Adventures
Alligators!!! Crocodiles!!!! Tigers!!!! Oh my!!!!
Today we’re at Wooten’s Everglade Airboat Tours for quite an exciting adventure! We are excited to hop on an airboat and cruise the Everglades, anxiously searching for alligators.
Located in the lower portion of Florida lies a gem worth visiting. The #1 Beach in the USA: SIESTA BEACH!
It was too dark to see the beach last night when we got in, so we are back today to enjoy its beauty!
The last time Kali visited her grandma down in Florida was over 10 years ago while she was in Technical School for the military.
We’re pretty excited for the opportunity to stop in and visit with Kali’s grandma and her Uncle David, who is also in the local area!
September 5th, 1945, The USS Alabama leads the entire American Fleet into Tokyo Bay upon the signing of the surrender documents, thus ending WWII.
It’s time for us to upmoor our anchor and take a journey back in time aboard the USS Alabama. ⚓
Had it not been for the Alabamians dream of this anchored attraction, the ship would have been scrapped for metal along with the rest of the BB-60 North Carolina Class fleet.
This morning we’re in Biloxi, Mississippi and ready to explore the home of Jefferson Davis!
Say what you will about the Confederacy or the motivations leading us into Civil War, but our nation was shaped by these events and ideas and they should never be forgotten.
Beauvoir is the home to the first and only president of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis.
Continue reading “The First (and only) President of the Confederate States”
What is a drive through Louisiana without a stop in New Orleans?!?!
…It’s just a drive through Louisiana.
Our drive however, does involve a stop in this iconic city, and our adventure begins here…
Rating as the 2nd best museum in the world (in terms of overall quality), is the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana!
Today we’re going to hop on board the train (bear with us) and explore history!
We’re back from our cruise! and hanging out in San Antonio a little longer, waiting for our replacement camera to arrive.
Yeah… we lost the camera. So, hope you don’t mind lower resolution pictures for a little bit.
While we wait, let’s check out a few of the sites!
Today we’re going to explore the famously known Alamo, as well as some of the other lesser known missions.
While we’re in texas, might as well take a cruise out of Galveston!!
Along with Tommy’s dad, Bill and his wife Dana, we’re ready for an adventure packed with numerous animal encounters, tons of food, and relaxation poolside on the ship!
Continue reading “Liberty of The Seas: A Vacation From Our Vacation!”
April 19th, 1995 9:02am.
The Oklahoma City Bombing,
An act of domestic terrorism responsible for taking the lives of 168 people and wounding more than 680 others.
This evening we’re spending time at the site of the bombing, and the memorial which now stands in its place.
Ever wonder how Walmart started?
How it’s the world’s largest retailer today?
Or about the man behind its success? – This is the place to go!
Bentonville, Arkansas is one of the most charming towns we’ve ever visited and is home to both the Walmart Museum and it’s headquarters.
Continue reading “Greetings From Bentonville – The Walmart Museum”
The largest Christ statue in North America!
Located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the Christ of the Ozarks statue was built in 1966 and stands 20 meters tall.
Continue reading “Christ of the Ozarks! – Berlin Wall & Amphitheater”
We’re excited today to visit one of the world’s best zoos.
Our visit will include a walk through the world’s largest indoor desert and the largest indoor rainforest on the continent.
The chance to explore 130 acres filled with animals from across the globe is a pretty enticing!
Rock me mamma like a wagon wheel 🎶… the largest wagon wheel in the world!! (Disclaimer: no wagon wheels here)
Built in 1978, this was once a popular gas station owned by its creator Kenneth Dahle .
The wagon lies on the Milford exit of the new interstate running through Nebraska and measures 50 feet high and 50 feet wide.
We’ve been driving for a while, but we’re determined to make it to our next stop before calling it a night.
The town of Cawker City, Kansas may be small, but it holds a very large gem! Continue reading “Twine Anyone? – Largest Twine Ball in the World”