7/29/12 Sunday - Game Room

Well nothing too exciting this morning. We did some checking and found a game room called a Ton of Fun. We all played some air hockey -- I think Steve won the most games. We played a few other games then we got ice cream somewhere and drove around Helena. We took the kids to a playground also and drove by the Capitol building.

We cooked out chicken and baked potatoes and sat outside the RV taking it easy except Steve who worked his tail off washing windows!

7/28/12 Saturday - Gates of the Mountain

After we all got up and showered and cleaned up and looking pretty, we went to the Gates of the Mountains. It is a two hour boat ride on the Missouri River. The tour guide was very informative and entertaining. We learned a lot about the area.

I would highly recommend this if you are near Helena, MT.

Steve and I went to Walmart for supplies, groceries and medicine. Later we cooked out on the grill and played with the dogs and kids this evening. This was a great day!

7/27/12 Friday - Leaving Great Falls

As usual we got up and around. We took the RV for gas then hooked up the pickup. We left for Helena, MT this morning. It was a short drive (70 miles) south on I-15.

Arrived at our destination -Lincoln Road RV Park. We got the utilities hooked up, this site is smaller, tighter but the grass is nice. Steve and I took the kids for a drive to York--found a nice playground where they played and we were going to look for a ghost town but went back to the RV instead. Besides Logan said there is no such thing as ghosts--very logical. For supper we ate Pizza at Bullman's Wood Fired Pizza and then had frozen yogurt at Frozen Moose Yogurt (like Orange Leaf in Stillwater).

7/26/12 Thursday - Shopping

After breakfast - we went to Scheel's sporting goods, Big Lots, and JC Penney's. Didn't buy much of anything. Then Steve, Logan and I went to lunch at McDonald's and home to take it easy. Austyn and Kristi did laundry. After supper the kids blew bubbles and later we went back to the Duck Pond-it was fun and relaxing.

7/25/12 - Wednesday - Ryan Dam

After getting around and having Breakfast and Lunch at the RV we went to Ryan Dam. It is about 12 miles NE of Great Falls on the Missouri River. There is a display of the modern day electric cook stove there because they produced a lot of electricity at this dam and wanted to show off the electric stove. They don't allow pets on the island so if it is hot -- leave your pooch at home. The bridge really sways... gives you a funny feeling. We took it easy the rest of the evening and made S'mores. Again we walked around at the Famcamp.

7/24/12 Tuesday Catch Up Day

We got up and around. I called two veterinarians and got Rufus an appointment on the second call. Steve & I took him to the vet for an exam and refill of his meds. Back to the RV. Then we did laundry--It was hot in the laundromat uptown and Steve about passed out on me. After that we cooked on the charcoal grill and then went to Gibson Park and fed the ducks and geese. We also took picture and looked at the flower garden, an old cabin and skate park. Great Evening.

7/23/12 - Monday -Sights

We got around and went to Giant Springs State Park and Roe River (shortest river)- it flows into the Missouri River, which is the longest River in the US. By the way I still do not know the difference between a river, creek, and stream.

Then the kids played in the park and got a free poster. After that we had lunch at Salad Creations. Later we went to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (Wonderful)and the kids earned Jr. Ranger badges. It is an amazing facility and Steve & I had been there previously - so glad the kids got to see it. We all got in free because of Steve's Access pass. It was very informative and I really enjoyed for the second time.

Then back to the RV--we are pooped but still need to do things. Steve & I went to Wal-mart for food supplies and Kristi did some more laundry. Then we cooked hamburgers and hot dogs on the charcoal grill outside. We walked the dogs and the kids ran around. Rufus is having trouble seeing again so we will try to get him into the vet tomorrow. The Famcamp here at Malmstrom Air Force Base is nice but no frills. Great restrooms, has a small laundry and plenty of space. Could use more trees and a fire pit would be nice. Also next time we need to get a site that puts the front of the RV facing west --maybe.