This Arboretum in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a feast for the senses in any season. If you’re spending time in Asheville or traveling The Blue Ridge Parkway, treat yourself and spend an hour or two in this incredible mountain garden. The North Carolina Arboretum is located on The Blue Ridge Parkway near the AshevilleContinue reading “Visiting The North Carolina Arboretum”
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Silver Springs Florida Lives On
Florida’s Classic Attractions Florida has always attracted visitors to its’ ocean beaches but, years ago, it also had an assortment of popular inland tourist destinations. Those old Florida attractions have been dying out, pushed aside or even replaced by theme parks. Unfortunately, history and gardens cannot compete with movie attractions, roller coasters and fantasies.Continue reading “Silver Springs Florida Lives On”
Legoland Florida Appeals To Youngsters
Less than an hours drive from Disney World is another theme park with special appeal for the three to eight year old set and it won’t bust the family budget. Located on the grounds of the old and iconic Cypress Gardens this Legoland has a decidedly Florida flavor. While it has a few nice thrillContinue reading “Legoland Florida Appeals To Youngsters”
Zion Hikes, The Simple & The Sublime
Zion National Park is one of the most rugged in America with a number of trails worthy of only the most fearless and adventurous hikers. Some hikes cross thin ridge tops with sheer cliffs on both sides or work across sheer walls. If you’re not up for narrow trails and thousand foot cliffs there areContinue reading “Zion Hikes, The Simple & The Sublime”
Georgia’s Callaway Gardens, 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, A Family Experience”
Buying Salmon In Alaska
A Guide To Buying Salmon In Alaska Cruising Alaska is one of the more popular cruise itineraries with literally tens of thousands of people visiting the states ports of cal almost weekly. Of all the shopping options in coastal Alaska there is one item that gets the most attention – salmon. If you’re visiting Alaska,Continue reading “Buying Salmon In Alaska”
The Intentional Travelers 