August Cross Country

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Arnie Lee

From the Midwest to Reno

We wanted to help with some home improvements at our son’s home in Reno so we loaded up the car and hit the highway during the heat of the summer.

Here’s a small collection of some of the sights along the way from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

As we travel along Interstate 80 and leave our familiar surroundings, we get a glimpse of some of the different types of commerce and industry that the keep the USA running on all cylinders.

Interstate 80 is major highway linking East & West coasts
Thousands of semis use Interstate 80
This stop in eastern Iowa serves hundreds of semis daily
Delivering tractors to midwest farmers
Morris serves a large faming community
Ritchie Bros is major auctioneer for farm equipment
Irrigators watering the corn in western Iowa
Large grain storage operation in Omaha
Visitors attraction in Kearney, Nebraska
A large cattle feedyard in Ogalalla, Nebraska
Former headquarter of Cabelas in Sidney, NE
Another large grain storage in Chappell, Nebraska
Unique rock formationsand climbing in Veddauvoo, Wyoming
A large wind turbine farm in central Wyoming
Hilly part of I-80 in Wyoming
A major oil refinery in Sinclair, Wyoming
Picturesque scenery along the interstate near Green River
Downtown skyline in Salt Lake City, Utah
The Morton salt evaporation plant in Grantsville, Utah
Visitors exploring the surface at the Bonneville salt flats
Advertising outdoor adventures in Battle Mtn, Nevada
The Tesla battery factory west of Reno
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno
A view of the Sierra mountains at Lake Tahoe

Our 2200 mile journey to Reno was enjoyable despite the 90+ degree temperatures for most of the trip. It’s always a thrill when we can experience parts of the country that are so different from Michigan.

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Window Shopping

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Arnie Lee

No Agenda Except Looking

During my travels, I’m always accompanied by a camera. I’m not much of a shopper but I do a lot of looking. Without any fanfare I’ll snap a picture when I see an interesting object through a shop’s glass window.

Here are a few of those pictures without any explanation.

It’s amazing the things that catch my eye.

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Arnie Lee

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SF Maritme Historical Park

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Arnie Lee

Along the Waterfront

There are quite a few attractions that sit near the north end of the San Francisco peninsula – Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghiardelli Square, Hyde Street cable car line. As its name suggests, the San Francisco Maritime Historical Park offers a very pleasant view of the bay.

Here are a few photos of this popular park and urban respite.

During the day, the park is filled with both residents and visitors enjoying the green foliage gardens and open spaces. It’s a favorite with local runners.

Taken from a vantage point above the park, this picture gives you a view of the harbor

The visitor center is located across Hyde Street. At the west end of the park is the Maritime Museum. Among the many exhibits you’ll see exhibits on historic ships, naval history, sea navigation.

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Arnie Lee

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