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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising, Michigan
We love beautiful places, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of the best! With plenty of waterfalls, hiking trails, both sand & rocky beaches, and a lighthouse, it has something for everyone! Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has the most… Continue reading
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Escanaba, Michigan
After leaving St. Ignace, our travels took us through the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We loved driving along US-2 and watching the waves crash on the shore of Lake Michigan as we made our way to Escanaba, Michigan. We… Continue reading
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National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, St. Augustine, Florida
Whether you’re religious or not, the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine, Florida is at the very least an incredibly peaceful place. It is quiet and relaxing. There are walking trails, benches, and picnic tables… Continue reading
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Carrabelle, Florida
Making our way through the Florida Panhandle, we stopped to enjoy some time in Carrabelle, Florida. Founded in 1877, Carrabelle is a charming town that has been battered by multiple hurricanes. In 1899, a hurricane struck that severly damaged the… Continue reading
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Port St. Joe, Florida
Located along the Gulf, Port St. Joe is such a wonderful area! It is filled with fascinating history, beautiful beaches, and a lighthouse! 💞 Along Florida’s Forgotten Coast, is the small fishing village of Port St. Joe. Why is it… Continue reading
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Blue Angels/Pensacola, Florida
Knowing our love for aircraft and lighthouses, Pensacola seemed like the next logical step on our Gulf travels. 🧐 Our first adventure was to see the Blue Angels practice at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. Currently they practice on… Continue reading
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St. George Island, Florida
Have you ever wondered what paradise looks like? St. George Island is our kind of paradise! 🌴 Beautiful white sand beaches, waves gently crashing on the shore, and the rays of the sun shining down on us made us feel… Continue reading
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Mobile, AL
I always loved playing the game Battleship when I was a kid! There was something absolutely fascinating about the strategy it took to win the game. I liked the cute game pieces, too. 😉 So when we had the opportunity… Continue reading
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Biloxi, MS
We took a brief trip to Mississippi many years ago, so we thought we’d head that way to continue our journey along the Gulf. Biloxi was conveniently located and had beaches and lighthouses, so we thought it sounded like a… Continue reading
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Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL
We love to learn and share the love of learning with others. So when we have family visiting, we like to find activities that are educational and the whole family will enjoy. This visit had multiple family members opting to… Continue reading
Traveling with the Trapps 