As you might have known, I stayed in Boise, Idaho to see some museums! And, I found some really good ones! One was the Idaho State Historical Museum and the other was the Warhawk Air museum.
The Idaho State Historical Museum was full of Idaho's history, of course. And that included some exhibits about the Oregon Trail (since it passes through Southern Idaho). It showed things that I had not seen before. Like all the different routes the pioneers took through Idaho ---
And things carried in the wagons, just like in our cars when we travel, like water casks ---
Like wagon wheel nut wrench (lug wrench) ---
And, a jack!!! ----
And then there were the house hold items --- cast iron pots ---
Bottles in baskets (to prevent breakage) ---
Irons??? ---
Dishware and kitchenware ---
and a rocking chair ---
All those items were either found on the Oregon Trail or donated by relative of those pioneers who traveled the trail.
Now, something that amazes me is that numerous pioneers kept journals (yes, like me - only in books, not on a computer). Here are a few of the comments from those journals (I hope you can read the small pictures I took!!) ---
At the museum, I was told of a few sights in town parks where I might be able to see the trail itself, so off I went. Yes, I did see where the trail looked to be --- you be the judge!!
From there I went to a place called Whitman Overlook (there was no explanation that I could see for the name) and this is the view of the Boise Valley ---
While I was walking back, this bird ---
and this long snake crossing my pathway - who I let continue on since he was three to four feet long!!!
From here I went to the air museum and saw some really nice airplanes and cars.
A Boeing Steerman Kaydet Trainer ---
A Fokker Triplane ---
A P-51 Mustang ---
A MIG-21 ---
A F-86F Sabre ---
And many others. There were also old cars. Here is a 1940 Desoto Deluxe ---
A 1936 Dodge Coupe (which I remember my Dad borrowing and my Mom driving four of us kids to town in) (note, it only has a front bench seat - like a sports car)
Then it was time to go home. So that was my day! I enjoyed it - I hope you did too!!
So, with that, I will go for now, but I will see you all again tomorrow. Again, to quote that great comedian, Red Skelton, "Good Night and May God Bless!"
Happy Trails ---- Jon
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