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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center (2/5)
Chantilly, VA, May 2026 The Space Hangar is about one-third the size of the Aviation Hangar, and we only spent about fifteen minutes in it. We spent more time at the restoration area and walking the Aviation Hangar. We probably need to go back and spend more time in that room; there are some neat…
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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center (1/5)
Chantilly, VA, May 2026 The Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center is a part of the Smithsonian Institute National Air and Space Museum. (You can find more information here.) The facility has many attractions, including two hangars with over 200 aircraft and spacecraft, an IMAX theatre, gift shop, (only slightly over-priced) restaurant, flight simulators, viewing tower, and…
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Fort Monroe National Monument
Fort Monroe National Monument, VA, May 2026 Fort Monroe National Monument was between Machicomoco State Park and Edith’s house, so Kate thought we should stop by on the way. On an unrelated note, they have a national park cancel stamp. Coincidence? You decide. (Panda Express was on the way too, so it seemed a fair…
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The Birds
Selma, NC, May 2026 This is not the Alfred Hitchcock version, but it feels a little like it when the flock of Canada Geese comes flapping, swimming, and waddling straight at you. The RV park we stayed at in Selma, North Pointe RV Resort, had a large pond beside it with ducks and geese. (The…
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Another Turtle Rescue!
Selma, NC, May 2026 I am beginning to think that turtles are not that smart. I have now saved 3 turtles in 2026. To be honest it wasn’t me. A guy with a cane pushed the turtle out of the road. So, I can’t take all the credit. We are staying at North Pointe RV…
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Visit to Clemson University
Clemson, SC, May 2026 The US government does not like its employees to work more than 40 hours per week or to pay them overtime. What they like to do is pay you in Compensatory Time (i.e., “Comp Time”). This is basically getting paid in vacation leave instead of dollars. If you do not use…
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Suicidal Turtles
Georgia, April 2026 When we were in Yellowstone, the squirrels were suicidal. They would run across the road in front of cars. I think it might have been a right of passage. If you make it across you are now an adult or win over the lady. In Georgia, I am learning it’s not the…
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That Tortoise Might Beat the Hare …
Reed Bingham State Park, GA, April 2026 … but, we will get to that in a minute. John had planned to try to get pictures of the Eastern Towhee near the campground Saturday morning, and Kate stayed back at the RV to clean and pack. Sadly, the joggers and park staff driving Gators around scared…
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Howell Landing and River Road Bridge
Howell Landing, FL, April 2026 Not a mile past the park entrance, there is a public boat ramp and small bridge. The people in the tiny kayaks fleeing the alligator said that there should be more over here. There is a decent sized parking lot for the trucks and boat trailers, the boat ramp, and…
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Hiking Three Rivers State Park
Three Rivers State Park, FL, April 2026 The first day, we checked out Florida Caverns State Park to see if we made a mistake by not staying there. (Spoiler Alert: We did not make a mistake.) The second day, we drove the shorter route to the next park to make sure it was acceptable for…