by Doug | Aug 26, 2014 | Travel
Quick – where is Pennsylvania’s seashore? Trying to imagine Philadelphia with some waterfront property? Nope – that’s just the Delaware River. As big as Pennsylvania is, the only seashore is right here in Erie, Pa. Presque Isle State Park In actuality, the longest...
by Doug | Aug 22, 2014 | Travel
Going back a decade or so, I recall a rather dull drive through downtown Sandusky, Ohio. On my latest visit, I couldn’t believe the change. Cool-looking buildings, nice parks, and great places to eat and play. Nice going Sandusky – you’re definitely a hip place to...
by Doug | Aug 21, 2014 | Travel
There’s something to be said for being first – sort of akin to being best. Either is good but being both is great. Harrodsburg, KY can certainly lay claim to both. Turns out that Harrodsburg was the first English settlement west of the Alleghenies when it was founded...
by Doug | Aug 20, 2014 | Travel
The Wild Atlantic Way seems to go on forever, but it obviously has to start somewhere. That some where’s northern-most point is Malin Head where the ocean has worn deep crevices into the headlands. Hell’s Hole, shown here, accentuates the surf as it fills and...
by Doug | Aug 19, 2014 | Travel
The Illinois State Fair wrapped up Sunday with headliners Robin Thicke/MAGIC! performing in the grandstand. They were preceded by Steely Dan on Friday night and Jake Owen/Parmalee/Cadillac 3 on Saturday. But, as popular as these acts were with teens and adults, the...
