While long vacations can be fun to plan, there are plenty of times we are just looking for a short getaway. Whether it's a day trip or an overnight stay, taking an excursion to a close by destination can add [...]
We feel that we are making a solid case for a couples visit to Parkville, Missouri. Of course, that doesn't mean that it isn't a family-friendly location, as well. There are actually a variety of options for all ages to [...]
If you have traveled to some of the touristy destinations you may have seen one of unique structures that house Ripley's Believe It or Not attractions worldwide. The outside of these oddity museums are designed to draw the attention of [...]
We are always on the lookout for unusual sites when visiting a new destination. It is amazing what you can find when you dig deep enough into a city's attraction. Fort Scott may seem like an unlikely place to learn [...]
There is certainly something to be said for longevity. When we saw that Frank's Italian Restaurant had been in the same Parkville, Missouri location since 1931, it sparked our interest for a visit. While we were sure that the ownership [...]
A trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is an opportunity to get back to nature on a grand scale. Our visit required catching breaks between days of showers, which were coming from the remnants of a recent hurricane. [...]
When we planned our visit to Fort Scott, Kansas our itinerary included a variety of sites to see. The one site that had to be top of our list is the actual fort from where the city gets its name. [...]
It amazes us to see the trends repeat themselves over the years. Much like clothing styles that refresh every few decades, we are witnessing a resurgence of the smaller boutique style shops. For many years, the big box stores were [...]
Wherever we travel it is our goal to help showcase some of the local eateries. In most cities, we try to feature a cross section of cuisines to allow our readers plenty of options. Most of the meal decisions are [...]
Picture life during the year of 1876. The United States was celebrating its first 100 years. Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for his new invention called the "telephone". Colorado is admitted to the Union as the 38th state. [...]
