The Maritime Museum of San Diego is a unique ship lover’s excursion because it is so hands-on and encourages exploring nooks and crannies of many types of old boats and submarines. The majority are self-guided, allowing you to linger and inspect at will. Some have audio re-enactments and […]
The Island County Economic Development Council initiated a cool annual event for kids: Whidbey Lemonade Day. Kids all over Whidbey Island are provided advance training on how to run a small business through a lemonade stand. Normal health department regulations are addressed for this one time event by […]
Every year, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island puts on an impressive Open House. It is free, and the fun things to do there frankly rival paid small amusement parks for the kids. Children get to stretch their sense of adventure, have fun, and learn along the way.
After entering […]
The National Ornamental Metal Museum is an unexpected attraction in Memphis, located on a high bank above the Mississippi River. The museum includes a fairly wide range of exhibits, including gallery shows of very fine metalwork, jewelry, artistic forms, and experiments. Another building includes more historical and heavier […]
Beale Street is a renowned music and nightlife hot spot in downtown Memphis, known especially for its many blues musicians and good southern food. While there, we saw the sights and sounds, including live music that is easy to find virtually every night of the week. For dinner, […]
A visit to Graceland is a surprisingly well put together homage to a cultural icon, flawed person, 1950s – 1970s culture, family man to some, and god to others. It is both sentimental and over the top, and deep down it says much not only about Elvis but also […]
Museo Gallery offers intriguing art and an occasional party for the locals of Langley on Whidbey Island. One such event is their annual Mardi Gras / Carnivale celebration. Guests are invited to dress up extravagantly. There is food, drink, lots of people spilling out onto the street, […]