by Scot Shumski | Nov 6, 2021 | Fort Lee, Hikes
For most military folks who have been stationed in Deutschland, nothing compares to Deutschland. Heading out every weekend to hike another 1,000 year old castle ruin. Heck, heading out after dinner to hike a neighborhood 1,000 caste ruin before the sun sets! Ahh,...
by Scot Shumski | Oct 29, 2021 | Fort Lee
Forty-two minutes. Far enough away to feel you are leaving Fort Lee behind and getting out in the country but close enough you wont think twice about loading the kids in the car. So why not head out to the last Fall Festival weekend at Richlands Dairy Farm in...
by Scot Shumski | Sep 3, 2021 | Fort Lee
Below is a partial list of businesses, some offering discounts for military families and some that do not. Please note those businesses listed as not offering a military discount is not done to shame the business but simply to educate military families when deciding...
by Scot Shumski | Apr 10, 2021 | Hohenfels Day Trip
The request was simple. Eva, the 10 year old, LOVES playgrounds and asked if we could spend one entire day of school spring break visiting playgrounds in the area. Unlike America where life goes on as usual during the COVID-19 pandemic, here in Deutschland the...
by Scot Shumski | Mar 30, 2021 | Army Wife Network Blog
Author’s note: As I near the end of my time living in Germany while my wife serves in the United States Army, this is part I of a III part series examining my thoughts and feelings as I prepare to head back to America and leave Germany behind. Part I examines what I...