From Bat-making to Boxing, Louisville, KY a Must-visit for Sports Fans
Louisville, KY is known for a lot of things—horse racing and top-of-the-line bourbon among them. But it is also the home to two long-time...
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Vanessa Orr
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
It’s Anything But a Blue Christmas at Graceland
I’ve been an Elvis fan since I was young, and I’ve always loved listening to his recording of Blue Christmas during the holidays. But I...
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Vanessa Orr
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Visiting Animal Sanctuaries Encourages Awareness, Funding to Save Lives
As someone who loves and rescues animals, I’ve always enjoyed reading stories about how people open sanctuaries to help abused or...
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Vanessa Orr
- Sep 30, 2022
- 4 min
Clarksdale, MS: Birthplace of the Blues
Robert Johnson was a Blues legend. And as the story goes, he got his talent by agreeing to sell his soul to the devil, who he met at the...
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Vanessa Orr
- Jun 30, 2022
- 4 min
Burgers, Badlands and Big Skies: Southeastern Montana a Spectacular Destination
For many people, a trip to Yellowstone National Park is a dream vacation. That is, until continuing rains and glacier melt combine to...
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Vanessa Orr
- May 31, 2022
- 4 min
Contraband Camp, Coca-Cola Museum Two Highlights of Historical Corinth, MS
While many small southern towns can lay claim to playing an important role in Civil War history, Corinth, MS stands out not only as the...
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Vanessa Orr
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
Letting the Good Times Roll in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles has had a rough couple of years. Not only has this southwestern Louisiana town had to endure the pandemic like the rest of...
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Vanessa Orr
- Sep 30, 2021
- 4 min
Customized Tourist Trails Make it Easy to Explore Different Interests
One of the most wonderful things about living in southwestern Pennsylvania is that it’s easy to take off for a weekend to find something...
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Vanessa Orr
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Not for the Faint of Heart: Movie Serial Killer’s Home Now Open for Overnight Stays
If 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...
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Vanessa Orr
- Aug 29, 2021
- 4 min
Cattaraugus 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...
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Vanessa Orr
- Aug 17, 2021
- 4 min
Mermaids, Murals and Maritime History Make Norfolk, VA Intriguing Place to Visit
There are many striking things about Norfolk, VA, not the least of which is that there are ships—massive, hulking ships—docked in the...
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Vanessa Orr
- Jul 1, 2021
- 5 min
Newport News, VA Treat for Civil War Buffs, Seafarers, Nature Lovers and More
While a lot of Pittsburghers head down to Virginia Beach for vacation, the city of Newport News, located about an hour northwest, is well...
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Vanessa Orr
- Jun 4, 2021
- 4 min
Donut Trail Just One Delicious Reason to Visit Butler County, OH
National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June. But why commemorate something so delicious only one day a year? If you’re...
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North Hills Monthly Magazine
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
New Tourist Attraction Sets Sail in Butler County
A 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...
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