OK, I admit it, I’m a huge Alcatraz fan. I’ve seen every movie made about the island (the Birdman was the best), I love reading historical accounts about prison life, and I’m simply enthralled by the audio tour whenever I visit the old cell block. And on one visit to the Rock, I even got to chat with a former Alcatraz guard. Boy did he ever have some stories to tell. Continue reading
Category Archives: Events
Free Alcatraz Exhibit Coming to San Francisco
I’ve always been fascinated with the history of Alcatraz. I remember watching The Birdman of Alcatraz when I was young, and of course I totally loved Escape from Alcatraz and The Rock. And I was totally wowed when I visited the one-time prison and got to talk to a former guard. Wow, did he ever have some stories to tell. Continue reading
See How Furniture is Made in Floyd, Virginia — And Get a Free Cutting Board!
Handcrafted barstool from Phoenix Hardwoods.
If your travels take you to Floyd, Virginia this weekend, then be sure and stop in and say hello to my friends at Phoenix Hardwoods Woodworking Shop. Of course Bill and Corrine regularly have their showroom open during the week, but this weekend – from Friday June 22 to Monday June 25 – they will have some extra demonstrations and special weekend hours. And a special giveaway for Barrier Free Travels Blog readers. Continue reading
Free Crooked Road Entertainment
If you happen to find yourself in Galax, Virginia on a Friday night, then head on down to the Rex Theater for some great live music. That’s the night that Blueridge Backroads Live is broadcast from the theater. Continue reading
Moss Landing Open House
My friend Melanie from the Captain’s Inn (who makes the best pumpkin pancakes) just sent me some information about an upcoming local event — the annual Moss Landing Marine Research Facilities Open House. And as luck would have it, it’s free! Continue reading
Free Adaptive Recreation Day in Wilmington
If you’ve ever thought about trying out an adaptive sport, then make plans to attend the 8th Annual Accessible Recreation Day at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The price is right too. It’s all free, including admission, snacks, lunch and a T-shirt. Continue reading
Enjoy the Jacksonville ArtWalk
Jacksonville is just brimming with art; in fact, it’s the home to the largest contemporary art collection in the Southeast — housed at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Continue reading