With the shutdown of the country (USA) due to the pandemic, we like everyone else shut down our trips. We were in Las Vegas in mid-March when everything came to a screeching halt. We had a big trip planned to northern Arizona and southern Utah, but we canceled it all and hi-tailed it back home. … [Read more…]
On the morning of September 11, 2001, our world changed forever. That day the worst terrorist attack in US history took the lives of 2977 individuals. In a planned attack against symbolic targets in the United States, al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners. The terrorists then flew two of the planes into a symbol of economic … [Read more…]
In the fall of 2002, as Kevin and I were traveling east on I-70 to vacation in Pennsylvania, we contemplated trying to find the field where Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville on September 11, 2001. Our research showed it was not far off the interstate. We took the route we obtained online and followed hand-made … [Read more…]
Crater Lake The Pacific Northwest is a very beautiful part of our country. We have vacationed in that area several times. Numerous ocean and mountains experiences are close at hand. One of my favorite places that we visited was Crater Lake National Park in the Cascade Mountain Range of Oregon. Crater Lake lies inside a … [Read more…]
“Somewhere in Time” While we were dating, Kevin introduced me to the 1980 film “Somewhere in Time” starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. When he first viewed it, he was enthralled with the music and was on his hands and knees in front of the TV reading the credits to find the composer’s name. In … [Read more…]
National Parks – What a deal! This last year the word came out that there will be a price increase for the National Parks senior lifetime pass. Currently the cost is $10. August 28, 2017 is when the new prices go into effect. Recently passing the age requirement, I was able to purchase my pass when … [Read more…]
A highlight of our recent Michigan trip was exploring the many facets of Pictured Rock National Lakeshore located just outside Munising, Michigan. Hiking, viewing waterfalls and lighthouses, and learning about the area’s history made trip very enjoyable. Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is comprised of over 100 miles of scenic trails … [Read more…]
In a previous post, we talked about trip planning. You plan the when, the where, and the how of the trip. You take care of all pre-trip necessities. The excitement builds and the day approaches. Finally the day is here and the trip begins. The trip goes as planned and all is well. And then … [Read more…]
Patriotism. Flag waving. Patriotic stories. Am I patriotic? Are YOU patriotic? Dictionary.com defines patriotism as “devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country; national loyalty”. All good things. But patriotism is more than just that. Love, support, and defense of one’s country should include knowledge of our country’s history (the good and the bad) and appreciating those who have gone before us. Can’t beat being … [Read more…]
During our travels, Kevin and I enjoy visiting presidential museums and libraries. For this reason, on our trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we drove through Grand Rapids and stopped at the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum. Located downtown next to the Grand River, the museum has a large parking lot that is free of charge for … [Read more…]