The United States has always been a country strongly influenced by English culture and heritage. While early exploration and colonization of the New World was dominated by Spain, with major outposts established in the Caribbean and Florida, England wanted a foothold in this New World. In April 1606 King James I of England chartered TheContinue reading “The Foundations Of English America”
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Juneau Alaska And A Fish Hatchery
It is the most popular fish on American menus and one of the most farmed fish in the world next to tilapia. Everyone’s familiar with the scenes of salmon running up streams and jumping waterfalls to return to the place they hatched in order to spawn. Though it varies among the five species of PacificContinue reading “Juneau Alaska And A Fish Hatchery”
Georgia’s Callaway Gardens, For A Family Experience
When I was a child my family spent summer weeks in the Appalachians hiking, fishing and just laying back. The world seemed to move slower back then with days spent on simple pleasures. Rocking on the porch in the evening. Taking a bike ride along a wooded trail. Canoeing across a mountain lake. Wouldn’t itContinue reading “Georgia’s Callaway Gardens, For A Family Experience”
Mississippi Highways In The Spring
A Short Story Mississippi Odyssey Driving across Mississippi this week I realized that one of the most amazing attractions of the trip was the sides of the highways. In places, the roadsides were literally carpeted in swaths of bright orange-yellow flowers mixed in with deep purple along with patches of bright reds, whites and paleContinue reading “Mississippi Highways In The Spring”
Cruising From Florida Ports
Taking a Caribbean Cruise? Need to know the best options for getting to your cruise ship? Interested in visiting some more of Florida on your cruise vacation? Read on… Getting To Your Florida Cruises Florida has become one of the largest destinations in the U.S. for people taking cruises. While passengers come from all overContinue reading “Cruising From Florida Ports”
Urban Hiking In Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is an incredible city worthy of a couple of days of urban hiking. There’s something to see on virtually every block and the whole city is a treasure trove of colonial architecture and historic sites. Add in great food and libations at every turn and they’re guaranteed to more than replace any calories youContinue reading “Urban Hiking In Savannah, Georgia”
The Intentional Travelers 