With its sugar-sand beaches and picturesque lighthouses and piers, Biloxi has long been a favored vacation spot along the Gulf of Mexico. Newcomers to Keesler AFB might be surprised to learn that even with its plethora of dazzling casinos, Biloxi is actually one of the oldest communities in the country. Located less than 100 miles […]
You might think being stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base your food choices would be limited, but you’d be wrong! Despite being located in a relatively rural area, the local restaurant menus are surprisingly diverse and best of all, pleasing to almost every palette. #1 If you’ve never had a fried pie, now […]
Albuquerque might be known most for the Hot Air Balloon Festival held each October where thousands of hot air balloons fill the sky each morning. But there is plenty to do outside of checking out the famous festival. The green chili isn’t to be missed and there is so much to do indoors and outdoors. […]
Comfort food and Southern cuisine are practically synonymous, and if you’re headed to Montgomery, Alabama, get ready to tuck into some truly phenomenal dishes. First-timers to Montgomery can certainly look forward to fried green tomatoes and dill pickles, award-winning barbecue, succotash and seafood, and some of the best biscuits in the south (the city’s Minor […]
Moving is hard for kids. Uprooting their lives and moving them to a new place isn’t easy any time of the year. Moving right before the school year comes with its own set of challenges–starting in a new place, learning the new schools, shopping for back to school, and getting your kids adjusted to a […]
If you live in New Mexico—even temporarily— you need to take time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Carlsbad Caverns was discovered in the late 1890s while searching for caves for bat guano. Because of the large room in the cave, it slowly became a tourist attraction. By 1925, Carlsbad Caverns became a National Monument […]
Although vacations are meant to be a break from the daily grind, it can feel completely overwhelming trying to plan the perfect trip. Vacation days are few and precious to come by. Combined with the added stress of trying to make the most of a budget and keep everyone happy – just the thought of […]
New Mexico is the “Land of Enchantment” and being stationed next to a big city like Albuquerque has its advantages. Lots of shopping and plenty of things to do. But it can easy to get stuck inside a big city and never venture out into the other areas close by. Here are great weekend trips […]
Little Rock Air Force Base is home to the C-130 and supports the largest C-130 fleet in the world. But sometimes the small-town feel of nearby Jacksonville can leave you feeling a little blue. But don’t worry, Arkansas has some great things to offer. Whether you’re spending time at Little Rock AFB for C-130 school […]
Summer vacations are truly the stuff from which dreams are made. Whether it’s walking the beach to collect seashells, building sandcastles on the shore, or stargazing on a dark, peaceful night – it’s easy to understand why so many wish summer would never end. And while luxurious, lengthy summer vacations are nice – it’s not […]