by Howard Blount | Apr 1, 2018
The city of Janesville, Wisconsin, extends the invitation to study architecture on walks through historic districts, embrace tranquility at Rotary Botanical Gardens, travel the Underground Railroad at the Milton House Museum, and experience a Midwest dining tradition...
by Howard Blount | Feb 16, 2018
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Southern California is a perfect destination for wildflower chasing, especially during a spring super bloom. On a day trip, you can hike desert trails, drive the Borrego Badlands, and scout 130 Ricardo Breceda sculptures, as well....
by Howard Blount | Nov 4, 2017
A drive across Pennsylvania from Erie to Raystown Lake takes us to Presque Isle State Park, Trough Creek State Park, Lincoln Caverns, and other scenic sites. I was a guest of Visit Erie and HCVB, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] A Drive Across...
by Howard Blount | Jun 23, 2017
A Franklin North Carolina, Smoky Mountain adventure takes us over the Little Tennessee River Greenway, along the Mountain Waters Byway, and up Pickens Nose! I was a guest of Visit North Carolina and Discover Franklin, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] In...
by Howard Blount | Jun 18, 2017
Three perfect days in Lafayette Louisiana, include a visit to Vermilionville, an airboat swamp ride, a Tabasco® factory tour, Jungle Gardens, and the best Cajun cuisine. I was a guest of Lafayette Travel, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. UPDATE: Be sure to...
by Howard Blount | Mar 18, 2017
Take an afternoon to explore Granbury Texas, a small town with big history and amazing architecture around the courthouse square. I was a guest of Visit Granbury, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. My journey had started in Amarillo, and then I traveled to...
by Howard Blount | Jan 12, 2017
Stroll through Tourrettes sur Loup, a magical medieval village in the south of France that is straight out of a fairy tale. [toc] Tourrettes sur Loup Guest Post by Erin Harris The beautiful town of Tourrettes sur Loup rests on a rocky hilltop 14 kilometers from the...
by Howard Blount | Dec 18, 2016
Take a walk through history in Grapevine, Texas, with self-guided tours of the Main Street District, City to Settlement Museums, and historic Nash Farm. I was a guest of the Grapevine Convention & Visitor Bureau, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] The...
by Howard Blount | Dec 11, 2016
The Best of Skye 3-day road trip itinerary takes you through the scenic Scottish Highlands visiting the Fairy Pools, Kilt Rock, the Quiraing, and much more. [toc] The Best of Skye Guest Post by Nat Took The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most visited destinations,...