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18
Mar
Riding Rockets

Riding Rockets

In Riding Rockets, Mike Mullane peels back the glamour of being an astronaut by describing the day-to-day realities of working a job like no other during his years on the Space Shuttle program.
7 min read
28
Feb
1960s snowmobiles

Top-Of-The-Lake Snowmobile Museum

For a most unique museum, pop in to Naubinway - especially in winter - to learn about the in-depth history of snowmobiles through the evolution of the vehicle.
5 min read
13
Feb
Historic Stony Brook Mill NY

Surprised by Stony Brook

Surprised by the New England feel of Stony Brook, we lingered over museums and parks, soaking in history on our overnight visit to Long Island's North Shore.
8 min read
11
Feb
Key West Express

Key West by Ferry

Using the Key West Express ferryboat instead of spending ten hours driving, we slipped away from Fort Myers Beach for an overnight adventure in Key West.
12 min read
06
Feb
Model T above the bar at Ford's Garage

Tuneup at Ford's Garage

It's not every day that a car guy finds a car-themed restaurant that hits the spot, both for great food and great memories. Discovering Ford's Garage in Estero tuned us up to tackle a long travel day.
5 min read
21
Jan
Explorer’s Guide: North Florida & The Panhandle

Explorer’s Guide: North Florida & The Panhandle

Authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley present their newest travel guide focused on the quieter side of Florida, North Florida and the Florida Panhandle.
1 min read
09
Dec
Stingray City Antigua

A Swim at Stingray City

Kicking off two days of adventure on the island of Antigua, our first stop was to visit Stingray City for the opportunity to jump into the ocean and see them up close. Up close, they are much larger than they appear from a boat!
4 min read
12
Nov
Cacti poking out of tropical understory on a seaside mountainside at daybreak

Relaxing at Pineapple Beach Club

Watching sunrise from a rocky promontory at a resort in Antigua, I discover the gift of travel includes the gift of time.
3 min read
06
Nov
The Road to Saltville

The Road to Saltville

Intrigued by a series of seemingly random suggestions that we take a trip to Saltville, Virginia, we discovered why getting there is so fascinating.
4 min read
02
Nov
Royal Shenandoah Greenway

Riding the Royal Shenandoah Greenway

While Front Royal, Virginia is known as an Appalachian Trail community, the AT isn't the only trail in town. Here's my ride along the new Royal Shenandoah Greenway, a 4.5-mile loop which opened earlier this year on Arbor Day.
6 min read