A few months ago we had the opportunity to visit the Niagara Wax Museum of History located in downtown Niagara Falls New York. If you're going to be visiting the area, the wax museum sits right across the street to Niagara Falls State Park and is within walking distance of most of the downtown … [Read more...] about Our Visit to the Niagara Wax Museum of History
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Having Fun at Small Hometown Carnivals
My husband grew up in a small town right outside of Harrisburg in Pennsylvania. He lived there as a small child until he was 19 years old, before moving out and into the suburbs of the city. His parents had a large home that was surrounded by farmlands and country roads. Were they country hicks? … [Read more...] about Having Fun at Small Hometown Carnivals
11 Budget-Friendly Travel Destinations Abroad
You don't have to break the bank to plan an exotic vacation overseas. Here are just a few destinations where you can enjoy the sights without paying an arm and a leg for the pleasure! 1. Vung Tau, Vietnam Vietnam isn't an expensive country even in its big, bustling cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi … [Read more...] about 11 Budget-Friendly Travel Destinations Abroad
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and is one of the prettiest botanical gardens in the entire world. It's a place of natural beauty that's educational and fun to visit. Lucky for all of us, they're open year-round to visitors. When planning a … [Read more...] about Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Family Fun at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Twice a year my family likes to get together and take the kids up to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park and Zoo in Halifax Pennsylvania. We typically plan our visits to the park for mid-Spring and again in mid-to-late Summer. Luckily for us, we only live one hour away, so it's feasible for us to visit twice … [Read more...] about Family Fun at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Seneca-Iroquois National Museum in Salamanca
The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum in Salamanca New York is a must-see if you want to learn about the Native Americans that call western New York home. You'll find it located in the southwest region of New York state and about 20 minutes from the norther border in Pennsylvania. Coming from south … [Read more...] about Seneca-Iroquois National Museum in Salamanca
Amish Farms and Barns in Lancaster County
Pennsylvania is home to some of the oldest farms and barns in the country. We're a big agricultural state and I have to admit...we have some of the best barns, silos and farmlands in the world. While most are owned & operated by traditional farmers, hundreds are also owned & operated by … [Read more...] about Amish Farms and Barns in Lancaster County
White Sandy Beaches in Virginia Beach
Late last Summer we had the opportunity to spend a few days down in Virginia Beach. We're pretty fortunate that my brother-in-law and his family live about 15 minutes from the coast, so when we go down for family visits, we get to spend some time over on the beach & boardwalk. Virginia Beach … [Read more...] about White Sandy Beaches in Virginia Beach