Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas

[oregontocal]

I knew there was a reason I stayed in Tucumcari, NM Sunday night—it gave me the chance to look at the map again and notice Hwy 54 East (actually NE) which avoided Amarillo altogether and sliced off about 100 miles. So, yesterday I drove through small parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. I parked for the night at Wal-Mart in Liberal, Kansas (had to get my political affiliation in there somewhere) at the Kansas/Oklahoma border, and will head back to Oklahoma today then east to Coffeyville, KS since that looks like a shorter and easier way to go.

Here’s Texas, through the windshield. Yes, it rained almost the whole way.


I liked the juxtaposition of the new and the old (windmill at the bottom)


Now one picture of Oklahoma. I intend to get more tomorrow. The panhandle is very narrow.


And now Liberal, Kansas.

First, the welcome sign:


Then Wal-Mart


Getting oil by the parking lot


Mural on nearby store


I stopped by the Visitor’s Center (closed) and The Land of Oz, also closed. However, took a few pictures.

Coronado sign


Statue of Coronado


Dorothy and Toto
















Toto eats Purina Dog Chow


Yellow Brick Road

[carold]

Thanks for the tour. I just clicked my red heels and there I was-go figure Nothing like finding the smaller backroads so you can enjoy the scenery instead of the signs. And the hospitality is refreshing. Enjoy!! carold

[BirdbyBird]

OT but I have a question Chris. Can you tell I am new here? Do you tow? Is the truck yours? I have a 22 ft Gulfstream and since I haven't done any long term extensive travels I have not felt a need to set up to tow anything but am always looking to the future possibilities. I can see that if I workcamped anywhere it might be more relaxing to have a tow. I keep thinking that even with the added length, the set up still looks as if it is pretty manuverable. Just fishing for feed back.

Thanks, Tina

[Bethers]

Ah, the land of OZ - neat place, neat pics.

Tina, I'll let Chris answer you when she has time about her set-up - but there are lots of options for us little guys. The first thing you'd need to know is what weight you CAN tow - as all hitches aren't equal. That might help you determine what you could tow.

I'm full time 3 1/2 years now without towing - but I do have a rack in my hitch that carries my scooter. It's a beautiful day here - with almost no wind, so I think I just might take a scooter ride to the marina But, yep, there are times when I've worked that I've considered a car would be nice. Saves me a ton of money to not have one though.

[oregontocal]

Hi, Tina,

Yes, the pickup is mine. I used to have an Nissan Sentra, which I loved. Alas, because it was automatic, I couldn't tow it. So, traded it in for the pickup. Because I spend most of the year workamping at various places, I decided to tow the pickup in order to have transportation. Last summer I worked in Kanab, Utah for 7 months and the nearest Wal-Mart or any other real shopping places were over 80 miles away in St. George, UT. Having the pickup also gave me the freedom to explore other cities and places in Utah as well as visit new friends 300 miles away in Ogden. I have a bicycle for short trips, but wouldn't do without the pickup. It weighs a little over 3000 pounds, empty, and if I don't fill it too full, it tows just fine. Usually just carry my bike, a couple of water hoses, two folding fabric chairs, a mat or two, and sometimes a backpacking tent and sleeping bag, things that won't fit in the RV. I always stick to 55 MPH when towing--that's what the Ford dealer suggested to save wear and tear on the pickup. Plus, it saves on gas.

My friend Steven also has the same size RV as mine--23 ft, class C, and carries a scooter. He likes it, I wouldn't. Have spent too many years in places with lots of rain, such as Portland and Seattle, and know I wouldn't ride the scooter in the rain.

Hope this helps.

[snowball]

Glad you made it safely....enjoy that area.......and please send us pictures of the places you go to looked at our map and need to fill it in we drove through didn't stop in Kansas will have to fix that one day
sheila

[Cedar518]

I love the yellow brick road! Makes me want to start singing,..."We're ooooffffff to see the wizard!......"