Vanessa OrrJan 53 minLetting the Good Times Roll in Lake Charles, LouisianaLake Charles has had a rough couple of years. Not only has this southwestern Louisiana town had to endure the pandemic like the rest of...
Vanessa OrrSep 30, 20214 minCustomized Tourist Trails Make it Easy to Explore Different InterestsOne of the most wonderful things about living in southwestern Pennsylvania is that it’s easy to take off for a weekend to find something...
Vanessa OrrSep 29, 20213 minNot for the Faint of Heart: Movie Serial Killer’s Home Now Open for Overnight StaysIf you’ve ever seen the movie Silence of the Lambs, it only takes a few words to remind you of the abject terror you felt watching the...
Vanessa OrrAug 29, 20214 minCattaraugus County, NY Provides Unique Opportunity to Explore Outdoors, Sculpture, Seneca Culture While you can expect to see any number of interesting sights driving along rural New York state roads, one of the most startling has got...
Vanessa OrrAug 17, 20214 minMermaids, Murals and Maritime History Make Norfolk, VA Intriguing Place to VisitThere are many striking things about Norfolk, VA, not the least of which is that there are ships—massive, hulking ships—docked in the...
Vanessa OrrJul 2, 20215 minNewport News, VA Treat for Civil War Buffs, Seafarers, Nature Lovers and MoreWhile a lot of Pittsburghers head down to Virginia Beach for vacation, the city of Newport News, located about an hour northwest, is well...
Vanessa OrrJun 5, 20214 minDonut Trail Just One Delicious Reason to Visit Butler County, OHNational Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June. But why commemorate something so delicious only one day a year? If you’re...
North Hills Monthly MagazineMay 12, 20212 minNew Tourist Attraction Sets Sail in Butler CountyA new tour boat at Moraine State Park has been unveiled, along with its new name—Preston’s Pearl. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at...