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travel tuesday: newseum in Washington, D.C.

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The Newseum in Washington, D.C., is a must-see for anyone who loves the news and wants to learn why and how it’s made. Exhibit highlights include the largest unaltered display of the Berlin Wall outside of Germany, a touching tribute to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Boomer List and Pulitzer Prize photographs.

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from sea to shining sea

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We’ve been on the road for three months and have already traveled from sea to shining sea! We spent the morning exploring Acadia National Park, had lunch at Thurston’s Lobster Pound, visited the Bass Harbor Lighthouse, and enjoyed a tasting at the Atlantic Brewing Company with ribs from the Mainely Meat BBQ. I’ll write more about this magnificent day soon, but here’s a look at what we saw.

Jordan Pond at Acadia National Park

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a summertime visit to leadville and twin lakes

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Lunch at the Twin Lakes Inn.
Our campsite at the Whitestar Campground in Twin Lakes, Colorado.
The gardens at the Healy House Museum and Dexter Cabin in Leadville, Colorado.

 

Here are a few photos from our stay in Leadville and Twin Lakes in July. Such a beautiful place to spend a week. Read my campground review for more details. Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for more Tales From the Empty Nest. Continue reading

home, home on the road

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The visitor center and shower facility at Yampa River State Park.
Leaving our “land home” for a year on the road!
Our first “home, home on the road” at Yampa River State Park.
My road captains at the wheel.
That’s a happy camper relaxing after the move.

Today, home is where the deer and the antelope play. We finished packing and moving on Tuesday, closed the sale on the house Wednesday and are spending day one of our new life on the road at Yampa River State Park, near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. There will be posts about downsizing, saying goodbye and life on the road soon. Stay tuned for more Tales From the Empty Nest!