The Intriguing Story of Oak Alley Plantation

As you walk between the 200-year old Oak trees towards the main house, the beauty is breathtaking. The story is intriguing! Come along for a tour of Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, LA. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. The History of Oak Alley Starts Years before the Main HouseContinueContinue reading “The Intriguing Story of Oak Alley Plantation”

Make Jackson Lake Island Your Next RV Travel Destination

Deep in the heart of Alabama sits a small island with plenty of treasures. Jackson Lake Island is filled with tranquillity, serenity, beautiful landscapes and a special treat you will find nowhere else. There are plenty of reasons to make Jackson Lake Island a stop on your RV travel. I found Jackson Lake Island quiteContinueContinue reading “Make Jackson Lake Island Your Next RV Travel Destination”

Old Fort Western: Where History Comes to Life

Old Fort Western I came across Fort Western in Augusta, Maine, quite by accident. As I was driving through Augusta, on my Maine road trip, I noticed a sign for Fort Western. Following that sign, I had no idea what a unique piece of history I had found. Come along on a tour of FortContinueContinue reading “Old Fort Western: Where History Comes to Life”

Ontario Travel: Sharon Temple: A Unique Step Back in History

Sharon Temple This week, our Ontario travel destination is the Sharon Temple in Sharon, Ontario. Located just north of Toronto, The Sharon Temple building has a unique and powerful story. Come along with me and discover how a small group of people helped change the course of history in our country.  Welcome Center Walking into the Welcome Center, AContinueContinue reading “Ontario Travel: Sharon Temple: A Unique Step Back in History”

Feature Travel Blog: Boston: More Than Just a Tea Party

Beautiful Boston It is no secret if I had to pick a favorite city it would be Boston. The diversity of the city in both landscapes and architecture. The culture of the people mixed with that sweet Massachusetts accent creates a magic that is not to be passed over. Let’s go take a tour andContinueContinue reading “Feature Travel Blog: Boston: More Than Just a Tea Party”

Feature Travel Blog: Base31: Celebrating the Past by Creating a Future

Base 31, Picton Ontario I had a chance to visit Base31 in Picton, Ontario in August for a short visit and knew I had to go back for a longer one. The history in this place is fascinating. The innovation using “creative placemaking” to bring it back to life is extraordinary! I sent them anContinueContinue reading “Feature Travel Blog: Base31: Celebrating the Past by Creating a Future”

Elk Lake Wilderness Resort: The Perfect Northern Getaway

The beauty of Elk Lake Wilderness Resort I took a break from searching Ontario for the strange and Interesting and found cozy and comfortable. As mentioned last week I was going to stay at a wilderness resort. My daughter Tanya and her family had rented a cottage and invited me to come spend some vacationContinueContinue reading “Elk Lake Wilderness Resort: The Perfect Northern Getaway”

Visit the Famous and the Infamous at Kingston Penitentiary

Kingston Penitentiary Old architecture and interesting history has always fascinated me. Kingston is filled with both. Working in Kingston a few years ago, a coworker and I went and toured the museum at the Wardens House of Kingston Penitentiary. It is so interesting and shows a part of prison life from the 1800’s to theContinueContinue reading “Visit the Famous and the Infamous at Kingston Penitentiary”

Food and Travel: My Top 4 Restaurants

Traveling to different areas does not only give you different scenery it also opens the world to different foods. I love to eat but I will confess that I am a little particular, we will call it. I love fish and chips on the coast but I really do not like fish. Particular right? HavingContinueContinue reading “Food and Travel: My Top 4 Restaurants”

A Chipmunk Tour: Jack Daniel’s Distillery, Lynchburg Tennessee

A tree of barrels I was delighted when I realized how close I was to Lynchburg Tennesse and the Jack Daniel’s Distillery.  I am not really much of a drinker but if I am going to have one, Jack will be my choice. Three ice cubes in a whiskey glass please. I also like theContinueContinue reading “A Chipmunk Tour: Jack Daniel’s Distillery, Lynchburg Tennessee”