{"id":9061,"date":"2025-05-03T12:36:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T16:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/?p=9061"},"modified":"2025-06-21T05:01:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T09:01:38","slug":"2025-excellent-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/excellent\/2025-excellent-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Excellent Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our fifth trip will take us up the east coast, with Cape Cod as our northernmost destination. From there, I\u2019ll head slightly westward, traversing the eastern side of the Appalachians. Our final destination will be the Ranch in North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We will try to enjoy each experience equally, Mr Milkshake \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Myrtle Beach in South Carolina:<\/a> <\/strong>A popular destination when I was living in Atlanta. Thought I would check out this unique piece of east coast Americana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outer Banks of North Carolina:<\/a><\/strong> I visited here over 25 years ago, taking the ferry from Ocracoke. This time, we’ll stay on the inside of the Pamlico Bay towards the north. I plan to visit Kitty Hawk and make the drive down the coast to view the lighthouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delaware:<\/a><\/strong> My cousin raised her family here. I visited in 1968 when we flew in with Dad at the controls of our private plane. Looking forward to a visit with her and her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mystic, Connecticu<\/a>t:<\/strong> I’ve heard this name over the years. There was a movie called Mystic Pizza, and apparently it is a pizza parlor which I might try. The main attraction is a maritime museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cape Cod:<\/a><\/strong> I visited here many years ago and don’t remember much. We are staying near Nauset Lighthouse. A lot of lighthouses for photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pennsylvania Dutch Country ~ Lancaster Pennsylvania:<\/a><\/strong> I thought I would try the Amish Experience – whatever that is. Stayed tuned for a full report!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harper’s Ferry ~ West Virginia<\/a>:<\/strong> A National Historical Park with a rich Civil War history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monticello ~ Charlottesville, Virginia:<\/strong> <\/a>Home of Thomas Jefferson. I have always wanted to visit here after hearing friends and family talk about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Big Stone Gap, Virginia:<\/a><\/strong> Home to the Museum of Western Virginia. My father’s mother’s family moved to this area after the Revolutionary War. I’ll meet up with my brothers and explore some family roots<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ranch ~ Scaly Mountain, North Carolina:<\/a><\/strong> Home of my awesome brother Dave and his fabulous wife, Lisa. Big family fun to cap off our trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025 Excellent Adventure starts here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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