Sadly I had planned to attend some type of event here in for my final post, but due to the active quarantine I will talk about this amazing museum. First I will start off with the shear size of this museum. Its built within multiple hangars to hold the hundreds of different types of memorabilia. This alone makes it great, because you can get lost and find so much to look at. I spent basically a whole day and I feel like I barely got through a quarter of the museum. Just some of the inventions they showed like the first ever helicopter or the first version of the stealth bombers. I loved that it felt like i was progressing throughout the years of aviation while i walked through the halls. I got to see how people transitioned from the early stages of flight into the advanced world we live in now. By far the thing that blew me out of the water was the giant plane pictured above. It’s name is The Spruce Goose it is the largest wooden plane in history. It’s shear size and the fact that it took up an entire hanger was just unbelievable. I would recommend this museum to anyone just so they can see that. It’s that type of big where you question how small we as people really are compared to whats around us. It does require you to pay to enter but its more than worth the money. The good thing is when I went it was an all day ticket so you could leave and have lunch, or visit the water park across the street. So please once again go check out the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, its amazing. For more information on the museum please go visit their official website. https://www.evergreenmuseum.org/

For this post, I will be reminiscing my trip to new port Oregon, due to my inability to leave my house during the quarantine. This spot, in particular, brought me a lot of joy. Cobble beach has a stunning view of the ocean and the wild life was everywhere. If you look closely at the rock farthest on the left you can see a large number of white specks. Every single one of them is a bird perched resting between flights. I also was able to see sea lions sitting on the shore of the beach. As for the beach itself, it was really interesting. The name is extremely obvious, but the beach has barely any sand and is mostly made out of large black rocks. They even have signs that say don’t take rocks from the shore. I don’t think they do much because I saw multiple people pocketing rocks. I know for sure my parents didn’t, even after I told them the signs said not to.The best part easily had to be the grey whales we saw in the distance, those creatures are just absolutely amazing to see in person. The lighthouse at the top of the cliff was amazing as well, something about the sea breeze and the size of the tower was really cool. Sadly the inside was closed and I didn’t get to experience it, but i would love to go again and explore it. This probably isn’t the most exciting thing to do in Oregon but its absolutely worth the travel if you find the time. So as always please go check this place out if you find yourself in the area. It’s a wonderful experience especially since there is no cost to go out and see the view. If you’re looking for more information please go check out this website. https://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_newp20.htm

In light of COVID-19 I will be continuing with places or destinations outside of San Marcos. Since we are still suppose to be staying home to slow down the curve. So this post will be about a lovely town in southern Colorado called Pagosa Springs. This town is amazing its just small enough where you can take a deep breath of fresh air, but has just enough amenities so that you can enjoy yourself. The town itself is known for its sulfur springs in its downtown area. Which i will admit does create a little bit of a smell, but not enough to ruin the experience. The town has brewery’s, pubs, nature hikes, biking trails, and even some cool little shops in the downtown area. One thing i did when i first got there was rent a bike and stroll through the downtown. What I found to be the most fun was hiking through the mountain side outside our cabin. While i was up there i decided to take a closed off path (very bad idea i do not recommend), which lead me to getting stuck in about two and a half feet of snow. Although it was terrifying having to drudge back up a mountain in that much snow its still one of my favorite memories. I even went to the local ski resort Wolf Creek Pass and had the pleasure of falling on my face a thousand times. Also the food there was amazing, personally I love pub food and that was all that they had. So naturally every dinner was a treat for me. Overall i had an amazing trip and i would absolutely recommend this small town to anyone. That trip was easily my favorite trip I took in 2019. So if you ever find yourself in southern Colorado please stop by this town its absolutely worth it. Go check out this visitor sight if your’e interested! https://visitpagosasprings.com/

This is a very informational blog that I found on the city of San Marcos. “San Marcos Like a Local” is a quick and efficient source of info for the town. It accurately depicts up and coming events occurring in the town as well as destinations to visit. I know I’ve used it multiple times to find an event on a day off. I also use it for finding cool places to talk about and rate on my blog. For example, this is the site I found the Flying Armadillo Disc Golf club, which has now engulfed my free time. What i enjoy is that every article is very quick and to the point. Giving me the information i need with a small description of what the event is. It also does an amazing job of keeping up to date with current events. As well as making sure there is plenty of content, which ensures a reason to come back to the site. If you find yourself needing more places to visit here in San Marcos absolutely visit this blog. They also review local restaurants and hotels! So if you have family coming into town, and they ask you for places to stay or places to eat you can cut out all the work. Although the site might not go into depth in its reviews, but it definitely gives you all the information you need. As well as directions if you need them! The biggest benefit of blogs like ours are the new opportunities they present. Whether they be new found interests or perfect eating spots. Having options on our rare days off is one of the most important things we can have. So, once we are all released from our homes and able to walk around freely please hop onto http://www.toursanmarcos.com/dining/general/industry.html and check whats going on.

