A growing number of travelers are putting some zip into their vacations by checking out the aerial adventures of zipline and ropes courses… soaring through the trees and looking down on the world from above. Here’s a line on a few of our favorites:
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America’s Most Unusual Museums
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Today, people tend to associate the word “museum” with a stodgy assortment of paintings, sculpture, dinosaurs or historic artifacts. However, strictly speaking, a museum is defined as “a building or place where works of art, scientific specimens or other objects of permanent value are kept and displayed.” And in playing upon on the idea of […]
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Explore America’s Scenic Highways
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It has often been said that “getting there is half the fun.” While that old adage may be true, it does leave out a key distinction: The journey doesn’t necessarily stop once you arrive. If you’re a fan of road trips and hitting the highway, then your destination is just another starting point — for […]
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Gatlinburg Dining: A Meat Lover’s Paradise
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A trip to Gatlinburg is a journey into the American South – especially when you sample the local cuisine. The area’s restaurants specialize in the sort of substantial, stick-to-your-ribs fare for which Southern cooking is widely known – a lot of it grilled or smoked. Here’s a succulent sample of our favorite stops, in alphabetical […]
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Hands On Gatlinburg: April 8-10
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If you’re arty (or crafty), a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains could present a plethora of handmade of decorative pieces to take home – items made with a personal touch… yours.
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Extra-Special Getaways to Celebrate a Birthday
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Since it’s my birthday as I’m writing this, I wanted to offer a few suggestions for creating an extra-special birthday adventure for yourself or a loved one – taking the basic travel premise and adding something memorable and remarkable for once you reach your destination.
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