{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/6834a44a57d2ddc0dbe0d609?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Military History Experiences: Coronado, California to Corning, New York","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/1748279726575-d0fb235d-28ef-4d31-a738-eb35c42c5c6e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this special Memorial Day episode of <em>Big Blend Radio</em>, we honor our nation’s heroes and spotlight <strong>Military Appreciation Month</strong> with travel writer and editor <strong>Kris Grant</strong>. She shares the deep military and naval aviation history of <strong>Coronado, California</strong>, highlighting its connection to <strong>naval aviation</strong>, <strong>Navy SEAL training</strong>, and legendary figures like <strong>Glenn Curtiss</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation explores life on a naval base, the evolution of military aviation, and the cultural significance of Coronado—from the festive <strong>Independence Day Parade</strong> to the historic and famously haunted <strong>Hotel del Coronado</strong>.</p><p>Kris also shares insights on other fascinating military history destinations, including:</p><ul><li><strong>Dayton, Ohio</strong> – A hub of aviation heritage with the <strong>National Museum of the U.S. Air Force</strong></li><li><strong>Hammondsport and Corning, New York</strong> – Home to the <strong>Glenn H. Curtiss Museum</strong> and the scenic <strong>Finger Lakes</strong> region</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen in</strong> for inspiring stories that commemorate service and preserve the legacy of America’s military past.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 <strong>Websites &amp; Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Coronado Magazine &amp; Coronado Eagle/Journal: <a href=\"https://www.coronadonewsca.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.coronadonewsca.com/</a></li><li>Visit Coronado, California: <a href=\"https://discovercoronado.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://discovercoronado.com/</a></li><li>Glenn H. Curtiss Museum (Hammondsport, NY): <a href=\"https://glennhcurtissmuseum.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://glennhcurtissmuseum.org/</a></li><li>Explore Corning &amp; the Finger Lakes: <a href=\"https://exploresteuben.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://exploresteuben.com/</a></li><li>Destination Dayton (Visitor Info): <a href=\"https://www.destinationdayton.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.destinationdayton.org/</a></li><li>National Museum of the U.S. Air Force: <a href=\"https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/</a></li><li>National Aviation Heritage Area: <a href=\"https://www.nps.gov/daav/index.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nps.gov/daav/index.htm</a></li><li>International Food Wine Travel Writers Association: <a href=\"https://ifwtwa.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://ifwtwa.org/</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Big Blend Radio"}