Hot Springs National Park – Day 1 Arkansas May 2024 Bathhouse Row – A Walk Through Time Hot Springs National Park was quite surprising! Unlike most national parks that focus on preserving natural landscapes, Hot Springs protects a collection of historic bathhouses along Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs. This Bathhouse Row includes eight bathhouses […]
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Our Stay at Red Roof Monroe, LA Louisiana May 2024 Our Stay at Red Roof Monroe, LA 0,27 mi 2.79 mi 1.49 mi 2.20 mi After arriving in Monroe, we checked into our comfortable Red Roof Inn and quickly headed to the grocery store to stock up on provisions. That evening, I left our room
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Unveiling the Biedenharn Legacy Louisiana May 2024 Unveiling Coca-Cola’s Beginnings Our tour at the Biederharn Museum & Gardens began with a fascinating story about Coca-Cola’s early days. We learned that the company initially only delivered syrup in glass containers. It was Joe Biedenharn’s ingenious idea to mix the syrup with carbonated water, bottle it, and
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Visiting Downtown Monroe & West-Monroe Louisiana May 2024 Packed Days with Monroe Moments Monroe started as a French settlement called “Prairie de Canots” (“Prairie of the Canoes”). Under the Spanish flag, Fort Miro, a defense fort, was built, and the city got the same name. After the Louisiana Purchase, Louisiana became part of the United
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A Day at Black Bayou Lake Louisiana May 2024 Swamps, Alligators, and Cypress Knees We were ready for a day to be entirely surrounded by nature. So we headed to the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, one of Louisiana’s 23 national wildlife refuges. The first refuge for migratory birds was established by President Theodore
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Dallas Delights Near Our Airbnb Texas April & May 2024 Peaceful Morning Starts in Dallas, TX April 30, 2024 1.77 mi 0:39:49 hrs 79 °F During our stay in Dallas, we were conveniently located across from one of the city’s historic parks, Kidd Springs Park. The green park offered trails with views of towering trees
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Fort Worth Stockyards & Downtown Texas May 2024 From Cowtown to Tourist Town May 3, 2024 1.89 mi 0:56:08 hrs 72 °F Both of my sons called to wish me a Happy Mother’s Day, and my daughter-in-law sent her own sweet Mother-in-Law Day wishes. I love seeing them do so well as adults, living their
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Inside the George W. Bush Presidential Center Texas May 2024 Inside the George W. Bush Presidential Center We explored our third Presidential Library, the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. Here, George W. Bush’s decisions and events are thoroughly displayed, showcasing crucial decisions and historic moments like the 9/11 attack. During his presidency, President George W.
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Discovering a Modern Dallas Texas History & Charm in Downtown Dallas Ugh, tech troubles! My computer crashed, leaving me way behind on posts. Thankfully, a few hours at the Apple Store fixed the problem, so I’m back to share our travel posts!On May 1st, we spent a fun day exploring Dallas! Our first stop was at
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Unexpected Encounters in Etoile, TX Texas April 2024 Unexpected Thrills in Eastern Texas After Houston, TX, we headed to Etoile, TX. Etoile, Texas, is a small town near Lake Sam Rayburn in Eastern Texas. We were ready for a rural escape. Our comfortable cottage in Etoile provided a quiet retreat but wasn’t without its share of surprises. One afternoon, the power went out. Fortunately,
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