The Explore All 50 States Project
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Heading out to our fan boat experience, the tour said was located in Miami, but be forewarned, it's right on the edge of the Everglades about an hour outside of the city. It's also totally worth the drive! There is no better nor more thrilling way to experience the Everglades that in a fan boat. There are many outfits that offer tours that are located along the highway, but we chose the Everglades Safari Park … [Read more...]
Miami has a huge Cuban population-most of whom arrived here seeking political asylum after leaving Cuba when it became a communist country under Fidel Castro. Cuban food is very flavorful and unique combining the Caribean island flavors with those of spanish origin. To get to know more about the Cuban influence in Miami and to explore it's cuisine I decided to treat my kids to a Cuban food experience at one of my … [Read more...]
Visiting sports stadiums is a popular bucket list item. I am proudly part of that club. My family has a goal to see a hockey home game at every stadium-so far I'm only up to 5 so we've got a long way to go. The number one sport by far for sport stadium bucket lists though is Baseball and completing that goal in 2006 led reader and school teacher Thomas DeAngelo to reach for an even greater goal-seeing all 50. As … [Read more...]
Who doesn't love a tasty treat? Food is a super way to learn about different regions and cultures and it's one of my best ways of keeping everyone interested and engaged in whatever we're exploring. When I mention tasting or sampling everyone's ears perk up, but it takes on a whole new level when it's something sweet! There's nothing like sugar to lift everyone's spirits and get everyone chatting and making nice. … [Read more...]
I've just returned from clear across the country, moving my daughter Lilia, my eldest child, into college on the east coast. It's an exciting and emotional time launching your child into the big wide world. As I stared at the huge mountain of stuff on the curb, besides wondering how it was all going to fit into the small dorm room (which it did), I realized there was so much more I was leaving her with than just … [Read more...]
How much do you know about the Sunshine State? Take our quiz and find out if your are up on your trivia when it comes to Florida. 1. One of Miami's largest immigrant communities hails from what Latin American Country? A) Argentina B) Chile C) The Dominican Republic D) Cuba E) Guatemala 2. What was the value of the treasure recovered from the shipwreck of Spanish Galleon named the Atocha … [Read more...]
Ahhh, the beach, the sunsets, and a slice of key lime pie-these experiences make up our fondest memories of The Sunshine State. Florida is a magical place where you can swim (or jetboat) with dolphins on the gulf coast, hunt for treasure on sunken ships in the Keys, or delight in any fantasy you can imagine at Disneyworld in Orlando. Wherever you're headed from Jacksonville to the Everglades and everywhere in … [Read more...]
Why exploring tastes should be part of any road trip adventure. On the road we get to see and do lots of interesting and unique things we would never get to experience at home. It’s those things and our reactions to them that create lasting memories that we share and the stories that we tell. One of our favorite ways to explore is through taste, sampling unusual regional specialties to dial in to the culture of … [Read more...]
Florida is a beautiful place full of magic and mystery and natural wonder. Our theme of oceans and everglades could be traced through lots of our activities from sampling Cuban food, learning about shipwrecks and hurricanes, searching for shells on the beach, and even exploring the everglades in a fan boat. The most meaningful message that I wanted my kids to take away from our adventure was the importance of acting … [Read more...]
How much do you know about The Sunshine State? Take our quiz and find out if your are up on your trivia when it comes to Florida. 1.One of Miami's largest immigrant communities hails from what Latin American Country? A) Argentina B) Chile C) The Dominican Republic D) Cuba E) Guatemala 2. What was the value of the treasure recovered from the shipwreck of Spanish Galleon … [Read more...]
