Cultural – Following My GPS

American Swedish Institute

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As I am a third-generation descended from Swedish immigrants on my maternal side I wanted to connect with my nordic heritage by visiting the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The American Swedish Institute is a museum and cultural center dedicated to the preservation and…

Smithsonian Museums

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Museum Quick Stop ~ I have been to Washington, D.C. a number of times over the years with my family, my Boy Scouts and on my own. This time was a solo excersion to explore D.C. With each trip, time was limited and I needed…

Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida...

Museums Transportation Travel

Yellowstone National Park

It was fitting that my first national park...

Parks Travel

Museum of America and the Sea

Living History at Mystic Seaport Museum ~ Sharing...

Museums Travel

Following Your Virtual GPS: Traveling America from the Comfort of Your Home

With each day bringing new closures and cancellations...

Lifestyle Travel

Missouri Botanical Garden

While St. Louis is home to the Gateway...

Attractions Travel

Colonial Williamsburg

It was an enjoyable drive into the Williamsburg,...

Attractions Historic Travel

Yosemite National Park

My trip to Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National...

Parks Travel

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

By far this has to be my favorite...

Historic Transportation Travel

Mesa Verde National Park

While I was staying in the Durango, Colorado...

Parks Travel