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Road trip to Colorado
21 Aug 2018

Road trip to Colorado

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, National Historic Landmark, Natural Wonders, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel | 0

My main purpose for being in the U.S. was a family reunion in Breckenridge, Colorado. To get there, I hopped in a car and drove with family from Texas. We made a couple of stops on our Colorado road trip … Continued

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Dallas World Aquarium
10 Aug 2018

Dallas World Aquarium

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 0

I’ve written before about one of my happy places in my hometown, the Dallas Zoo. One of my other happy places is the Dallas World Aquarium. I’ve watched this fantastic, private animal experience grow from just a dozen beautifully curated … Continued

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Waco Mammoth National Monument
12 Dec 2017

Waco Mammoth National Monument

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, National Monument, Natural Wonders, Travel | 0

Just outside of the small city of Waco, Texas, paleontologists have uncovered what may some call an elephant graveyard at Waco Mammoth National Monument. It is the largest concentration of mammoth fossils known, and was declared a National Monument in … Continued

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Dallas Zoo Hippo Outpost
8 Dec 2017

Dallas Zoo Hippo Outpost

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 0

If you’ve followed my adventures for long, you know one of my favorite places in my hometown is the Dallas Zoo. On my most recent trip home, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit this fantastic zoological park and … Continued

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Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks
18 Oct 2016

Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Historic Site, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Photography, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 0

We took a slightly longer route from Dallas to Phoenix, so we could stop at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Being the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, I really wanted to visit at least one national park during my … Continued

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Showing a Friend around My Hometown
16 Mar 2015

Showing a Friend around My Hometown

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Zoos & More | 0

I recently took a very quick trip home to Dallas because my best friend, who went back to China and has been there for the last two years, was in the States visiting family. His sister lives just outside Dallas, … Continued

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Two Houstons – A President and a City
16 Jan 2015

Two Houstons – A President and a City

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Photography, Travel | 0

I had a busy Christmas vacation going to Oklahoma to see the Price Tower in Bartlesville, but that wasn’t my only excursion away from Dallas. I also went to Houston to visit family, a friend and the Houston Temple. I had … Continued

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2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: The Texas State Capitol
18 Nov 2013

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: The Texas State Capitol

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

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: The Texas State Capitol 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 … Continued

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2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Tour with TBC
3 Nov 2013

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Tour with TBC

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

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Tour with TBC 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 … Continued

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To Dublin for Drinks
21 Aug 2011

To Dublin for Drinks

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Travel | 0

When someone talks about getting drinks in Dublin, you probably think of Dublin, Ireland and beer. Well, when I say it I mean Dublin, Texas and Dr Pepper. That’s the home of the oldest original Dr Pepper bottling plant and … Continued

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