One of the best ways to spend weekends in Altus is hiking. Several trails are less than an hour from base and offer options ranging from quick there-and-back walks to all day hike options. Plus, many of them are set in mountains, breaking up the usual flatlands with rewards of impressive views at their summits! […]
If you own a home and are PCSing this year you might be trying to decide if you should rent or buy. Sometimes the market pushes you to make the decision, but you should also consider the outside costs and possible negative outcomes tied to renting. Real estate is an investment and with any investment, […]
Beyond being the capital of Alabama, Montgomery is also the hometown of historic Civil Rights Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And there is still more to the city. Check out these nine things to do when you want to explore the history surrounding Montgomery, and Maxwell Air Force Base. National Memorial for Peace and Justice […]
If TDY or PCS brings you to Maxwell, Air Force Base – you probably have a list of places to visit. But it doesn’t mean getting away for a weekend isn’t a good option as well. With the Florida coastline a few hours to the South, Atlanta to the East, Mississippi to the West, there […]
One of the most charming experiences a city has to offer are drinks with a view. Across the globe – in the world’s most glamorous cities, one of the top experiences travelers seek is finding the best rooftop bars. And for good reason. The area around Ft. Meade has a lot of options for roof-top […]
When you are getting ready to head off to your next duty station, and you decide to make the choice to live on base, finding a realtor for your rental is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind. But using one isn’t just for buying a house. Realtors might be just the […]
A small town like Altus means that we mostly default to running by the local Walmart to grab whatever we need, or else ordering online. But if you’re willing to look a little deeper, Altus has several local businesses to fit almost any shopping need! Abby Lane Abby Lane is my favorite shop in Altus. […]
A TDY to Ft. Meade offers wonderful opportunities, both in professional development and amenities. Located midway between Baltimore and Washington D.C., with missions from all five branches of the military, Ft. Meade is also home to more than 117 government and partner agencies and organizations – making it a fantastic networking opportunity. Nearby, Washington D.C. […]
White Sands National Park is the largest gypsum dune field of its kind. It is 275 square miles of gypsum sand dunes that are beautiful to see and explore. Year-round tourists can visit the National Monument and park, but the first weekend of April and October gives visitors a special peek into the past as […]
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