Interesting Sights

We saw many interesting sights on our trip from Southern CA to Minnesota. One of them was the Great Platte River Road Archway in Kearney, NE. I saw signs for the arch and had no idea what to expect. Usually the freeway signs mean that you get off the highway at an exit and drive to whatever the landmark is. So I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out that it spanned the highway.

Great Platte River Road Archway

The Great Platte River Road Archway was completed in August of 1999. It is a tribute to the pioneers who crossed the country in covered wagons, on horseback, by stagecoach and train. It is an interactive museum that takes you back in time to the mid 1800s. Unfortunately we were in too big a hurry to get to our next stop so we didn't stop to experience it other than to drive under it. If we have a chance I'd like to stop and go inside another time. You can read more about it on their website http://www.archway.org/About/default.aspx .

Here are a pictures of the graphics on the sides of the bridge.

The left side of the Arch

This is what the other side looks like up close.

This is just one of the interesting things we have seen on this trip.

Here's to exploring new sights.

Carol