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Hershey Pa Has More to Offer More Than Just Chocolate

Kimberly Yavorski July 21, 2017 American cities
Hershey Pa Has More to Offer More Than Just Chocolate

While Hershey Pa. is most famous for its chocolate, today, Hersheypark and Zoo America are among the best known attractions in the city. Over the years, the amusement park has grown to include “The Boardwalk,” a separate section offering bathing

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Northern Outer Banks Offer Relaxation, History and Fun

Kimberly Yavorski July 20, 2017 beach towns
Northern Outer Banks Offer Relaxation, History and Fun

On the northern end of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the town of Corolla is a popular vacation destination and the one-time home of North Carolina’s state horse, the Colonial Spanish Mustang, (for their safety the horses have been moved north

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Slow Down and Enjoy the Many Charms of Savannah Georgia

Kimberly Yavorski July 18, 2017 American cities
Slow Down and Enjoy the Many Charms of Savannah Georgia

The oldest city in the state, Savannah, Georgia boasts a wealth of history and Southern charm. With several museums and art galleries, Revolutionary and Civil War sites, ghost tours, riverfront shopping and dining, one can easily keep busy for several days.

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Visiting Lucy, New Jersey’s Largest, Most Popular Elephant

Kimberly Yavorski July 8, 2017 Roadside Attractions
Visiting Lucy, New Jersey’s Largest, Most Popular Elephant

  Lucy the Elephant is a hidden treasure of the Jersey Shore. We made a side trip years ago to see her and were captivated by the structure and its interesting history. More recently, I was going through old photos

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A Fascinating Glimpse Into Woodrow Wilson’s Presidency

Kimberly Yavorski July 5, 2017 Presidential Libraries
A Fascinating Glimpse Into Woodrow Wilson’s Presidency

A visit to the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum demonstrates why the study of history is so important. Though Wilson was president a century ago, much of the collection on display at his birthplace in Staunton, Virginia is surprisingly

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The Smoky Mountains: One of the Few Places You Can Hike in Two States at Once

Kimberly Yavorski June 30, 2017 National Parks
The Smoky Mountains: One of the Few Places You Can Hike in Two States at Once

  Our first trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park was as a couple. The kids were spending time with their grandparents and we decided to spend a few days camping on our way home. We had the necessary items:

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A Walk on The Appalachian Trail Is What You Make of It

Kimberly Yavorski June 28, 2017 National Landmarks

Now the Appalachian Trail (AT) may seem like an unusual travel destination to some, but the trail has a mystique that calls to thousands each year. The 75-year-old trail, a 2189 mile footpath along the Appalachian Mountains in the Eastern

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A Taste of Portland Maine Will Leave You Hungry for More

Kimberly Yavorski June 28, 2017 American cities

We planned Portland, Maine as a stop to break up the ride to Bar Harbour which would be our home base as we explored Acadia National Park. Though we had only a short time in the city, we discovered that

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A Trip to the Garden Isle Is the Ultimate Salve for the Soul

Kimberly Yavorski June 24, 2017 Hawaii
A Trip to the Garden Isle Is the Ultimate Salve for the Soul

Hawaii’s Garden Isle, Kauai, is a true paradise and the only place I have visited that I could honestly say I could permanently relocate to. With a year round temperature of about 78 F and terrain ranging from powdery sand

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Virginia’s Breathtaking Natural Bridge Is a National Treasure

Kimberly Yavorski June 23, 2017 National Landmarks, State Parks
Virginia’s Breathtaking Natural Bridge Is a National Treasure

  Natural Bridge, Virginia’s 37th state park showcases one of the oldest geologic features on the East Coast. Part of a limestone cavern system, the bridge likely formed when the James River changed course and the existing cave collapsed, leaving

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