Nestled in the heart of Wichita, Kansas is a world-class attraction that has been a huge source of local pride since 1971. The easily walkable, beautifully laid out Sedgwick County Zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals from all over the world, including (of course), lions, and tigers, and bears — oh my! Although […]
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Guest Post: A Childhood Promise Kept – The Carousels of Broome County
Blogathon 2013 Guest Post: Hello, travel readers! My name is Alana, I live in upstate New York, and I normally blog at Ramblinwitham.blogspot.com. My blog is devoted to flower and plant gardening and photography, local food, the United States Civil War, long distance caregiving, and other topics important to me. Today, I am guest posting […]
Facing My Fear on Vancouver’s Historic ‘Swinging Bridge’
Hello, my name is Deborah and I am a thrill ride junkie. I LOVE the feeling of losing my stomach on a roller coaster’s first major drop, as well as the speed and out-of-control careening along the tracks. But I always know that these rides are actually controlled and monitored. That knowledge flew right out […]
Bathtub Gin: A Hidden Speakeasy in the Heart of New York
Arkansas Travel: The “Natural State” Meets The Old West
As discussed in the “About” section of this blog, I am now based in Arkansas – which bills itself (truthfully) as the “Natural State.” In fact, during the spring and summer months, this is one of the greenest states I have ever seen. I currently live in the Fort Smith “River Valley” area, which is located on the […]