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Civil Rights Museum & Martin Luther King – Memphis, Tennessee

August 4, 2013

Historic sites should act as both monuments and learning tools; no matter how confronting. If there is an argument for historic preservation, it is…

Beautiful Wausau, Wisconsin – Skiing, Arts & History

July 25, 2013

Wausau is the regional hub of central and north central Wisconsin. In addition to its fantastic canoeing and kayaking areas, this charming city has…

Celebrating American Independence Day – 4 July

July 3, 2013

One of the best times to visit the U.S.A. is around the time of Independence Day celebrations on 4 July. With summer in full…

Elvis Presley Graceland – An Historic Treasure

June 19, 2013

Graceland is a place revered by many. To Elvis fans around the world, this stately, old colonial house on the outskirts of downtown Memphis…

Cloud Gate (The Bean) Millennium Park – Reflections of Chicago

June 8, 2013

I cherish those moments travelling when you stumble upon a place that really peaks your interest, stops you dead in your tracks and makes…

Ship Wrecks of the Great Lakes

May 19, 2013

Today’s guest post is from Rutger Thole at Book Your Dive. If you love scuba diving and enjoy visiting intriguing wrecks around the world,…

The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg – 30 June to 4 July 2013

April 7, 2013

This year marks the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the bloodiest conflicts of the American Civil War. The confederacy’s push into…

Natchez Trace Parkway – A glimpse into America’s past

May 1, 2012

The Natchez Trace Parkway from Mississippi to just short of Nashville, Tennessee is one of the most stunning drives in America. With Spring in…