Tag: traveling
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Top 5 reasons to drive Minnesota’s North Shore All-American Scenic Drive
If you know me, you know that I love a good road trip. Writing about the North Shore All-American Scenic Drive for Travelocity was the cherry on top. For as short as this drive is, it sure did pack a lot of fun. So, if you’ve been looking to take a family road trip this […]
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7 of America’s most unique state parks
My latest story for Orbitz is out so state park lovers take note! From the land of giants and bison herds to retro fun, shipwrecks, and desert art, here are 7 of America’s best and most unique State Parks. 7 of America’s most unique state parks
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Three Hours in St. Augustine
December is one of the coldest months to visit Florida and the weather can change seemingly every 20 minutes. It’ll be sunny and clear, then the dark clouds will drift over, rain will fall, then it’ll be sunny, then one more time, the rain will fall, this time as a heavy downpour. I’ll take it […]
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A Travel Junkie’s Perfect Day in Fairbanks, Alaska
At 65 degrees north latitude, Fairbanks serves as a central gateway to the Interior – Denali National Park two-hours to the south, the Arctic Circle five-hours to the north, Nome, Barrow, and the mighty Yukon River. Fairbanks itself is home to a small, yet charming downtown with hints of the area’s history in dog mushing, […]
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People In Your Travel Pics
On a recent and quick road trip through Utah I had the opportunity to revisit Arches National Park – a favorite destination of mine of which I’ve experienced multiple times over the years. I didn’t have my usual camera gear being that it was my honeymoon, yet I still felt the need to take some […]
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Remembering Elmer Long
It was hot that day in April when I met Elmer Long. His long, white beard hung to chest level and a well-worn hat rode high on his weathered brow. After the small group of fellow visitors had left, he and I stood under the glaring sun making small talk until finally retreating to two […]
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“You Can Call Me Zoomer.” The Story Behind the Image
Back in 2012 during a road trip to the East Coast, I came upon a unique art installation along the side of Highway 171 just south of Pittsburgh, Kansas. As I pulled the car over and got out to take a few pictures, a lady approached from the shadowed porch of a small white house. The […]
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Cakery Creation & The Workings of a Cake Wars Champion
I tend to throw planning and agendas out the window when it comes to road trips because it always leads to great memories and new experiences. On this trip to Ormond Beach again, however, I broke with tradition simply for the fact that it was absolutely necessary to visit Cakery Creation. Here’s why. Two years […]