Looking downstream. on the Iowa shore, south of the Quad Cities.
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Inside the exhibits. Well done and not large. Easy to see when you are on the road. It's on i-80 near Elko, Nevada, NOT in California, as you might expect. Rather enjoyable. Seen last year about this time.
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A pond near--and created with water from--the South Platte River.
Overlooking the Mississippi River, on a quiet Friday. Great place/friendly people. On this stop I learned about the Quad Cities: Davenport and Bettendorf, Rock Island and Moline.
It seems that plaid shirts are the 'dress code' at Carter's! --with or without overalls. Personally, I like the overalls.
Notice the tiny squash/gourd on the left-most table. Each table had one, different colors. A nice autumn touch.
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The eras meet in a creative display at the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, Nevada. A covered wagon encampment looks out on today's highway. Yes, it is more or less the same road--over 150 years ago and today.
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