If business or pleasure takes you to the Seattle area, a little known but delightful place to stay is just a fifteen minute drive across Lake Washington to the East side, Kirkland. The little town celebrated her centennial in 2005 …
Category: North America
The Low-Down on Lowcountry, South Carolina by Nancy S. Tardy
“The Noise You Hear is the Sound of Freedom” on the signs around the Beaufort, SC area reminds visitors that those U.S. Marine Corps jets circling low over the area are intent on performing their mission. But, don’t let that …
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Friendly, Fantastic,Family Campground Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina by Jane Danielson
Myrtil Beach, SCI found a family campground that is wonderfully accessible, and guess what! It is right on the beach! Ocean Lakes Family Campground, a destination campground is just 6 miles south of Myrtle Beach. Named 1997,1999, 2002/03 National RV …
Bears At Your Feet by Hendson Quan
“A BK Big Fish,” I said to the cashier at Burger King. I was back in Seattle now, amidst tall buildings, cars, lots of people and fast food places of every imaginable kind, not to mention specialty coffee. Just the …
Lake Wales, Florida A Treasure Off the Beaten Path by Nancy S. Tardy
When Florida travel is mentioned, do you think immediately of the densely populated, high-traffic tourist areas such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, and Orlando? Let me introduce you to a small historic town with a thriving arts community; natural beauty …
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Vineyards and Winery Tour in Washington State by Ron Kapon
It was 1980 and I was having dinner at the Space Needle in Seattle when the table started shaking. I turned to the lady sitting across the table and told her “we were meant for each other; it is a …
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Gig Harbor, Hidden Jewel of the Pacific Northwest by Bonnie and Bill Neely
We had been often to Seattle, Mt. Rainier, and even to the Olympic Peninsula and San Juan Islands, so I guess we had passed by the little entrance sign to Gig Harbor, on the Peninsula about eight miles from the …
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Destination Fun- An Accessible RV Park by Jane Danielson
How do I tell you about this wonderful world of Sun N Fun ? The west coast of Florida location of Sun N Fun puts you close to miles of palm fringed, white sandy beaches and the sparkling Gulf of …
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Colorful Death Valley National Park by Nancy S. Tardy
Isn’t it a curious world? Death Valley brings to mind images of a lifeless, drab sub-sea level valley bordered by craggy, inhospitable peaks. Given its name by wagon train pioneers anxious to put this area behind them on the trek …
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American History Made Fun by Nancy S. Tardy
Are you looking for a family vacation that is relaxing, fun, educational and inexpensive? Hop a cheap flight to Washington Dulles airport, pick up a rental car and head to Manassas, Virginia, less than 20 miles south of Dulles on …
