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By Doug, January 22, 2010 22:03

Do you love clowns or hate them?  What about dolls, like those creepy ones in movies?  What about clown dolls!?  It’s enough to send shivers down your spine.

The Klown Doll Museum in Plainview (its full and proper name) houses a collection of 4,500 nightmares-in-waiting that’ll provide you with countless sleepless nights.  If you like clowns and you like dolls then the Klown Doll Museum (in Plainview) will satisfy your horribly strange and spooky obsession.  I mean, seriously, can you imagine walking through this place at night with nothing but a wax candle to light your way?  Can’t you just hear the pitter-patter sounds of those grotesque clown dolls as they move through the shadows, lurking, ready to pounce?  All those creepy dolls staring at you through those messed up, unblinking eyes looking straight into your soul?  How could you turn your back on any of them—they’d drive a butcher’s knife right through you!  Over and over and over again. 

Sorry, my mind drifted again, but those things are really bizarre.

Oh, and why do they call it the Klown Doll Museum (in Plainview) instead of the Clown Doll Museum (in Plainview)?  Apparently there was a Klown Band in the town 50 years ago and the unusual spelling stuck.  Klowns or clowns, if you want to see them, go to Nebraska.  Happy dreams.

The Klown Doll Museum of Plainview

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By Doug, June 18, 2009 20:20

Big Brutus (photo by Mike Isakson)

Big Brutus put the oooohs and aaahs in the backyard of the Heartlands!!! Miles before you reach this retired giant — you can see it on the horizon south of West Mineral, Kansas. Standing beside it makes one aware of how fragile he or she is.

Never mind the fact that Kansas is so flat that, on a clear day, if you look out on the horizon with a good pair of binoculars, you can see the back of your head! Still Brutus is impressive and it’s a great display showing exactly what it takes to give Kansas some change in elevation here and there. Plus, think of the climbing opportunities for the toddler in your group!

Speaking of family fun, the grounds have lots of things to do. They’ve filled the pits with water and stocked them. And, bring your guns, there’s game at that RV park so be sure to get you some! Yeeee Hawww!

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By Doug, June 16, 2009 10:53

Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City, Kansas

Boot Hill. Instantly upon hearing the name, visions of cowboys, horses, shootouts, saloons and the Old West in general fill our minds. For a visit back in time to a place that truly exists only in our minds, the Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City Kansas is a must.

Boot Hill Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of Dodge City and the Old West.

Dodge City was founded in 1872 and quickly became the world’s largest shipping point for Longhorn cattle. Dodge was the wildest of the early frontier towns, but law and order was soon established with the help of men such as Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp, and Bill Tilghman.

Dodge City was a town that persisted and grew, and still honors its western heritage.

The Front Street buildings are reconstructions, exhibiting hundreds of original artifacts. They represent Dodge City in 1876, and were carefully researched through historic photographs and newspapers.

The various exhibits throughout the museum depict life in early Dodge City. There is a collection of over 200 original guns on display, a working print shop, an extensive collection of drug store items, an entire building that was just completely renovated, and many other special exhibits. Each artifact on display is authentic and there are approximately 20,000 artifacts displayed throughout the complex.

Boot Hill Museum is an educational, historical institution with just enough fun added for the whole family to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you in Dodge City!

The name “Boot Hill” actually applies to a number of cemeteries associated with the Old West, particularly where gunfighters are buried, usually with their boots on, hence the name. You may be more inclined to think of Tombstone, Arizona when you think of Boot Hill, but that’s another post for another day!