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The Split Rock Lighthouse is perched high above Lake Superior. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
American Midwest, Canada, Destinations

Circling Lake Superior

Author Cheryl Welch Date August 20, 2018

Have a dynamite time venturing around the big lake.

Tagged Adventure Mining Company, agate, Agawa Indian Crafts, amethyst, amethyst mining, Apostle Islands, Bayfield, Canada, Circle Tour, Coast Guard, copper mining, Grand Marais, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, iron mining, Iron Mountain Iron Mine, Lake of the Clouds, Lake Superior, lighthouse bed and breakfast, Lutsen, Mackinac Bridge, Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario, pictographs, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Porcupine Mountains, Split Rock Lighthouse, Tahquamenon Falls, The Canadian Carver, Thunder Bay, Whitefish Point Light Station, Wisconsin | Leave a comment |
Take a tour of the island to get a good overview, then strike out on your own. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
American Midwest, Destinations

Step back in time at Mackinac Island

Author Cheryl Welch Date July 4, 2018

Get lost in your thoughts while pedaling a bike or taking a horse-drawn carriage for a spin on this magical isle.

Tagged butterfly conservatory, fudge, Grand Hotel, island life, Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, mackinac island tours, Michigan | 3 Comments |
Alaska? Why, yes, sign us up! This was an epic adventure from start to finish. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat)
American West, Destinations, RV Travel

Authentic Alaska in 2,500 miles

Author Cheryl Welch Date June 14, 2018

The ultimate tour of America’s last frontier, including some places tourists have yet to find.

Tagged Alaska, Alaskan adventure, arctic ground squirrel, arctic tern, Barren Islands, black bear, charter fishing, Chitina, Christmas, Cooper Center, dall sheep, Denali, Denali campground, Denali camping, Denali Park Village, Denali RV, Denali shuttle buses, Exit Glacier, Fairbanks, ferry, flight-seeing, grizzly bear, halibut, harbor seals, Homer, horseback riding, humpback whales, Keystone Canyon, killer whale, Major Marine, moose, North Pole, orca, Portage Glacier, Potter Marsh, ptarmigan, puffins, Railroad, Richardson Highway, Santa’s House, sea otters, Seward, Seward Highway, Seward Sealife Center, Spirit Mountain, stellar sea lions, Tern Lake, true Alaska, tufted puffins, Valdez, Whittier, Wonder Lake, Worthington Glacier, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 4 Comments |
American East Coast, Canada, Destinations, New England, RV Travel

Maine attractions

Author Marie Havenga Date May 15, 2018

Lobster? Check. Mountains? Check. Rugged coastlines? Check. The simple beauty and taste of Maine will have you coming back for more.

Tagged Arcadia National Park, Captain Ed's Dive-in Theater, Maine, Maine lobster, MDI Tour, New England, New York, Padley Point Campground, The Silo | 2 Comments |
American Midwest, Canada, Destinations, RV Travel

7 things to do in the Soo

Author Marie Havenga Date April 14, 2018

Think it’s just a gateway to Canada? Guess again. There’s plenty do see and do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Tagged boat tours, Canada, Kewadin Casino, Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie, Soo locks | 1 Comment |
Trip Tips and Fun Finds, Uncategorized

Safer suitcases

Author admin Date March 12, 2018
Suitcases are at the mercy of baggage handlers when you fly. To give your...
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Trip Tips and Fun Finds

The secret to spacious plane seats

Author admin Date February 12, 2018
Nobody likes to feel squished, especially on a cross-country flight. Next time you and...
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When you're in a castle turret, then you're going to want the best photo of you to share with friends. Here's an example of a typical photo of hands at side, versus the 'holding your sub' approach that creates visual distance and slims your shoulders if you were going for an up-close portrait. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat Magazine)
Travel photography tips, Trip Tips and Fun Finds

How to appear thinner in photos

Author Kevin Kaiser Date January 1, 2018

So they say the camera adds 10 pounds. Here are some tricks you can use to instantly lose inches for that great shot.

Tagged travel photography, travel tips | 3 Comments |
Zion National Park is majestic as shown from the trail to the Upper Emerald Pool. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat)
American South, American West, Destinations, Hiking, RV Travel, Uncategorized

6 things to know about the Zion-Bryce duo

Author Cheryl Welch Date December 13, 2017

The majesty of the southwest corner of Utah calls to hikers and peace-seeking souls.

Tagged Angel's Path, astral photography, Bryce Canyon National Park, Emerald Falls, Emerald Pools, Garden of the Gods, hiking, hoodoo, hoodoos, Kolob Canyon, national park lodge, Subway, Wall Street, Zion and Bryce, Zion National Park | 3 Comments |
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse at dawn is a spectacular sight to behold. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat Magazine)
American East Coast, American South, Destinations

Across Pamlico Sound

Author Cheryl Welch Date November 13, 2017

Hop on a ferry for an outstanding Outer Banks experience.

