The Chena Hot Springs are similar to almost all the other hot springs in the world. They just happen to be located in Alaska. While some hot springs are in the middle of nowhere, these springs are now part of the Chena Hot Springs Resort. Enjoying the hot springs with the whole family will be […]

A road trip to Oregon will have you contemplating doing a few outdoorsy things during your visit. While there are so many things to do outside, I know a few places that are better than others. The Columbia River Gorge is one of them. There are so many best things to do at Columbia River […]

Oh The Places You’ll Go Once Vaccinated Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s “Oh The Places You’ll Go”   Congratulations! Today is your day because you are fully vaccinated! You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!   You have your suitcase all packed. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any […]

There have been many firsts in the USA. First, the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620. Then land was purchased past the Mississippi in 1783. The Gold Rush was in 1848. And the completion of the fifty states in 1959. In between all those dates, there were many other firsts. This included the opening […]

The Citadel Military College is commonly referred to as the Citadel. It was established back in 1842 and is only one of six senior military colleges in the US. There are normally 2,300 students on campus at once as undergraduates. The Citadel is best known nationally for its Corps of Cadets. The college draws students […]

Plantations used to be everywhere in the south and that included the Charleston area. What is now known as the Charleston Tea Garden used to be known as the Pinehurst Tea Plantation up in Summerville. The tea from that plantation grew from 1888 until 1915. Upon the death of the owner, Dr. Charles Shepard, the […]

Savannah’s River Walk is located alongside the Savannah River. The street that you will find yourself walking on is called River Street. But there is also a promenade area that is between the cobblestone street and the river. Old cotton warehouses line River Street. They have now been turned into shops, pubs, restaurants, and art […]

The Charleston City Market is one of the oldest public markets in the country. You will find this market with more than three hundred vendors within the heart of this fabulous city. There are actually two different types of markets. They are the day market and the night market. The day market is open every […]

Where else can you enjoy the exhilaration of whitewater rafting while also taking in some of the most stunning scenery in the United States? Forests, mountains, and a variety of wildlife make whitewater rafting on the Snake River a must for visitors to the Grand Tetons. The river goes past the Tetons. It travels all […]

Jackson Lake is one of the lakes that you will find within the Grand Teton National Park, which is partially in Wyoming. This is a natural lake that was formed when the Jackson Lake Dam was constructed back in 1911. The dam has been expanded since that time. The lake was even completely rebuilt in […]