Monthly Archives: April 2018

Why you should visit Tavares, Florida in June 2018

This gallery contains 3 photos.

I received an email today from Warner Brothers – I’m on their mailing list because I’m a movie-lover – telling me of the Wizard of Oz train ride that is happening from June 8 through June 24,2018. I decided to … Continue reading

More Galleries | Leave a comment

Nebraska: Homestead National Monument of America

This gallery contains 12 photos.

Homestead National Monument of America is located in Beatrice (pronounced Bee-aa-triss), Nebraska, which is a town of about 14,000 people and many historic buildings. The Homestead National Monument of America, which consists of two buildings filled with exhibits and several … Continue reading

More Galleries | Leave a comment

A Wyoming Weekend with Two City Girls

This gallery contains 14 photos.

What could we—Grammy and Gramps—do for a few days with our grand-daughters that would be unique?  At ages 9 and 11, they have had a lot of wonderful vacation experiences, but I thought they needed something that would push them … Continue reading

More Galleries | Leave a comment

More History Near Fort Laramie, Wyoming

This gallery contains 4 photos.

If you make the journey to Fort Laramie National Historic Site, consider a side-trip relating to pioneer travel on the Oregon Trail. Guernsey, Wyoming is approximately 13 miles west of Fort Laramie. OREGON TRAIL WAGON RUTS–Wheels on hundreds of pioneer … Continue reading

More Galleries | Leave a comment

History Lives at Fort Laramie National Historic Site in Wyoming

This gallery contains 10 photos.

THE FORT’S BEGINNINGS—What is now the Fort Laramie National Historic Site was originally established in 1830 as a fur trading center, well-situated at the confluence of the Laramie and North Platte Rivers.  Soon it became a well-known meeting place for … Continue reading

More Galleries | 1 Comment

Time May Be Running Out to See Iconic Swetsville Zoo

This gallery contains 5 photos.

As you drive north or south on I-25 through Fort Collins, Colorado, chances are you’ll see a Walmart on the south side of the city, off of the Harmony Road exit. There’s no signs on the highway in either direction … Continue reading

More Galleries | Leave a comment

Historic Hotel Road Trip: The New Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, Colorado

This gallery contains 7 photos.

Welcome to the New Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, Colorado, founded in 1891. A few lucky prospectors found a dazzling lode of gold ore, embedded deep in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.  The mine was high, the valley floor … Continue reading

More Galleries | Leave a comment

The Top 10 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the US

This gallery contains 11 photos.

College campuses are often places rich with history, school pride, and young minds intent on bettering themselves and the world around them. However, some of these young minds attend universities with more than just strong spirit and good academics. A … Continue reading

More Galleries | Leave a comment

The Best Ways to Relax in Style in Scottsdale

This gallery contains 2 photos.

Known for its spa resorts, golf courses, and opulent shopping destinations, the desert city of Scottsdale, Arizona offers visitors the best of Arizona leisure recreation. Take a trip to marvel over the western landscape, visit Downtown Scottsdale for world-class museums, … Continue reading

More Galleries | Leave a comment

Minnesota Report: Mall of America

This gallery contains 14 photos.

The Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States, opened in 1992 in Bloomington, a suburb located south of Minneapolis. Its street address is 60 East Broadway. It is accessible by light rail, Uber or taxi, and … Continue reading

More Galleries | Leave a comment