A Few Tips about this Stuart Museum A free and interesting local “Americana” museum in downtown Stuart is open every day from 10:00 to 3:00. This museum will entertain you with artifacts, displays and pictures of the local Martin County area. Eighty percent of the museum is artifacts, numbering over 10,000, are from local residents who have donated freely to…
A Few Tips about the House of Refuge As a child growing up in Martin County, the House of Refuge became our “hide and go seek” place with the family. The rocks along the coast became an excellent area to hide from the seeker. The House of Refuge is located on the road through Indian River Plantation and about…
The USS Arizona was one of 20 ships that were hit by the air attack by the Japanese on Dec. 7th, 1941. Unfortunately, the bomb that hit the Arizona went right near the ammunition magazine causing a gigantic explosion and a great loss of life. Over 1000 men died on the Arizona, while a total of 2400 died in…
There is only one Turquoise Room We came for a late lunch. La Posada is an iconic restaurant and hotel, not only of Winslow, but all of Arizona and the American Southwest. The Turquoise Room restaurant is aptly named for its tranquility and great food. It is the best restaurant in eastern Arizona. The prices are reasonable and the ambiance…
If the walls could talk Just image being in the same room that FDR, Einstein, Lindbergh and theDouble Mint Twins slept in? And the price for having this experience was $129 dollars. This is a place for “history aficionados.” We thoroughly enjoyed visiting this landmark hotel built in 1930. La Posada was the last of the Fred Harvey hotels built…
“…such a fine sight to see” I have to be honest, and say I was driving through downtown Winslow, with a bit of rain near dusk, when I saw these men on the corner by a statue. I had no clue. I asked, “What is this memorial about.” I got an earful. Ironically, I listened to the Eagles for…
Easy to miss, but a place you will never forget On the eastern end of Winslow is a small memorial park, known as “Remembrance Garden,” dedicated to everyone involved in 9/11. It is easy to miss and drive by as the two Twin Tower girders look like poles from a distance. I think it was the flag and the uniqueness…
Best kept secret of Oahu The memorial park is easy to get to from Honolulu by taking Route 63, Likelike Highway and turning left on Route 83 on the windward (eastern) side of the island. The 1968 replica of the 11th century Buddhist temple complex was our main reason to visit this area. You will immediately realize it is…
A hidden gem away from Waikiki The crater was formed about 50,000 years ago and is a botanical garden for dry-land plants. It is “free” is taken care of by non-profit Honolulu Parks. At the beginning of the trail is a box for a free guide listing the various types of plants and trees along the trail. The crater trail…
Visiting Waimea Falls Waimea Valley, known as the “Valley of the Priests” for over 700 years is now the home of a “World Class Botanical Gardens.” Over 5000 tropical and subtropical plants live here in this park which is over 1800 acres. A non-profit organization takes care of the gardens. There is an entrance fee of $16 for adults and less…