Friday, February 3, 2012

Idaho Potato Farming

Idaho produces more potatoes than any other state. And not just any potatoes; America's Best!

Idaho White River Rafting

Idaho has more miles of white water rafting than any other state in the lower 48. 1000 more than runner up California.

Idaho-Redfish Lake

The largest lake nestled among Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains, near the town of Stanley.


Idaho Wines

Idaho wines are winning awards at wine competitions throughout the country. An excellent climate and knowledgeable growers and vintners are the reasons why enthusiasts everywhere are asking for Idaho wines.

Idaho State Capital

Sandstone, quarried near Boise, covers the exterior of this impressive building.  Marble from Alaska, Vermont, Georgia and Italy are used on the inside.  60' pillars support the dome, which is painted on the underside with 43 stars.  Idaho is the 43th state to be admitted to the Union.  The building was completed in 1920 at a cost of $2.3 million.

Idaho Steelhead

What a fish! Fisherman from around the northwest come to Idaho each year to find out what Idahoans have known for generations - there's no better place to catch these ornery fighters


Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Paris Las Vegas Nevada

Another one of the many, many hotel/excursions in Las Vegas


This is a card in a series of 6 sent to me from Kimmer, another online friend from www.findagrave.com

Havasu Falls, Grand Canyon, Arizona

 The turquoise waters plunge over Havasu Falls, which is 100 feet high, into a travertine pool below



This is a card in a series of 6 sent to me from Kimmer, another online friend from www.findagrave.com

Imperial Palace Las Vegas Nevada

 One of the many, many hotels, in Las Vegas Nevada




This is a card in a series of 6 sent to me from Kimmer, another online friend from www.findagrave.com

Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Hoover Dam-Arizona Nevada

Construction on the Colorado River Bridge began in January 2005.  The bridge spans the Black Canyon almost 900 feet above the Colorado River. The 2,000 foot long Hoover Dam Bypass connects the Arizona and Nevada highways about 1,500 feet south of the Hoover Dam.



This is a card in a series of 6 sent to me from Kimmer, another online friend from www.findagrave.com

Kingman Arizona

Kingman is the heart of the longest remaining stretch of the 2,400 mile long US Route 66 that is now one of America's legends.





This is a card in a series of 6 sent to me from Kimmer, another online friend from www.findagrave.com

Wickenburg Arizona

Historic Garcia School House-built in 1905, the building still stands today.  It was originally known as the "Wickenburg Grammar  School" and it served the community for about 20 years.




This is a card in a series of 6 sent to me from Kimmer, another online friend from www.findagrave.com

Monday, January 16, 2012

Fort Wilkins in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Located on the Lake Superior shoreline, Fort Wilkins was built to keep the peace in Michigan's Copper Country-a card brought back to me from my sister in law and brother after they visited the area

Harlaxton Manor in Grantham Lincolnshire UK

View of manor from the drive-another card from an online friend; a student going to Harlaxton College

The Wye Valley in the UK

I received this card from yet another online friend, her screen name was Blue-Cuts

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Boyne Falls Michigan-Boyneof Lodge

Golfing, combined with swimming and ice skating in our year 'round outdoor heated pool and rink, makes your perfect vacation spot. Boyne Mountain is located US 131 at Boyne Falls, 15 miles south of Petoskey Michigan.  It has 5 high capacity double chair lifts, world's first 4 place chair lifts and rope tows, plus an excellent golf course, cocktail lounges and famed cuisine.  Winter and summer playground of Northern Michigan.

Eagle Harbor Michigan

From 1923 to the present. The Lake Breeze has offered tourist accommodations on the shore of Lake Superior.  Built as a warehouse in 1859, the lodge is now in the fourth generation of the same family.

Texas

This one is from an online pal in Texas, she may not want her name mentioned!