The Explore All 50 States Project
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From the bright lights of the big city that is New York, to the infamous Jersey Shore to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia there were so many songs to choose from it was a bit difficult to narrow down the list. So many iconic songs and performers that are instantly synonymous with the region-Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi ... just to name a few. After careful consideration, here's the list we're taking … [Read more...]
South Dakota is one of my mom's favorite states. Take our quiz and see how much you know about The Mount Rushmore State. 1. Mt. Rushmore exhibits the carved faces of four presidents, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Who is the fourth? a) James Madison b) Thomas Jefferson c) Calvin Coolidge d) Warren G. Harding e) Alexander Hamilton 2. What is … [Read more...]
Welcome to our first featured state quiz. Here are five questions to test your knowledge about the state of Louisiana. When you're done, click here to check the answer key. Test yourself and see how many you can get right without the help of Google or Wikipedia! 1. Spanish Moss prevalent in the bayou and other moist places in Louisiana and the south is what type of … [Read more...]
Let's face it, kids are awesome but they can also be quite a handful. Every age has it's challenges. While parents of younger kids may breathe a sigh of relief as the physical challenges fall away (no more booster seats, dressing or bathing kids) and kids become more independent, they should be forewarned that the real challenges are yet to come ... and it's all mental, which can at times quite stressful and … [Read more...]
I hear it all the time from grandparents. They love having fun with their grandkids spending time doing special things that they might not have had to the opportunity to do with their own children. Meet my parents, Mario and Madeline Jason, grandparents on the go who are seizing the moment-traveling throughout the USA with the grandkids. Their trips are equal parts learning, memory making and spoiling as only … [Read more...]
Embarking on a road trip can be a fun and exciting time but it can also be a time to stress out over a multitude of things related to your adventure. Have I got everything I need? Have I got all my reservation info organized? Have I taken care of things to make sure my home is safe while I’m gone? These are all questions I ask myself in the days leading up to my departure and I am sure you do too. Because I’ve … [Read more...]
Joy’s parents could not have picked a more appropriate name for this Las Vegas resident and transplanted Brooklynite with the bubbly personality who brings smile and joy wherever she travels in her quest to see all 50 states. This former New York tour guide, is up to 12 states so far and can’t wait to hit the road again meeting interesting people, experiencing new tastes and having all kinds of adventures. … [Read more...]
New Mexico is also known as "The Land of Enchantment". It's known for many other things as well, see if you can guess what else they are ... 1) New Mexico is home to the largest Native American tribe. Which tribe is it? a) Navajo b) Zuni c) Hopi d) Cherokee e) Tiwa 2) Area 51 the secret government location of a supposed downed UFO is located near which city in … [Read more...]
So I was speaking to my friend Becky the other day encouraging her to take a look at my website as she was considering a trip to New Orleans. After perusing the things we’d seen and done and taking a look at our itinerary, “Wow!” she exclaimed ,“You’re a real planner. To be honest, I prefer to just land in a city and be totally spontaneous, exploring whatever hits me, is that doable?” I explained to Becky … [Read more...]
Guest blog post by: Jeff Shoer What would a good road trip be without the hunt for great tasting Barbecue? The origins of the word Barbecue may have come from foreign lands long ago (the word itself comes from the Spanish Barbacoa translating to sacred fire pit), but these days Barbeque or BBQ (for short) is right at home in the States. You can describe the enthusiasm for this now famous American style of cooking … [Read more...]
