by Larry Campbell | May 10, 2017 | Rollin' On The River 2016 |
This is a supplement page for readers of Rollin’ Down the River, and is intended to provide links to more information and pictures related to adventures which weren’t able to make it into the book. This page is being prepared and updated almost constantly, especially in the Summer/Fall of 2017. Do not hesitate to check back often.
Information related to Three Forks, Montana
For assorted scenes of Three Forks itself see ThreeForksScenes.
For pictures of the Headwaters State Park and the official source of the River, see OfficialSource.
For more shots of Hell Roaring Creek and the real headwaters, visit HellRoaringCreek.
To see more shots of the author and his float on the Jefferson River, visit JeffersonRiverFloat
Information related to Helena, Montana
For more shots (inside and out) of the Montana State Capitol, see StateCapitol.
You can find a few more shots of the Cathedral here: StHelenaCathedral.
Many more shots of the Gates of Mountains Tour, a beautiful stretch of the River: GatesMountains.
Information related to Great Falls, Montana
For several more shots of the Falls and Dams in Great Falls, see Falls&Dams
Miscellaneous scenes of Great Falls: GreatFallsScenes
Information related to Fort Benton, Montana
To see more scenes of Ft. Benton, visit FtBentonScenes
Various sunrise shots on the River: RiverSunrise
Information related to Fort Peck/Wolf Point, Montana
For a general overview of the area, town, lake/dam, and Interpretive Center, see FortPeckArea
Information related to Williston, North Dakota
Information related to Bismarck, North Dakota
The State Capitol is not your ‘normal’ Capitol – visit ND.StateCapitol
For more info about Gen. George Custer’s home fort, see FortAbrahamLincoln
More pictures of the Art Alley project: ArtAlley
Information related to Mobridge, South Dakota
Information related to Pierre/Fort Pierre, South Dakota
Information related to Chamberlain, South Dakota
Information related to Wagner/Fairfax, South Dakota
Information related to Sioux City, Iowa
Information related to Council Bluffs, IA & Des Moines, NE
Information related to St. Joseph, Missouri
Information related to Atchison, Kansas
Information related to Kansas City/Riverside, MO
Information related to Boonville, MO
Information related to Jefferson City, MO
Information related to Hermann, MO
Information related to Washington, MO
Information related to the Missouri/Mississippi Confluence
Information related to the PEOPLE STORIES in Section 3
Information on travels between the cities
by Larry Campbell | Apr 28, 2017 | Rollin' On The River 2016 |
I was traveling east on Hwy 94, out of Jefferson City, MO, on my way to Hermann. This is a part of Missouri where the famous Katy Trail also follows the River, and having biked on the Trail more than once, I was enjoying seeing old towns and trailheads we had visited in years past.
I pulled in to Mokane, MO, to visit the trailhead – and hopefully to make a pit stop – and encountered what was either the near beginning, or recent end of a carnival. Either that, or it was a scene from The Twilight Zone. There was no indication of activity, current, past or pending, actually, but the trucks and gear were all present. The feeling was somewhere between exciting and spooky.
I never determined the circumstances, but it brought back fun memories, nonetheless! For some pictures, see MokaneCarnival.
by Larry Campbell | Apr 1, 2017 | Rollin' On The River 2016 |
Atchison, KS Named for David R Atchison, co-founder, and US Senator from Missouri (!). Lewis and Clark celebrated their first 4th of July (west of Mississippi) here. It’s the birthplace of Amelia Earhart, and Jess Stone, member of 4 music Hall of Fames, and writer of “Shake Rattle and Roll”. It has the only airport in the world named for one woman (only). It’s the ‘most haunted town in Kansas’ (the stories I heard!). It’s the closest spot to Colorado in what we now know as Kansas, making it an ideal place for a new ‘headed west’ settlement. Which is a perfect segue to my SURPRISE OF THE TRIP!! It appears almost certain that my great great grandfather was one of the 13 original founders of Atchison!! Wow. I doubt that anyone else is too interested, but if so, here are the details of the discovery (as well as other Atchison historical tidbits): EH.Norton There’s SO much I could share about my Atchison, visit, but for now, I’ll limit myself to these three items:
Birthplace of Amelia Earhart She was born in her grandparents’ home, now a beautiful museum. See EABM.
Amelia’s Sister Plane (named for her sister) Comes to Atchison! The ONLY one exactly like Amelia’s in the world! It is now in Atchison (as of about 2 weeks ago), has created quite a buzz, and I was allowed to see it (with wings back on) before they’re ready to open it for public showing! See Muriel! and read details of its uniqueness.
The Bridge Lighting! You’ve seen the picture above (maybe 2 or 3 times now). See details, and some more pictures (including other views and other colors) here: AtchBridgeNite
by Larry Campbell | Mar 4, 2017 | Explanations, Rollin' On The River 2016 |
PROMOTION ENDS AT NOON MAY 31TH
Through noon on May 31, chances will be provided to gain entries for the drawing for a FREE copy of the Rollin’ Down The River book, which is now due to be released sometime mid-June. Drawing will still be May 31. Here are the current details and entry updates. (This page will be updated for whenever there are changes, so stay tuned.) Information current as of May 30, 2017:
WAYS TO ENTER:
- Through noon May 31, at least one entry is earned for each submitted solution (correct or not) to a BONUS problem on the current May/June Brain Teasers.
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- Expired 31 March 17
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- Anita Dixon – 25
- Rita Barger – 19
- Jim Waterman – 13
- Amy Ragsdale – 9
- Alexis Avis – 5
- Julie D’Ambrosio – 3
- Jennifer Steele – 2
- John Ingersoll – 1
- Jeff Campbell – 1
- Amanda Schweissguth – 1
- Deborah Barker – 1
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- Steve Eslinger – 1
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