Fort Dodge

On our way back from Colorado, we stopped in Dodge City for the night. The next day, we drove around Fort Dodge, a small, well-preserved fort that was originally built during the Indian wars of the 19th century.

These days, the fort has housing for veterans, with many modest, well-kept private homes on the grounds.

Since the museums were closed when we came through, we spent most of our time at a small park near the side of the road. It was created in 1970 by the Disabled American Veterans Department of Kansas. There's a decommissioned cannon, a gaudily painted red, white, and blue fountain, and some picnic tables.

Here, we captured a few rare photos of all six of us since my little sister Tabitha was along for the ride.

While the park isn't too fancy, it was certainly a nice place to get out and stretch our legs before the long drive home.