Tenino, Washington is oddly famous for two things. First, the United States Army has used a geographical map of Tenino as a standard in map reading/training since the mid-1970s (due to the variety of different symbols used on the map)….
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Nestled in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, Annapolis is defined by the water surrounding it, and the history it shaped. Grab an ice cream cone and join the parade of boats and…
When you think of lakes in the state of New Hampshire, most people think of Lake Winnipesauke or Lake Sunappee, as they are two of the largest lakes in the state. My family and I, however, decided on taking a…
Presented with a full week to fully explore Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula, finding the the northwesternmost point in the contiguous United States consumed a full afternoon. Named by British Explorer James Cook in 1778, Cape Flattery lies at the mouth…
In my previous article, I shared the thrills of seeing Cañon City’s biggest draw, the Royal Gorge, by Jeep tour, whitewater rafting, and train. But there’s plenty more to discover in this Old West city. Winery and Tasting After our jeep trip, we…
Cañon City (pronounced ‘canyon’) is more than the Royal Gorge, but if that was the only attraction in the area, it would still be worth the trip for that alone. Once nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of the Arkansas,” for the…