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Carve out Time to Stop at Mount Rushmore

July 16, 2014 By Lauren May 4 Comments

Carve out time to stop at Mount Rushmore

By Dean Franklin [CC-BY-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Driving through the Black Hills of South Dakota, it’s easy to be taken in by the natural beauty of your surroundings. Of course, you’ll need to keep your eyes on the road, because traffic can really pick as you approach Mount Rushmore, one of the country’s most iconic national memorials. Approximately 3 million people visit this site each year, many traveling by car or RV. It’s definitely one of those must-see spots for anyone on a road trip through the Midwest. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Midwest, United States Tagged With: Black Hills, Mountains, National Monuments, South Dakota

Joshua Tree National Park: A Desert Treasure

July 1, 2014 By Greg Johnson Leave a Comment

Joshua Tree National Park

Photo Credit: nightowl via Pixabay and Creative Commons

 

Located in southeastern California, Joshua Tree National Park is one of America’s most rugged national treasures. Sections of two separate deserts are included in the park, the Mojave and the Colorado Desert, making it home to many unique plants and animals. These hardy organisms have learned to adapt to the harsh conditions, creating separate ecosystems in both the higher altitudes of the Mojave Desert and the lower altitudes of the Colorado Desert. Named for the Joshua trees which grow natively there, Joshua Tree National Park was declared a U.S. National Park under the California Desert Protection Act of 1994, although it had stood as a U.S. National Monument since 1936.

A Quick History of the Park

Measuring in at 1,235 square miles (790,636 acres), Joshua Tree National Park is the 15th largest national park in the U.S. by size. According to the U.S. National Park Service, over 1.25 million people now visit the park each year, [Read more…]

Filed Under: California, Southwest, United States, West Coast Tagged With: National Parks, outdoors, wildlife

6 Best State Fairs in America

June 17, 2014 By Greg Johnson 8 Comments

One of the things that makes America so unique is the individual identities of each of its states. From New Jersey to Wyoming, each state has its own heritage and sense of pride, and nothing quite captures the pride of each state like their individual state fairs. With the temperatures heating up, state fair season is just around the corner. So, grab a fried candy bar and let’s explore the “6 Best State Fairs in America.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Midwest, Northeast, Southwest, United States Tagged With: Entertainment, Food, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, State Fairs, Texas, Wisconsin

Road Cycling Lake Koocanusa, MT

June 10, 2014 By Anne Keery 2 Comments

Road Cycling Lake Koocanusa, MT

Photo Credit: By Colby Stoper via flickr and Creative Commons

Lake Koocanusa is the lake created by the hydroelectric damn located in Libby, MT. It stretches 90 miles (145 km) long and is located approximately half in Montana and half across the border in British Columbia, Canada. A bridge connects Montana Highway 37 on the east side to the National Forest Development Road on the west. After crossing the bridge, you can head north, towards the northern shores of Lake Koocanusa or you can head south, down to Libby.

To do a full weekend itinerary, make your way to Eureka for Friday evening. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Rocky Mountains, United States Tagged With: cycling, Montana, self-guided itinerary

Navy Pier, Chicago – 12 Fun Things to Do

May 21, 2014 By Lauren May 1 Comment

Navy Pier, Chicago - 12 Fun Things to Do

By David Bjorgen (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-2.5], via Wikimedia Commons

Wondering where to go for a good time in the Windy City? Head on over to the Navy Pier! Jutting out 3,300 feet into Lake Michigan, this pier is jam packed with amusements and attractions, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are 12 fun things to do at Chicago’s Navy Pier: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Midwest, United States Tagged With: Chicago, Chicago Childrens Museum, Landshark Beer Garden, Navy Pier Attractions, Navy Pier Ferris Wheel, The Spirit of Chicago

Going to the Sun Road at Glacier National Park

April 16, 2014 By Anne Keery 2 Comments

Going to the Sun Road at Glacier National Park

Photo Credit: By twbuckner via flickr andCreative Commons

Glacier National Park straddles the continental divide, providing an epic crossing through Logan Pass, via the narrow twists and turns of the “Going to the Sun Road.”  As the only road which crosses the park, the Going to the Sun Road is known as a feat of engineering, and driving it will leave you very much in awe – as long as the shock of the kinks and bends doesn’t overpower you. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Rocky Mountains, United States Tagged With: Glacier National Park, Montana, National Parks

The Newark Museum – Where Art and Science Collide

April 8, 2014 By Greg Johnson 1 Comment

The Newark Museum - Where Art and Science Collide

Photo Credit: By Jim.henderson (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Although some of the museums over in the Big Apple may garner more recognition, the Newark Museum in Newark, NJ rises above the fray as a top-notch museum itself. Originally located on the Newark Public Library’s fourth floor, the Newark Museum has grown into the largest museum in the state. As a visitor, you will find 80 exhibits featuring American and international art as well as several exhibits dedicated to natural sciences.

