What's In This Blog

I created this blog for my journal. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this blog I keep many of the things I come across as a member of the church. I also share my experiences on the ACE Train and getting to work, my experiences in Manteca where we have lived for three years, and other things I think are noticeable.

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Laramie Depot Park

 Depot Park is by the train tracks and the railway station is divides the park.  There is a large snow removal train, playground and parking for down town excursions.  There is a train museum in the old rail depot.  There is a pedestrian bridge that goes over all the rail road tracks.













Friday, July 24, 2026

Nebraska Rest Areas

 York Rest Area Eastbound: Nebraska Native Americans

York Rest Area Westbound: Nebraska pioneer transportation, sculpture, Nebraska City-Fort Kearney Cut-off

Kingman Arizona Museums

  Kingman has many museums and exhibits.  In addition to the museums are many stores with interesting items.  

Kingman Army Air Field Museum has been closed for over a year.

Mohave Museum of History and Art has many fine displays.  This includes Native American History, Beale road history, Kingman Army Air Field, Highway 66 history, mining history, Andy Devine and much more.  In the library is a display of art by Roy Purcell.



Bonelli House was built in 1915 and occupied by the Bonelli family until the sold the home to the city of Kingman.  It was make from tuff stone blocks to resist fire as the family had a previous home burn down.  It is now used for tours presenting a period view.  The home had electricity and thus many appliances.

Highway 66 Museum. In the old powerhouse with the Visitors Center

Electric Car Museum. Downstairs of the Route 66 Museum

Train Museum

BLM display   Display of snakes, lizards and rocks

Old car display

Area 66 Museum:  I am not sure if this is open anymore

Visitors Center


Thursday, July 23, 2026

Family Reunion: Camping at Emigration Camp Ground Near Montpelier, Idaho

 Family campout was in July.  All the kids and grandkids were there.  We had warm weather and rainy weather, a family olympics, fun with cousins, and a Bear Lake trip.  We had campfires with s'mores and a puppet show by the campfire.  We also had lots of mafia by the campfire.  We had a day at the Beach, Bear Lake.  Weldon and Sue came to visit.  Family pictures.