Northeast Georgia State Historic Site A visit to the mountains and valleys of Northeast Georgia is a journey into abundant outdoor activities, vacation accommodations from cabins, B&Bs, boutique hotels, and lodges along with more traditional stays, and quaint villages and towns scattered among the hills.…
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Almost Heaven, West Virginia As I have traveled throughout America, I have discovered much that is wonderful and special about our country that we can all be proud of. It is always my hope that you will be inspired to explore and experience the places…
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As a travel photographer, I am always amazed at the beauty and rich visual diversity of locations throughout the United States. However, there are some locations that are visually immersive for me and make it a joy to explore and photograph; this destination is sure…
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Traveling through the idyllic farmland of southwestern Michigan you would not get the impression that an epicenter that houses one of the largest automotive collections in the world is right around the corner. Nestled on 90 acres on a campus that is so caringly placed…
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I made an autumn pilgrimage to the center of the recreational vehicle industry in Elkhart, Indiana, and specifically to the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum. RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum’s main gallery features a variety of historical, recreational vehicles from Airstream, Winnebago, and other…
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With each day bringing new closures and cancellations as we work together as a nation to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s natural to feel a little anxious. If you had to cancel a long-awaited vacation, school trip or spring break getaway, you…
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Photo Opp ~ Fort McHenry is a historical American coastal pentagonal bastion fort located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy from the Chesapeake…
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It was an enjoyable drive into the Williamsburg, Virginia area along its scenic Colonial Parkway a National Scenic Byway. The Parkway connects the three points of Virginia’s Historic Triangle, Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown making the historic attractions of the area easily accessible. I stayed at…
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While I was staying in the Durango, Colorado area I made a visit to Mesa Verde National Park which was about an hour to the Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center near the park’s entrance station. Mesa Verde National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage…
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While St. Louis is home to the Gateway Arch, Anheuser-Busch brewery and the start of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is also home to one of the oldest botanical institutions in the United States, the Missouri Botanical Garden. The Missouri Botanical Garden informally known as…
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Photo Opp ~ The sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The sculpture of the heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln was designed and overseen by sculptor Gutzon…
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Welcome aboard my lifestyle of journey and self-discovery, it has been quite a ride so far. My name is Alleyn Parent but most people call me Al. This is since only my family and close friends know that I have a long, weird to pronounce,…
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