Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Expanding Horizons Learning Through Travel ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Visit the Oldest Southern Live Oak East of the Mississippi](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/visit-the-oldest-southern-live-oak-east-of-the-mississippi/) - Driving down the road on Johns Island, SC, you'll see signs for the Angel Oak, said to be the oldest Southern Live Oak east of the Mississippi. You may wonder if it's another tourist trap, but this attraction is free, and serves as a nice respite if you've spent too many hours in the car. - [An Exploration of Ancient Athens in the Modern Day](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/an-exploration-of-ancient-athens-in-the-modern-day/) - With sections untouched for centuries, Athens, Greece is a blend of ancient and new. Walking through the city, you will see modern skyscrapers across the street from centuries-old churches. While this is not uncommon in old cities, it is less common to see the new built literally around the old. What is more surprising (and - [Last Minute Sunset Cruise a Highlight of Santorini Visit](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/santorini-sunset-cruise-highlight/) - Everyone says if you visit Santorini you have to go on a sunset cruise. Since I love both sunsets and boats, it was of the first activities on my list. However, when it came time to plan out our weekend, this proved to be a challenge. While reasonable prices had appeared months before, a month - [A Pilgrimage to the Glass Shrine in the Field Off I-80](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/glass-church-off-i-80/) - Keeping an open mind and a flexible schedule while traveling can result in interesting finds. Traveling along Route 80 in Nebraska, one can see a glass church not far from the highway. After leaving the highway at exit 432, the pilgrimage began (the GPS was not very helpful in navigating detours due to roadwork) to - [At Fort Delaware, History Comes Alive](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/fort-delaware-history-comes-alive/) - Fort Delaware, originally built to protect the cities of Wilmington and Philadelphia, is a Union fortress that once held Confederate prisoners of war. The fort, which dates to 1859, sits on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River and is only accessible by ferry via Forts Ferry Crossing which runs from Delaware City, DE. Tickets available - [A Jersey Girl’s Visit to the Beach in the Off-Season](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/cape-may-off-season/) - As a Jersey girl, I am no stranger to the beach. In college I worked the late shift at the local grocery store so that I could spend days at the shore (it was only about an hour away and for $5 I could buy enough gas to get there and back, a slice of pizza - [A Taste of Portland Maine Will Leave You Hungry for More](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/taste-portland-maine/) - 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 it has a certain charm, wonderful food and history to discover, making it worthy of - [The Smoky Mountains: One of the Few Places You Can Hike in Two States at Once](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/smoky-mountains-hike-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: a tent, sleeping bags and some basic cooking gear (we had planned to use the - [Hershey Pa Has More to Offer More Than Just Chocolate](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/hershey-more-than-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 suit-only water attractions, and an adjoining zoo. Although the amusement park is only open during - [Slow Down and Enjoy the Many Charms of Savannah Georgia](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/charms-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. The Andrew Low House, the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts - [Northern Outer Banks Offer Relaxation, History and Fun](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/outer-banks-relaxation-history-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 of Corolla in the area beyond the paved road which is only accessible by 4-wheel - [Niagara Falls Attractions Guarantee You'll Get Wet](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/niagara-falls-attractions/) - Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world is on many bucket lists and for good reason. It has been a tourist attraction since the early 19th century and for generations was a popular honeymoon destination. Formed during the last Ice Age, the falls are on the New York/Ontario border and - [Visiting Lucy, New Jersey's Largest, Most Popular Elephant](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/new-jerseys-most-popular-elephany/) - 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 my mom had given me and found several of her and her parents also atop - [At Elk Neck You Can Explore Cliffs and Beaches in the Same Day](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/elk-neck-cliffs-beaches/) - We discovered Elk Neck State Park in central Maryland over a decade ago when looking for a new place to take camping trips with our family. We have since been back and it is one of my favorite camping spots. Just 75 miles from Philadelphia, it offers multiple terrains and outdoor activities. The park - [Blue Ridge, Georgia Has Something For Every Generation](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/blue-ridge-georgia-generation/) - With family living far apart, we have tried in recent years to find someplace in the middle to spend some quality time. Rather than staying in hotels, we choose to rent a house, both to save money and to facilitate bonding moments. With three separate households and pets, finding the right place takes coordination, but - [Omaha Combines the Best of Big City Culture With Small Town Friendliness](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/omaha-culture-friendliness/) - While Omaha may not top a typical list of vacation hot spots, the Midwestern city has much to offer visitors, most notably a friendly face just about any time you turn around. The largest city in Nebraska, Omaha has a population of about 466,000 in an area of about 141 square miles. Located on the - [A Refreshing Visit With The God of the Sea](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/refreshing-visit-god-sea/) - I recently had the good fortune to travel to Greece for a long-overdue vacation with my husband. After a long flight, we didn’t want to drive too far, so we decided to start our trip to Greece at Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. After a too-long detour on the highway (and paying more - [No Flight Required for This Visit to See Christmas in Poland](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/no-flight-christmas-poland/) - Most trips are taken with a particular purpose and destination in mind, but sometimes, an opportunity arises to go off itinerary and you discover a gem (though places that prove to be less interesting can also provide good stories). On a recent trip to New Haven, we came across a brochure entitled “Christmas in - [Lexington, a Charming Virginia Town With a Wealth of History](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/lexington-virginia-wealth-history/) - Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the charming and historic Lexington, Virginia is a friendly town that is proud of its heritage. Named one of the “Best Small Towns to Visit” in 2013 by Smithsonian Magazine, the town offers shopping, eating, history, education and the outdoors, all within a short distance. With - [A Fascinating Glimpse Into Woodrow Wilson's Presidency](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/glimpse-woodrow-wilson-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 relevant to life today. Though Wilson only lived in the house that was his birthplace - [A Walk on The Appalachian Trail Is What You Make of It](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/walk-appalachian-trail/) - 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 U.S. has been the subject of many books as well as conversations among hikers for - [A Trip to the Garden Isle Is the Ultimate Salve for the Soul](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/garden-isle-ultimate-salve-for-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 beaches to mountains and cliffs, it the perfect environment for me. (If only it weren’t - [Virginia's Breathtaking Natural Bridge Is a National Treasure](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/natural-bridge-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 only part of the ceiling intact. The history of the ownership of this “natural bridge” - [Education and Music Are Historic Bethlehem Traditions](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/education-music-bethlehem-tradition/) - The residents of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania take pride in their heritage. In 2016, the city celebrated the 275th anniversary of the signing of the deed to 500 acres that transferred ownership of the land that would become Bethlehem from William Penn to the Moravian community who settled in the area where Monocacy Creek meets the Lehigh ## Pages - [Expanding horizons and stepping out of our comfort zones helps us grow](https://kimberlyyavorski.com/expandinghorizons/welcome/) - We learn best through experience. Travel allows us to experience things outside ourselves and to learn more fully what it means to be human. Pushing past our comfort zone, going outside what we know, expands out knowledge and understanding in ways both great and small. 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