WWII at the Air and Space Museum
There are so many different things to see at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. Every room brings you face to face with a piece of aviation history. From the Wright…
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The First Washington Monument
To commemorate the centennial of Washington’s birth in 1832, Congress commissioned Horation Greenough to create a statue to be displayed in the Capitol Rotunda.
Read MoreUpperdeck at Union Station
There are many buildings in Washington D.C. with unique design and styling. A great one to visit is Union Station. The original building sits atop a multi-level underground metro system with…
Read MorePresidential Retreat
When the President is not at the White House, he can sometimes be found at the country retreat, Camp David. Also known as known as the Naval Support Facility Thurmont, it…
Read MoreA Grand Staircase
I’ve mentioned before that the Library of Congress is one of my favorite buildings to visit. It’s not that there is a lot of exhibits to see or things to do, but…
Read MoreThe Dome in the Woods
Walking around Washington D.C. is quite the experience. Everywhere you turn are beautiful buildings and history around every corner. Walking toward Union Station, I turned back to look at the Capitol, where…
Read MoreBede BD-5B
The BD-5 is a small, single-seat, homebuilt “kit” aircraft by the now-defunct Bede Aircraft Corporation in the early 1970s. It has a small, streamlined fuselage holding its semi-reclined pilot under a large canopy, with the mid-engine…
Read MoreKeep Looking Up
I mentioned before how much I enjoyed the Jefferson Building in Washington. The moment you walk into the main building, you are caught by surprise by the beauty and details…
Read MoreWashington Monuments
In most of our cities you will find a monument to someone of importance to that area. It will usually be a statue of the person, sometimes on a horse…
Read MoreThe Big Porch at Union Station
Union Station is a place I hope to spend more time at one day. While in Washington D.C., we went there much by chance, not being part of our agenda and it…
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