12 kids, 400 sq ft, 7+ years on the road...
On the same block as the Exploreum, is the History Museum of Mobile. We did not have time to check it out, but several people said it was interesting. Lots of marine/naval stuff since Mobile is on the gulf. Then, across the street, is the site of Fort Conde. This is not the original fort, […]
We found such a treat when we visited Mobile, Alabama!!! The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is an incredible children’s science museum (that isn’t just for kids)! We went on a week day in January; there were a few small school groups when we arrived, but after that we shared it with just a few […]
ADuring our day on Dauphin Island, we first went to the Estuarium, then across the street to Fort Gaines. After we toured the fort, we drove around the fort to the end of the road; it dead-ended in a small parking lot that offered public beach access with a beautiful view out into the gulf… […]
While we were down on Dauphin Island, after our tour of the Estuarium, we hopped across the street. Literally. Across the street (easy walking distance). and spent a couple of hours exploring historic Fort Gaines… Fort Gaines has guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for over 150 years. It, and it’s sister fort Fort Morgan, […]
After our fabulous 2 weeks in Louisiana, it was time to move on; we had some friends that we wanted to see in Florida before heading north to see Greg (he’s deploying to Afghanistan in March). On the way to Florida, we stopped for a few nights in Alabama. We crossed the state line […]
After we left Baton Rouge, the plan was to head to our favorite Louisiana State Park – Fontainebleau, just north of Lake Pontchartrain, which is New Orleans’ northern border. We very seldom make reservations when we travel, and this was no exception! We had decided to head there on Friday evening thinking that the more […]
After we left Tuscaloosa, AL last Monday, we drove under Birmingham and over to the Horseshoe Bend National Military Park. The kids (from Thomas down) and I had taken a day trip there while my big builders were doing Samaritan’s Purse last April, but Vaughn, Eli, Beth, and Jake had not been there yet. The park […]
While we were in Tuscaloosa, we stayed at Moundville Archaeological Park, in Moundville, Arkansas (about 20 minutes south of Tuscaloosa). We did love that it was closer to the church where Samaritan’s Purse is working out of, and that Vaughn didn’t have to take his truck a mile down the road so that they wouldn’t […]
Being able to travel has given us so many wonderful opportunities! Last year we were able to spend 2 weeks in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with a Samaritan’s Purse volunteer disaster relief rebuild… This year, we made a point to come back through the area. It still shows, in many areas of the town, the effects of the […]
Two weeks ago today, we pulled into the Moundville Archaeological Park campground near Tuscaloosa, AL… …we love walkie talkies – we bought a good set for in the vehicles; we use them when we are driving down the road, and also for ‘parking’ in our sites. Lots has happened in the past 2 weeks – Caleb […]
We are a fulltime RVing family of 10 (+ 4 more grown and flown) that have been on the road for over 6 years. Nature/creation lovers, Jr. Ranger aficionados, relaxed roadschoolers, and enthusiastic disaster relief volunteers, we are always on the lookout for a new adventure!
