If there was ever a place and space to be treasured, enjoyed and celebrated, it is Tulsa’s Gathering Place. Not only is it a marvel to see and experience in person, it hopefully can serve as a model for future city parks the world over! After experiencing it today first hand, I think it can […]
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Bricktown Entertainment District – The River Walk in Oklahoma, Day 128
Today we headed to downtown Oklahoma City to check out the Bricktown Entertainment District. This now thriving, urban district once was a large warehouse and distribution area in the early 1900’s. Like the rest of Oklahoma City, the original Bricktown began with the Land Run of 1889. In an effort to make a better life […]
A Somber, Moving Visit To The Oklahoma City National Memorial – Day 127
I can honestly say our visit today to the Oklahoma City National Memorial moved us both more than we ever imagined. Our trip has run the gauntlet when it comes to what we have been able to see firsthand. There have many man-made wonders, and incredible scenes that nature painted without any assistance at all. […]
On The Road To Oklahoma! Meeting New Friends Along The Way, Day 126
Today we finalized our two week stay in Texas and headed on the road to Oklahoma. We left the Dallas area around 10:30am and traveled up I-35 towards Oklahoma City. It was a little longer drive than we typically take when we move from one location to the next. So we decided early on in […]
Staying Safe While Camping – A Little Storm Scare On The Road! Day 125
Making sure we try our best to stay safe from severe weather was a top priority for us long before we ever left home back in September. In fact, it was the biggest factor as we planned our route and timing of our travels through each of the 50 states. We knew we needed to […]
Remembering The Day John F. Kennedy Was Assassinated, Day 124
November 22, 1963 – the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. A day which many remember as if it was yesterday. Although neither of us were born when this tragic event occurred, there was no question that we would make a visit to the area while we were in Dallas. Between the […]
A Visit And Tour Of Cowboys / ATT Stadium, A Wonder To Behold! Day 123
So even if you aren’t a Dallas Cowboys fan, or a football fan in general for that matter, you just can’t help but to still be impressed when you step inside of ATT Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As avid sports fans, both Mary and I have been to quite a few stadiums and sports facilities […]
The Unique Things That You Can Find In Fort Worth, Texas – Day 122
When we planned to spend the day in Fort Worth, we had no idea of all the unique things that we would see. Based on the recommendations from our friends, family, and followers, we headed to the historic Stockyard district. Neither of us had been to the area before and neither of us knew what […]
The Best Part Of Our Trip – The Friends We Meet & Make Along The Way! Day 121
There is nothing better than making and meeting new friends, or reconnecting with old ones! This amazing journey has taken us to some beautiful places in our first 121 days on the road. Soaring views from mountain tops, surreal ocean views, and more man-made & natural wonders that we ever knew could exist. But nothing, […]
Space Center Houston & NASA Johnson Space Center, Day 120
The Space Center Houston and NASA Johnson Space Center are the largest tourist attractions in the greater Houston area. And with good reason! Not only is this the location of significant American and International history. It also serves as a learning and exploration center for the public to enjoy. So with one full day in […]