Dubuque, Iowa is a surprisingly interesting little town on the banks of the Mississippi River with plenty of fun restaurants, public art and interesting architecture. I last explored Dubuque as part of a girlfriends’ getaway bringing together gal pals from…
Assateague Island National Seashore on Maryland’s eastern shore has many pleasures worth the visit, but none more than the wild horses or ponies that make their home here. This post contains affiliate links and sponsored travel. To learn more, read…
Wilmington Delaware’s Historic Amtrak Station is a must see for anyone who loves train, architecture, history, travel and well, yes, politics. But leaving the politics out for a while, this old train station is just a cool building with lots…
There are many reasons to visit Berlin, a charming little village on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, but your first stop should be The Mermaid Museum. Located less than 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, this is billed as the country’s first…
Just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis Missouri is Cahokia Mounds, a state historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage site. I’ve lived and traveled in this area much of my life, but just recently made time to visit.…
The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804 – 06 remains one of North America’s great travel stories and adventures. A small group of men, one woman, a baby and a dog exploring a region as yet undocumented by non-native explorers.…
A visit to the National Czech and Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids Iowa is a marvelous opportunity to better understand the complex history and culture of these central European countries. Spend the day here and at the adjacent Czech Village…
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is one of the most beautiful destinations in all of the United States. I don’t say something like that lightly. The jaw drops and the mind numbs at the clarity of the lake and…
Portland Oregon is home to a number of wonderful hotels, but if you’re looking for a place to stay in Portland’s Central Eastside, you will love the boutique Hotel Grand Stark. We stayed just one night, but we loved it…