Sinclair Snapshots

Monday, September 3, 2012

Day 4: Wisconsin Dells, WI & Day 5: Mt. Olympus Park

Day 4: Wisconsin Dells, WI
Sunday, September 2, 2012

Today, we toured through the main area of town.
We took an Original Wisconsin Duck Tour, saw Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and ate downtown at a restaurant.

We are staying at Sherwood Forest Camping and RV Park.

Here is a look down the lane. It's so crowded this holiday weekend.

Our camping spot.

Nana and Paw walking to the restaurant.

Adam looking over the Riverwalk.

Overlooking the River.

River Walk Pub, where we had the best fried cheese curds and Root Beer.

I still prefer my cheese curds fresh, though.

They should squeek when you chew them!

I'm looking for a cheese store up here that sells the freshest I can find.

Adam says, "it sure is good."

Cheese curds

Downtown Dells

On board the Duck Tour.

It felt almost like a roller coaster ride over the narrow roads leading to the river.

Made of sandstone and very brittle. Little topsoil.

Isn't it beautiful?

The Jetboat Tour. We didn't take, but it looked quite fun! Everyone was holding on tight.

The Wisconsin River.

more clouds

and pine trees

no pictures, but Adam fell this evening and broke off half of his front tooth. Yes, a permanent one. It's happened on Sunday night and all dental offices will be closed on Monday, which is Labor Day.

We'll be at a dentist office bright and early Tuesday morning to see what can be done for it. Although, he's not hurting, we're very concerned as to what can be done while we're traveling.

Say a prayer for us.

Day 5: Mt. Olympus Park

Monday, September 3, 2012

Today, we headed to Mt. Olympus Theme and Water Park for some fun activity.

Since it's Labor Day, the whole park had free admission.

Yea for us.

Natalie, Adam and I took a few roller coaster rides, then headed for the lazy river.

They had to shut the park's outdoor activities down due to rain, but we were able to enjoy a few more hours at the indoor water park area.

Once back at the RV park, we had wonderful bean soup, prepared by Nana. Oh how wonderful! It sure hit the spot. The rain has cooled the temperature down, but it should be hot again tomorrow.

We head to the dentist first thing in the morning, while Nana, Paw and Natalie prepare the RV for departure.

We're heading for Door County. The thumb area of Wisconsin.
Look it up on the map....

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Day 2 Amish Country & Day 3 Wisconsin Dells, WI

Day 2: Paducah, KY to Arthur, IL

Trip 215 miles

Total 615 miles

Here are a few more pictures of Duck Creek RV Park in Paducah, KY.

Adam had a great time playing soccer with his Nana.

Nana kicking the ball.

Our Route:

We took I-24 north out of Paducah, KY and picked up I-57 north near Marion, IL, and we drove and drove and drove....

until we reached Arcola, IL.

There we took a little backroad #133 to Arthur, IL, where they had big plans for an annual Cheese Festival this weekend.

Most of which was cancelled because of the forecast. :(

Then we loaded up and headed down the road.

Across another bridge.

and into Illinois!

The roads really looked similar to Kentucky.

I loved these rocks here on the side of the road.

long stretch on highway

Unfortunately, we arrived in Arthur, IL a little late in the afternoon and the little RV campground was full. They found us a place to park for the night, but we had no hook-up and very little electrical capability.

Paw is teaching me how to unhook the towed car.

Then guess who came driving by.

Clip-clop!

All evening long!

We were going to try to book an Amish tour of homes and eat supper with them, but the lateness of our arrival and the upcoming rain cancelled these plans.

We ate at a nice Amish Restaurant called Yoder's instead. They even told us where we could drive to see some Amish homes and farms.