Muncie, IN is a Creative Paradise
There seems to be something about Muncie, IN, that inspires creativity. Maybe it’s the college campus in the middle of the city or the...
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Shari Berg
May 30, 2023
Camping Options Close to Home
It’s summertime, and families are on the hunt for fun and inexpensive getaways the whole family can enjoy. Camping close to home near...
Vanessa Orr
May 30, 2023
Madison County, Indiana has Some Out of This World Attractions
When a town is known for having the largest ball of paint in the world, it’s hard to believe that there would be many more surprises to...
Vanessa Orr
Apr 30, 2023
Short Day Trips Can Liven Up a Staycation
If a big holiday trip isn’t in the budget this year, there’s no reason to be sad about having a staycation instead. Not only is...
Vanessa Orr
Apr 30, 2023
Grant County, IN: Hometown of Two Cool Cats
Though actor James Dean died when he was only 24, his legacy lives on—not just in his movies, but in his hometown of Fairmount, IN, where...
Vanessa Orr
Apr 30, 2023
New Exhibition at History Center Highlights the Dangers, Challenges of Black Travel
Traveling around the nation is something that many of us take for granted; we choose a place we want to visit, hop in the car and take...
Vanessa Orr
Mar 31, 2023
York County Cultural Trails Highlight Women-owned Businesses, African American Excellence
Whether you visit an area to discover its history or to go shopping or to savor its wineries and restaurants, the one thing that these...
Vanessa Orr
Feb 28, 2023
Winchester, VA Uncommon to the Core
The Civil War, apples and Patsy Cline. While these are generally considered the biggest draws to the city of Winchester, VA, there’s...
Vanessa Orr
Jan 31, 2023
GO Laurel Highlands Kicks Off Pour Tour 3.0
Sometimes a quick getaway is all your need to shake off the winter blues, and Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, located less than an hour...
Vanessa Orr
Dec 31, 2022
From Bat-making to Boxing, Louisville, KY a Must-visit for Sports Fans
Louisville, KY is known for a lot of things—horse racing and top-of-the-line bourbon among them. But it is also the home to two long-time...
Vanessa Orr
Nov 30, 2022
It’s Anything But a Blue Christmas at Graceland
I’ve been an Elvis fan since I was young, and I’ve always loved listening to his recording of Blue Christmas during the holidays. But I...
Vanessa Orr
Nov 1, 2022
Visiting Animal Sanctuaries Encourages Awareness, Funding to Save Lives
As someone who loves and rescues animals, I’ve always enjoyed reading stories about how people open sanctuaries to help abused or...
Vanessa Orr
Sep 30, 2022
Clarksdale, MS: Birthplace of the Blues
Robert Johnson was a Blues legend. And as the story goes, he got his talent by agreeing to sell his soul to the devil, who he met at the...
Vanessa Orr
Jun 30, 2022
Burgers, Badlands and Big Skies: Southeastern Montana a Spectacular Destination
For many people, a trip to Yellowstone National Park is a dream vacation. That is, until continuing rains and glacier melt combine to...
Vanessa Orr
May 31, 2022
Contraband Camp, Coca-Cola Museum Two Highlights of Historical Corinth, MS
While many small southern towns can lay claim to playing an important role in Civil War history, Corinth, MS stands out not only as the...
Vanessa Orr
Jan 5, 2022
Letting the Good Times Roll in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles has had a rough couple of years. Not only has this southwestern Louisiana town had to endure the pandemic like the rest of...
Vanessa Orr
Sep 30, 2021
Customized Tourist Trails Make it Easy to Explore Different Interests
One of the most wonderful things about living in southwestern Pennsylvania is that it’s easy to take off for a weekend to find something...
Vanessa Orr
Sep 29, 2021
Not for the Faint of Heart: Movie Serial Killer’s Home Now Open for Overnight Stays
If you’ve ever seen the movie Silence of the Lambs, it only takes a few words to remind you of the abject terror you felt watching the...
Vanessa Orr
Aug 29, 2021
Cattaraugus County, NY Provides Unique Opportunity to Explore Outdoors, Sculpture, Seneca Culture
While you can expect to see any number of interesting sights driving along rural New York state roads, one of the most startling has got...
Vanessa Orr
Aug 17, 2021
Mermaids, Murals and Maritime History Make Norfolk, VA Intriguing Place to Visit
There are many striking things about Norfolk, VA, not the least of which is that there are ships—massive, hulking ships—docked in the...
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