For better or worse, the United States of America that we know and love today was founded, changed, built and fought for with blood and conquest.
It’s a history that we often forget.
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TREASURE HUNTING ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TEXAS
Plans. We made them. Had it all figured out. Knew exactly what we’re going to do. But you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men.
They often go awry…
AN UNEXPECTED SURPRISE IN DEL RIO TEXAS
Texas is a big place, it requires a “whole lotta” miles of driving just to get anywhere. It’s going to take us two more stops along the Rio Grande to reach the coast. The first stop is in Del Rio, Texas. I wasn’t expecting much. Boy was I wrong!
ICONIC BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK TEXAS
Tourists…they come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. Some lug around huge packs, hiking poles and Camelbak bladders, others walk up to an overlook, take a picture and leave and still others haul kayaks around on their heads to put in at rivers. Wherever they are, we try not to be. Sometimes it can’t be avoided.
THE WONDERS OF BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK TEXAS
There is some debate among park aficionados as to which is the most beautiful, Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Today is the day we put the debate to rest.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK TEXAS: LAND OF SOLITUDE
Sometimes, in life, it’s good to take some time to think about your priorities.
Really focus on what’s important.
One of the best times for soul searching, is while driving down a lonely desert road. Continue reading
SECRETS OF BORDER SECURITY REVEALED – EL PASO TEXAS
Repeat after me…
“Yes sir, we are American Citizens. No sir, there is no one else in the vehicle.”
BORDER WALL? WHAT BORDER WALL? ORGAN PIPES ARIZONA
Sometimes, a drive forty miles out of the way is not only necessary but worth it!
Especially if there’s an abandoned old bridge at the end of it. Continue reading
AROUND THE WORLD IN 280 DAYS STARTING IN YUMA ARIZONA
Simplicity, Peace, Tranquility.
All attributes of our ideal life.
Achieving it was our goal before we left home for our longest trip ever, a trip around the edge of the US. Continue reading
All IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD, ANZA BORREGO CALIFORNIA
Dorothy: “If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own backyard. Because if it isn’t there, I never really lost it to begin with. Continue reading
NO STONE UNTURNED 