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 […]

Are you yearning for complete relaxation? Do you want to travel domestically to a remote spot where you can get away to unplug, unwind, and rejuvenate? These 5 best spa resorts will have you floating on clouds as you’re pampered with spa services. You will also enjoy a myriad of activities, exquisite food, and the […]

Before I interrupted what was becoming a lengthy post last week, I was giving you the first 3 of 6 tips and facts about your passport that might surprise— or apply—to you, to help keep you out of trouble with your passport. These are the last 3 of those 6 tips and facts. 6 Important […]