Tag: Exploration

Inside the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park, New York (2015)

August 22, 2015

📍: Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site “All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River” -FDR This quote captures FDR’s connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved & the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here. … More Inside the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park, New York (2015)

Lowell National Historical Park, Massachusetts (2015)

June 14, 2015

America’s self-image is founded in part on the nation’s rapid rise to industrial preeminence by World War I. While there is no single birthplace of industry, Lowell’s planned textile mill city, in scale, technological innovation, and development of an urban working class, marked the beginning of the industrial transformation of America. Visitors can see today … More Lowell National Historical Park, Massachusetts (2015)

Inside Val-Kill, The Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park, New York (2015)

May 3, 2015

📍: Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site “The greatest thing I have learned is how good it is to come home again.” Eleanor Roosevelt This simple statement expresses her love for the modest house she called Val-Kill. The only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, Val-Kill welcomes visitors in the style of Mrs. … More Inside Val-Kill, The Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park, New York (2015)

Top Cottage, Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park, New York (2015)

April 26, 2015

📍: Top Cottage, Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site After a day of exploring as much of the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site as we could, I asked my husband if we could make the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site our next stop. Eleanor Roosevelt is someone I have adored because of her … More Top Cottage, Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park, New York (2015)

Road Tripping with Sandals in Sandy Bay and Negril on the Island of Jamaica (2012)

April 20, 2012

Road Trip From Sandals Negril Jamaica to Sandy Bay, Jamaica: Road Trip From World Famous Rick’s Cafe to Sandals Negril Jamaica: Related Links:Sandals Negril JamaicaDay 1: Jennifer and Lee Arrived at Sandals Negril Jamaica (2012)Day 2: Relaxing Beach Day at Sandals Negril Jamaica (2012)Day 3: Island Routes Catamaran Ride to World Famous Rick’s Cafe (2012)Day 4: Island … More Road Tripping with Sandals in Sandy Bay and Negril on the Island of Jamaica (2012)

Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Island of Hawaii (2011)

October 18, 2011

📍: Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site | Park Brochure “Endless is the good that I have given you to enjoy.” – Kamehameha I (May 8, 1819) “How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an … More Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Island of Hawaii (2011)

Swimming with the Dolphins, Snorkeling at the Captain Cook Monument Reef, Hawaii (2011)

October 16, 2011

📍: Kona Wild Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel Adventure Explore the waters off the Big Island on this exciting tour. Get your adrenaline pumping as you cruise out and along the coastline on a speedboat. Look for caves, cliffs, whales, dolphins and other marine life along the way. Afterwards, jump into the … More Swimming with the Dolphins, Snorkeling at the Captain Cook Monument Reef, Hawaii (2011)

Hapuna Beach State Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)

October 15, 2011

📍: Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area “Hapuna Beach is consistently ranked among the ‘world’s best beaches’ for a good reason.” “One of Hawaii’s – and the world’s – most iconic beaches, Hapuna Beach is consistently ranked among the ‘world’s best beaches’ for a good reason. Hapuna offers some of the best conditions for swimming, bodyboarding, … More Hapuna Beach State Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)

Sunset on the Big Island, Island of Hawaii (2011)

October 14, 2011

We’re not sure why so shaky with the video recording but we have since learned Jennifer has chronic lead poisoning. This explains a lot of health issues we couldn’t explain back in 2011. Lead poisoning negatively impacts your central nervous system, brain and digestion the most. It also explains why Jennifer couldn’t lose weight despite … More Sunset on the Big Island, Island of Hawaii (2011)

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Nature Preserve, Island of Hawaii (2011)

October 13, 2011

Flowers and Plants We Love: Flowers and Plants We Love: Related Links:‘Akaka Falls State Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)Sunset on the Big Island, Island of Hawaii (2011)Hapuna Beach State Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)Swimming with the Dolphins, Island of Hawaii (2011)Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Nature Preserve (2011)Snorkeling at the Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic … More Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Nature Preserve, Island of Hawaii (2011)