America’s first lighthouse dates to the early 1700s in Boston, but lighthouses have been guiding ships since approximately 300 B.C. when Ptolemy built the first one in ancient Egypt. The purpose of these towering structures is to provide navigational aid to ships at sea, acting as a traffic light of sorts. The lights flash in … [Read more…]
A walking food tour sounds almost counterintuitive – exercise and food together? But maybe these unique tours are the best of both worlds as they combine both delicious nibbles and a little fresh air. Here are just a few to whet your appetite! Austin Eats (Austin, TX) Austin Eats is a variety of different foodie … [Read more…]
Virginia’s tourism slogan hasn’t changed in 40 years. In 1969, a Richmond-based advertising agency coined the phrase “Virginia is for Lovers” and it has been ever since. Lovers of history (considered the birthplace of our nation as well as the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents), lovers of the outdoors and scenic vistas (Shenandoah National Park … [Read more…]
See how the fun was had in Elizabethan times. Take in a Renaissance Faire and travel back in time.If you’ve ever attended a Renaissance faire or festival, you know that the purpose is to transport you back in time to the age of the Renaissance period (1300-1600 A.D.). Most often, these events bring to life … [Read more…]
They are functional works of art made of steel, stone and wood…check out some of America’s coolest bridges. There are more than 600,000 bridges in the U.S. Some were designed to allow travel over bodies of water, train yards or other roadways, large gorges, or other unnavigable terrain between two locations. There are bridges of … [Read more…]
How do we love thee, let us count the ways. There are a million reasons to love Los Angeles including the sunshine, the ocean, and the celebrity spottings that can occur on a daily basis. We could go on and on but for our purposes here, we’ll narrow it down a bit and provide just … [Read more…]
The Pacific Northwest Coast is one of the best places to “go fly a kite,” as they say, thanks to its wide open spaces and continuous strong winds off the Pacific. To that end, the Oregon Coast plays host to some of the most popular kite fests in the country. Two big kite events are … [Read more…]
Did you know waterfalls are classified into 10 different types based on the way the water descends? Those classifications include plunge, punchbowl, cascade, and tiered. And while Angel Falls in Venezuela may be the highest, uninterrupted waterfall in the world at 3,212 feet, our own Niagara Falls is the world’s most visited, drawing more than … [Read more…]
Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? Or that the fastest they fly is 12 miles per hour. If you are interested in this beautiful insect, why not check out the prettiest butterfly gardens around the country. From one to a flutter (which is what a group of butterflies is called), these spots … [Read more…]
Spring break is just around the corner and that means a whole lot of people will descend on a whole lot of popular locations around the country. Here’s a clever idea – get a jump on the spring breakers and take a trip to some of those hot destinations before the spring crowds arrive. Oregon … [Read more…]