Tagged Atlantic Ocean, Bodie Lighthouse Station, Cape Hatteras, Carrituck, island, Kill Devil Hills, lighthouses, Lost Colonies, Nag's Head, National Park Service, North Carolina, North Carolina ferry system, NPS, Ocracoke, Outer Banks, Pamlico Sound, Wright Brothers | 1 Comment |
Trip Tips and Fun Finds

Frugal flight tips

Author admin Date October 21, 2017

Booking your flight on a specific day/time leads to serious savings.

Tagged cheap flights, cheapest flights, flight savings, frugal flights, travel tips | Leave a comment |
The National Park Service's Yorktown Battlefield is a great stop in the historic triangle. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
American East Coast, American South, Destinations

Turning point to victory

Author Cheryl Welch Date September 13, 2017

George Washington’s great lie changed the outcome of the American Revolution.

Tagged American Revolution, Cornwallis, George Washington, historic battlefields, Historic Yorktown, living history, National Park Service, NPS, patriots, revolutionaries, Yorktown, Yorktown Victory Center | Leave a comment |
Historic Jamestowne offers a true-as-we-know-it look at how Jamestown came to be the first permanent English settlement in America. Archaeological digs continue to shed light on what that early experience was like. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat Magazine)
American East Coast, American South, Destinations

Explore where it all began

Author Cheryl Welch Date August 30, 2017

When the Virginia Company speculated with a little colony named Jamestown, how little they knew of the intrigue that would befall it.

Tagged archeaological digs, coastal, English, founders, Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement, living history, National Park, National Park Service, Native American, NPS, park, Pocahantas, Powhatan, settlement, settlers, ships, Smith, Virginia, Virginia Company | Leave a comment |
A scene during a lovely drive around Lough Derg in County Clare. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat)
Destinations, Europe, Ireland

A magic umbrella in Ireland

Author Cheryl Welch Date July 21, 2017

5 things you need to know about how to stop the rain in Ireland and have a marvelous adventure.

Tagged adventure, castles, countryside, Europe, Glendalough, Guinness, Ireland, Irish, Kilmacdaugh, laughs, magic umbrella, monastic sites, music, off the beaten path, OPW Heritage, pubs, rental cars, ruins, Shannon Airport, sheep, tourist traps, umbrella | 6 Comments |
Canada, Destinations, RV Travel

Fall for Niagara Falls

Author Marie Havenga Date June 6, 2017

Looking for a getaway that won’t break the bank? Stand in awe of the Niagara Falls day and night—for free.

Tagged American Falls, Canada, Goat Island, Horseshoe Falls, Marie Havenga, New York, Niagara Falls, Ontario, RV travel, The Silo Restaurant, Wal-Mart, waterfalls | 2 Comments |
Trip Tips and Fun Finds

H2O help

Author admin Date May 15, 2017

Try these helpful hints to keep yourself hydrated on the cheap during your next flight or road trip.

Tagged airline tips, hydration, travel tips | Leave a comment |
A pooch gets a lift in a wagon along the streets of Colonial Williamsburg. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat Magazine)
American East Coast, American South, Destinations

4 things to know about Williamsburg

Author Cheryl Welch Date April 5, 2017

Before you go, get the lay of this Colonial land.

Tagged Coastal Virginia. Colonial Virginial, colonial times, Colonial Williamsburg, George Washington, Historic Triangle, living history, Patrick Henry, patriots, Revolutionary War, Thomas Jefferson, Williamsburg | Leave a comment |
Take time during your travels to look for unexpected beauty while on site. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat Magazine)
Travel photography tips, Trip Tips and Fun Finds

Take time to smell the primrose

Author Kevin Kaiser Date March 17, 2017

… and a word on planning ahead for photographic bee-auty.

Tagged anticipating moments, photo tips, photography, vacation photography, visualizing the photo | Leave a comment |
Trip Tips and Fun Finds

Packing pointer

Author admin Date January 2, 2017

Folding clothes in your suitcase is so yesterday. Try this great space-saving tip instead.

Tagged folding clothes, how to pack., packing, rolling clothes, suitcase, travel tips | Leave a comment |
Lose yourself in the haze of the Smoky Mountains. (Marie Havenga | Travel Beat Magazine)
American South, Destinations

Great finds in Gatlinburg

Author Marie Havenga Date December 24, 2016

Millions of people flock to this gateway to the Smoky Mountains each year. Find out why.

Tagged aquarium, Dollywood, Gatlinburg, hiking, National Park, National Park Service, Ober Gatlinburg, Ogle farm, Pigeon Forge, Rainbow Falls, Ripley's Aquarium, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Roaring Fork Motor Trail, Smoky Mountains | Leave a comment |
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