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The Colonial Coast Birding Trail in GA
The trail is is a portion of the Atlantic Flyway, lists 18 birding sites so ‘featherbrains’ can view the more than 300 species that fly Georgia’s coastal skies. Depending on the season and tides, birders have a chance to see … Continue reading
Posted in Georgia, Nature
Tagged Atlantic Flyway, birders, birding site, bunting, endangered, featherbrain, Georgia, roseate spoonbill, species, wood stork
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‘Rebel Rose’ Greenhow Exhibit at Fort Fisher
Be sure to stop by Fort Fisher to see the exhibit on the war’s most famous femal spy. The famous Confederate spy, Rose O’Neal Greenhow, was lost in the surf at Fort Fisher on September 30, 1864. She had been … Continue reading
Posted in History, Museum, North Carolina
Tagged 'Wild Rose', blockade-runner, Condor, Confederate, exhibit, Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, NC, Rose O'Neal Greenhow, spy
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The Hack & Livery General Store in RI
Walk into this RI institution and you feel as though you’ve travelled back to your childhood. The old favorites are here, along with some new ones too: Yankee Candle, Crabtree & Evelyn, Painted Ponies, Faire Glenn, among others. Go ahead and … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Fun, Rhode Island, Shopping
Tagged Crabtree & Evelyn, Faire Glenn, general store, Painted Ponies, penny candy, RI, Schleich toy, Yankee Candle
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America’s Memorial Day
Did you know that America’s Memorial day Holiday was inspired by events at Blanford Church and Cemetery. Soon after the Civil War ended, Mary Logan, the wife of Union Commander General John A. Logan, witnessed a group of school girls … Continue reading
Blandford Church and Cemetery in VA
Blandford Church is indeed a rare American treasure. The Church’s fifteen exquisite windows were commissioned by the Ladies’ Memorial Association of Petersburg in memory of the Confederate soldiers buried at the adjacent Blandford Cemetery. From 1901 to 1912, famous designer … Continue reading
Posted in History, Virginia
Tagged Civil War, Confederate, Ladies' Memorial Association of Petersburg, Louis Comfort Tiffany, soldier, State, VA
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Visit the Indian River Lagoon
The Indian River Lagoon has 36 rare and endangered animal species, one of which is the manatee. It is interesting to note that the manatee is also known as the sea cow. Over one-third of the nation’s manatee’s population lives … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Fun, Kids, Nature
Tagged endangered, FL, Indian River Lagoon, manatee, Merritt Island, migrate, National, rare, Refuge, sea cow, Wildlife
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Experience the IMAX at the Museum of Discovery and Science
The IMAX Experience is the world’s most powerful and involving 3D film experience. There is 300 stadium seating, 5-story-high screen, 15,000 watt digital sound system, and six-channels with 42-speaker surround sound. The sloped cinema seats bring the audience closer to … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Fun, Kids, Museum
Tagged 3D, Experience, film, FL, Fort Lauderdale, IMAX, Museum of Discovery and Science, virtual reality
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Go horseback riding on the beaches of Hutchinson Island
Riding the beach on horseback is an experience of a lifetime. St. Lucie County is one of the only areas within the state of Florida that permits this unique activity. The beaches designated for horseback riding in St. Lucie County … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Fun, Nature, Sports
Tagged beach, Florida, horseback riding, rustic, secluded, St. Lucie County
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Expanding the cache in Delaware
Due to the popularity and success of the original Delaware Geocaching Trail launched in October 2009, DTO partnered with the geocaching community, Delaware State Parks, and statewide attractions to add 50 new sites to the Trail. Geocaching is a high-tech … Continue reading
Alexandria was made for pets
Pets love Alexandria, Virginia‘s world-famous doggie happy hour, canine cruises on the Potomac River, and pet boutiques. Many shops and attractions welcome Fido-including Historic Mount Vernon. Old Town has three Kimpton hotels, famous for pampering pets. Enjoy trails and dog … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Fun, Hotel/Motel, Nature, Shopping, Virginia
Tagged Alexandria, canine cruise, dog park, doggie happy hour, hotel, pampering pet, pet boutique, pet trailer, trails, Virginia
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