by Doug | Apr 18, 2014 | Past, Travel
This festival has become the annual observance of a classic kite duel back in 1969. The Maharajah of Bharatpur, India challenged the Governor of Delaware to a kite-flying contest. When the date came, the Governor was out of town, so his Lt. Governor, Gene Bookhammer...
by Doug | Apr 13, 2014 | Travel
The sun had finally come out to warm the city of Bardstown. Colonists were enjoying the afternoon on the town green along the river. Children were playing in the grass. The small waterfall by the mill sounded peaceful enough, but masked the sound of an approaching...
by Doug | Apr 11, 2014 | Past, Travel
For years, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky has been a mecca for this classic sports car’s devotees. The 115,000 square foot building beautifully documents the history of this “gotta-get-one” vehicle. From interactive displays...
by Doug | Apr 9, 2014 | Travel
Many of America’s cities can claim a title or two for their signature attraction. Nashville on the other hand can and has won accolades for a huge variety of achievements. “Most affordable”, “Friendliest city”, Top 5 best places to...
by Maureen | Mar 31, 2014 | Past, Travel
The High Roller opened today, thrilling Las Vegas visitors and residents alike to a view of Vegas never before seen. The wheel is 550 feet tall and rotates once each 30 minutes. Tickets for the thirty minute ride cost $24.95 for daytime and $34.95 for night. Go to the...
by Doug | Mar 10, 2014 | Past, Travel
Avifauna aficionados rejoice If your passion is birds, there’s no better time to be in Northern Ohio than springtime. This year, the “Biggest Week in American Birding” will take place from May 6-15, 2014. Hosted by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory, the ten day...
