Travel, exploring, & adventure blog
(Monday, July 18, 2011) – What a magical place it is, with the perfectly manicured grass, the buzz of the crowd, and the many vendors selling various items. I found myself suddenly feeling like a kid again, as I took a trip to watch a ballgame on a hot summer day. It brought back memories Read More “Suddenly a kid again, on a hot summer day!”
(Tuesday, April 27, 2010) – Arlington, Texas is the home of one of the most extravagant and expensive stadiums in the world! Built and mostly financed by billionaire Jerry Jones, who owns the Dallas Cowboys, this stadium cost over $1 billion to construct! The stadium video scoreboard is so large, it’s length goes from the Read More “Cowboys Stadium Tour!”
(April 30, 31 & May 1, 2010) – On my travels to New Mexico, stayed overnight in Amarillo, TX, and enjoyed the comfort of a bed and shower after driving all day from Fort Worth, TX. Stayed at the Fifth Season Inn, off I-40 using a coupon acquired at a rest stop (woo hoo!). Met Read More “Albuquerque, New Mexico Trip!”
(April 24, 2010) – Traveling from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Fort Worth Texas was an eye opening experience for a transportation professional, like myself. I learned that rural two-lane highways (Highway 330) have speed limits of 65 & 70 mph! Yikes, this is not comfortable driving for a northerner, who is used to 55 mph max Read More “Fort Worth Texas & Rangers Baseball!”
Next stop of the Spring 2010 trip was in Tulsa, Oklahoma (after an overnight stay in Des Moines, Iowa). I should mention that a stop was made on the trip in Ames, Iowa at Hickory Park for a meal (yummy)! It was very warm in Tulsa during my visit, and I enjoyed visiting the brand Read More “Tulsa Time!”