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When you get the opportunity to get away, what’s your favorite destination? An isolated beach, such as Ocracoke, NC? Or where history lives – Gettysburg, maybe? Perhaps you’re energized by city attractions, such as New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Lots more ideas are just a click away.
Travel: Catalina Island
Doesn’t it surprise you that there’s a scenic island, only 22 miles away from Los Angeles (estimated 2010 population...
Read MoreTravel: Roswell, New Mexico
In July, 1947, E.T. couldn’t phone home, because his flying saucer crashed about 30 miles from Roswell, New Mexico. Or not....
Read MoreTravel: The Coast of Maine
Here’s a fact that could win you a few bar bets: The total coastline of Maine is greater than the coast of California (3,478 mi. vs....
Read MoreTravel: Siesta Beach, Sarasota
You’ve probably heard about Dr. Beach (Stephen Leatherman), and his annual ranking of America’s Top 10 Beaches. He often names...
Read MoreTravel: Yorktown, Virginia
Yorktown existed as a town beginning in 1691, or 80 years before it became famous. It was named “York” after the city in...
Read MoreTravel: Disney World
It would be challenging to try to sum up all the great opportunities available at this Florida megapark. The thing is, I don’t have...
Read MoreSports: Baseball Hall of Fame
Today’s post is another that honors two interconnected ideas – in this case, the museum in Cooperstown, New York and also the...
Read MoreTravel: Vail, Colorado
It’s not because Vail is the largest single-mountain ski resort in the United States. And it’s certainly not because Vail Ski...
Read MoreTravel: The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier’s classic exterior doesn’t immediately bring to mind a world-class resort; its architecture perhaps calls to...
Read MoreTravel: Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch
A dude ranch experience isn’t everyone’s idea of a great vacation. But if you love horses, nature, and the West, it could be...
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