The Flaggs enjoy a picnic on the Columbia River across from Multnomah Falls. The Goonies Road Trip, Pt. 2 Ande Flagg Last week I shared my family’s adventures on the first leg of our road trip journey. The trip combined our boys’ desire to adventure with their Dad... The boys do their best Sasquatch walk in Long Beach, Oregon. The Goonies Road Trip, Pt. 1 Ande Flagg When we were stationed at Joint Base Lewis- McChord (JBLM) there were several things I wanted to make sure we experienced as a family: Mt Rainier (I could see it from... The Washington’s home sits on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River. Washington’s Mount Vernon, VA Denise Sloan His resume reads a bit like an overachiever: two-time President of the United States, creator of the US Army and Navy, creator of the new nation’s... Ft. Ticonderoga, NY Ande Flagg The Fort looked black against the bright blue sky. It was the perfect day for exploring a little of upstate New York and for learning more about an important place in America’s history. We were ready to explore! We usually set out on... The Flaggs stop on the ship’s gangway. USS Constitution, MA Ande Flagg “There it is! There it is!” my son shouted in excitement. As we approached the USS Constitution, my American-history-loving son #1 was bouncing up and down. We couldn’t walk fast enough to get to... 