February 7-15

Discovering the natural wonders of the world ​

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Hot Springs Big Bend NP

 

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Carlsbad Caverns NP

 

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White Sands NP

 

Great Sand Dunes NP

Great Sand Dunes NP

February 6

Wilderness campsites

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Pine Canyon ~ Big Bend NP

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February 2

Rooney gets in on the "This is it..." by meeting new and old friends. New bestie Millie! 

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January 30

Experiencing local culture through...

New Orleans, Louisiana 

Food: Restaurant R'evolution turtle soup and gumbo

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Music. Fritzels Jazz Bar on Bourbon Street  

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January 29

Appreciation for the past

Fort Pickens, Pensacola Beach

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January 28

Making time for yourself. 

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January 21

Family.

Bike ride along the Everglades. 

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January 18

Sunsets.

Lake Norman, North Carolina  

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January 15

Visiting historic places.  

Wright Brothers Memorial 

"The first successful flight of an airplane was made from this spot by Orville Wright December 17, 1903 in a machine designed and built by Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright. This tablet was erected by the National Aeronautic Association of the USA on…

"The first successful flight of an airplane was made from this spot by Orville Wright December 17, 1903 in a machine designed and built by Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright. This tablet was erected by the National Aeronautic Association of the USA on December 28, 1928 to commemorate the twenty fifth anniversary of this event" 

January 12

Assateague Island.

Down jackets and barefeet. Beaches in winter. Empty campgrounds. Salty sunshine on your face. 

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Sunrise and breakfast.  

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Watching the local wildlife.  

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January 6

Spending time with family.

We spent the afternoon sledding and giggling like little kids. 

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January 2

Loon Mountain. Skiing bluebird days.  

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December 31

Philosophizing. Acadia National Park 

 

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December 28

Winter on the beach. Salisbury, Massachusetts  

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December 19

Anticipation as the trip begins... 

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