Description

Due to the recent pandemic and inability to leave my house I have decided to rate a place outside of San Marcos. Last years spring break I traveled to Colorado with a group of friends and on the way we stopped at a place called Meow Wolf. Meow Wolf is an interactive maze like experience in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Let me start by saying this might be one of the coolest places to visit in all of New Mexico. The whole experience is like a vision quest you would see in a movie, mixed with a 80’s sci-fi horror flick. I cant express how interesting it is walking through this maze like interior. In fear of spoiling some of the rooms I will refrain from going into detail, but I will explain the experience i had.

The Experience

The building itself is a massive storage facility with an arcade like entrance. After admission you enter a dark hallway that leads you to the front of a historic house. All seems normal at first when you enter, but then you turn the corner to the kitchen. Where the entirety of it is upside down. Excluding the fridge for some reason, but when you approach it you hear noises. Being encouraged you would open the fridge finding a hallway that leads into an entire spaceship. This is only a small fraction of what there is to find me and my friend spent 3 hours exploring each and every room. Not to mention they have live performers that travel through its halls. For example, i ended up in a fish bowl with a lady playing a clarinet. All around the experience was magical and if you find yourself nearby please stop by. You can buy tickets at https://meowwolf.com/ , as well as find cool events.

Restaurant Review

Taproom Pub & Grub is by far my favorite bar/eatery in all of San Marcos. The food, the beer selection, and the atmosphere are all amazing. I’ll show my hand a little early and say I absolutely recommend this spot to everyone (21 and over). By far the best part about this place is their burgers. The pizza burger there is out of this world, and it makes no sense why. I’ll be honest, a burger with marinara and pepperoni on it does not sound good at first. When I decided to finally try it I immediately flipped my tune, and it became my favorite item on the menu. As for the bar arrangement, the tables are a little close to each other, but it’s not much of an issue. The atmosphere is amazing; from the waitresses and bartenders to the just general vibe. It has a real pub feel to it making you feel like a regular almost immediately. If you are wanting to learn more about the menu and restaurant visit https://taproomsanmarcos.com/.

Activities

Taproom has one very fun thing to do, and that is trivia night! The amazing people at Geeks Who Drink stop by every Tuesday at 7:00 to give a wonderful experience. It’s free to play and has many chances to win prizes or coupons for taproom. The questions are never easy, but they do allow teams of up to six people. Making this a great group activity if you find you and your friends bored on a Tuesday night. If you feel like you can take on the competition solo, then go right ahead there are no requirements to join. Did I also mention that this is a free event? Well it is, no buy ins or food needs to be purchased (although highly recommended). So please take my advice and try this place place out!

Flying Armadillo Disc Golf Club is a local San Marcos disc golf course. For those of you who don´t know what disc golf is, it´s exactly what it sounds like, golf but with discs. The rules, goals, and difficulty are the same. Now even though that last can be argued the first two cant. As for the property itself, its beautiful and well kept compared to other parks and or outdoor activities around the San Marcos area. What makes it different is its well groomed and meticulous lay out, not to mention the great pieces of wood an metal artwork spread out across the property. When it comes to the actual game of disc golf, its easily one of the more challenging courses I have ever played. Its tight turns and heavily wooded holes make it a difficult but rewarding experience. If you are new to the game they have the equivalent of a putt putt course on the property as well. Its a great way to play the game and not feel overwhelmed with the difficulty of the larger course. As well as promote fun and interesting ways to throw a disc with fun and weird obstacles. For example, they have a lighthouse you must throw a disc up and into its light. Speaking of light if you run out they also accommodate to playing in the dark. With either lights on the baskets or very bright reflective tape sold in their pro-shop. That shop is a perk in itself, from my understanding its the only store in San Marcos that sells a wide variety of discs. There is a small entrance fee of five dollars but in turn you get all day access to the two courses and even some fun games on the side. Which include; a hook and ring game, a pool table, giant jenga, corn hole, and even a Bocce ball course! I would absolutely say its worth the five dollar entry, and if you find you love it they have a membership that costs one hundred. Which covers all green fees (i.e. five dollar entry fee) and even gives access to an end of year barbecue the owners throw every December. If you ever find yourself wanting to enjoy nature and play a fun game while doing it please try out Flying Armadillo, you will not regret it! If you need more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/flyingarmadillodiscgolf/ and don´t be afraid to call Michael the guy who runs the property hes very helpful and always around!