Monthly Archives: January 2019

Whoopers!

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

January 28-31, 2019 Whoopers… aka Whooping Cranes. These are the largest birds in North America. They are on the Federal Endangered list. At one point only 15 birds were located at their southern migration point at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. … Continue reading →

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Remember Goliad!

Posted on January 25, 2019 by

January 25-27, 2019 We finally made it into Texas on I-10 and were shocked when we saw mile marker 880… as in 880 miles on I-10 to cross Texas. We had planned stops at several National Parks but the government … Continue reading →

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World War II Museum – New Orleans, LA

Posted on January 17, 2019 by

January 17-19 & 23, 2019 The World War II Museum is one of the best museums I have visited. There is so much to see, hear, and do that one day would never be enough. In fact I spent four … Continue reading →

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New Orleans… Again

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

January 14-23, 2019 For our second visit to New Orleans we stayed at Bayou Segnette State Park. This is a very nice park in Westwego, which is south of New Orleans. They honor the NPS Senior Pass so our camping … Continue reading →

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