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Travel Thursdays: Only In Your State: Idaho
Once Abandoned And Left To Decay, This Former Masonic Temple In Idaho Has Been Restored To A Popular Restaurant by Courtnie Erickson There are many buildings that were once abandoned and left to decay, never getting a second chance. Located in Nampa is the former Masonic Temple, which once sat vacant until it was restoredContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Only In Your State: Idaho”
Travel Thursdays: Wallace, Idaho
by Dava Jean Wharton While driving from Washington State to Montana, you will cross through about sixty miles of Northern Idaho. This is one of the best stretches of history that you will find. You pass through Coeur d’Alene, then you start heading over the 4th of July pass. Once there, you are in whatContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Wallace, Idaho”
Travel Thursdays: The Best Ways to Hang Things on RV Walls
by Ashley Mann Many RV owners want to hang wall decor or a shelf in their camper and wonder how to hang things on RV walls. In this article I’ll cover all of the best ideas for hanging things on RV walls, including ways to hang things without holes in the RV walls or causingContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: The Best Ways to Hang Things on RV Walls”
Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.
Fonthill Castle celebrated its centennial in 2012. Constructed by Henry Chapman Mercer, archaeologist, ceramist, anthropologist, scholar and antiquarian, as a home and museum for his collection of tiles and prints, most famously the Moravian tiles, it features 44 rooms, 32 stairwells, 18 fireplaces and 21 chimneys, all hewn from hand-mixed reinforced concrete in a blend of medieval, Byzantine and Gothic styles. Thousands of handcrafted ceramic tiles were inset throughout, including Mercer’s own Moravian-style tiles plus Persian, Chinese, Spanish, and Dutch productions he collected. Today the Bucks County estate serves as a museum with 900 American and European prints. An adjacent building, the Mercer Museum, houses a multitude of artifacts, including a Conestoga wagon and a whale boat.
Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.
by Sarah McCosham This is part three in the United States castle series. Today we are looking at Quirky Castles. Quirky Castles In The US Castles made of recycled material? Real-life sand castles? Frozen castle kingdoms? If you’re into unique roadside attractions, definitely check out these quirky castles in the US: Located in California’s resplendent NapaContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.”
Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.
by Sarah McCosham The United States might not have the historical gravitas that’s ubiquitous across the pond — but we don’t need it. Because we have something better: good, old-fashioned American imagination and ingenuity. Europe: we’ll see your Medieval castles and stony fortresses, and raise you expansive American chateaus complete with turrets, moats, drawbridges, and, yes, evenContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.”
Travel Thursdays: Do You Remember Evel Knievel?
by Dava Jean Wharton I remember hearing the name and thinking that he was a super star. All the young men wanted to be him. All the young ladies knew he was like no boy that they knew. Evel Knievel I grew up in Washington State but knew that Evel was very active in TwinContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Do You Remember Evel Knievel?”
Travel Thursdays: Arizona Is Getting A Brand New Adventure Park With Rides And Attractions For All Ages.
by Katie Lawrence Families with children (and anyone else looking to unleash their inner child) have much to look forward to. Mattel Adventure Park – the company’s first-ever amusement park – is coming to Arizona soon, and it will offer an immersive experience sure to enchant all ages. Both kids and kids at heart should get excited,Continue reading “Travel Thursdays: Arizona Is Getting A Brand New Adventure Park With Rides And Attractions For All Ages.”
Travel Thursdays: The Little-Known Church Hiding In Washington That Is An Absolute Work Of Art.
by Sherri Adams Nestled on the water’s edge in the small community of Fox Island, Washington, with sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and Echo Bay, you’ll find the most charming little chapel you’ve ever seen. This historic chapel got its start more than 100 years ago when pioneer families from Iowa came to settleContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: The Little-Known Church Hiding In Washington That Is An Absolute Work Of Art.”
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