Kari, a former Metro Transit bus driver, gives a tour of downtown
Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is one of several videos we'll be posting
of Minneapolis.
Sunday, September 22, 2019
New Orleans Neighborhoods #18 - Tremé-Lafitte
New Orleans Neighborhoods #18 - Tremé-Lafitte
Tremé is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans, in the U.S. state of
Louisiana. "Tremé" is often rendered as Treme, and historically the
neighborhood is sometimes called by its more formal French names of
Faubourg Tremé; it is listed in the New Orleans City Planning Districts
as Tremé / Lafitte when including the Lafitte Projects. Originally known
as "Back of Town", urban planners renamed the neighborhood "Faubourg
Tremé" in an effort to revitalize the historic area. A subdistrict of
the Mid-City District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City
Planning Commission are Esplanade Avenue to the east, North Rampart
Street to the south, St. Louis Street to the west and North Broad Street
to the north. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, and
early in the city's history was the main neighborhood of free people of
color. Historically a racially mixed neighborhood, it remains an
important center of the city's African-American and Créole culture,
especially the modern brass band tradition.
Tremé is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans, in the U.S. state of
Louisiana. "Tremé" is often rendered as Treme, and historically the
neighborhood is sometimes called by its more formal French names of
Faubourg Tremé; it is listed in the New Orleans City Planning Districts
as Tremé / Lafitte when including the Lafitte Projects. Originally known
as "Back of Town", urban planners renamed the neighborhood "Faubourg
Tremé" in an effort to revitalize the historic area. A subdistrict of
the Mid-City District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City
Planning Commission are Esplanade Avenue to the east, North Rampart
Street to the south, St. Louis Street to the west and North Broad Street
to the north. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, and
early in the city's history was the main neighborhood of free people of
color. Historically a racially mixed neighborhood, it remains an
important center of the city's African-American and Créole culture,
especially the modern brass band tradition.
Road Trip #437 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 295-310
The video where Jason ends up in hysterics while trying to record the
voiceover. In today's video, we cover miles 295 through 310 on the Blue
Ridge Parkway. This area is dense with different stopping points and
overlooks.
voiceover. In today's video, we cover miles 295 through 310 on the Blue
Ridge Parkway. This area is dense with different stopping points and
overlooks.
We got the 504 Road Trips Saab Viggen back!
After 7 long months of being laid up, we finally shelled out the money
to get our 2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen fixed and back on the road. In this
video, we check out some of this unusual car’s quirks!
to get our 2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen fixed and back on the road. In this
video, we check out some of this unusual car’s quirks!
Road Trip #436 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 280-295 (Stop at Moses H. Con...
Road Trip #436 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 280-295 (Stop at Moses H.
Cone Estate)
Today, we cover miles 280 through 295 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North
Carolina. We pass the Grandview Overlook, Raven Rocks Overlook, Yadkin
Valley Overlook, Thunder Hill Overlook and enter the Moses H. Cone
Memorial Park, stopping at the Moses H. Cone Manor.
Cone Estate)
Today, we cover miles 280 through 295 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North
Carolina. We pass the Grandview Overlook, Raven Rocks Overlook, Yadkin
Valley Overlook, Thunder Hill Overlook and enter the Moses H. Cone
Memorial Park, stopping at the Moses H. Cone Manor.
Road Trip #435 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 265-280
In today's video, we travel from mile 265 to 280 on the Blue Ridge
Parkway in North Carolina. We pass the Mount Jefferson overlook,
Betsey's Rock Falls Overlook and the Lewis Fork Overlook. We enter the
E. B. Jeffress Park, and then pass the Tomkins Knob Overlook and the Elk
Mountain Overlook before passing several unnamed, undocumented
overlooks that we failed to stop at, so we don't know what's there.
Parkway in North Carolina. We pass the Mount Jefferson overlook,
Betsey's Rock Falls Overlook and the Lewis Fork Overlook. We enter the
E. B. Jeffress Park, and then pass the Tomkins Knob Overlook and the Elk
Mountain Overlook before passing several unnamed, undocumented
overlooks that we failed to stop at, so we don't know what's there.
