- Exploring Fort Washington Park: History, River Views, and an Unexpected Cannon Firing
Fort Washington Park has always been on our radar — after all, we’re working our way through every site in the National Park Service system — but it wasn’t one we expected to stand out the way it did. The sweeping views over the Potomac were reason enough to visit, … Read more - Visiting Gulf Islands National Seashore: Exploring Davis Bayou and Fort Barrancas
Gulf Islands National Seashore runs along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Gulf of America, a massive coastal ecosystem that shapes everything from the dunes to the marshes to the historic forts guarding the shoreline. On this trip, Lisa and I focused on two very different parts of … Read more - National Naval Aviation Museum: Best Exhibits, Tips, and Must-See Aircraft
Located on Naval Air Station Pensacola, the National Naval Aviation Museum is one of the most impressive aviation museums in the world. With more than 150 aircraft, extensive historical exhibits, and immersive displays covering over a century of Naval, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation, this museum offers something for … Read more - A Visit to Butchart Gardens – A Floral Wonderland on Vancouver Island
Before setting out on our Alaska Cruise Tour, we spent some time exploring Victoria and Vancouver Island. One stop that quickly became a highlight of our pre-cruise adventure was Butchart Gardens. Known for its stunning landscapes and seasonal displays, it turned out to be one of the most colorful and … Read more - Starship Launch from South Padre Island: Our Front Row Experience
Watching a Starship launch from South Padre Island had been on my geeky space bucket list for a while—and we finally made it happen. A couple of weeks ago, Lisa, Sierra, and I packed up our Bronco and made the drive from Corpus Christi to the island. But this trip … Read more
