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Sunshine State of Mind: The Florida Keys

On a sunny Florida day, the Cranky Campers take a drive down the Florida Keys; stopping at beaches for swimming and snorkeling, with a drive down the iconic Seven Mile Bridge. Take me to Florida!

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At Home in Homestead

Homestead is home to the Homestead Air Reserve Base, and located between two national parks, Biscayne to the east and Everglades to the west. In addition to access to these South Florida national parks, it is also gateway to the Florida Keys. That said, there are several attractions in this resilient city.

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Friday Fun Wine List: 2020 Edition

To put the 'happy' back in our socially distanced 'happy hours,' here are a few red wines with names that really fit the spirit of 2020.

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Flying Dry on Southwest Airlines

Thanks to the Covid19 restrictions, there is no beverage service on Southwest Flights. What am I going to do with all of those once valuable drink coupons- or an in-flight bracer?

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A Day in LeClaire, Iowa

Our last day in Iowa was spent in the town of LeClaire, right on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. We checked out Antique Archaeology from History Channel’s “American Pickers" and spent some time wine-tasting in downtown LeClaire.