Visiting Tryon Palace New Bern North Carolina

New Bern, North Carolina’s Tryon Palace is a mansion that was formerly called Governor’s Palace and was the official residence and administrative headquarters of the British governors of North Carolina from 1770 to 1775. Located in New Bern, NC the palace was often at the center of state occasions and hospitality. The residence was seized by American Patriot troops in 1775. Shortly after the state capital was relocated to Raleigh in 1792. The palace garden span 16 acres and are marvelous.Today, the palace is a state historic site. Continue reading Visiting Tryon Palace New Bern North Carolina

Off the beaten path YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – Our Favorite West Side Stops Yellowstone NP Wyoming

We love going to Yellowstone National Park’s less visited spots. This video takes you to just a few of the places we like to on the westside of Yellowstone NP and some historical site too. Continue reading Off the beaten path YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – Our Favorite West Side Stops Yellowstone NP Wyoming

Discovering Topsail Island and Surf City, North Carolina

Come with us as we explore Topsail and Surf City, NC looking at the beaches, WWII missile towers, Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, shark teeth fossils and seashell collection. If you have not been to the North Carolina coastline you should. We love it there and spend a lot time explore the great cities along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline. Continue reading Discovering Topsail Island and Surf City, North Carolina

Ocean & Beaches Radio

New Favorite Visual Radio Come relax to our music and beach scenery of Florida, California, and Hawaii. You might see a mermaid or two. Great for T.V., computer, tablet, and cell. Our LIVE scenery and music is refreshed often. Older sessions can be found on Epic Earth YouTube. Colorado Martini Facebook Page Instagram NewsBreak Articles and Video Continue reading Ocean & Beaches Radio

Did you know there is a giant “CU” on the Boulder Flatirons?

We all love gazing at the Flatirons in Boulder, Colorado. But did you know there is a giant “CU” etched into the Third Flatiron? I say etched because it has been treated with so many chemicals and mechanical devices over the years. That the letters are pretty much etched into the rock. There is even a faint “I” next to the “CU.” Spelling “ICU.” In this video, we tell the story of how those letters appeared and how to locate the damage. Continue reading Did you know there is a giant “CU” on the Boulder Flatirons?

Exploring a Hidden Castle in The Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a historical castle called Glen Eyrie Castle. Glen Eyrie is an English Tudor-style castle built in 1871 by General William Palmer. Who happens to be the founder of the beautiful city of Colorado Springs. Come along as we explore and walk the historical grounds of the castle that is hidden between the red rock of The Garden of the Gods. Continue reading Exploring a Hidden Castle in The Garden of the Gods