Truckee, CA: Donner Memorial State Park

COST: Day Use: $8.00 (believe this is correct) HOURS: Park Daily: Sunrise – Sunset Visitor Center Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Day NOTES: *It is recommended to allow about an hour to see the displays in the visitor’s center. *The Pioneer Monument is … Continue reading

Gary, IN: Michael Jackson ‘s Childhood Home

FREE HOURS: I recommend going by during the daylight hours NOTES: *The small house is located in an area that looks a bit rough, but the house & property appears to be well maintained. *There is a large stone/granite monument to Michael Jackson in the front yard. *Fans leave memorial … Continue reading

Fairmount, IN: James Dean Grave

FREE NOTES: *Take the second lane into the cemetery. There should also be a sign showing where to locate the grave. *The grave should be easy to spot because people leave all kinds of things at the grave site. *The headstone is not his original one; the headstone has been … Continue reading

Norfolk, VA: Norfolk Police & Fire Rescue Museum

______________________ FREE HOURS: Hours Vary Call after 10:00 a.m. (757) 441-1526 NOTES: *The police museum has a permanent memorial to fallen officers LOCATION: 401 E. Freemason St. Norfolk, Virginia PHONE: (757) 441-1526 WEBSITE: Norfolk Police & Fire Rescue Museum

Cody, WY: Old Trail Town & Museum of the Old West

COST: Seniors 65 years & up: $8.00 General Admission 13-64 years: $9.00 Children 6-12 years: $5.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: May 15 – September 30 Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. NOTES: *Many old buildings & cabins from the days of the old West, artifacts, cemetery, museum, … Continue reading