New Tiger Woods Golf Course at Big Cedar Lodge Golf at Big Cedar Lodge just got better, if that’s even possible! Big Cedar Lodge is proud to announce the opening of Payne’s Valley Golf Course on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 with the Payne’s Valley Cup, a Europe vs. U.S. match-up between American golfing greats Tiger […]
Virtual Wine Tasting with Willamette Valley Vineyards
To all the wine lovers out there— do you miss wine tasting as much as I do?? If you answered with a resounding “yes”, I’m excited to tell you about Willamette Valley Vineyards’ virtual wine tasting and Porch Pairing event which satisfied my thirst and transported me for an evening to an exclusive wine tasting […]
Elote – Mexican Street Corn
Summer’s bounty of garden fresh vegetables seems even more precious as we deal with the difficulties of pandemics and protests. Nothing beats a juicy, vine ripe heirloom tomato or the sweet crunch of summer corn. Creamy, salty Mexican street corn Elote has become a cultural phenomenon among American diners. What Makes Mexican Street Corn So […]
Things to Do in Flagstaff: Explore Astronaut Training Sites
Flagstaff takes space very seriously, from astronaut training for the first moon landing to being designated as the first “Dark Skies” city. One of the top things to do in Flagstaff is to explore the places where astronauts trained for moon landings. Who knew that this Arizona mountain hamlet was where the Apollo 11 astronauts—Neil […]
Healthy Easy 4th of July Recipes: Beef and Beet Burgers
This 4th of July gives us a brief reprieve from the unsettling year we’ve had so far. So let’s focus on having fun and keeping it simple with healthy easy 4th of July recipes that nourish our mind, body, and spirit. We NEED this after months of quarantine! Be Responsible With Your 4th of July […]
Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel Reopening
The Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel, as well as the RV Park, are all open as of June 15, 2020. Grand Canyon Railway Summer Getaway Package Arizona residents can save 30 percent on all train fares. In addition, a special Summer Getaway Package features a one or two-night escape that includes accommodations at Grand Canyon Railway […]
10 of the Best Plant-Based Breakfast Ideas
We’ve all heard many times over that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. One of the best ways to make sure you’re eating a healthy breakfast is to opt for a plant-based breakfast. When you begin your day with a healthy whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) meal it provides much-needed energy and, according to […]
Road Trip: Recreational Access at Grand Canyon National Park
As our nation gradually reopens after months of Covid-19 quarantine, we are all anxious to travel again. However, it is important to remain cautious and many Americans will be opting for road trips and travel by car versus air travel for health safety reasons. The National Park Service released a statement on May 28, 2020, […]
Vacation in Panama: Bocas del Toro to the Panama Canal
Panama may be a small tropical country but it boasts two long coasts which makes for a bountiful playground of island, urban, and rainforest adventures. What to do in Bocas del Toro? Surf, SUP, snorkel, and chill in Bocas del Toro, then, experience the cosmopolitan side of Panama in culturally diverse Panama City with its […]
Experience Pueblo Culture at Native American-Owned Hotel Santa Fe
Visitors looking to experience the pride, passion, and pure spirit of the Native American people that Santa Fe is renowned for can begin their journey at Hotel Santa Fe. A sanctuary for the cultural traveler, Hotel Santa Fe embodies the pure spirit and cultural heritage of the Picuris Pueblo people. Native-American Majority Ownership When a […]