One of the things I love about traveling is finding new and surprising places. Aberdeen Gardens is a perfect example of that. In 1934, Hampton University, a school established for newly emancipated African Americans, convinced the city of Hampton, Virginia to take advantage of an opportunity offered by the New Deal. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s […]
Charlottesville welcomes you
Charlottesville, Virginia didn’t deserve the bad publicity it received recently because it’s a friendly and inclusive city. The University of Virginia attracts and welcomes students from everywhere. As a university town, it’s lively, upbeat and cultured. I enjoyed a long weekend there during the late summer when it was humming. Charlottesville is one of America’s […]
Discover the dinosaurs
Families filled the Philadelphia Convention Center this weekend to “Discover the Dinosaurs.” The event was both educational and fun. Dioramas featured automaton dinosaurs in authentic settings with dramatic lighting and sounds, and became interactive when buttons were pressed by the viewers. Well-placed plaques revealed information about the specimens. Children who were involved in the Scavenger […]
Down to the sea with kids
“Down to the sea in ships,” says the Bible. Flip the saying so that your focus will be on a fall seaside family getaway. Lewes offers fun by the sea without even getting wet. Southern Delaware Tourism says, “Springtime is a great time for families to visit Southern Delaware. The weather’s warm, and there’re many […]
A serene hideaway on Lake Rabun
On a southern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountain, Lake Rabun Hotel struts its stuff again. Built as a hunting lodge in 1922, and later converted into a hotel, it had fallen into disrepair. Up steps Gwen North, its new owner, who wanted to renovate the old structure without compromising its historic integrity […]
North-by-Northwestern Wine
Mention South Dakota and everyone immediately thinks of Mt. Rushmore. The monument is carved on sacred land belonging to Native Americans, but did you realize how much of the state revolves around their culture and heritage? Use Sioux Falls as your home base to explore southeast South Dakota. Sioux Falls is named for the […]
Put Gettysburg on your “Bucket List”
History buffs and those interested in the Civil War should visit Gettysburg, Pennsylvania because of the important role it played in American history. And history is around every corner there – so embrace it. Gettysburg Museum and Visitors Center Your first stop should be the Gettysburg Museum and Visitors Center to plan your visit, and to get an in-depth […]