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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Delta Cuisine: Catfish, Barbecue, Soul Food, and Hot Tamales
What are the foods that define Delta Cuisine? Delta cuisine is its own category in the realm of Southern food. The food of the Mississippi River Delta is like an epicurean time capsule created by crops born of the nutrient-rich soil, diverse cultural influences, and overwhelming poverty. As they have always done, locals prepare dishes […]
Road Trip: The Great River Road – Arkansas
The GOAT (greatest of all time) road trip award has to belong to the Great River Road, a National Scenic Byway that follows along the mighty Mississippi River for 3,000 miles through 10 states and is one of America’s longest and oldest National Scenic Byways. From Canada to the Gulf of Mexico along both sides […]
Maine Foodways and a Lobster Bake on the Beach
The highlight for guests on any of the schooner J. & E. Riggin’s trips is a traditional Maine lobster bake on the beach. But there’s so much more to show and tell before I get to the lobster bake! During the special “Two Annie’s” culinary tour onboard the historic schooner J. & E. Riggin, 24 […]
Experience a Maine Food Tour at Sea
When you think of Maine foods what comes to mind? Maine Lobster, of course! But Maine is also renowned for Maine blueberries, apples, oysters, potatoes, cheese, and more! Come aboard the historic schooner J.&E. Riggin for a delightful Maine food tour while you glide through the waters of Penobscot Bay and revel in the pristine […]
Best of the Finger Lakes New York: Corning Museum of Glass
Looking for things to do in the Finger Lakes region? The #1 attraction in the Finger Lakes region of New York state is the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY. “Glass is different things to different people. At the Corning Museum of Glass, you will discover the many things that glass can be.” And […]