Spotted In Driving Interstate 20 As We Headed To The Masters.
Augusta, GA … Interstate 20 or I-20, as it is more well-known, runs from a town called Kent in eastern Texas to Florence in South Carolina.
The highway was opened in the 1960s and runs for a length of 1,539 miles also through northern Louisiana, central Mississippi, western and north-central Alabama, and north-central Georgia.
Included in I-20s route through Georgia is cutting right through Augusta, Georgia and less than a mile from the front gates at Augusta National.
As well, I‑20 intersects ...
Visiting Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Vicksburg Military Park …. A must see in Vicksburg is a visit to the Vicksburg Military Park located in the north-eastern portion portion of the city of Vicksburg. Mississippi.
I had first visited the Park early in 1980 in the company of long-time good friend Joe Sroba, and in my first ‘big’ journey to the U.S.
The main area of the park shows the four detached units of Louisiana, site of the Confederate fortifications, South Fort, another Confederate defense work; Navy Circle, ...
Vicksburg’s Colourful Mississippi Riverfront Murals.
A series of 55-foot high wonderful and colourful murals greets visitors in making your way to down town Vicksburg.
The Vicksburg Riverfront Murals project is a series of murals painted on Mississippi River flood walls. The murals depict the city’s historical significance, as well as its envisioned future role in the region’s commerce and culture.
Artist Robert Dafford was commissioned to complete the first series of 12’x 20′ panels along the flood wall facing Levee Street. ...
Vicksburg Visit On Route To The Masters.
My first and only prior visit to Vicksburg, Mississippi had been early in January 1980 – a gap of just under 36 years.
However in making our way from the Shell Houston Open to the Masters we found ourselves spending not just one night but two nights in the town that lies on the eastern bank of the mighty Mississippi River and across the river from Louisiana.
Vicksburg is famous for two things.
Firstly, the Battle or the Siege at Vicksburg during the American Civil War when the Union Army gained ...
Horsepower Both On & Off The Course At Shell Houston Open.
There is horsepower to burn both on and off the course at this week’s 25th anniversary Shell Houston Open.
Not only does this year’s event feature golf’s new breed of thoroughbreds in Jordan Spieth and Rickie but again on display in the exhibition area here at the Houston Golf Club is one of the stars of NASCAR.
Joey Lagano is a household name in the States. He’s competed in 260 races in his nine years since his first NASCAR race in 2008.
He captured his first victory in ...
Austin, Texas – A Visit To The Lone Star State Capital Building.
Austin, Texas is the home for a second year to this week’s WGC – Dell Match-Play and being staged on the stunning Austin Country Club course laid out along the banks of the Colorado River.
Austin is the capital of Texas and according to Wikipedia is the 11th most populated city in the U.S., and the fourth-most populous city in the Lone Star State.
Austin gets it’s name from Stephen B. Austin, the ‘Father of Texas’ and the republic’s first secretary of state.
The ...
Colourful Florida Sunset Adds More Colour To Valspar Championship.
Many may not be aware but Valspar, and the title sponsor of this week’s PGA Tour stop, is America’s leading paint manufacturer.
It’s why there are paint tins for tee markers this week on the Copperhead Course.
And after the opening round of the $US 6.1m event we took the short drive down to the western shoreline of Florida to witness a great sunset.
The tournament is at Palm Habor and the photos were taken at Dunedin.
And among the last selection of snaps is some wonderful houses ...
