Outdoor adventures in Sioux Falls, SD

Outdoor adventures in Sioux Falls, SD

While many people equate South Dakota with Mount Rushmore and the Badlands, there’s a whole lot more there if you saunter over to the southeast side of the state.  Sioux Falls is the state’s largest city and just a one-day drive from Chicago, St. Louis, Winnepeg or...
Bluffton, Ohio maintains small town charm

Bluffton, Ohio maintains small town charm

It’s a short jump off the highway, but it’s a worthwhile detour when traveling north on I-75 in northwestern Ohio. About half way between Lima and Findlay, Bluffton, Ohio is a small community that still has a thriving Main Street. With a population of approximately...
Twelve months of travel fun in Anchorage, Alaska

Twelve months of travel fun in Anchorage, Alaska

[Article first published as Explore Anchorage -12 Months of the Year on Technorati.] Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, with more than 40 percent of the state’s population, is a unique metropolitan city.  Less than 500 miles from the Arctic Circle, Anchorage still...
A hidden gem on Lake Erie’s southern shore

A hidden gem on Lake Erie’s southern shore

Lakeside, Ohio is one of only four remaining Chautauqua communities in the United States. Tucked into the Marblehead Peninsula, in northwestern Ohio, this small community offers a perfect get-away location for young families, active couples or golden-agers. Arriving...
Wild traffic in Ahmedabad, India

Wild traffic in Ahmedabad, India

When traveling down a city street in the United States, the wildest thing you are liable to see is a pigeon or a squirrel. Contrast that with Ahmedabad, India and you’ll likely be quite surprised. Being the largest city in the State of Gujarat, and its former capital,...
The world’s only Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota

The world’s only Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota

For a real piece of Americana, a road trip to Mitchell, South Dakota is sure to be memorable.  Located in southeastern South Dakota, Mitchell is about one-hour, due west of Sioux Falls along I-90. You need to get off the highway to see its main attraction at the...