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Finger Lakes Gorges, Hikes, and Waterfalls

October 1, 2022 Leave a Comment

New York State’s Finger Lake region provides visitors with a lot of things to see and do. Whether tasting wine, participating in water activities, visiting the many small towns and villages, or just relaxing and taking in the view. And then there is one of our favorite activities: hiking or strolling through some of the […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Featured-City, Finger Lakes, Highlighted Itinerary, Hiking, Ithaca, Nature & Hiking, Watkins Glen Tagged With: Buttermilk Falls State Park, Cascadilla Gorge, Letchworth State Park, Sheqauga Falls, Taughannock Falls State Park, Watkins Glen State Park

Philadelphia: The Independence Experience

October 1, 2022 Leave a Comment

Philadelphia is the Cradle of the American Experience. The Declaration of Independence was written and approved here. The two Constructional Conventions that led to our Constitution and Bill of Rights happened here. It was the capital of the county from 1790-2000 (between the 1789/1790 year in New York and its 2000 move to Washington D.C.). […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Featured-City, Highlighted Itinerary, Philadelphia Tagged With: American Philosphical Society, Elfreth’s Alley, Independence Hal, Independence National Historical Park, Rittenhouse Square

8 Fabulous Sedona Area Hikes

June 11, 2022 Leave a Comment

Sedona Arizona is one of the most beautiful areas of the country. Its magnificent scenery makes this one of our favorite spots in the world for hiking. Here are 8 fabulous Sedona hikes. Beautiful Sedona Hiking Trails West Fork Trail at Oak Creek Canyon The trailhead is about 10.5 miles north of Sedona along Oak […]

Filed Under: Arizona, Featured-Trips, Highlighted Itinerary, Hiking, Mountains, Nature & Hiking, Sedona Tagged With: Arizona, Bell Rock, Boynton Canyon Trail, Brin's Mesa, Cathedral Rock Trail, Devil's Bridge, Doe Mesa Trail, hiking, Mayhew Lodge, Oak Creek Vista Point, Sedona, Soldier Pass Loop, West Fork Trail

Snorkeling with the Manatees

March 7, 2022 Leave a Comment

Crystal River Florida Crystal River Florida is a coastal city in the western part of the state. It is home to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, where manatees shelter year-round. And manatees were what drew us here. Manatees can also be seen at the nearby Homosassa River, which is generally less crowded with snorkelers […]

Filed Under: Crystal River, Dining, Featured-City, Florida, Highlighted Itinerary, Restaurants Tagged With: Charlie’s Fish House, Crackers Bar and Grill, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, manatees, Nova Scotia, Waterfront Social Restaurant

Antarctica: Our 7th Continent. Get There Before It Melts

May 30, 2022 Leave a Comment

“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful” (Alleged recruitment ad for Shackleton expedition) The very thought of Antarctica chills one to the bone. Why would we ever want to visit this continent? Our response? Why not? We hadn’t yet been to the continent. Besides, with […]

Filed Under: Antarctica, Best Trips, Destinations, Featured-City, Featured-Trips, Highlighted Itinerary, Itineraries, Itineraries, Travel Tagged With: expeditions.com, Polar Latitudes, Roald Amundsen, Robert Scott, sea explore I

South Dakota Nature and History Trail in Six Days

May 30, 2022 Leave a Comment

People always ask us how we manage to do so many things when we travel into an area. The answer? Tom puts together detailed (but flexible) itineraries. If something falls through, he has 3 alternatives. Plus we are always on the move. This is a sample itinerary based on our trip to South Dakota. …

Filed Under: Deadwood, Dining, Featured-Trips, Highlighted Itinerary, Hotels, Itineraries, Itineraries, Mount Rushmore, Mountains, Nature & Hiking, Rapid City, Wyoming Tagged With: itinerary, South Dakota, Wyoming