Fort Duffield in Kentucky – a different kind of fort
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines a fort as “a strong or fortified place; especially a fortified place occupied by troops and surround with such works as a ditch, rampart, and parapet.” When...
View ArticleThe value of state parks
An article published by Drexel University addresses the value of state parks. It also addresses the current economic climate around the country and the effect of budget cuts on state parks. National...
View ArticleHotel and motel rewards programs can stretch vacation dollars
One of the highest costs for travelers is lodging. If one is fortunate to have friends scattered across the globe willing to accommodate the traveler then the cost of lodging is minimal. For the...
View ArticleOral histories: days of coal camps in Big South Fork River
Oral histories from those who lived in coal mining camps in the days when coal was king are a big part of the train ride on the Big South Fork Scenic Railway as it makes it way deep into the gorge that...
View ArticleChoice Hotels introduces Cambria for the business traveler
The business traveler has a new choice for lodging; Cambria Suites is the newest brand from Choice Hotels International.
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