Orchid Bay Resort: A Quiet Coastal Escape in Northern Belize
If you want Belize without crowds, Orchid Bay is a hidden gem. Located in northern Belize its a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
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Pioneer Paradise at Four Mile Historic Park in Denver
Sending time at home these past couple of months has me reminiscing about my childhood and television shows I loved like “Little House on the Prairie.” That got me thinking about my trip over to Denver’s version of prairie life. Denver’s oldest standing structure sits on twelve acres in the heart of the city. I … Continue reading
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An “Egg-cellent” Gadget for the Perfect Breakfast Sandwich Maker
While on a cooking journey during Coronavirus quarantine, I’ve perfected the art of making a breakfast sandwich. The Progressive International PS-69Y Breakfast Sandwich Maker might just be may favorite kitchen gadget. As I used it more, I realized this little yellow cup would be great for travel too. Since it pops into a microwave, it … Continue reading
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Hiking the Chain Trail at Hueco Tanks near El Paso
Chain Trail in Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site near El Paso, Texas, is aptly named. As you ascend North Mountain, you hold on to a chain. It’s short and steep with a wow factor when you reach the top. I had spent a couple of hours on a Rock Art Tour with a … Continue reading
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Rock Art Tells Ancient Stories in Hueco Tanks near El Paso, Texas
Religious masks, geometric designs, animals, and people wearing intricate headdresses are painted are the rocks. You have to slide under rock overhangs, climb up to shelters and squeeze between boulders to see them. Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is unique in how its rock paintings tell the stories of ancient people. The pictographs … Continue reading
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Hiking McKittrick Canyon in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
McKittrick Canyon has been called “the most beautiful spot in Texas.” With good reason. It’s where Guadalupe Mountains National Park started. Hiking in the national park was one of the main reasons I made a trip to El Paso. I spent three days in El Paso exploring its missions, food, ancient pictographs in Hueco Tanks … Continue reading
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Experiencing El Paso: 3 Days in Sun City
I had visited El Paso in the late 1990s on a cross country road trip with my parents. My father wanted to step foot in Mexico and El Paso gave us the perfect opportunity to walk over to Juarez. Returning to the city had been on my travel list for a while, especially because I … Continue reading
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Sleep with the Stills in Colorado at The Distillery Inn
Have you ever spent the night in a distillery? I have and spending a few more nights in The Distillery Inn is on my summer travel wish list. While working on an article for AAA Colorado EnCompass, I found myself transported back to this unique luxurious hotel where I got to spend a night while … Continue reading
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Tour a Historic Fort in Georgia: Fort Pulaski National Monument
While staying on Tybee Island, Georgia, for a few days I had a chance to check off another national park site. Fort Pulaski National Monument is on Cockspur Island, between Savannah and Tybee Island. Fort construction started in 1829, but it took 18 years to complete. In 1833, it was named after Casimir Pulaski, a … Continue reading
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