PRESIDENT & MRS. FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT

Can you believe it's August 1st already.

It won't be long and the kiddies will be back in school.
I know they just got out, didn't they?

Were you and your family able to get away on vacation this summer?

Many haven't been able to, because of the poor economy.

The usual perhaps one or two weeks away was just too expensive this year.
With the cost of everything escalating and many losing jobs or having hours cut back it just wasn't a prudent decision to spend the money this year.

Why not take a day-cation.

Yes, just a day trip somewhere close by, maybe a two or three hour jaunt.

May I suggest a trip to Hyde Park, NY.

From here in the Scranton - Wilkes Barre, PA area it's only a two and a half hour ride.

Hyde Park is a beautiful town along the Hudson River in NY.

Situated in the Hudson River Valley, the Franklin D. Roosevelt mansion and museum are a historic part of the National Park Service.

A tour of the home and museum and grounds takes you back to a time in our history when our nation was called to war.

The tour will also take you to the rose garden where the president and his wife are buried.

About two miles down the road from FDR's home is the Frederick Vanderbilt mansion and farm. This too is part of the National Park Service Historic Sites.

The story of this man's success differs in many ways from Roosevelt's.

You can see both places easily in a few hours.

Along the main road are quaint shops and restaurants.

The restaurants vary from fast food to a 1950's retro chrome diner to more upscale dining. Whatever you and your pocketbook choose you won't be disappointed.

There is admissions charged for both historic homes but at the Roosevelt site you can opt for as many or few sites you wish to see. There are several belonging to the FDR property.

The beautiful sculpture pictured above is the President and First Lady.
It is situated right outside the visitor's center and cafe.

When you first see it, they look as if they are sitting in the garden, welcoming guests to their home.

I highly recommend this day-cation destination.
Adults and children alike will enjoy it.

The children will have memories stored to write about when called upon for an essay, when they return to school in just a short month.

Have fun and don't forget your camera.