Well it’s that time of year again – time for Candy and Charles to hit the road.
This road trip is a bit different, as it’s a fly-drive one. Continue reading
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Soaking Up Some Wild West History in Southern Wyoming
Rock Springs Historical Museum
Sometimes road trips don’t go exactly as planned, but that’s all part of the adventure. Lets’ just say that’s how we ended up in Rock Springs, WY. To be honest, before our visit I gave very little thought to this Southern Wyoming town. but after a “less-than-accurate” weather forecast, Rock Springs became our unexpected home for the night. Continue reading
Offbeat New Mexico — A Great Road Trip Resource
Offbeat New Mexico is true to its name, as author Neala McCarten paints a colorful picture of some of the most obscure and unique New Mexico towns you’ll ever visit.
For example, there’s Cold Beer, New Mexico — how could you ever resist that? Continue reading
Candy & Charles Road Trip Play List
As we near the end of our road trip I thought I’d share some of our favorite road trip tunes with you; because what’s a road trip without a little road trip music? Continue reading
Florida State Parks Offers Great Deal for Veterans
Charles with his Florida StatePar Pass
If a trip to Florida is in your future and you are an honorably discharged veteran, then the good folks at Florida State Parks have a money-saving deal for you. All veterans – no matter when they served – get a 25% discount on a Florida State Parks Individual Annual Pass or a Family Annual Pass; while veterans with a service-connected disability are eligible to receive a free lifetime Military Entrance Pass (which offers the same benefits as the Family Annual Pass). Continue reading
It’s Road Trip Time Again!
Well after a very productive winter at home, it’s time to hit the road again. We’ll be gone for about five weeks this time, and I’m very excited about our itinerary. Continue reading
Favorite 2015 Travel Memories
As 2015 nears an end it’s time to reflect on my favorite travel memories of the year. We had a jam-packed schedule for sure, and although I discovered a whole passel of accessible travel finds, there were a few moments that stood out. Continue reading
A Slice of Russia in Northern California
Located on the Northern California Coast, Fort Ross offers good access for wheelchair-users and slow walkers
Located on scenic Highway 1, Fort Ross was once the site of the southernmost Russian settlement in America. Over the years it transitioned from a fort to a ranch, until the state of California purchased the abandoned site in 1903. Today, the refurbished fort is open to the public; and although access is somewhat marginal at many historic attractions, I’m happy to report that thanks to some substantial access upgrades, Fort Ross is now accessible to everyone.
A Kitschy Baker Attraction
The Baker Thermometer -- an icon along Interstate 15
On our way back from Las Vegas, I mentioned to Charles that I’d like to stop at the Baker thermometer to get some photos. Granted we did stop there on the way out for gas, but I was recovering from a painful dental visit and I had forgotten about the needed photos. Charles of course remembered that and promptly replied, “We were just there last week in the heat of the afternoon when the thermometer read an impressive 103. That would have been the good shot. It’s only 10 in the morning and it’s not even going to be 100 degrees when we get there.” Continue reading
Marfa Detour
Marfa Prada store, near Valentine, Texas
Part of the fun of a road trip is stopping at quirky roadside attractions along the way; which is why we made it a point to seek out the Marfa Prada store yesterday, while we were traveling through west Texas. To be clear, this eclectic attraction is located some 35 miles from Marfa, about a mile or so north of Valentine, on Highway 90. Trust me, you can’t miss it, as it’s the only building for miles. Continue reading