This post is the first in a new series. Our destination goals for our summer trip this year included: Lancaster County and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; plus Washington D.C. Yes, our goals were ambitious for a ten-day vacation. A well-planned trip often makes for a more enjoyable trip, but it’s wise to allow room for surprises and … More Travel Surprises
Guest Post by Jessica Coupé Climb the mountains and get their good tidings, Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. ~John Muir, Naturalist, 1901 If you are traveling along … More Chapman Lake
How long has it been since you sang My Old Kentucky Home? Many of us sang it as school children. The ballad is also the name of “a hallowed farm with many rich layers of history, legends, and traditions spanning over two centuries.” So reads the first paragraph of the Visitor’s Guide for this two-story … More My Old Kentucky Home
Did you know July is our nation’s official Park and Recreation Month? This year’s theme is: Get Your Play On Many communities are hosting events all month long. Some have planned activities once per week; others have scheduled events several times per week. This is a great way to add a little mini-vacation into your … More Time to Play
In honor of tomorrow, July 4th, and the gifts we’ve been given in America, here are two of my favorite patriotic anthems. This first link is to the story of the Star-Spangled Banner. The story has been researched and is presented by David Barton of WallBuilders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDKfw8nysLA This second link is for American Anthem written … More In Memory of…
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