We live in the suburbs and while we enjoy city life...there are times that we just need to escape. Heading into the mountains gives us a mental-break and allows us to re-energize our souls. After spending time out in nature, I always feel re-energized, de-stressed and refreshed. In central … [Read more...] about Spending Time Out in Nature at Raystown Lake
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The Beautiful Fisherman’s Memorial in Cape May
We love visiting the Jersey Shore and one of our favorite places to visit is Cape May County. More specifically, we love the Avalon, Stone Harbor, Wildwood and Cape May areas. That's right, in my honest opinion, the best beaches at the Jersey Shore are all located in the southern tip of the … [Read more...] about The Beautiful Fisherman’s Memorial in Cape May
The Stunning Beauty of the Hershey Gardens
The Hershey Gardens and Butterfly Atrium is located in downtown Hershey, Pennsylvania. You'll find them located on Hotel Road, right across from The Hotel Hershey (within walking distance). They're open year-round and as the seasons change, so do the botanical gardens. If you want to plan a … [Read more...] about The Stunning Beauty of the Hershey Gardens
Running Around the World in Search of the Cow Parade
How many of you have heard about the Cow Parade? If you haven't it's a world-wide parade of commissioned cow statues that have been beautifully painted by artists. These statues then go on a parade (aka a trip around the world) and other's will find a perm. place to reside. Several years ago the … [Read more...] about Running Around the World in Search of the Cow Parade
Family Fun at Hershey’s Chocolate World
We live about 15 minutes from downtown Hershey in Pennsylvania. A few times every year we get our two grandchildren together and take them for an afternoon of fun at Hershey's Chocolate World. If you've never been there before, it's FREE to visit and once inside, you'll find both free and paid … [Read more...] about Family Fun at Hershey’s Chocolate World
Visiting the Gettysburg Battlefield Monuments on McPherson and Oak Ridge
We love visiting Gettysburg and travel down there a few times every year. Every time we go, we try to visit a different section of the Gettysburg Battlefield. On one of our more recent trips down to Gettysburg, we toured the Civil War monuments located on McPherson Ridge and Oak Ridge. When … [Read more...] about Visiting the Gettysburg Battlefield Monuments on McPherson and Oak Ridge
Winter Doesn’t Have to be Hard: Stay in Style While Traveling in the Winter
The winter getaways are all about creating fun and creating the most out of the cold, no matter where you are. Once you merge the magical snow and ice with amenities such as the roaring fireplaces, glistering ice-skating rink, or other fun winter games, the season will be amazing and full of fun. … [Read more...] about Winter Doesn’t Have to be Hard: Stay in Style While Traveling in the Winter
5 Tips to Vacationing in Costa Rica
Your trip to Costa Rica is coming up fast and you still haven’t put together your itinerary. Better start now because there are thousands of things to do in this beautiful country! To take the most advantage of your time there, you have to be clear on what type of traveler you are and what … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Vacationing in Costa Rica