by Maureen | Sep 24, 2014 | Travel
If you’ve got an extra day to spend next time you are in Chicago, see if you can’t work in a trip, just 25 miles north of downtown. Two of my favorite places will make your Chicago trip so much more memorable – the Chicago Botanic Gardens and Ravinia Festival....
by Maureen | Aug 31, 2014 | Travel
As we traveled to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons recently, we had the occasion to visit one of the remaining classic motor hotels (The Hatchet) that were so popular back in the 50’s and 60’s. Just one night was enough to remind us why they were so great, and why in...
by Maureen | Jul 25, 2014 | Travel
If you are too young to remember ordering Cherry Coke’s or phosphates from the local drug store soda fountain, sorry, you missed a great part of the “growing up in America” tradition. You’ve now got two choices: a) ask your grandparents to explain or b) get to...
by Maureen | May 31, 2014 | Travel
Out in the country, away from the crowds, on a twisting country road, sets an unassuming little white building – Boyce General Store. Not located in Boyce (that’s another 150 feet down the road,) it’s actually located at 10551 Woodburn Allen Springs Road in Alvaton,...
by Maureen | Apr 21, 2014 | Travel
If you’re touring Western Pennsylvania and a campground is your destination, you can’t go wrong selecting Bear Run Campground (184 Badger Hill Road; Portersville, Pennsylvania 16051; toll-free 888-737-2605). I had the opportunity to visit last fall after the season...
