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Historic Sunken Gardens – St. Petersburg

A Botanical Experience

As my winter pilgrimage to the Tampa Bay /  St. Pete area winds down, I wonder what did I do here for the past 2 months.  There are so many things left on my list.

Good Morning Dr. BBQ

I see a spot on a local TV station highlighting a local celebrity chef known as Dr. BBQ.  He offers some unique items beyond the traditional BBQ fare.  I am intrigued by his pork rind nachos and deem that as my days’ initial goto destination. […]

Parrot Mountain – Pigeon Forge

Birds of a Feather 

It has been a while since I’ve been able to add to this blog. Primarily due to a 9-month long camper warranty repair ordeal. To fully document the horror story of an unscrupulous RV dealer, and a manufacturer who is either totally inept or just downright dishonest would consume this entire site.

However, the end result is a newer better travel trailer.  For its maiden voyage, we select a 4-hour voyage to Pigeon Forge Tennessee.

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Gateway Arch, St. Louis

Gateway to the West

Is there anything more iconic Americana than the Gateway Arch in St. Louis?  Along with the Statue of Liberty and Mt. Rushmore, the Gateway Arch is a truly unique destination. Designed by architect Eero Saarinen, the arch at 630 feet tall, is the tallest manmade monument in the US.  Formerly designated as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and redesignated as the Gateway Arch National Park in 2018.  The park is 91 acres and includes, the Old Courthouse, the Mississippi Riverfront, and green spaces. […]

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Onondaga Cave – Leasburg, MO

Hi, my name is Craig and am a Cave Snob

That’s hard to admit ’cause I didn’t even know I suffered from the affliction until recently. I see signs touting the spectacular Onondaga Cave in Missouri. But hey, I’m from Kentucky, home of Mammoth Cave. The largest cave system in the world and one of the 10 Natural Wonders of the World.  Like I invented the darn thing or something. Nonetheless, I’m totally prepared to be unimpressed with this cave, you’ll have to Show Me Missouri, besides I’m here to see the bats anyway. […]