One of the more exciting aspects of being a submarine spouse is the possibility of a port call. Sometimes, spouses, significant others, and families are lucky enough to be able to visit on a port call. I have been lucky to have been able to visit two port calls-one international and one domestic. On the [...]
In our new series "PCS Pit Stops," we share suggested routes and pit stops from our personal PCS trips. First up, the ultimate cross-country venture: Bangor, WA to Kings Bay, GA! PCSing from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast shoreline can be quite the challenge as you are traveling over 3,000 miles. However, the drive [...]
If you enjoy winter sports and live in the Norfolk area, this article is for you! Below are a few resorts close enough to Norfolk to make a weekend ski or snowboarding trip: Massanutten Resort (Massanutten, VA) Situated about 3.5 hours away, this is a family-friendly ski resort. They make their own snow when it [...]
One of my favorite things about moving around with the Navy is getting to explore different places. Whenever we move somewhere new, we love to make a bucket list of places to explore in our city and nearby. We especially love to venture out and explore the national parks for our vacations. Have you explored [...]
Cumberland Island National Seashore is a wonderful outdoor location for your next solo or family camping trip (or even just day trip if you don’t want to camp). This barrier island is located about a 45 minute ferry ride from St. Mary’s. If you are looking for an outdoor adventure, here is some information on [...]
One of the greatest benefits of the military lifestyle is the opportunity to live in new and unique places. So we are starting a new series - One Day! Do you have friends from home or in-laws visiting for the weekend? We want to provide you with spouse-approved itineraries for your duty station. Whether you [...]
We've said it once and we'll say it again: even if you don't love your duty station, do yourself a favor and get out and explore the region around you. As military spouses, it can be next to impossible to plan trips or family vacations without knowing our spouse's sea schedule. So perhaps easy day [...]
As summer is well underway and states are reopening from the pandemic, we hope you and your sailor can sneak away for a weekend. While it can be known as a tourist trap, Kennebunkport, Maine hides it well. Unlike the popular towns along the Washington and Oregon coasts, there's no glaring signs. You wont find [...]
It’s easy to feel cabin fever while the COVID pandemic has stolen much of your travel bug this past year. Many of us are itching to get in the car and just go. Whether a day trip or a long weekend, Virginia and the surrounding areas offer a little bit of something for everyone. There [...]
