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In the Home of the Blues: The Mississippi Blues Trail
From juke joints to museums and historical sites, a self-guided drive along the Mississippi Blues Trail is a celebration of the music and its place in history. Everything has an origin story. For the blues, the story starts in the Mississippi Delta. The various song forms first heard in the spirituals and fieldworkers’ chants common…
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Exploring Isle Royale National Park, “The Good Place”
Minnesota’s North Shore All-American Scenic Drive leads to a prime wilderness experience. “Welcome to McCargoe Cove,” announces the ferry captain of the Voyageur II. Two deckhands leap into action, dropping fenders and tying off dock lines to secure the 65-foot vessel that brought us from Grand Portage, Minnesota, to the north shore of Isle Royale…
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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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Bird’s Eye View of Steamer Lane
Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California, offers good swells and a perfect vantage point from above for photographers and students of surfing. Last September, I was fortunate enough to drive from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California, hugging the spectacular coastline along both Highway 101 and 1, a.k.a, the mighty Pacific Coast Highway. I even…
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Legacy and Tradition in Paso Robles
A few sips of Pierini Family wine and a visit with winemaker Jan Pierini shows how embracing family legacy and a minimalist approach makes her one of the best in Paso Robles. Jan Pierini’s eyes sparkled to life as she walked down a well-manicured corridor of vines, talking to them in a soft, motherly tone.…
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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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Where to Next? Try Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica.
I’ve had the opportunity to travel to many wonderful destinations over the years. I can’t say that I have a favorite spot because knowing me, that list would likely change every week and because there’s so much still to see and experience. What I can do is recommend travel-worthy destinations you should visit, though. And…
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Boulder to Idaho Springs via CO-119
Explore waterfalls, Himalayan cuisine, and laid-back mountain town life. Miles: 48.2 | State Park Sidetrip: Golden Gate Canyon State Park Back in 2017, National Geographic named Boulder, Colorado, “happiest city in the U.S.” thanks to “breathtaking scenery, a pleasant climate, a charming downtown, and enough outdoor activities to keep even the most active person busy.” And…
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