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Old West Charm Awaits At Bright Angel Lodge And Cabins
(Mellow Wanderer-Grand Canyon, AZ) To truly embed yourself in the American West, stay at the Bright Angel Lodge for a unique experience on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Bright Angel is a Registered National Historic Landmark. Originally built in the late 1800s and expanded in the 1930s by renowned architect Mary Elizabeth Jane…
May The Fourth Be With You! How Star Wars Got Its Own Holiday.
Leave it the Mouse to whip Star Wars fans into a yearly frenzy. Disney’s marketing gurus coined May 4th Star Wars Day when the mammoth media and entertainment company bought the Star Wars franchise in 2012, along with Lucasfilm, the movie production company spreaheaded by George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars. Disney needed a…
May Beach Days Are The Best!
The tourists are mostly gone. The temperature’s heating up, but the air is dry and Gulf of Mexico waters are refreshing. Absolutely the best time on Florida beaches. Yeah, the thermometer reads 86 degrees but the feel good beach temp? Just chill’n! My view from Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, Florida!
It’s Beach Day Friday!
April is the best time for Florida sun and fun. Spring break crowds are gone. The weather is warm and dry. The Gulf of Mexico is crystal clear in the low 80’s. Not to be missed!
Tulip Mania: A Dutch Wonderland In The USA
As the spring sun begins to thaw the frost of winter, nature awakens in a kaleidoscope of colors, nowhere more splendidly than in the Skagit Valley of Washington state. Each year, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival transforms this picturesque region into a breathtaking panorama of tulip fields, drawing visitors from far and wide to witness…