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Yes... BEEF JERKY BAR... if I did not have you there, then maybe Beaver Nuggets would intrigue you (It's not what it sounds like)? If you've been to a Buc-ee's, you know what I am talking about, and for those of you that haven't, you might be scratching your head.

Strolling Through Fort Morris

Cool Underwater Tunnel at Sea Life

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park is a great place to base from to visit both the town of New Iberia - James Lee Burke's childhood summer home and location for settings of his novels and Avery Island - home of Tabasco! Join us for our visit New Iberia's main street and some ice cream tasting at Tabasco! Music: "Moonshine Town" by JR Tundra "Back to the Wood" & "Mountain Sun" by Audionatix Back to the Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a>/ Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com">http://audionautix.com</a>/ Mountain Sun by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a>/ Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com">http://audionautix.com</a>/ "Rural Stride" by Josh Kirsch/Media Right Productions

Sampling the delights of Astoria, Queens, New York City. What the pandemic didn't do to any plans for international travel, inflation did. Our trips abroad these days are the kind that get us home in time for a late dinner.

Explore all the best Central Florida BeachesPhoto byJono HirstonUnsplash. When people think of Orlando, they often think of theme parks, but what many don't realize is that Orlando is also home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Florida. With its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, there are a variety of beaches to choose from. In this day trip guide, we will explore Orlando's best beaches and provide tips on how to make the most out of your beach day.

Interested in visiting Nashville? Spring Break is a great time. Visit the record shops, enjoy live music on Broadway and find some cowboys boots!

In Today's Kim's Adventure we head out to Contender E-Sport Gaming Center in Irvine California. The founder Brett Payne, with a background in Franchising, saw a boom in the U.S. e-sports industry. He capitalized on the momentum by creating contender which currently has over 20 locations worldwide. Their high-tech centers bring people together for fun, tournaments, skills development, in-person competition, all while enhancing the excitement of the ever-evolving esports phenomenon. Daily rates range from $6 to $25, there's also monthly membership that goes from $15 - $225 a month. The common area was stocked full of all the latest PC's, and consoles. If you wanted to hold your own events, they also have two party rooms to choose from.

We want to pay homage to what we consider the best Chicken Fried Steak in Texas. Unlike most steaks of this nature, it isn't deep-fried, but rather pan-fried exactly the way early settlers would have made them.

Experience the Wonders of the Oregon Coast: A Day Trip from Portland!. Are you ready for an adventure filled with natural beauty, excitement, and fun? Look no further than the Oregon Coast, just a short drive from the bustling city of Portland! The Oregon Coast boasts breathtaking scenery, from rugged cliffs and secluded beaches to towering sea stacks and lush forests. Not only that, but it's also home to a wide variety of wildlife, such as seals, sea lions, whales, and migratory birds.

In Today's Kim's Adventure we're at Seaworld Christmas Celebration San Diego. Opened in 1964, Sea World was originally a 21-acre park with a sea lion and dolphin exhibit. Fortunately, 1964 was a great year to open a theme park with dolphins, as the television show Flipper debuted that fall. Sea World became a publicly traded company in 1968 which allowed the park to invest in expansion. They opened a second and third location in Ohio and Orlando in the 1970's. Shamu, the third orca ever captured, came to the park in December 1965. Shamu died in 1971, but her name continues to be used as the stage name for all of the theme park chain's orcas around the country. In 1989 Anheuser-Busch purchased the Sea World Parks. Under Busch, SeaWorld San Diego continued to grow, adding rides and updating the animals exhibits every few years. They also owned the theme park rights to Sesame Street which allowed SeaWorld to open its Sesame Street Bay of Play in 2008. It changed hands one final time .

