Tag: USA
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Cadet Chapel- Air Force Academy {Colorado}
If you ever tour the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the very best thing to see is the Cadet Chapel. This ultra modern building, encased in beautiful stained glass, is home to all the various religious groups at the academy. When the academy was being built, they were only allowed one small area to…
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Stones River National Battlefield & National Cemetery {Tennessee}
Right in the city of Murfreesboro is the National Battlefield of Stones River. This field marks one of the bloodiest conflicts in the Civil War, but was also a huge turning point in the war. At the end of 1862, the Union was in need of a victory after what felt like a permeating defeat…
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Moon Pie General Store {Tennessee}
Have you ever had a Moon Pie? To me, this graham cracker/marshmallow treat always reminds me of summertime and sharing a Moon Pie after swimming at the pool with my dad and brothers. And when I learned that Moon Pies started out in Chattanooga, I knew that I had to go. So we drove to…
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Rock Island State Park {Tennessee}
For our first state park here in Tennessee, we decided to go over to Rock Island State Park. Our first stop was to do the Eagle Trail. We decided on this trail because it was an easier trail and a short trail (since we are getting our bodies use to hiking again after a long…
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Tombstone {Arizona}
Anyone who is interested in the old west has heard of ‘The town too tough to die’ of Tombstone. Originally settled in 1877, it became one of the largest boomtowns in silver mining in the country. And with the promise of silver, the city drew thousands of people in hopes of striking it rich. But…
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Short Springs State Natural Area {Tennessee}
On a scenic drive from Murfreesboro to Manchester we happened upon the Short Springs State Natural Area. We hurried and turned around back to the trailhead and parked the car. Then we hiked, our first hike in a long time, and it was wonderful! The fresh air, the trees, the walk was all so good…
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Fort Clinch State Park {Florida}
I love that Florida has so many state parks to explore! Today we made our way north so we could visit the Fort Clinch State Park on Amelia Island. This is a favorite destination for a lot of people and I can see why. It is full of wonderful walking trails that weave through the…
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Jacksonville Southbank Riverwalk {Florida}
We made it to Jacksonville, checked into our hotel, and then went down to the riverwalk. We went to the Southbank Riverwalk and were rewarded with beautiful views of the city and the river. Under the bridge was an incredible mosaic of blue and glass tiles in swirling patterns. It was so beautiful and if…
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Teton Teepee Lodge {Wyoming}
One of my all time favorite places that I’ve ever had the pleasure to stay in was the Teton Teepee Lodge. It was incredible! It is the kind of place that makes you want to rent out the entire thing for a family vacation. The rooms are comfortable, the breakfast is excellent, and the customer…
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Silver City {New Mexico}
Driving through New Mexico it is easy to understand why it is considered the land of enchantment. And Silver City colorful and eclectic atmosphere fits right in with that description. Silver City is a place or artists and that shows in the buildings as well as the artwork sold in the buildings. With brightly colored…