Following the Oregon Trail in Kansas

Following the Oregon Trail in Kansas

by | Jun 2, 2017 | Kansas, Oregon Trail 2017

When the pioneers left Independence they dipped south and followed the Kansas River westward.  They eventually crossed the river and started following the Big Blue River north to Nebraska. For my journey, I decided to get out of the urban areas and drove west on I-70...
Starting the Oregon Trail in Independence

Starting the Oregon Trail in Independence

by | May 30, 2017 | Kansas, Oregon Trail 2017

It was a 1,500 mile journey, but I finally made it out to Independence, MO.  This was the starting point for most of the pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail.  My trip to Independence took 4 days of long driving in my RV.  For the pioneers, it took several weeks....
Crossing the High Plains of Kansas

Crossing the High Plains of Kansas

by | May 28, 2015 | Colorado Roadtrip 2015, Kansas

After leaving Independence, we journeyed across Kansas on I-70, which is pretty much a direct shot to Colorado. My plan was to not spend too much time and take a couple of days traversing the 424 miles across the state.  Last year we spent considerable time in the...
Following the Sante Fe Trail

Following the Sante Fe Trail

by | Jun 7, 2014 | Four Corners Roadtrip, Kansas

The Sante Fe Trail was one of the major travel routes between Mexico and the United States.  The southern part of the trail was pioneered by a Frenchman named Pedro Vial in 1792.  The full trail was established in 1821 and it stretched from Franklin, MO to...