Honoring all the men and women who have served the Navy. Located Between Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 7th Street NW and 9th Street NW. Memorial This is to honor all those who have served and are currently serving in the following: Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Merchant Marine Yes, there […]
This isn’t as big as the other Memorials. Located In the Indiana Plaza in Washington D.C. History Interesting story behind the Army’s creation. Benjamin F Stephenson was appointed a surgeon in the 14th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the civil war. Makes it all the up to Major. After the […]
One of the places I wanted to go to for the longest time was the Gallery of Art. Located 6th and Constitution Ave NW Washington D.C. 20565 Art You might not think it by looking at me. But I love art. I love the classics. I might not know […]
You need to eat to stay alive right? Well, since we aren’t home and we don’t have a fridge full of food. We have to eat out. So here is what we had for the day. Breakfast We ate at the hotel in the restaurant there. It could use some […]
We didn’t plan on renting a car, but the wife wanted to go out to Mount Vernon. So we rented one. Found one We found one on Budget, and so we reserved it at Regan National Airport. We jumped in a cab. We should have taken the Metro but we […]
The Marine Corps is the division of the Military that is usually the first to go into battle. In my opinion. Located Memorial The famous picture of the Marine Corps was taken on Iwo Jima in World War II. By Joe Rosenthal – https://www.apnews.com/f00e1181d57a414a848ac96b772839fddirect link this file was derived […]
A good way to honor the men and women of the United States Airforce is to have a memorial. Located This is located in Arlington County, Virginia. Memorial It sits on the former Navy Annex which is by The Pentagon and the Arlinton National Cemetery. In December of 1993, […]
Sitting just north of D.C. in Kensington, MD this is the 18th constructed and the 16th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Location: It is visible from Interstate 495, known as the Capital Beltway, on exit 33. You can also take the Washington Metro’s […]
While in D.C., you might as well go and check out Mt. Vernon. What is Mt. Vernon? Well, let’s find out. What is it It is the former plantation of George Washington, the very first President of the United States. It is an American landmark. In 1674, the Washington family […]
Capital Hill is located on the Eastern end of the Nation Mall, this is located in Washington D.C., that is if you didn’t know. Located Here is where it is located See it is on the Eastern Side History This was started in 1793 actually on September 18, a Wednesday. […]
World War II went from September 1, 1939, to September 2, 1945. Bringing most of the world’s countries into the battle and forming to great and opposing Military alliances. The allies and the Axis powers. The Memorial It was opened on April 29, 2003. President George W. Bush dedicated it […]
Going from being born into poverty in Kentucky to being the 16th President of the United States. One of the great stories. Located Memorial This wasn’t the first memorial to President Lincoln. The first was a statue which was in front of the District of Columbia City hall 3 years […]
To honor the service members who fought in the Vietnam War. Located at History Four years after the fall of Saigon on, April 27, 1979, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund was created. The committee decided to choose a design for the memorial by doing a national design contest. Yea, a […]
It is located in West Potomac Park, it is the first memorial to an African American in Washington D.C. Located 1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20003 Facts Was going to b dedicated onMemorialAugust 28, 2011 which was the 48th anniversary of the “I have a Dream” speech. Which was […]
President Jefferson was the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the founder of the Democratic and the Republican party. Located 16 E Basin Dr. SW, Washington, DC 20242 /map Some Facts President Franklin D. Roosevelt thought that this would be a great memorial to the Founding […]
The home of the President of the United States of America. Opened up in 1880. Located 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500 Facts Here are some facts about the White House George Washington never resided there as he stayed in New York in a couple of Private homes. The […]
Yea, you are on a trip and you need to keep your body fueled up to do what you need to do. Breakfast I had the option to pay for the breakfast with our hotel stay and well that was a mistake, more on that later. I had eggs for […]
If you have ever watched a spy movie, like Bond, James Bond. Then you have to love Spy movies. Well, in D.C. There is a Spy Museum. Wait… What?? Located at It is located here 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024 Good Walk It was down the street from […]
What is the Holocaust? How did it happen? Why? These are all the questions we have to ask ourselves. What Is the Holocaust, well it is the state-sponsored persecution and killing of about six million European Jews. Yea, six million people were murdered. How When the Nazi German regime took […]
May 4, 2022, was the day we headed out to Washington D.C. We need fuel for the body to keep going. Breakfast We stopped at or go to places for food for trips. That is the good old McDonald’s. Yep, it is a good spot to get food to go […]
Did you know that the U.S. Constitution provides for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of Congress? Interesting right? Let’s find out more. What is up with D.C. Yes, Washington D.C. is not part of any U.S. State, it isn’t a state either. If you know about the Residence […]
Is named in honor of President Ronald Regan, who was President of the United States of America in the 1980s. Located It is located in Arlington, Virginia This is across the Potomac River Airport The call sign is DCA Opened up on June 16, 1941. This is a tricky airport […]
We flew out of Salt Lake City (SLC) to Regan National Airport (DCA). Flight We boarded the plane, which was a Boeing 757-300 it was a big old plane. I flew on a 767 going to Hawaii a few years back. I was in the main cabin. I wish it […]
Yep, back at the good old, well new, SLC airport. Did I get there in time to do a proper review of it? Well, let’s find out. Parking Spot Right now this is my fo-to for parking. I have tried Dimond parking Economy lot at the old airport, not the […]
When it comes to travel, packing is all the fun. Right? Packing Is this the best part of any trip? It is the most stressful time for me. Trying to remember everything I need. Video Here is a video of the tech back and everything I took. Get everything Did […]
It is May of 2022, and I am on a new trip. Where did I go? Trip My wife and I decided to go to Washington D.C. and visit our nation’s capital. We have never been there. So off we went. Video
The day after the stadium of fire we headed back up to the camping. Yep, so what did we do? Drive-up We left early in the morning, like at 9 AM, and my wife wanted to go at 7 AM. Yea, that really happens. We packed up the rest of […]
Started off in the mountains and ended up back in my own bed. Wait I thought you were camping what happened. Let me explain. Morning time Woke up and ate some good old breakfast, and some good old French toast. That was a good breakfast. Love me some French toast. […]
This really isn’t a trip somewhere fancy. But it is something that we did that was different. July 4 Weekend I am throwing in this trip now. Since it is happening around July 4th. I do have more to talk about, but that will have to wait for a few […]
Since we are done with Texas, now what is this channel going to be talking about. Good Question I mean the trip to Texas has been over since March 8, 2022, and the last post was the overview on Monday, June 27, 2022. You can check that here. You might […]