The Newark Museum’s impressive collection of American art includes over 12,000 works. American artists on display include folk art masters Edward Hicks and Ammi Phillips as well as impressionists Childe Hassam, Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, George Inness and Winslow Homer. Furthermore, the museum boasts works by American modernist artists including Edward Hopper, Max Weber, Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden Hartley, Robert Henri, John Sloan, Arthur Dove, Theodore Rozsak, Charles Sheeler and Alexander Calder. Works from Andy Warhol, George Segal, and Joseph Stella can also be found here. In addition, the museum’s American art collection also contains a large number of African American art pieces including works by Henry Ossawa Tanner, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence and Robert Thompson.

As impressive as the American art collection is, the international art collections at the Newark Museum may be even more so. With pieces ranging from ancient Egyptian art to art from the Peruvian Amazon region, these exhibits are simply incredible. However, the Tibetan art exhibit may be the museum’s crown jewel. The collection includes over 5,000 objects and is considered by many to be one of the best collections of Tibetan art in the world. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Northeast, United States Tagged With: art, history, museums, New Jersey, Newark, science

Bullock Texas State History Museum – Austin, TX

April 1, 2014 By Greg Johnson Leave a Comment

Bullock Texas State History Museum - Austin, TX

Photo Credit: By LoneStarMike (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

If you’ve ever met a Texan, you know that folks from the Lone Star State are proud of their independent nature and rebellious history. Just a few blocks north of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, visitors can experience the entire “Story of Texas” for themselves at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

Named after former Texas Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock, a key supporter in the establishment of the museum, the $80 million project was funded through the state legislature and broke ground in 1999. The new museum finally opened its doors on April 21, 2001. Not coincidentally, that day marked the 165th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, the final battle of the Texas Revolution in which Texas was victorious in earning its independence from Mexico.

Museum Exhibits

According to its website, the stated mission of the Bullock Texas State History Museum is to engage the “broadest possible audience to interpret the continually unfolding ‘Story of Texas’ through meaningful educational experiences.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Southwest, United States Tagged With: Austin, history, museums, museums in Austin, Texas

Getting High at the Seattle Space Needle

March 11, 2014 By Greg Johnson Leave a Comment

Getting High at the Seattle Space Needle

Photo credit: By Yatharth (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

You’ve seen it. You’ve heard about it. But what do you really know about the Space Needle? If you are like me, chances are you don’t know much. I would see the Space Needle in movies, television, and various photographs, tipping me off to the fact that we were looking at an image of Seattle. However, that was the only thing I really knew about it…until I dug deeper. So, let’s dig in together, shall we? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Northwest, United States, West Coast Tagged With: architecture, Seattle, Space Needle

5 Best Ski Resorts You May Not Have Heard About

February 25, 2014 By Greg Johnson 10 Comments

5 Best Ski Resorts That You May Not Have Heard About

Photo Credit: Me (Méribel, France) [GFDL, CC-BY-SA-3.0 or CC-BY-2.5], via Wikimedia Commons

The skiing season is in full swing, and with the Winter Olympics still on everybody’s minds, it may be time to make one last trip to the slopes. Even non-skiers are familiar with some of the most famous ski resorts in the U.S. Who hasn’t heard of Aspen, Vail, or Jackson Hole? Yet, the greater the name recognition, the more crowded the slopes.

Not to fret. Just because you don’t love crowds doesn’t mean that you can’t find great skiing elsewhere. In fact, some of the best skiing in the U.S. can be found in some of the least discovered locations. Here is our list of 5 of the best ski resorts that you may not have heard about. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, United States Tagged With: Mountains, skiing, snowboarding, winter sports

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