GREENSBURG AND UTE LAKE STATE PARK

On our way here, we passed a little town called Greensburg.  We were through it when Doug says "Greensburg, I know about Greensburg".  We turned around and went back.

Greensburg, Kansas was wiped out in 2007 by a tornado.  95% of the town's buildings were destroyed.  Eleven people perished.


                        

Greensburg was the home of the world's largest hand-dug well.  It's still is.

The citizens of Greensburg decided to rebuild the town "green".  Power is now supplied by 10 - 1.5 MW wind turbines.

The Big Well

See our rig from the top of the building

UTE LAKE STATE PARK

As we expected, we are going to be staying a few more days.  There are 134 sites in this park and I bet there are 15 occupied.  It is very restful.

 

Yesterday we investigated the little town of Logan, New Mexico about 2 miles from the park.  There is a surprisingly extensive grocery store.  There is a brand new laundromat attached to the one motel in town.  I felt privileged to use the machines.  While we were there a seemingly normal guy came in to do laundry.  He talked and talked and talked.  Seems he has been cursed by his ex-wife and is having a terrible time.  Hopefully he won`t come looking for us.