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Souvenir Patches
27 Jul 2015

Souvenir Patches

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Travel | 0

My parents were smart. With four little children they found a way we would all be happy when visiting gift shops while traveling without having to spend lots of money, waste time choosing something, or get something too big. They … Continued

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Northern Arizona has a lot to Offer
17 Nov 2014

Northern Arizona has a lot to Offer

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, National Historic Landmark, National Monument, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Photography, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 0

I recently realized that I hadn’t taken advantage of my proximity to greatness since living in Arizona. I’ve driven around it half a dozen times in the last two years, but haven’t taken the time to truly experience Arizona’s National … Continued

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2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Philadelphia
2 Nov 2013

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Philadelphia

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Historic Site, Museum, National Parks, Photography, Thanksgiving, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 1

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Philadelphia This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly thirty years to explore the world. Click here to read about my 2013 … Continued

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Thanksgiving Day 17: My time in China
17 Nov 2012

Thanksgiving Day 17: My time in China

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, China, Photography, Thanksgiving, Travel | 0

I recently spent about a year in China. It was great! I’ve been thinking more about it lately as I’ve been finalizing a 2013 calendar with pictures from China, working on a photo story on Photobucket, and working on a … Continued

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Korean Pit Stop
21 Aug 2011

Korean Pit Stop

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, China, Photography, Travel | 2

Left for China on Saturday and landed in Korea on Monday. Yeah, I skipped right over Sunday. I guess that’s okay though cause its one day less to wait for China since I’m getting there this (Monday) afternoon. A few … Continued

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Six Floors Up
21 Jan 2011

Six Floors Up

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Museum, National Historic Landmark, Photography | 2

While living in Hungary, when I told people I was from Dallas they immediately thought of two things, the beloved TV series and the place where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Although I’ve been to Southfork Ranch a couple … Continued

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Adventure, Dallas, Dealey Plaza, Everyday Adventure, History, Jack Ruby, JFK, JFK assassination, John F. Kennedy, Kevin Earl, Lee Harvey Oswald, Museum, Passbook, Patches, Photographs, Sixth Floor Museum, Texas, Texas Boys Choir, Texas School Book Depository, Tour
One of My Happy Places
24 Nov 2010

One of My Happy Places

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 5

We all have a place that we love going. We could go there any time and be happy. This place provides us with simple happiness, a place where we can think and ponder on life and the world around us. … Continued

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Adventure, Animals, Dallas, Dallas Zoo, Everyday Adventure, Giants of the Savanna, happy place, Kevin Earl, Memories, Patches, Photographs, Review, Texas, Textures
Road Trip Pit Stops and Ancestral Puebloans
19 Aug 2010

Road Trip Pit Stops and Ancestral Puebloans

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Historic Site, National Monument, National Parks, Photography, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 1

Over the weekend, I made the long drive to Texas from Utah with my sister and her husband. To help break up the drive we stopped at a couple of places on the way including two national monuments and three … Continued

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Adventure, Ancestral Puebloans, Archeology, Aztec Ruins National Monument, Colorado, History, Hovenweep National Monument, Kevin Earl, LDS Church, National Monument, National Park, New Mexico, Patches, Photographs, Review, Road Trip, Temple, Texas, Travel, Utah
Young Ambassadors in Nauvoo, Illinois Part 4
25 Jun 2010

Young Ambassadors in Nauvoo, Illinois Part 4

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Museum, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Travel | 0

Springfield, Illinois One of my adventures on this trip was our excursion to Springfield, Illinois. We went to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, ALPLM. This is one of the best museums I have ever visited. They have extraordinary … Continued

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Why Memorial Day?
30 May 2010

Why Memorial Day?

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, National Parks, Photography, Travel | 1

  Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day and has been commemorated since the Civil War. This national holiday is set aside for us to remember those service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the service of … Continued

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