Redwood Rambler — Weird Places

When I was a kid in the 1960’s, my grandparents spent the summer at the mouth of the Klamath River fishing for salmon. Dad got two weeks vacation and we would head up there with our Rainbow travel trailer.

Renewal of a Frontier Town - Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith, Arkansas is a town rich in heritage of the wild, wild west. For years it was the edge of the western frontier and known as the gateway to the west at the edge of Indian Territory. Because of its strategic location on the Arkansas River and Butterfield Overland Mail Route, it was also home to many saloons and brothels,

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The Comfort Maple, Pelham, Ontario, Canada

Located on the Niagara Peninsula on the south side of Lake Ontario and the north side of Lake Erie, this peninsula is mostly farming country with beautiful vineyards for miles and miles. There are over 100 winerys in this area, and in the middle of those farms and vineyards is the Comfort Maple.

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Flight 93 Memorial, Shanksville, Pennsylvania

Not weird, but very sobering. This memorial commemorates the events of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. The plane was hijacked over Pennsylvania and it is widely speculated that the terrorists intended this flight to hit the U.S. Capitol or the White House.

A Real Dutch Windmill - Holland, Michigan

When people think of Holland, Michigan, the most common thought is “tulips”. And the tulips are beautiful, but you have to be there at the right time of year to enjoy them - usually May.

Kodachrome Basin, Utah

This is one of the most unusual places for rock formations that I’ve ever seen. And interestingly enough, the scientists have no agreement as to why or how these pillars formed.

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Radar Where You Least Expect It - Redwood National Park, California

As a former Air Traffic Controller, I have an unmuted affection for aviation and military historical artifacts. When we pass an airport, I observe the aircraft, ramp, terminal building, and control tower and picture in my mind the operation taking place.

Cannonball Tree, Quebec City

Exploring Old Quebec City was a memorable experience. Established in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, it’s one of the oldest cities in North America.

As we walked along Rue Saint-Louis, we were admiring the shops and the architecture when we passed this tree with a cannonball stuck inside it.

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