The day that Lee and Karen Duquette arrived at Thunderbird
Marina and Campground, it was 103 degrees, so the only thing they did
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Milford Lake is the largest
man-made lake in Kansas with 15,700 acres of water. Over 33,000 acres
of land resources are managed for quality recreational experiences as
well as for protection of the project’s natural and cultural resources.
Approximately 70% of the land resources are available for public hunting.
West Rolling Hills Park is located near Thunderbird Marina and Campground,
but the two RV Gypsies did not find it until they had already parked their
RV at Thunderbird Marina, shown above. |
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July 7, 2012 was even hotter than the day before; 105
degrees with high humidity, so Lee and Karen Duquette spent the major
part of the day at the Wizard of Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas. They enjoyed
the museum. |
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A children's book by L. Frank Baum and the people of a
small community took on the task of constructing a home for over 2,000
Oz artifacts dating from 1900 to today. The OZ museum was built with a
major grant from the State of Kansas and the generosity of the people
of this small community, who also provided thousands of hours of volunteer
time. |
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Karen Duquette stood beside a Giant Tin Man that was autographed
by Roger S. Baum, great-grandson of L. Frank Baum. |
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Below: There were several life-sized exhibits such as
Dorothy and Toto in Munchkinland.
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Below: The house fell on the Wicked Witch. |
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Below: The scarecrow (could he possibly
be deep in thought?) |
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Below: Karen Duquette and the cowardly
lion. |
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Below: Lee and Karen Duquette took a break and relaxed
on the wizard's throne.
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Below: An inlaid wood table top made from 22 different
types of wood cut into 5273 pieces
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Below: Display cases full of all things
OZ |
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Below: A quilt in the room where The Wizard of Oz movie
was being shown in its entirety.
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Below: Lee Duquette entered the Haunted Forest. Karen
Duquette followed him at a safe distance.
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Below: A Bicycle on the roof of a building
INSIDE the gift shop. |
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Continue on in the order of travel to Oklahoma: Roman Nose State Park,
Little Sahara State Park, Boiling Springs State Park, Shattuck Windmill
Museum and more
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