by Brian Wesley | Apr 24, 2014 | California, Food, San Francisco, Shopping, Video
Pier 39 is lined up with shops, a variety of foods and snacks, entertainment for all ages, and an incredible view of the San Francisco Bay. Overall, the prices are reasonable and it’s easily accessible for everyone. You can go to Pier39.com to find a map of the pier,... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 24, 2014 | California, Favorites, Hike, San Francisco, Video
There’s always something to look at in San Francisco. Traveling is so fantastic for our family. Our favorite way to see a place is to get out and walk. Walking around San Fran brings in the smells, sounds, and sights you just can’t get from a car or from a... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 17, 2014 | Adventure, Museum, San Francisco, Science Museum, Video
When it comes to hands-on science museums… the Exploratorium leads the pack. And we’re not just talking about entertainment for the kids here. Tammy and I not only enjoyed having an avenue to teach science to the kids, but we learned lots too. We’ve... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 16, 2014 | Adventure, California, History, Museum, San Francisco, Video
If you’re in San Francisco there’s no better way to see the city than by cable car. Check out two our videos, one of the cable car museum and the other of riding around on the cable cars and the “turn arounds”. Musuem: Riding... 
by Tammy Wesley | Apr 15, 2014 | California, Museum, San Francisco, Science Museum, Video, Zoo
Address: 2 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Website: AquariumOfTheBay.org Phone: 415-623-5300 The Aquarium by the Bay is located on the south end of Pier 39. It’s smaller than other aquariums but has a great selection of marine life that come from the bay area and... 
by Tammy Wesley | Apr 14, 2014 | California, Food, San Francisco, Tour, Video
Address: 1 Jelly Belly Ln, Fairfield, CA 94534 COMPLETE sugar rush! My family enjoyed learning the process of making jelly beans and, of course, the tasty free samples provided during the tour. The Jelly Belly Factory Tour is located in Fairfield, CA. The tour is... 
by Tammy Wesley | Mar 10, 2014 | Adventure, Blog, Favorites, Interview, Urban Exploration
While we’ve always supported schooling, Mark Twain’s* quote echoes LOUDLY: “Never Let Schooling Interfere With Your Education” Both of us were raised in rural areas in the Deep South and our classroom extended from the mosquito-infested woods to the open highways.... 
by Brian Wesley | Feb 15, 2014 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Urban Exploration, Utah, Video
Ice Castles are obviously a seasonal thing… and they don’t do them every year. Ice castles are built in several places around the country. If you have a chance, take the opportunity. And, yes… I do have a “family version” of this video... 
by Brian Wesley | Jan 12, 2014 | Adventure, Deep South, Family Hikes, Science Museum, State Park, Urban Exploration, Video
Mud Island is home to a scale replica of the Mississippi River… That’s no big deal you say. Well, this model, called the Riverwalk, is ONE MILE LONG. There’s more to do at Mud Island besides the replica. Visit their website for more information.... by Brian Wesley | Dec 3, 2013 | Adventure, Deep South, History, Science Museum, Urban Exploration, Video
I had visited this AMAZING and FREE Naval Aviation Museum several times as a child. I was so excited to share this museum with my family. We’ve visited the Smithsonian, Pima Air Museum, and other great airplane museums but this one is one of our top favorites.... 
by Brian Wesley | Nov 16, 2013 | Adventure, Deep South, New Orleans, Urban Exploration, Video
From beignets at the Cafe Du Monde (cafedumonde.com) to the Quarter and the French Market, New Orleans is an exciting town full of culture and a style of its own. Here’s a brief video of us walking around the Big Easy’s French Market – open... 
by Brian Wesley | Nov 8, 2013 | Adventure, Deep South, History, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
Vicksburg is a city that is almost frozen in time. There you’ll find the National Military Park on the grounds of a civil war site. Each state has erected a civil war memorial as well as other memorials from other wars. Some of these memorials are surprisingly... 
by Brian Wesley | Sep 2, 2013 | Adventure, Deep South, Food, History, Video
Memphis, great food and great music! Beale Street is a must-see if you’re in the area! Recently awarded #1 most iconic American Street by USA Today (http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/iconic-american-streets). We visited in the morning, but we could already smell... 
by Brian Wesley | Jul 15, 2013 | Adventure, National Park, Tour, Video
Join our family as we enter through the natural entrance and share tips and our experience at Carlsbad Caverns. 
by Brian Wesley | May 13, 2013 | Adventure, Museum, St Louis, Video, Zoo
Lions, tigers, and bears… oh my! It doesn’t stop there, though. There are butterflies, sea lions, penguins, snakes, lizards, zebras, and much, much more. MASSIVE doesn’t begin to describe the St. Louis Zoo! With 89 acres of animal exhibits,... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 21, 2013 | Adventure, Gallery, History, Urban Exploration, Utah
Address: 209 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 The Leonardo is a unique museum with several floors of exhibits. The first few floors change out exhibits every few months. The top two floors are for permanent activities and an auditorium. Katie was learning about the... 
