Dodge City, Kansas

We traveled through the remainder of Oklahoma and into Kansas.  The scenery did not change much through these areas.  They were very dry.  All the creek beds were dry.  I don't know if they have had drought the previous summer or if they depend on heavy spring rains to fill the creek beds.  The country was fairly hilly.

We drove straight to Dodge City, Kansas.  We decided to stay at the casino.  We are always looking for a free camp spot.  I unhooked the car and we went to see the old part of Dodge City.

Old Town

 There was an old town with each shop open.  It was really a museum.  You could buy gifts and things and soft drinks at the saloon.

The museum had the history of Dodge City...made famous due to the many western movies and TV shows based on real Dodge City characters.

After touring the museum we went behind the old town to Boot Hill.

 








It was interesting to read some of the epitaphs in the cemetery.  If you click on the photos they will enlarge.

After our tour we went back to the casino for lunch.  We were told we would get our lunch for half price if we registered for a card.  So we did that.  The card gave us half price for lunch and $10 to gamble.  After lunch I inserted my card in the penny slots and won $500.  I cashed out and put another $10 in the machine.  I lost that and quit.  Anyway, we had $490 for gas money!

Also, I made points on my card.  My card was now worth $49.95 for dinner.  Brenda and I partook of the all you can eat crab and steak dinner, with dessert.  Wow......free parking and all the trimmings!