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We are back exploring in the West!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:May 6, 2023
Post category:Adventure Exploring Travel Tips Videos

Join us as we venture into some of the hidden gems of New Mexico: Aztec Ruins National Monument, Bisti/De-Na-Zion Wilderness and Shiprock! Aztec Ruins National Monument Aztec, New Mexico might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Puebloan ruins, but this small town is actually home to one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Southwest. The Aztec Ruins National Monument is a UNESCO World Heritage site that showcases the impressive architectural achievements of the ancient Puebloan people who lived in the area over 900 years ago. The Aztec Ruins site consists of…

The Circus? The Ringling Museum!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:March 18, 2023
Post category:Exploring Travel Tips Videos

This week we travel to Sarasota to visit the Ringling Museum, a tribute to Greatest Show on Earth…The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus!The museum consists of the Ringling home Ca’d’Zan, the Circus Museum, The Ringling Museum of Art and the Gardens.This is a fascinating slice of the Americana! So many memories of our childhood!In 2006, the Circus Museum Tibbals Learning Center opened with special exhibits and its centerpiece – the 3,800 square foot Howard Bros. Circus Model, a 44,000-piece re-creation of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus combined shows from 1919-1938. This exhibit was the highlight…

Two Days in Miami! Wow!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:March 11, 2023
Post category:Exploring State Parks Travel Tips

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is one of the top destinations in Miami. This villa was built from 1914 to 1922 and was originally the winter home of James Deering, of Deering Harvester Company, and later International Harvester.Vizcaya is located on the shores of Biscayne Bay and is surrounded by native forests in Coconut Grove. To say it's “Fabulous” is an understatement! This European-inspired estate is an exquisite blend of elaborate landscaping and brilliant architecture. The stone Barge was built in 1916 and served as a breakwater to protect the estate from storms. It was a…

A Week in Death Valley National Park

Post author:Colleen
Post published:February 13, 2022
Post category:Exploring National Parks Travel Tips Videos

Part One of Death Valley! We spent an adventure filled week in Death Valley! Death Valley National Park is the largest national park in the lower 48. Who knew there was so much to do and see! Death Valley is so diverse with snow capped mountains, desert dunes, painted landscapes, waterfalls and many canyons! The first two days we had high winds with gusts up to 50 mph! Due to the wind, we could barely see the mountains from the sand in the air! We will be featuring Death Valley over the next couple of videos! Today we are showing the…

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