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25
Jul
Perrys Monument at sunset

Puttering Around Put-in-Bay

Puttering around Put-in-Bay, Ohio, in a rented golf cart, I was able to explore this island in Lake Erie at a relaxed pace while learning about its history.
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19
Jul
Space center building framed by arc of sycamore leaves

Race to the Moon: Apollo and Saturn V

It's the Year of Apollo at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and nowhere is that more evident than in the renovations and additions at the massive Apollo/Saturn V Center.
9 min read
17
Jul
First footprints on the moon Apollo 11 NASA

First on the Moon

North of Dayton, rural Wapakoneta celebrates its biggest claim to fame: it's the hometown of Neil Armstrong and home to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.
8 min read
16
Jul
Apollo 11 earthrise

Apollo: To the Moon

Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the launch and landing on the moon by Apollo 11 at Kennedy Space Center, and what it means to American and world history.
8 min read
24
Apr
Cyclists looking at a colorful mural along a brick street

On a Bartram Adventure Tour

On a guided Bartram Adventure Tour, we hiked, biked, and paddled to follow the travels of William and John Bartram along the St. Johns River on the newly designated Bartram National Recreation Trail, centered in Palatka, Florida.
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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.
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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