by Tammy Wesley | Feb 16, 2019 | Adventure, Deep South, Family Hikes, Favorites, Hike
Crosby Arboretum 370 Ridge Rd, Picayune, MS 39466 (601) 799-2311 Whether you’re looking to get away from city life or just want to spend time observing nature, the Crosby Arboretum is a fantastic place to start! Located in Picayune, Mississippi, just off of I-59, this... 
by Brian Wesley | Dec 22, 2018 | Deep South, New Orleans, Urban Exploration, Video
When people first start to write blogs they reach out and look at other blogs as examples. Typically, you won’t find a travel blog where the writer admits to a major character flaw. It just isn’t typical. Today I am here to break tradition. I am here to finally,... 
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 Brian Wesley | Mar 19, 2016 | Adventure, Deep South, State Park, Tour, Urban Exploration
We live in a world where everyone fights for their voice to be heard. Some have to fight harder than others. I’m proud to live in a world where people like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks (just two among many) stood up for what they believed. As we’ve said... 
by Brian Wesley | Jan 9, 2016 | Adventure, Deep South, History, State Park, Urban Exploration
As a kid I remember traveling with Dad through Nashville on the way to a work conference. We drove by Nashville’s Parthenon and I got a glimpse. I had always wanted to return. This summer while driving from Bowling Green, KY to Gatlinburg, TN, we took a... 
by Tammy Wesley | Oct 20, 2015 | Deep South, Disney, Disney World, Favorites, Food, Theme Park, Urban Exploration
EPCOT is probably the BEST Disney park in southern Florida! It holds the attention of every boy and girl, adult and child alike. There are so many things to do and see and lots of places to eat. If you ask our kids, they would say that EPCOT is their favorite park!... 
by Brian Wesley | Sep 12, 2015 | Adventure, Deep South, Food
It’s hard to find quality seafood in a landlocked state. So, every time we have the opportunity to visit the Deep South, there is an immediate need to have seafood. Over the summer, we had the chance to spend some time traveling the Gulf Coast. We were... 
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 15, 2013 | Adventure, Deep South, Tour, Video
When my husband, Brian, first told me that he wanted to take the girls on a Honey Island Swamp tour, I thought he was nuts! Snakes and alligators are cool to look at behind a glass; but, to be in the wild in their habitat was a little unnerving… okay frightening! ... 
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 | May 13, 2013 | Beach, Deep South, Video
Pensacola beach with its sugar sands has been a vacation mainstay for many of my summers as a child. 
by Brian Wesley | May 13, 2013 | Deep South, History, National Park, St Louis
The Gateway Arch… truly a gem in St. Louis. With 630 feet of beauty, it boasts a spectacular view of St. Louis to the west and the Mississippi River and western Illinois to the east. The arch is a symbol of the westward expansion. After seeing the massive landmark,... 
by Brian Wesley | May 5, 2013 | Adventure, Deep South, Food, Hike, History, Museum, Urban Exploration
Address: 100 Villita, San Antonio, TX 78205 Phone: (800) 447 3372 Website: TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com The River Walk is located in the heart of San Antonio among historical hot spots and rich culture. Take a boat ride through the canal and experience the ambiance of... 
