July 2016 – You Me and the Dock

Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 29, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off

Between western Nevada and California’s Sierra Nevada Mountain Range lies North America’s largest alpine lake. The Resort Town of Lake Tahoe rises over 6,200 feet above sea level. This mountainous terrain provides snow packed peaks for skiers in the winter, and lakeside retreats for campers in the warm summer months. The lake that serves as a major attraction for…

Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 21, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off

This is the last article of three that will close our wondrous adventure to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. This part of our tour takes us through the WWII USS Drum – (SS-228) Gato classified submarine and around the park’s outside exhibits. Lets begin with the submarine. The word “Drum” comes from a fish that…

Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 18, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off

You, Me and The Dock would like to start out by thanking all of you for following us. I hope you are enjoying the travel articles seen through our eyes. We have experienced so much being on the adventure trail and not only in the United States, but also abroad. With this in mind,…

Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 14, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off

This portion of our tour of the USS Alabama Park is for the aviation enthusiast. The Medal Of Honor Aircraft Pavilion houses some of the Navy’s most awarded aircraft with the Medal Of Honor for their actions in flight. There is no flying by the seat of your pants on this article. Sit back and enjoy…

Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 7, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off

This is one of Alabama’s most popular attractions. Where else can you go to see three different accolades within one setting? The USS Alabama Memorial Park is filled with WWII artifacts that not only includes a 44,500 ton – 680 foot pure-war vessel, but the USS Drum submarine and a hanger filled with some of the Navy’s top-class…