In Today's Kim's Adventure we're at Seaworld Christmas Celebration San Diego. Opened in 1964, Sea World was originally a 21-acre park with a sea lion and dolphin exhibit. Fortunately, 1964 was a great year to open a theme park with dolphins, as the television show Flipper debuted that fall. Sea World became a publicly traded company in 1968 which allowed the park to invest in expansion. They opened a second and third location in Ohio and Orlando in the 1970's. Shamu, the third orca ever captured, came to the park in December 1965. Shamu died in 1971, but her name continues to be used as the stage name for all of the theme park chain's orcas around the country. In 1989 Anheuser-Busch purchased the Sea World Parks. Under Busch, SeaWorld San Diego continued to grow, adding rides and updating the animals exhibits every few years. They also owned the theme park rights to Sesame Street which allowed SeaWorld to open its Sesame Street Bay of Play in 2008. It changed hands one final time

In Today's Kim's Adventure We're at the Calico Ghost Town Christmas Festival. Located right off the Interstate 15 in Yermo California. There are giant letters spelling out "Calico" inviting visitors to the site The town itself dates back to 1881 when it was a silver mining operation. The town was named after the color of the mountain peaks just above. Within a few short years there were mines dotting the whole hillside with over a thousand people residing there. But when the price of silver crashed, Calico was abandoned and quickly turned into a ghost town. In 1954, Walter Knott's of Knott's Berry Farm fame acquired the property with the intention of restoring it back to it's former glory. The idea was to market the Calico Ghost Town as a theme park, but for whatever reason, he sold it to San Bernardino County in 1966. Today, calico operates as a regional park that offers camping, outdoor activities and of course access to the ghost town. But what brings the Kim's here is for t

In Today's Kim's Adventure We're at the Calico Ghost Town Christmas Festival. Located right off the Interstate 15 in Yermo California. There are giant letters spelling out "calico" inviting visitors to the site. The town itself dates back to 1881 when it was a silver mining operation. The town was named after the color of the mountain peaks just above. Within a few short years there were mines dotting the whole hillside with over a thousand people residing there. But when the price of silver crashed, Calico was abandoned and quickly turned into a ghost town. In 1954, Walter Knott's of Knott's Berry Farm fame acquired the property with the intention of restoring it back to it's former glory. The idea was to market the Calico Ghost Town as a theme park, but for whatever reason, he sold it to San Bernardino County in 1966. Today, calico operates as a regional park that offers camping, outdoor activities and of course access to the ghost town. But what brings the Kim's here is for t

In Today's Kim's Adventure we're celebrating Dylan's Birthday at Odessey VR Irvine Spectrum. Odyssey VR is a space for new-age entertainment, providing virtual and augmented reality rides, games, races, music and parties. There are VR Holodeck Game Stations, Theme Park Ride Stations, Fast & Furious Race Station, E-Sports Alienware Stations, and a Music DJ Station. My birthday party reservation came with 2 hours of free play for up to 10 kids. The children didn't waste anytime and got right to business. And best of all there's unlimited fountain drinks so guests don't get thirsty

I wish I took more pictures/video but at the same time it was a much needed time to be present with our kids. We were able to enjoy and relax in our favorite spot at the LA Arboretum while the boys play with other homeschool kids. Did you know LA arboretum have a FREE day? It's every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Just grab your free tickets on their website. A little tip if you are far from the arboretum... leave the house after 9am traffic is lighter and leave the arboretum by 2pm before LA traffic begins.

If you are looking for an affordable things to do the OC Zoo is perfect for your little ones. It's only $2/person and under 3 years old is FREE! Our kids love animals and It only takes us about 1 hour to walk around the whole zoo. Perfect for a quick outing.

We visited Terra Ceia Preserve State Park and had a nice time exploring what this state park has to offer. We are visiting all 175 state parks in Florida and sharing our experiences from each one. Join us on this adventure!

We made a stop at Carmel by the sea and discovered this hidden gem. Who knew Carmel Beach was crystal clear. One of the cleanest beach we have been to like it has never been touched. On the other side of the beach is the river. We see a lot of people with their tube and paddle board on the river. The water is not crystal clear...its brown and there are lots of birds and vegetation to observe. We learned recently when we were doing a swamp tour that brown water is good for you. So if you have a cut just wash it in brown water and it will heal quickly. It's also good for the garden...I guess you can think of it as compost tea. Parking lot is small but luckily someone left and we were able to find parking. There is bathroom but no washing area.

One of my top recommended things to do when visiting Portland is take a day trip to the Oregon coast! The scenery there and the vibe is totally different with rugged sea stacks, cliffs, grey skies, rainforests, and wide beaches. There is so much beauty there and you can even spend a few nights to really soak it all in!