by Brian Wesley | Sep 1, 2018 | Interview, New York, Urban Exploration, Video
Our kids love New York. We’ve found excuses to visit several times over the years. Here is a video we’ve compiled highlighting out top family-friendly activities in New York: UPDATE: Yes, this video has the Time’s Square Toys R Us in it. It has... 
by Brian Wesley | Aug 18, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, New York, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
If you’re traveling in a small group, there are few better ways to see NY than by a hop-on-hop-off New York Bus Tour. Being in the open air at the top of these buses is a fantastic way to see the city. My mother was along on this trip and her feet got tired. A sales... 
by Brian Wesley | Aug 4, 2018 | Favorites, New York, Urban Exploration, Video
The New York Public Library is the fourth largest in the world and second only to the Library of Congress here in the US. It is a private collection consisting of 87 branches scattered throughout the Manhatten, Bronx, and Staten Island. The largest branch is located... 
by Brian Wesley | Jul 21, 2018 | Favorites, History, New York, Urban Exploration, Video
A trip to Midtown Manhattan wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Grand Central Terminal. But, since the late 1800’s everyone calls it Grand Central Station even though the station was replaced by this remarkable building. Grand Central Terminal is the largest rail... 
by Brian Wesley | Jul 7, 2018 | Favorites, History, Museum, National Park, New York, Video
NYC’s city hall served as our nation’s first capital. The original building burned but this memorial was built in its place. The stone steps represent the location where General George Washington took the oath of office as the US’ first president. Today, it’s... 
by Brian Wesley | Jun 23, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, New York, Urban Exploration, Video
Whether you’re King Kong or one of the other 110 Million visitors that have come to the Empire State Building’s famous open-air observation deck this is a must-see in NYC. Started in 1930 the Empire State Building is one of the tallest buildings in the world and the... 
by Brian Wesley | Jun 9, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, Hike, National Park, Southwest, Video
A co-worker and I were once crossing southern New Mexico when we saw White Sands National Monument nearby. We were ahead of schedule so we decided to stop for a quick break. When we entered the park it was flooded so we only got to see a tiny portion of the park. ... 
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... 
