Not Falling in Wichita Falls!

Wichita Falls is a city of slightly more that 100,000 souls that owes its prosperity to the riches made from flour milling, railroads, cattle, banking and oil. It is named after the original falls on the Wichita River that were destroyed by floods in 1886. Almost 100 years later, the City built the man-made falls in Lucy Park. 

So we have parked up the motorhome in Lucy Park to admire the new falls. 

Parked up in Lucy Park - not another camper in sight!

Of course the falls aren't running because of construction works! 

Never mind, we have been to Wichita Falls before (back in 2010) and here is a pic we took on that trip of what the falls look like when they are operating...

3500 gallons per minute run over these falls (hopefully they collect it again - as Texas cannot afford the water)!

Talking about water problems - I hear that all the public golf courses in Arizona are being repurposed due to a lack of the water needed to maintain them. We carry golf clubs in the RV and were looking forward to fitting in a few rounds as we head west - but maybe not in Arizona!

Getting back to Wichita Falls - I see that the City is seeking funds to rebuild and restore the city centre. Which it really needs to do - it's very rundown and desolate. Another example of the way that the big box-store strip malls have ripped the guts out of the downtown area - unfortunately a common problem across much of America. It's nice to hear that this city is planning to fight back.

We left Wichita Falls this morning and have headed north-west towards Amarillo. On our way we passed through many small towns - one called Quanah on highway 287. We stopped here for fuel (gas for the coach and coffee for me)! The coffee we got from a small roadside shack called "Nectar Donuts". And very aptly named it is! The donuts were to die for - the best I have ever tasted - and I have tasted a few. 😁

Two donuts, six donut holes and a takeaway coffee - all for $3 - that's what I call great value!

After refuelling, we continued our journey north-west. With no nearby State Parks, we are now parked up at the Wonderland RV Park close to downtown Amarillo. It has 83 sites and most are occupied by permanent residents. Here is a pic:

We are here for three nights - so we have two whole days to explore what Amarillo has to offer. This includes a famous eatery on Route 66 called "The Big Texan" where they serve 72 ounce steaks - that is over 2 kg of meat! And it is yours for free - if you can finish it within an hour. I suppose I could order (and pay) for one of these and take what I couldn't eat away in a "doggy bag". I could dine on that for the next 3 weeks.

I have to at least go and have a look. Will keep you posted!