by Tammy Wesley | May 26, 2018 | Adventure, Southwest, Tucson
Tombstone, Arizona If you’re in the Tucson, Arizona area and looking for something to do for the afternoon, pay a visit to Tombstone. There is plenty of history and entertainment for kids and adults alike. It is THE historic town where western gunfights took place.... 
by Brian Wesley | May 12, 2018 | Adventure, Hike, History, Museum, National Park, Video
Mt Rushmore is one of those places that should be seen at least once. The first time I visited was during a work-related trip in the area. Interestingly enough, the city I was working in had to be evacuated because of a fast-moving fire. My co-worker and I... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 28, 2018 | Adventure, Arizona, Favorites, History, Museum, National Park, Science Museum, Tucson, Video
Kitt Peak is the largest collection of optical and radio telescopes in the world and has been for over 50 years. Here, about an hour and a half from Tucson, they study stars, galaxies, magnetic fields, Dark Matter, and even our own sun. Every volunteer-lead tour is a... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 14, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, Food, Southern Texas, Urban Exploration
When visiting the San Antonio area, you must plan an afternoon (or more) at The Alamo and the San Antonio Riverwalk. There’s not too much to say besides walk around, take a boat tour. Enjoy the architecture, culture and food. Here is a video highlighting our... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 7, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, History, Southern Texas, State Park, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
When I was young my grandma took me and my parents on a road trip to see the amazing Western US. One of our first stops was to visit The Alamo. Back then, I had no idea the significance of this shrine…. what was lost here… what was gained. Here’s a... 
by Brian Wesley | Mar 10, 2018 | Adventure, History, Southern Texas, State Park, Video
After the defeat of the Alamo, Santa Anna’s Mexican Army retreated East and was chased into a corner by General Sam Houston’s army. The battle was quick as the Texan’s screamed: “Remember the Alamo”. Santa Anna was captured and forced to sign over Texas as an... 
by Brian Wesley | Mar 3, 2018 | Gallery, History, National Park, New Orleans
When the British returned a second time to America to retake the rebel colonies the war became known as the War of 1812. Some of the war’s notable events included, major naval battles, the burning of Washington DC, the siege that encouraged the writing of the Star... 
by Tammy Wesley | Mar 2, 2018 | Adventure, Camping
Fort Caspar Campground, located just minutes from the historic Casper, Wyoming, kisses the banks of the North Platte River. There is a museum close by as well as an ample amount of walking/ hiking trails. Fort Caspar Campground 4205 Fort Caspar Rd, Casper, WY... 
by Brian Wesley | Feb 24, 2018 | Adventure, Blog, Family Hikes, Favorites, Hike, History, Museum, New York, Northeast, Science Museum, Urban Exploration
Just before the US Civil War, a plan was devised to set aside an area for open spaces, trees, and a refuge from the city. Many looked to similar parks in London and Paris for inspiration. Over the years Central Park has become one of the most filmed locations in the... 
by Brian Wesley | Feb 10, 2018 | Adventure, Blog, Deep South, Favorites, History, Museum, New Orleans, Tour, Video
When you think of the Antebellum South with sugar cane fields and large homes with wrap around columns, Oak Alley is usually the home that comes to mind. After a half-hour drive from downtown New Orleans, you’ll turn off of the interstate onto sleepy southern roads.... 
by Tammy Wesley | Feb 3, 2018 | Favorites, History, National Park, Tour
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is a piece of history not to be skipped or missed. I honestly didn’t think neither the kids nor I would be interested in a missile, but I was surprisingly wrong. We all REALLY enjoyed it and the kids were eager to share their... 
by Brian Wesley | Jan 27, 2018 | Beach, Favorites, Science Museum, Science Museum, Video
When you think of coral reefs there aren’t many in the US. In fact, the Florida Reef is the only living coral reef in the continental US (and the third largest in the world – next to the Great Barrier Reef and the Belize Barrier Reef). While the reef is rather long,... 
by Brian Wesley | Jan 22, 2018 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Gallery, Hike, History, Religious, Tour
As a kid, I heard a story about a pioneer handcart company that was so beaten and worn from their winter handcart journey that they couldn’t finish the last leg of their trip to the Salt Lake Valley. What makes this story different from the Donner party was the rescue... 
by Tammy Wesley | Jan 17, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, Museum, Science Museum, Science Museum, Southwest, Tucson, Zoo
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is seriously one of the most amazing museums we’ve ever seen! The layout is unique and it’s interesting to all who walk through the gates. It was refreshing to see how much fun the kids were having while... 
