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Lorain Lighthouse Fireworks
Lorain Lighthouse, OH, July 2026 You are thinking – fireworks, shmireworks. From our estimation, the lighthouse fireworks were not the best fireworks show we have seen. We have been to some places, such as Washington, D.C. and Disney World, that have truly spectacular fireworks shows. It was unique, and it is worth doing at least…
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Lorain Lighthouse Tour
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Smithsonian Castle 250th Anniversary Celebration Exhibit
National Mall, DC, June 2026 The first blog was about the Smithsonian Castle itself. This blog is focused on the 250th Anniversary Celebration Exhibit. What I found very interesting was that most of the exhibit were originals not reproductions. For example, the declaration of independence was not a replica. Because the items were the real…
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Azalea Festival
Semmes, AL, March 2026 I love going to small town festivals especially when they include retail booths. The Azalea Festival was held in Semmes, Alabama at the high school parking area. The festival included a stage for local school and group performances, Jeep Show, dog adoption area, blood drive bus, local business booths, craft and…
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Fall Fest Hillsdale State Park
Hillsdale State Park, KS, November 2025 John and I have noticed that State Parks with “Friends of the Park” groups who focus on generating money to make park improvements tend to be nicer parks. In 2025, Hillsdale State Park started a “Friends of the Park” group. The Friends Group started a camp store where proceeds…
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HAM Radio at Stonelick State Park
June 22, 2024 Ham Radio at the Park!! The America Radio Relay League (ARRL) is an association for amateur radio operators and has the annual Field Day Event on June 22nd & 23rd. Fortunately, The “Bearcat DX Club” setup their base at Stonelick State Park. The Bearcat DX Club setup 5 antennas and had 3…
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Shell NASCAR Visit Somerset Kentucky