One of the least visited states in the USA, North Dakota has a surprisingly long list of things to do and see. Recently I visited the state, and this time spent some real time there. The first time, I didn’t give it more than a short 24 hours, but this time I realized its potential. […]
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Yosemite National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Apr
Apr
Can you believe that I’ve been married to a native Californian for over 25 years; we visit the state at least every other year, and I had never been to Yosemite National Park?! We’ve been to national parks all ofver the country like Denali, Theodore Roosevelt, and even hard to get to Katmai, […]
Article, Destinations, North America, Travel, USA
The Alaska Marine Highway! Taking the Alaska Ferry
13
Mar
Mar
Do you like to cruise? I’ll bet that one you’ve always wanted to do is Alaska! I’m right, aren’t I? After living in Alaska and calling it home for eight years, people ask me about cruising to Alaska all the time. First let me say, Alaska is amazing, with stunning views, an abundance of wildlife, […]
01
Jul
Jul
Making the Most of a Trip to Mt. McKinley Whenever I’m talking to fellow travelers, the conversation usually gets around to talking about where I’m from. Now for those of you who are nomadic or transient you know there’s no other question that can stump you quite like that simple four word question. Where am I from? […]
09
Mar
Mar
Visting the Airplane Boneyard at the Puma Air and Space Museum I love airplanes! For a brief period, until my money ran out, I took flying lessons when I was 15 years old. I loved being in control, soaring through the air (C’mon I know you are surprised!) I loved the feeling that I could […]
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Feb
Feb
Manhattan, the center of New York’s finest bagel shops. When Jim and I go, we know that we are going to fill up on fresh bagels and lots of great coffee every day that we are there. We love them! My favorite New York bagel is an onion bagel with cream cheese and lox, one […]
Article, Destinations, North America, Travel, USA
Grappling with Tragedy at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
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Jan
Jan
September 11, 2001 The sun was shining, as small soft white clouds floated slowly across the sky. It was a warm day, a perfect September late summer afternoon. I had a long drive, nearly a two hour commute heading home at the end of the day. Just one quick stop at the grocery store to […]
20
Aug
Aug
A Different View of NYC- One with a Splash! Let’s face it, if you want to visit the Statue of Liberty, climb the ground, and walk around the island, there’s only one way to do it. You have to get a ticket on board one of the statue cruise sailings from Battery Park in […]
10
Aug
Aug
Blooms and Relaxation While Walking the High Line Every summer we try and get back to the US to visit family, and whenever we’re on the East Coast one place we love to go is New York City. We don’t like to spend more than a couple days there, because quite frankly the concrete and tall buildings […]
19
Jan
Jan
Take a Walk Where You Never Want To Be Philadelphia is a city full of attractions to tempt the tourist keen on experiencing the history of America’s birth. But once you’ve rapped your knuckles on the cool, smooth sides of the Liberty Bell; tread upon the creaky, wooden floors of Freedom Hall; and jingled the […]
15
Dec
Dec
Tacoma – Worth the Stop! Have you been to Tacoma? No? You flew into Sea-Tac on your way to the great city of Seattle, where you have a list of things to do: see the troll, visit the Seattle Tower, and go to a pub or two for some good grub and music…right? You never […]
17
Apr
Apr
When Devon decided to go to Oklahoma for school, all I could think of was “why?” It turned out fantastic, though, because we were able to visit a number of times. Just recently we stopped on cross-country road trip and couldn’t believe that we ran out of time to do everything on our list, a […]
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