A 2021 resolution for wine lovers: try new wines!! A fantastic place to start is the award-winning wines from the best wineries in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Begin expanding your palate with varietals such as Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, Rkatsiteli, and Saperavi from Dr. Konstantin Frank, the most award-winning winery in the Finger […]
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6 Unique Places to Stay On Your Central Coast Road Trip
Of all the gorgeous places to visit in California, the Central Coast area between Santa Barbara and Paso Robles with miles of rugged coastline, golden rolling hills, and flourishing wine regions is ripe for road trips. But where should you stay on your Central Coast road trip? Conjure your inner adventurous spirit by skipping the […]
Golf and More at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson #GetOutdoors
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]