Having had a great time at the World's Smallest St Patrick's Day Parade and that evening's homebrew competition, one of our new friends in Enterprise, Alabama offered to take us to the US Army Aviation Museum a couple of days later. The US Army Aviation Museum is a free museum … [Read more...] about US Army Aviation Museum At Fort Rucker In 20 Photos
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The World’s Smallest St Patrick’s Day Parade In Enterprise, Alabama
When planning the first year of our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we knew we had to be in Enterprise, Alabama on March 17. That's because Enterprise is home to the World's Smallest St Patrick's Day parade and even holds the Guinness World Record for the achievement. Why's it … [Read more...] about The World’s Smallest St Patrick’s Day Parade In Enterprise, Alabama
Visiting The Boll Weevil Monument In Enterprise, AL
In the center of Main St in Enterprise, Alabama is a Boll Weevil Monument. A monument. To the boll weevil. An insect. A pest. One that destroys cotton. And there's a monument to it in a southern state. There's a good reason that Enterprise built the Boll … [Read more...] about Visiting The Boll Weevil Monument In Enterprise, AL
Selma, Alabama: The Land That Time Forgot And Yet Remembers
If you've been near a classroom in the US in the last twenty years, you've probably heard of Selma, Alabama. Or maybe you saw the movie. It's a name synonymous with civil rights and is known to be an important part of history. Not only African American history, but all of our … [Read more...] about Selma, Alabama: The Land That Time Forgot And Yet Remembers
Our Free Self-Guided Walking Tour Of Montgomery, Alabama
Having visited GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern the night before, Shae, Truffles and I headed into downtown Montgomery the next morning. We were looking forward to it as we knew that Alabama's state capital was full of history. I don't think either of us appreciated though … [Read more...] about Our Free Self-Guided Walking Tour Of Montgomery, Alabama
Our Visit To Jimmy Carter National Historic Site In Plains, Georgia
Shortly after leaving Providence Canyon State Park, we noticed a sign for Plains, Georgia. It was still early in the afternoon, so we decided to divert there so we could visit the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site. Plains is home to all things Jimmy Carter. It's the small … [Read more...] about Our Visit To Jimmy Carter National Historic Site In Plains, Georgia
3 Free Things To Do In Augusta, Georgia
We recently spent three nights in Augusta, Georgia as part of our 5 year, 50 state road trip. For some reason, Shae and I thought that it was the state capital (it's not), so we needed to find some other stuff to do there. I was recovering from a cold during our time there, … [Read more...] about 3 Free Things To Do In Augusta, Georgia
How To Walk The Solar System In Gainesville, Georgia
Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to travel the solar system? Well, we got to find out in Gainesville with their scale model solar system walking tour. After visiting Babyland General Hospital in the morning where Shae got to watch a live Cabbage Patch Kid birth, we … [Read more...] about How To Walk The Solar System In Gainesville, Georgia
I Watched The Birth Of A Cabbage Patch Kid And You Can Too
"What's been your favorite part so far?" I was visiting home recently and this was the question on everyone's lips. I could only think of the one place that brought a huge smile to my face on the morning I woke up, while I was there and every time I've thought of it … [Read more...] about I Watched The Birth Of A Cabbage Patch Kid And You Can Too
Why You Should Visit Helton Creek Falls In Georgia (But Be Careful!)
Having hiked to the top of Blood Mountain the day before, it was time to make our way from Blairsville down to Atlanta. We wanted to get a final, short hike in on the way, so we made our way to Helton Creek Falls. This is a set of double waterfalls that's barely a half-mile … [Read more...] about Why You Should Visit Helton Creek Falls In Georgia (But Be Careful!)