US-50--the Loneliest Road

So we left Albuquerque and decided to take a scenic route, rather than I-40. We went north to Colorado, then went east on US-50, the old Santa Fe Trail. We were grateful to not be in a covered wagon! This route was really peaceful--no trucks, no traffic, no billboards.We spent the first night in Dodge City, Kansas, then went on to Kansas City.

Kinsley, KS claims to be the midpoint of the country. The museum was closed, though.
Steve and April at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri



The little tram car that you ride to the top of the Arch

Downtown St. Louis
Mississippi River

Free tour at Budweiser. It even includes TWO free beers at the end. Right before you get in your car. . .

Clydesdales at the stable at the brewery

This is the brew house. We saw, but couldn't photograph, the tanks where they do the beechwood aging. Each tank holds 200,000 six-packs. They make an unfathomably huge amount of beer there.

On to Nashville. . .