Deadwood and the Black Hills of South Dakota
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Years ago, on a road trip from Virginia to Colorado, we paused briefly in St. Louis to see the famous … Read More
Civil War Graffiti House: Hidden History in Rural Virginia
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As the Battle of Brandy Station roared around him, Private Phillip Carper of the 35th Virginia Cavalry Battalion had bigger … Read More
Spider Wine and Good Times in Cambodia
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Panic set in almost immediately. I stared down at my plate and then quickly averted my eyes; I couldn’t look … Read More
10 Things to Do in North Dakota
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Our first trip to North Dakota was in 2012, a very short trip with a single purpose: to see North … Read More
Wright Brothers National Memorial: The World’s First Airplane Flight
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The spot where the Wright Brothers flew their first successful flight is marked by a humble boulder, and just beyond … Read More
International Transit Limbo: 4 Hours Confined in the Reykjavik Airport
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After 30 days of travel, the weeks had dwindled to hours, and I was almost home. One month earlier, I … Read More
A Day at Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Standing in the gift shop just past the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, I picked up a magnet from … Read More
Mount Rushmore: A Day at an Iconic American Landmark
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Fortunately, Adam and I are morning people. Being morning people has provided some clear advantages to us during our vacations … Read More
New Year’s Eve in the Delmarva: Chesapeake Crab, Smith Island Cake, and the Muskrat That Fell from the Sky
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Adam and I sat, huddled under the awning at the Washington Inn and Tavern, as sheets of rain poured from … Read More
A Day in Bogotá: Our Colombian Misadventure
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After four perfect days on Easter Island melted into three perfect days in Santiago, Chile, the only reason we willingly … Read More