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Visiting the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia
A visit to the historic area of Philadelphia, PA just wouldn’t be complete without seeing the Liberty Bell (at least…
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Jockey Hollow: Wick House and Soldiers’ Huts
As I’ve said many times before, history is something that I enjoy. I like going to places where I can…
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Castle Clinton: History in Manhatten
In my last post, I talked about taking the Staten Island Ferry from Staten Island to Manhattan. Once we got…
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Mount Greylock: Middle Earth in Massachusetts?
Think beautiful views…think green mountains all around you…think historic structures…think memorial towers…think J. R. R. Tolkien… Wait…Tolkien, in the middle…
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Eastern Washington Lookout on Columbia Mountain
On a recent trip to Washington State, my group found ourselves in the middle of Colville National Forest, way too…
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Mariscal Mine: Big Bend’s Mercury Mine
In an out-of-the-way corner of Big Bend National Park, there is an attraction that, although visited, would probably be a…
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Yikes! It’s a Nuke! (Minuteman Missile)
“World-wide delivery in 30 minutes or less, or your next one is free” reads the sign on the door. Underneath…
