What is fall without a visit to a pumpkin patch and trek through a winding maze of corn? Check out some of these fall traditions and see if you can find the Great Pumpkin and your way out of the maze, as well! Touted as one of the best corn mazes in America and most … [Read more…]
If you’re camping or RVing during the holidays, there’s no need to drag along seasonal decorations so your campsite is dressed for the fall season. Instead, look to nature and your surroundings to find the perfect items to decorate your site for these colorful holidays. Take a hike and look for bare branches and twigs … [Read more…]
Celebrate fall with harvest celebrations, unique musical events, and a traditional Oktoberfest. Set among the beautiful fall foliage, these events are sure to please. Sonoma County Harvest Fair (CA): Set for October 4-5, the event features over 100 Sonoma County wineries bringing more than 300 wines for tasting along with local chefs bringing their fares … [Read more…]
Take part in this wonderful fall tradition – and whether you drop in or host your own tailgate, we have tips and teams to consider. Whether it’s college football or the National Football League, tailgating sure is fun and a great way to get hyped for the game. Here’s are some tailgating tips as well … [Read more…]
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…]