City Drive #014 - Slidell, Louisiana
City Drive #014 - Slidell, Louisiana
We explore the city of Slidell, beginning in the Olde Towne area, and
moving out into the suburbs. This St. Tammany Parish town is part of
the New Orleans Metropolitan Area on the north shore of Lake
Pontchartrain at the junction of I-10, I-59 and I-12.
We explore the city of Slidell, beginning in the Olde Towne area, and
moving out into the suburbs. This St. Tammany Parish town is part of
the New Orleans Metropolitan Area on the north shore of Lake
Pontchartrain at the junction of I-10, I-59 and I-12.
Road Trip #434 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 260-265 (Stop at Jumpinoff Rock)
Road Trip #434 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 260-265 (Stop at Jumpinoff
Rock)
We only cover 5 miles of the Parkway in this video because we stopped
less than a mile in at Jumpinoff Rock for a hike. The only other
overlook we pass in this video is The Lump Overlook.
Rock)
We only cover 5 miles of the Parkway in this video because we stopped
less than a mile in at Jumpinoff Rock for a hike. The only other
overlook we pass in this video is The Lump Overlook.
Road Trip #433 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 245-260
Road Trip #433 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 245-260 #BRP #BlueRidgeParkway
In this video, we cover miles 256 through 260 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
in North Carolina. On this stretch of the parkway, there are only two
stopping points, the Sheets Gap Overlook, and the Northwest Trading Post
and Visitor Center.
In this video, we cover miles 256 through 260 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
in North Carolina. On this stretch of the parkway, there are only two
stopping points, the Sheets Gap Overlook, and the Northwest Trading Post
and Visitor Center.
Monday, September 2, 2019
City Drive #013 - Franklinton, Louisiana
City Drive #013 - Franklinton, Louisiana
We take a driving tour of the town of Franklinton, Louisiana in Washington Parish, as well as the Washington Parish Fairgrounds.
We take a driving tour of the town of Franklinton, Louisiana in Washington Parish, as well as the Washington Parish Fairgrounds.
Road Trip #432 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 230-245 (Stop at Stone Mounta...
Road Trip #432 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 230-245 (Stop at Stone Mountain Overlook) #BRP #BlueRidgeParkway
We continue south along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and as we get back into
the higher elevations, we start seeing more overlooks and fewer local
roads intersecting. We pass the Little Glade Mill Pond, and stop at the
Stone Mountain Overlook. Then we pass the Bullhead Mountain Overlook,
Mahogany Rock Overlook, Devil's Garden Overlook, Air Bellows Overlook,
Doughton Park, Brinegar Cabin, Low Notch Overlook, Alligator Back
Overlook, Bluff Mountain, and Basin Cove Overlook before finishing at
Mile 245.
We continue south along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and as we get back into
the higher elevations, we start seeing more overlooks and fewer local
roads intersecting. We pass the Little Glade Mill Pond, and stop at the
Stone Mountain Overlook. Then we pass the Bullhead Mountain Overlook,
Mahogany Rock Overlook, Devil's Garden Overlook, Air Bellows Overlook,
Doughton Park, Brinegar Cabin, Low Notch Overlook, Alligator Back
Overlook, Bluff Mountain, and Basin Cove Overlook before finishing at
Mile 245.
Road Trip #431 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 215-230 (Stop at High Piney S...
Road Trip #431 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 215-230 (Stop at High Piney Spur) #BRP #BlueRidgeParkway
We continue along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and move from Virginia into
North Carolina. We pass Cumberland Knob and stop to take in the view at
High Piney Spur (Fox Hunter's Paradise). We finish at Mile 230.
We continue along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and move from Virginia into
North Carolina. We pass Cumberland Knob and stop to take in the view at
High Piney Spur (Fox Hunter's Paradise). We finish at Mile 230.
