Wednesday in Wyoming - December 27, 2023

 

Even though it's two days since Christmas Day, there's still reason to celebrate the Christ Child's birth and the joy He brought to the world. 

I hope your Christmas was a happy one and that the new year brings you health, happiness, and time with those you love. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - December 20, 2023

 

One December quite a few years ago my husband and I toured the current governor's mansion to see the then First Lady of Wyoming's Christmas decorations. Several long tables and the grand piano were covered with winter-themed porcelain ornaments, but my favorite was this nativity scene set by itself on a small table.

Wednesday in Wyoming - December 13, 2023

 

Where do you find houses like this in Cheyenne? One way is to take one of the Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley's holiday lights tours. 

I was attracted by the simple white lights outlining the figures in the nativity scene. Beautiful! 

Wednesday in Wyoming - December 6, 2023

 

Snowflakes are beautiful; Santas are cute; but they're not the reason we celebrate Christmas. That's why this month's posts will feature the true reason for the season.

I found this nativity scene in the basement of the Historic Governors' Mansion here in Cheyenne. The building and trees aren't ones you'd find in Bethlehem, but maybe that's the reason the artist crafted this -- to remind us that people all around the world celebrate Jesus's birth.

Wednesday NEAR Wyoming - November 29, 2023

 

Would you want to live in a sod house? While I appreciate the early settlers' ingenuity in creating homes on the treeless prairie, I shuddered when I read about some of the disadvantages of sod houses ... including snakes falling from the ceiling.

If you don't believe me, here's a post entitled Snakes on the Dinner Table.

The sod house is only one of a number of historical buildings in the Old Town Museum in Burlington, Colorado. Burlington is also home to the Kit Carson County Carousel which is well worth visiting. Beware, though. This carousel revolves faster than most and might make you just a little bit dizzy by the end of the ride.

I hope you've enjoyed this month's posts featuring sites in Colorado. Next month we'll return to Wyoming. 

Wednesday NEAR Wyoming - November 22, 2023

 

Small but beautiful, that's St. Catherine's Chapel on the Rock, located near Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park.

In addition to being a tourist attraction, it's also the site of weekly Masses and weddings (if you plan enough in advance).

For more information, you might enjoy this post.

Wednesday NEAR Wyoming - November 15, 2023

 

Why would anyone want a plain barn side when they could have one like this?

I found this one in Montrose, Colorado, gateway to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The drive to the canyon's floor is not for the faint of heart, but the views are worth the hairpin turns. 

And, as Montrose's web site points out, the Black Canyon is only one of the attractions in that part of Colorado. If you're planning a trip to Colorado, you might want to include Montrose in your itinerary.