Monthly Archives: July 2021

Short Reviews: Nathan’s 50 State Completion Tour: Part Five

Posted on July 20, 2021 by nathanalbright

Black Hills Aerial Adventures, Custer, SD: My mother and I took our first helicopter ride today, and it was surprisingly accessible for someone who could barely walk like me. At any rate, the staff was particularly friendly, as were other … Continue reading →

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Travelers In A Thirsty Land

Posted on July 19, 2021 by nathanalbright

My general enjoyment of the day was deeply harmed by the fact that early this morning I had a gout attack, and throughout the day my right foot has been in considerable pain, a pain that was probably not lessened … Continue reading →

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Short Reviews: Nathan’s 50 State Completion Tour: Part Four

Posted on July 19, 2021 by nathanalbright

40 Steak & Seafood, Bismarck ND: If you happen to be staying near I-94, this place is certainly convenient and with friendly and unobtrusive service as well as tasty food, this place is an enjoyable example of fine dining in … Continue reading →

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You Will Be Stopping At This Gas Station

Posted on July 17, 2021 by nathanalbright

At mile 260 on I-94 going westbound at Jamestown there is a billboard for a gas station and travel plaza on mile 200. If you are traveling on I-94 in North Dakota, you may not think much about that. But … Continue reading →

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Short Reviews: Nathan’s 50 State Completion Tour: Part Three

Posted on July 17, 2021 by nathanalbright

Microtel Suites by Wyndham, Mankato, MN: This particular hotel gets some points for stepping up when the original hotel we reserved in Mankato canceled the reservation without too much time to spare. That said, the walls of the hotel rooms … Continue reading →

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Short Reviews: Nathan’s 50 State Completion Tour: Part Two

Posted on July 16, 2021 by nathanalbright

The New Victorian Motel, Sioux City, Iowa A pleasant hotel with good service, quiet and clean rooms, and bountiful options for breakfasts offers travelers an enjoyable experience in a good location. Check this place out if you are in town … Continue reading →

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It’s In The Way You Get There

Posted on July 16, 2021 by nathanalbright

On the face of it, one does not necessarily have to take a lot of time getting from Iowa to Minnesota. The two states are right next to each other, after all, and one can simply fly through Iowa, by … Continue reading →

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One Madcap Adventure After Another

Posted on July 15, 2021 by nathanalbright

The time was 6:15AM when I woke up and looked at the time on my laptop computer, realizing that my mom and I had ten minutes to make it to the lobby to get on the van to the airport … Continue reading →

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Short Reviews: Nathan’s 50 State Completion Tour: Part One

Posted on July 15, 2021 by nathanalbright

The following are some short reviews from my 50 state completion tour of various places stayed at and gone to since the start of the second part of my 50-state completion tour: Super 8 By Wyndham Irving/DFW Apt/North: This hotel … Continue reading →

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There Must Be Some Incompetence In Here Somewhere

Posted on July 14, 2021 by nathanalbright

It was after 11PM by the time I got into my hotel room. It is after midnight in Dallas as I write this, and as I have to get up in about five hours or so for the rest of … Continue reading →

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