This past Saturday, we toured the Nike site in the Everglades. This is one of four in the area, and each site has two components — a command center as well as a launch area. THe launch area includes three launch pads, each with a building large enough to contain three missiles, along with a [...]
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For many northeners, South Florida is the next best thing to Utopia, especially in the dead of winter. Heating up those bones after being chilled to the bone is a wondrous experience! At least, that’s what my visitors at my vacation rental, Travelers Palm, tell me.
At the turn of the 20th century, one group [...]
Delray Beach, just a few miles to the south of Lake Worth, has lots of fun events during the season. We took a Saturday off last week and visited one of its art festivals. It was a beautiful sunny day and a pleasant way to spend a relaxing afternoon.
After strolling around and people watching, we [...]
Cowboys in Florida are called Cracker cow hunters. Want a taste of the Old West? Just head to Okeechobee! Just west of Lake Worth, and about an hour away, we had a very nice day trip, took photos of the rodeo and the carnival. For dinner, we stopped in Indiantown. Unfortunately, we did not see [...]
I went with my friend, Carol, on an overnight photo shoot to Homestead Miami. We were on a mission, so to speak. I had visited a Nike Missile site years ago, and wanted to return for photos. I had only a general idea of where it was. Thanks to our Bed and Breakfast hostess, whose [...]