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  • Caddie Woodlawn Historical Park-Wisconsin

    Caddie Woodlawn Historical Park-Wisconsin

    I have been a fan of books, for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I especially cherished stories about spirited, independent girls, who strove to be themselves. These stories shaped me and allowed me to develop a kinship with the characters. One of the characters I loved, was Caddie Woodlawn. I could…

  • Julius Sturgis Pretzel Tour-Pennsylvania

    Julius Sturgis Pretzel Tour-Pennsylvania

    It’s no secret that my favorite food is ice cream, but what about the other member of Obligatory Traveler? He has a great fondness for pretzels. So while visiting the Turkey Hill Ice Cream Experience is on my Pennsylvania, bucket list, visiting The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, for the Sturgis Pretzel Tour, is Shannon’s top…

  • Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site-Pennsylvania

    Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site-Pennsylvania

    For those on a quest to visit National Park Sites, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, is a day-trip,from Philadelphia.First, we stop at the Visitors’ Center to acquire a stamp. We’re the only visitors at the moment, and the ranger is nice enough to run the park’s movie just for us. We make it an added…

  • Menomonie Wisconsin Tour

    Menomonie Wisconsin Tour

    Eyes scan the page of TBEX Conference tours. Two tours stand out. No surprise, they are both food related. One tour involves cheese and breweries, the other is a cheese curd crawl. I opt for the cheese and breweries, Menomonie Wisconsin Tour. Learning is fun, and the tour description mentions a glimpse into the cheese…

  • We Eat A Lot of Wisconsin Ice Cream

    We Eat A Lot of Wisconsin Ice Cream

    Wisconsin, the land of cheese. To make the cheese, a great deal of milk is produced. What other tasty treat requires milk? Ice cream. I could not visit “America’s Dairyland” and skip indulging in Wisconsin Ice Cream.  Our Wisconsin Ice Cream adventure, encompasses shops located in Eau Claire, County.  Residing in the Philadelphia area, I…

  • Islamorada-Road Trip-Florida

    Islamorada-Road Trip-Florida

    People often zoom through the Florida Keys, on their way to Key West, but the non-Key West Keys, have a lot to explore. Since we decide to save Key West for a future trip, we have plenty of time to devote a day to an Islamorada-Road Trip.  Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory Does key…

  • Visiting Florida Keys-State Parks

    Visiting Florida Keys-State Parks

    While some areas of the Florida Keys, feel commercial and crowded, there are lovely pockets of nature to explore at the Florida Keys-State Parks. Being a shorter trip, we are only able to adventure in two of the Florida Keys-State Parks, but I look forward to a return to visit more.  John Pennecamp Coral Reef…

  • “Lounging” Around Disney-Round 4

    “Lounging” Around Disney-Round 4

     Lounging Around Disney-Round 4 was full of fun and friends.  Boathouse-Disney Springs I’m thrilled as my friend Len voices his desire to visit the bar at The Boathouse. Like me, he wishes to behold the famous Duck Duck Razz. If you make a picture-worthy drink, I’m there.   Blue Curacao, Stoli Razz, Peach Schnapps, lemon juice…

  • Disney Mini-Golf vs. Universal Mini-Golf

    Disney Mini-Golf vs. Universal Mini-Golf

    As recurring, theme park visitors, we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. One essential planning choice, break up high- energy park days, with one or two mellow, non-park, days. Some people use this day to lounge by the pool, see other resorts, or in our case, play miniature golf. But which theme park…