Cabela’s world headquarters are located in Sidney NE. Cabela’s has recently been bought out by Bass Pro Shops.This is what you see when you walk in the front door.This African Elephant was killed by one of the Cabelas in Ethiopia in 1989.This is a cool wildlife display.This National Pony Express Monument is right next to the Cabela’s store.
This is the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. Wyoming was ahead of the rest of the USA regarding women’s rights. Wyoming passed laws giving women the right to vote and hold office 50 years before the 19th amendment to the US Constitution giving these rights to women nationwide.Buffalo statue on the grounds of the capitol.Statue of calf on the grounds.“Spirit of Wyoming” statue on the grounds.The rotundaSenate chamberHouse of Representatives chamberIn this historic room the Wyoming Constitution was debated and ratified.The Wyoming Capitol used wood for its banisters which creates a warm look. Also, the black and white checkerboard tile design is eye-catching.The architect who designed the capitol purposely turned one of the balusters upside down, because he said that only God is perfect! Amen!In many of the black tiles there are fossils. More fossils.
Beautiful capitol, lots of construction around the building, and the downtown is filthy. The building is gray on the main levels, then blue at the base of the gold dome.Statue on the capitol grounds of Indian killing a buffalo.Statue of President Abraham Lincoln has been removed, and its pedestal has been covered up. Disgusting.The rotunda.House of Representatives chamber.Senate chamber.The interior of the capitol is beautiful, but it is kind of tight. There is not much wide-open area. For instance, there is not much room between the columns and the central railings. It was close like this throughout the building.Standing at exactly 5,280 feet above sea level! One mile high!Me too!Denver skyline from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Couldn’t see the mountains because of hazy sky.
In Abilene KS, site of the home that President Dwight D. Eisenhower, our 34th president (1953-1961) grew up in. Eisenhower was born in 1890 in Denison TX, but his family moved here when he was very young. This is also where his and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower’s graves are located.This is Eisenhower’s boyhood home.Both graves are inside this chapel on the grounds. The chapel is closed due to COVID fears.Statue of General Eisenhower. He was a 5-star general, one of only 5 we have had in American history. He was Supreme Commander of Allied forces during World War II. He had to resign his 5-star commission upon becoming president because the president must be a civilian. After he left office, he asked President Kennedy to reinstate his commission, which was granted. The rank of 5 star was very important to him.The museum was closed due to COVID fear.The Presidential Library, also closed.At the end of the lawn are these five plaques, which honor the providence of God and the strong faith and honor of the entire Eisenhower family.
