October 5, 2012
Dad and I spent the first seven years of our full-time RV lifestyle dumb and happy. Although my parents did as much research as they could before buying their first travel trailer, there were innumerable things that simply never came up. Brake controllers, for instance. When we began shopping for a new travel trailer in ...
September 29, 2012
As full-time RVers, Dad and I are always looking for ways to minimize our costs while maximizing our enjoyment. We are members of a variety of camping organizations, but no single camping club has been as valuable to us as our membership in Thousand Trails. Although the RV community is sharply divided in its feelings ...
September 16, 2012
In Fantasy of Flight: Let Your Imagination Soar, I talked about the intangible qualities that make the attraction a unique playground of wonder for all ages. But how does it all work? What specific activities and exhibits does Kermit Weeks use to draw guests into his vision for transcending our limitations and reaching for our ...
September 13, 2012
It all started with a beagle. One specific beagle. Snoopy. From the hit 1966 song “Snoopy vs. the Red Baron” by The Royal Guardsmen. When Kermit Weeks first heard that tune as a young teenager, his imagination exploded. His interest in aviation skyrocketed (pun intended), and by the time he was 17, he had already ...
September 10, 2012
Walt Disney World is internationally known as a premier destination for families. From the tiniest kids to the most elderly grandparents, Disney’s winning formula includes plenty of fun, excitement and wonder for all. What is less known, however, is that in addition to the 26 Disney-owned resorts, 8 partner hotels and 450-home multimillion dollar residential ...
June 30, 2012
When we found ourselves unexpectedly stranded for an extended time in Lake Wales, Florida, Dad and I decided to make the most of the opportunity. Although we both grew up in nearby Lakeland, we actually knew very little of the region’s history and significance. That all changed when we visited the Old Polk County Courthouse ...
June 27, 2012
Dad and I recently found ourselves stuck in Lake Wales, Florida, a tiny town an hour away from Lakeland, where I grew up. As days turned into weeks, we decided to take advantage of our location and explore the region. It’s a good thing we did, or we never would have discovered the Mulberry Phosphate ...
June 24, 2012
Citrus fruits were introduced to Florida during the 16th century by Spanish explorers. Some experts believe that the very first orange tree in the United States was planted by Ponce de Leon himself in St. Augustine in the mid-1500s. The fruit grew well in Florida’s subtropical climate, but the citrus industry as we know it ...
June 19, 2012
Dad and I love the full-time RV lifestyle. Whether we are exploring big cities or discovering tiny towns, we always find something to do. Generally, however, our tolerance for small towns is limited to just a few days. By the end of the first week, we’re ready for some big city excitement. Through no fault ...
June 16, 2012
When they find out that we RV travel full-time, people generally ask Dad and me two basic questions: How do you decide where to go, and what do you do when you get there? Our standard response to the first is, we make it up as we go along. For the second, we can have ...
