Riding the White Pass Railroad
In the 1890s gold was discovered in the Canada’s Yukon Territory. Word spread that gold flakes were there for the taking. For many it was the answer to their prayers of getting rich after the deep recession of the 1890s. It became known as the Klondike Gold Rush. Just one problem: getting there. No roads,… Read More
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Gorillas
When visiting Animal Kingdom in Orlando Florida, one of the most interesting sections of the theme park is Pangani Forest and the gorillas, especially the majestic silverbacks. The exhibit is as close to meeting a gorilla in Africa as possible. There does not appear to be anything separating visitors from 450 pound animals other than… Read More
Montpelier and James Madison
Home to President James Madison, Montpelier was the family home of James Madison’s father, James Madison Sr. Built around 1764 the home was a brick structure. In 1802, Madison requested by William Thorton, the architect that designed the nation’s Capitol building. The structure, which became known as Mr. Madison’s Temple, is of a classical design… Read More
Wreaths of Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG, VA: Christmas decorations in Colonial Williamsburg are something special and all natural. Don’t look for any tinsel, plastic, and glitz. The village has strict guidelines and everything must be natural and preferably made of something that might have been found in 18th Century Virginia. Although in 18th Century Williamsburg, there would never have been… Read More
Travel Photography
No matter if you’re just spending a few days at the lake, or traveling to Alaska in search of whales, you’ll want something to remind you of your trip. Other than picking up a t-shirt or coffee mug, photographs make up the majority of souvenirs we seem to hang onto to refresh our memories as… Read More
