Monday, October 8, 2012

Family Time: At The Mountain Man Rendezvous

Last Saturday afternoon, my family and I went to the Mountain Man Rendezvous that was held at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge near Canton, Kansas. My husband had already been there because last Friday he took some students to the event and experienced and learned the life of what it was back in the old days. 

The event ran for three days, October 5-7, 2012 and the event was about the demonstration of the 1800s lifestyle, primitive camps and traders, buffalor tour, concessions and music. No matter how cold the weather was and it even sprinkled a little bit, that didn't stop us from visiting the area. It was a free event so everyone was welcome to come and join. It is a fun event to spend the weekends with the family and friends and learn about the old days. There is also a McPherson State Fishing lake nearby and a park where you can go camping or rent the only cabin at the park. 

It was actually quite a beautiful setting. We also found out that there is a trail at the park where we could go hiking so we are thinking that when the poison ivies are no longer present, we are going back to go for a hike during the weekends. Hunters also have a place to hunt for turkey and deer. Anyway, I have already shared some photos about the event and you can see it on my other post, so I'll show you some of the photos I have not posted on the other blog.

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He was melting lead. He is a man of character.
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Vendors.
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This is where they teach you how to make corn husk dolls and I made my very first corn husk doll. It was easy!
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Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Headquarter
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The tram where you get to ride in a buffalo tour. I think you paid about $6/person. My kids and I didn't get to go, but my husband did when he took the students last Friday. I wasn't really interested in riding the tram because I have already seen buffalos up close and personal during our trip to South Dakota last year, but it will be fun for people who have not.
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I love these people.

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The Indian mama and her baby.
Oh wait! That's me and my baby. LOL!
No, I am not an Indian, but I was mistaken as one.
We hope to come back again next year and stay a little longer.
Enjoy the rest of the week. We are very excited because we get to go back to our old place again. Something to look forward to this weekend.

6 comments:

  1. What a great experience for all of you. I like to see something like this in real too.

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  2. Wow! That is really very historical and educational, Mommy Adin! Sounds so interesting to me and looks so fun learning those things. Great photos, as always! :)

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  3. how nice. you get to experienced something like this. i think this is very cool and interesting samot na ilang mga benta :) murag indian inspired ilang tents :D mga sinauna nga tawo, american indians :)

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  4. Looks like your family had a good time! It's always nice to get out and experience something new like this!

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  5. what a great adventure! I love going to places like this...very informative and historical...kids will learn a lot.

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  6. Wow so interesting mountain trip. I bet its fun and interesting. Thanks for sharing...

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