by Brian Wesley | Jul 16, 2019 | Adventure, Arizona, Family Hikes, Gallery, Hike, National Park, Southwest
Enjoy some photos and a video from our adventures in the Petrified Forest. 
by Brian Wesley | Jan 5, 2019 | Adventure, Blog, Favorites, Food, Gallery, Urban Exploration, Video
As a child, my parents sacrificed and took me to Walt Disney World. It was a fantastic experience that I remember to this day. But, just like an ungrateful child that would rather play with the cardboard box than the toy that came with it, I... 
by Brian Wesley | Oct 13, 2018 | Adventure, Arizona, Favorites, Gallery, History, Museum, Southwest, Tucson, Video
One of the world’s largest aviation museum (the largest non-government), it’s not without oohs and ahhs. The Pima Air and Space Museum is huge, over 127 acres huge. It has multiple indoor hangars and tons of outside exhibits displaying over 300 planes &... 
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 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 Brian Wesley | May 14, 2016 | Adventure, Favorites, Gallery, Tour, Urban Exploration
Like big homes? Touring mansions? Then Ashville, North Carolina has something for you to see. Built at the end of the 19th century (completed in 1896), the Biltmore estate is the largest privately owned home in the United States. This place is huge…. And by huge I... 
by Brian Wesley | Feb 27, 2016 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Favorites, Gallery, Hike, National Park, Smoky Mountain National Park, Video
Growing up in Mississippi people often vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Through several scouting and family adventures we were no strangers. There is no area I remember more in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GSMNP) than Cades Cove. When planning this... 
by Tammy Wesley | Nov 11, 2015 | Birthday Parties, Blog, Favorites, Food, Gallery
Parties at our house are always adventures! This year, the kids unanimously chose a Lord of the Rings/ Hobbit themed birthday party. They really enjoyed diving into the theme and the story line and creating Middle Earth in our own home. Due to some upcoming travel... 
by Tammy Wesley | Oct 8, 2014 | Adventure, Birthday Parties, Blog, Favorites, Food, Gallery
Lego Birthday Do you ever get tired of spending tons of money and time, making each party different or over the top for each kid? For the last couple of years, we have let the kids choose ONE theme for all four birthday parties. Last year, they chose Pirates. ... 
by Tammy Wesley | Jul 21, 2014 | California, Food, Gallery, Los Angeles, Shopping, Theme Park, Video
Downtown Disneyland Address: 1580 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802. Website: Disneyland.DowntownDisney.com Downtown Disney is the hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. It’s a great opportunity to relax and enjoy live music, hop on the monorail... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 24, 2014 | Adventure, California, Food, Gallery, San Francisco, Shopping, Video
Address: 39 Pier #103, San Francisco, CA 94133 Website: Piermarket.com Phone: (415) 989-7437 Have a craving for seafood? If you’re in the San Francisco area, Pier Market Restaurant is the place to go. The menu items are reasonably priced; the food is exquisite; the... 
by Brian Wesley | Aug 20, 2013 | Adventure, Gallery, History, Video
The Western US was won on the backs of many pioneers & handcarts. It’s amazing what they endured. Experience it for yourself in Historic Nauvoo, Ill. I’ve visited “old towns” and pioneer villages before. This size and quality of this... 
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... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 20, 2013 | Adventure, Gallery, History, St Louis, Tour, Urban Exploration
St Louis is rich with American History ranging from stories of the Westward expansion, World’s Fair, Railroad hubs to breweries. Whether you’re a beer drinker or not, when Adolphus Busch joined Eberhard Anheuser’s (his father-in-law) company they dramatically changed... 
by Brian Wesley | Sep 6, 2012 | Adventure, California, Food, Gallery, Tour, Video
Castello di Amorosa ... 
by Brian Wesley | Aug 28, 2012 | Adventure, Gallery, Hike, History, Tour, Video
We teamed up with Eco Tours for an adventure of a lifetime to see the Lamanai Mayan Ruins. While our cruise ship was docked in Belize City we hopped into a small van and drove to the Orange District where we met our guide. In the video I know it seams that I spend a... 
