Pictograph State Park is an area of significance because it contains three caves, Pictograph, Middle, and Ghost Caves, in which prehistoric hunters left rock ‘paintings’ on the walls inside them.The oldest rock art in the cave is thought to be over 2,000 years old, and the most recent additions are probably somewhere between 200 to 500 years old....
The John Wayne Birthplace Museum is a mecca for fans of movie legend John Wayne. Since the museum’s establishment in 1982, more than a million visitors have made the pilgrimage to historic Madison County to tour the actors birthplace home including guests such as Ronald Reagan and Maureen O’Hara. The museum which is adjacent to Wayne’s childhood home...
As you get back on the road to head out to the I-84 you will cross the Perrine Bridge. This amazing feat of engineering is the eighth highest bridge in the USA with a height of 486 feet above the Snake River.Visitors can choose to park on either the south or north side of the bridge to walk...
Starting The TrailThe trail starts off beside Pettit Lake and within 0.5 miles you will reach the junction to Alice and Toxaway Lake. You will stay on the trail to the right to get to Toxaway Lake.The trail begins to slowly climb for about a mile through an open hill and then dips and rises several times before...
String Lake is a favorite amongst visitors to Grand Teton National Park and once you lay your eyes upon this exquisite body of water you’ll understand why. This emerald gem is unlike the other lakes inside the Tetons in that it reflects the greens of the surrounding pines rather than the blue (or grey) skies at other nearby...
Planning a US road trip? The US is perfect for a road trip because it is such a large, diverse, and beautiful part of the world with so many places to explore all over. There are many benefits to a US road trip, especially in a time of COVID-19 where there are still restrictions on travel and people...
Walla Walla is best known for being Washington’s wine region. How did the town get this reputation? Well, the area has some of the most fertile agricultural soil in the nation with a perfect growing climate for grapes. There are now over 120 wineries in Walla Walla so it’s not hard to imagine why wine lovers flock to...
Going for a road trip with friends or family is fun. However, it has its fair share of challenges. First, you’re more likely to be seated for long hours, with an insufficient space for stretching your body. You’re also likely to want to catch some sleep due to the fatigue that comes with traveling. If you aren’t well...
Fish fries are very common in the Midwest but it is an especially strong tradition in Wisconsin. The Friday night fish fry happens year-round at many non-chain restaurants and taverns across the state and typically involves beer battered cod, perch, bluegill or walleye. The tradition began because Wisconsin was settled heavily by Catholics of German, Polish, and other...
