RE: Show Me A Shadow Round 158
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Great to see you back with a beautiful shadowy post. I agree that shadows often stand out more and look crisper in black and white photos. I wonder how Branson and other tourist towns like it are surviving. I've seen where a couple long time attractions in WI Dells have closed permanently.
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It's a crying shame the Wisconsin Dells closed some of its tourist attractions permanently. That was one of my father's favorite places to travel during the summertime. He enjoyed the scenery, fresh air, crisp evenings & not having a need to run the air conditioning 24/7. A welcome change since Saint Louis summers can become ridiculously hot, humid and sticky.
There were plenty of places open and much to do in Branson. A couple of our kids went to Smith Creek Distillery where they sampled and purchased some delicious moonshine (the salted caramel was my favorite); others went to Table Rock Dam, Bass Pro Shop, the famous Tanger Outlet Mall and some quaint souvenir shops. Two had readings done by a spiritual psychic advisor! @melinda010100
To be honest, I had no desire to do anything other than visit with my daughter, granddaughter and family members while taking in the scenic Autumn views without needing to wear a face mask.🍂🔥🍁
I lived for 10 years just 15 miles north of the Dells. It's where my kids grew up and most of their classmates had summer jobs in the Dells. My oldest son worked in a campground. I read recently that Tommy Bartlett's water ski show closed after 70 years. We had free or heavily discounted admissions to many of the attractions and usually waited until September when the tourists had gone home to use them. Lots of good memories!
I first went to Branson in the early 70s after reading Harold Bell Wright's book Shepherd of the Hills. It was just a sleepy little Missouri town back then. I visited several times over the years and had fun, but I always missed the quiet little town that it used to be.