DALTON GANG HIDEOUT

 A diversion ~ stopping to stretch, walk around and see something a little 'peculiar.'  
The Dalton Gang went through the town of Meade, Kansas undetected by the law.  This was possible, as found out years later, with them passing through a 90ft. underground tunnel.  
The hideout was the home of Eva Dalton Whipple, sister to the infamous Dalton Gang.

A great weather vane on the grounds of the Dalton Gang Hideout. 

"Old Town"  ~ a facade built to depict what might have been a town of yesteryear, on the grounds.
Events are held in the summer with cowboys having shoot-outs and activities for children. 

Cicada - meaning "buzzer"
Oh my, there was a tree on these grounds full of cicadas.  They were definitely buzzing!  The "sounds" they collectively made were at first enticing.  Looking in the tree to see them - - then it became a little annoying!  The sound became obnoxious after a short time.  Guess you have to get used to it.  We have cicadas in WI, but not to this extent.  Or, at least not where I've been.  (I've heard them the same in Missouri.) 

Wheels-a gate-entrance to the
Dalton Gang Hideout. 

                            Meade, Kansas