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A MilTeen's Guide to Cold Weather
Four years ago, in mid-January, my family PCSed from coastal California, where it was around 60 degrees all year, to our current home in...
Ella W.
Mar 7


The Comfort of Holiday Traditions
Being stationed abroad during the holiday season can be received with mixed emotions. Some people love it, taking it as an opportunity to...
Amiliya S.
Jan 13


My Missouri Girls State Experience
This summer, I had the opportunity to attend an American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program in Missouri. The program consisted of...
Emily A.
Sep 27, 2024


Best Winter Activities, by the Region (Part 2)
The old year has ended, but winter continues in Midwestern and Northeast America. If you’re still looking for activities to fill your...
Kate U.
Jan 29, 2024


Best Winter Activities, by the Region (Part 1)
As we can tell by trees shaking their leaves and hot chocolate flying off the shelves, winter is coming. In the months ahead, some states...
Kate U.
Dec 8, 2023


Top 10 Day-Trips Near Fort Bliss, Texas
Despite the other four places I’ve lived, Fort Bliss was, hands down, my favorite place to live. The just over three years I spent there...
Elisabeth H.
Nov 17, 2023


A Harrisburgian How-To
If you moved to Carlisle this summer, welcome! For a great guide to in-town activities, check out this article by Nina A. for some tips...
Faith Clark
Sep 15, 2023


Best Summer Activities, by the Region (Part 2)
Summer is at its peak, and the possibilities for fun are endless. In this two-part series, I've tried to find the best places to go...
Kate U.
Jul 21, 2023


Reviewing the Pentagon/Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (Part 2)
The Pentagon/Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall duty station and its surrounding area (the DMV region) is home to a high military population,...
Brynn Lee
Jun 16, 2023


Reviewing the Pentagon/Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall (Part 1)
Arlington County in Northern Virginia is home to a famous and easily recognizable duty station - the Pentagon. The Pentagon and its...
Brynn Lee
Jun 14, 2023


Best Summer Activities, by the Region (Part 1)
Summers for military kids are often times of change. Thankfully, most places in the US have the typical staples of summer (pools,...
Kate U.
May 29, 2023


10 Amazing Southern Arizona Day Trips
If you're moving to Southern Arizona, you might be a little bummed out. I'll admit that when I first laid eyes on my new home, I was...
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Nov 3, 2021


Hidden Gems in Carlisle, Pennsylvania!
Two years stationed at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania have provided me with many opportunities to check out numerous local spots. Over...
Nina A.
Oct 13, 2021
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