City Drive #012 - Mandeville, Louisiana - Lakefront Area
City Drive #012 - Mandeville, Louisiana #Mandeville #Louisiana
A drive through Mandeville, and along the scenic lakefront.
A drive through Mandeville, and along the scenic lakefront.
Road Trip #430 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 200-215 (Stop at Piedmont Ove...
Road Trip #430 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 200-215 (Stop at Piedmont
Overlook)
This will be the last video in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We cover
miles 200-215 on the Blue Ridge Parkway Southbound. We pass the Mount
Airy Granite Overlook, the Piedmont Overlook and the Blue Ridge Music
Center. At the end of this video, we're just a few miles from the North
Carolina state line.
Overlook)
This will be the last video in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We cover
miles 200-215 on the Blue Ridge Parkway Southbound. We pass the Mount
Airy Granite Overlook, the Piedmont Overlook and the Blue Ridge Music
Center. At the end of this video, we're just a few miles from the North
Carolina state line.
Road Trip #429 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 185-200
Road Trip #429 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 185-200
We continue on the Blue Ridge Parkway heading south in the state of
Virginia. We begin at mile 185. This is another stretch with few
stopping points and overlooks, and a lot of intersecting roads, mostly
just local roads and driveways, rather than numbered state roads as
we've seen in the last 25 miles. We pass the Groundhog Meadow Overlook,
Pilot Mountain and the historic Puckett Cabin, finishing at mile 200.
We continue on the Blue Ridge Parkway heading south in the state of
Virginia. We begin at mile 185. This is another stretch with few
stopping points and overlooks, and a lot of intersecting roads, mostly
just local roads and driveways, rather than numbered state roads as
we've seen in the last 25 miles. We pass the Groundhog Meadow Overlook,
Pilot Mountain and the historic Puckett Cabin, finishing at mile 200.
Road Trip #428 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 175-185 - Hike at Round Meado...
Road Trip #428 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 175-185 - Hike at Round
Meadow Overlook
On this drive, we cover mile 175-185 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in
Virginia. This stretch of road has few stopping points, with the
exception of Mabry Mill and the Round Meadow Overlook (where we stop for
a short hike).
Meadow Overlook
On this drive, we cover mile 175-185 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in
Virginia. This stretch of road has few stopping points, with the
exception of Mabry Mill and the Round Meadow Overlook (where we stop for
a short hike).
Road Trip #427 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 165-175 - Stop at Rocky Knob ...
Road Trip #427 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 165-175 - Stop at Rocky Knob
Visitor Center
Not many overlooks on this section of the Parkway, we re-enter at Tuggle
Gap south of Roanoke, and enter Rocky Knob. We pass The Saddle
Overlook and Rock Castle Gorge Overlook. Then we stop at the Rocky Knob
Visitor Center to have a look around. The last half of the video is
just a drive along the parkway without any overlooks or parking areas.
Visitor Center
Not many overlooks on this section of the Parkway, we re-enter at Tuggle
Gap south of Roanoke, and enter Rocky Knob. We pass The Saddle
Overlook and Rock Castle Gorge Overlook. Then we stop at the Rocky Knob
Visitor Center to have a look around. The last half of the video is
just a drive along the parkway without any overlooks or parking areas.
Road Trip #426 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 150-165
Road Trip #426 - Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 150-165
In today's video, we travel South on the Blue Ridge Parkway, from mile
150 to mile 165. This is the last video from our July, 2018 trip, and
in the next video, we'll resume from the same spot in September of 2018.
We'll pass the Smart View Overlook and Recreation Area, Shortt's Knob
Overlook, and Rake's Mill Pond.
In today's video, we travel South on the Blue Ridge Parkway, from mile
150 to mile 165. This is the last video from our July, 2018 trip, and
in the next video, we'll resume from the same spot in September of 2018.
We'll pass the Smart View Overlook and Recreation Area, Shortt's Knob
Overlook, and Rake's Mill Pond.
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