Every spring people wait eagerly for the Truckee River to fill with runoff from the snow-covered mountains. Once the river is healthy, it’s rafting season! Why Is the Truckee River Important? The Truckee River is much more than a place of recreation, though. It is the only outlet from Lake Tahoe. The lake is more…
When you pay a visit to Mount Vernon, the first home of the first president of the U.S., you get a fascinating glimpse into life in the late 1700s. George Washington, the only U.S. president who didn’t live in the current White House, owned the house and sprawling farmland of Mount Vernon. It’s been restored…
Lake Tahoe is a stunning, deep blue body of water that covers a 70-mile perimeter of the border of California and Nevada. This serene lake, also known as the Lake in the Sky, sits surrounded by stately mountains. In the winter, the ski resorts draw crowds from near and far. The Winter Olympics of 1960…
A visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum allows you to remember and honor those lost in the Holocaust. The Washington, DC museum focuses on the individuals in the story while also providing context for World War II. While some of my friends have told me they couldn’t go here, I do think the…
Arlington National Cemetery is America’s sacred resting place for this country’s heroes. First used as a burial place in 1864 during the Civil War, Arlington’s rolling hills rise above the Potomac River, just across from the nation’s capital. From the hills of the cemetery you can look over the trees to the Washington, DC Mall….
Walking the Washington Mall takes you along a two-mile green strip of land in the heart of Washington, DC. The Mall reaches from the Capitol building to the Lincoln Memorial and is a National Park. It’s a great place to walk and enjoy the historic and iconic sights. Poet Walt Whitman wrote in the 1800s…
The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is the world’s largest library. It is open to the public and is not only a library but also a museum with palace-like décor. Founded in 1800 by order of President John Adams, this collecting place for books of all kinds began with a budget of $5,000. Trouble…
The Central Park Mall in New York is a place of beauty. Springtime, when trees burst into bloom, is a lovely season to walk along where locals and tourists alike stroll through the relaxing lanes under leafy canopies. Sculptures Abound We stopped at the information kiosk for a map, and the friendly guide told us…
Prague is a bustling and vibrant city known for its stunning architecture, rich history, and lively cultural scene. It has evolved into one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. Here is guidance on how you can spend two days in Prague and hit all the most enchanting places. You…
Visiting the Charles Bridge in Prague will give you a walk over the river that includes views of Prague Castle and sculptures lining the bridge. Charles Bridge carries a history involving flood after flood, battles, beheadings, and statues of saints. It is the oldest bridge across the Vltava River in Prague and was once the…