The Four Corners Monument marks the point where New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah all meet. It’s a rare geographical occurrence, and the only one of its kind in the USA. The monument consists of a granite disk embedded with a smaller bronze disk around the point, surrounded by smaller, appropriately located state seals and flags representing both...
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...
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...
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...
The Overseas Highway is a modern wonder and travels 113 miles from Key Largo to Key West. The road incorporates an astonishing 42 bridges that connect the keys over the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. On your drive down, you’ll see picturesque communities, beautiful white sandy beaches, busy marinas, and enticing seafood restaurants. Take as little...
Are you wondering whether it’s worth planning a trip to the Tri-Cities or whether there is anything to do out over on the east side? Well I’m here to tell you there is!While admittedly when we first moved here I found myself wondering where all the trees were and wasn’t sure how I felt about the desert landscape,...
Big Bend National Park is 800,000 acres and contains habitats consisting of rivers, desert, and mountains. It encompasses the largest protected area of Chihuahuan Desert in the United States.Although this park has a very remote location, it is well worth the effort to get there and visitors will be rewarded with stunning natural beauty. People visit Big Bend...
The Oklahoma City National Memorial is the infamous location of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building which took 168 lives and changed the city’s history forever. At the time this was the worst terrorist attack to take place on American soil and not only destroyed the Federal Building but also damaged 300 nearby buildings.The...
Even though Walla Walla is most notable for being Washington state’s wine region, there are many more things to do in Walla Walla than just wine tasting. Yes, Walla Walla has the highest concentration of wineries in all of Washington state and people from all over the nation flock to this area for a weekend of vineyard and...
Hidden amongst the flat farmland and dairy pastures of Southern Idaho is a secluded canyon where crystal clear water seeps from rock walls into a brilliant blue pool. This is the 11th largest spring in the United States and flows at a rate of 180,000 gallons per minute!This natural wonder is a hidden gem and really must be...
