day we had today despite my little slip and skinned up left calf and bruised thigh. Almost completed the loop trail at our first stop, Red Rock Canyon Open Space, when talking to another couple, not paying attention, I slipped on loose gravel. Really did hurt my pride but not so much physically. Anyway, finished the hike and headed to Red Rocks Amphitheater to round out the day.

First stop, Red Rock Canyon Open Space, a 1,474 acre free public park on the outskirts of Colorado Springs. It's dog friendly, bike friendly and has a whole bunch of trails, something like 40 miles. Trails cross each other throughout the park so one could get easily confused but don't ask me how I know. So the trail we took was I think 3 trails combined to make an easy 2.7 mile hike. Well, the first 1st mile and a half was a steady climb uphill, 528 feet uphill. Wasn't that easy. And, my fitbit clocked 3.44 miles not 2.7. The walk on the way down made it worth the extra effort though, even with the slip.

Second stop, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater roughly 15 miles West of Denver. I never knew there was a park there, just thought it was the amphitheater. It's a nice park with beautiful red sandstone rock formations and hiking trails. But the Amphitheater is amazing. Two 300 foot tall slabs of rock that flank the seating area provides an acoustically perfect setting making Red Rocks a great Amphitheater. Red Rocks is the only naturally occurring acoustically perfect Amphitheater in the world. The entertainment history is amazing as well, so many great people, groups, acts.... have performed there over the years. And we almost missed it. I just happened to pick up a page from my "things you might do while your on your trip" folder last night and saw Red Rocks Amphitheater. So glad I did.

Last day for our West Coast Trip adventuring, was today. So, tomorrow's plans, start heading towards Woodstock, Tennessee. So, this may be the last daily posts you get from me for a while.

Thanks for your support during the last 61 days of amazing adventures and explorations.

Love and hugs to y'all!

Cheers ❤️✌️

05/31/2026

Live from Red Rocks Amphitheater!

Cheers ❤️✌️

Ronnie and Becky West Coast Trip 2026Day 60 - May 30, 2026Garden of the Gods was the main attraction today. It is a 1,36...
05/31/2026

Ronnie and Becky West Coast Trip 2026

Day 60 - May 30, 2026

Garden of the Gods was the main attraction today. It is a 1,367 acre designated National Natural Landmark located in Colorado Springs Colorado. As a free public park it draws between 4.5 - 5 million visitors a year making it the most visited attraction in the Pikes Peak region and rivaling some of the busiest US National Parks.

The name came from two surveyors, Melancthon Beach and Rufus Cable, while laying out a new city, Colorado City, in 1859. When they first saw the 300 foot red rock formations, Beach said it would make a great place for a beer garden, Cable then responded "Beer garden! Why, this is a place fit for the Gods to assemble. We shall call it the Garden of the Gods."

General William Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs persuaded his friend, Charles Elliott Perkins, a railroad executive, to purchase Garden of the Gods. Perkins bought the land but never built on it, instead his intentions were to keep the land in its natural state free for the public to enjoy. He died in 1907 before carrying out his intentions. In 1909, his children wanting to keep their fathers wishes deeded the land to the city of Colorado Springs under five conditions:

1) The park must always have free public access

2) The park must always remain named "Gardens of the Gods"

3) No buildings could be build, except necessary to maintain the park

4) No Alcohol could be made, sold or dispensed in the park

5) A plague must be displayed to commemorate the family's gift

The original 480 acres has been increased to 1,367 acres but the city still adheres to the original mandates.

It's an awesome park and if you get a chance to see it, I suggest you do.

After strolling around Garden of the Gods for half a day, we ended the day with a stop at the Vintage Market Day flea market nearby.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space will be our target for tomorrow. This will be our last exploration of our journey before heading back to Woodstock.

Just a thought, Be kind to unkind people, they need it the most.

Cheers ❤️✌️

05/30/2026

Change of pace video of the day! Garden of the Gods.

Cheers ❤️✌️

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