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Appreciating Western Art at the Rockwell Museum Corning NY

Kenin Bassart — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:08:33 +0000

Located in a quaint little downtown district, the Rockwell Museum in Corning, NY brings a taste of the American West to the Finger Lakes. Founded by Bob and Hertha Rockwell along with a group of art appreciators from the Corning Glass Company, the original Rockwell Museum opened it’s doors in the mid-1970’s. The collection however, quickly […]

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Buzzing through the Bayou with Pearl River Eco Tours

Kenin Bassart — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:07:26 +0000

Pear River Eco Tours in Slidell, LA takes you buzzing through the bayou as you search the waters of the Honey Island Swamp for wildlife. It’s a must-do adventure for any animal lover, or for any first timer in the swampy South. We took our Pearl River Eco Tour while we were road tripping the […]

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Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, LA – Safari in the South

Lauren Bassart — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:03:48 +0000

Ever wanted to take a safari? The Global Wildlife Center in Folsom Louisiana is like a safari in the South. Okay, so there may not be lions and cheetahs chasing herds of elephants, but you do get to see giraffes, deer, zebras, and so much more. Hop on board one of these exciting wagon tours […]

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The Haunted and Abandoned Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in West Virginia

Kenin Bassart — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 16:06:00 +0000

The abandoned Lake Shawnee Amusement park has a long and sordid past that has lead many of its visitors to believe that the land it sits on is perpetually haunted. The park is normally closed to the public but it is occasionally opened for tours, paranormal investigations, and during October its annual “Dark Carnival”. We […]

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Taking a Tour of the Houmas House Plantation and Gardens

Lauren Bassart — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:28:20 +0000

Tucked away in the little town of Darrow, Louisiana is a gem of a place called The Houmas House Plantation and Gardens. Known as the “crown jewel of Louisiana’s river road” it is a property that is steeped in historical significance, and has ben restored to reflect the splendor that Southern Plantation homes have long […]

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The Weird and Wonderful Abita Mystery House

Kenin Bassart — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:07:08 +0000

Weird. Wacky. Eccentric. Wonderful. Junky. All of these words have been used to describe the Abita Mystery House (aka the UCM Museum) in the Louisiana North Shore community of Abita Springs. After spending some time there I can assure you that all of them are 100% accurate. Prior to our arrival in the area we […]

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Road Tripping the Louisiana Brewery Trail

Kenin Bassart — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:15:33 +0000

The American South has come to the craft beer game a little late, but what they lack in variety they seem to make up with in quality and quantity. This is perhaps most true in the state of Louisiana. In order to call attention to their budding brewery business, Louisiana decided to do something special and […]

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Budweiser Beer School in Jacksonville – Getting Hopped up on Knowledge

Kenin Bassart — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:25:15 +0000

Drinking beer is a pretty simple process. You open a bottle, pour it into your mouth, and swallow right? Wrong! As we learned on our visit to the Budweiser Beer School in Jacksonville, FL, there’s a lot more involved in drinking your beer in order to get the most out of it. Even craft beer […]

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Funny International Knock Off Brands

Kenin Bassart — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:14:37 +0000

Whenever I travel outside the US, I always find it funny to see stores that look exactly like the American version with just a few changes. It’s as if they couldn’t think of a good idea on their own, so they just took an American idea and modified it to suit their needs. While China […]

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Picture Perfect Waterfalls Across America – A Photo Essay

Lauren Bassart — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:12:57 +0000

While traveling, there are a few things that I will absolutely make an unscheduled stop to see. Waterfalls are close to the top of the list. There is just something about the sound of water in motion that brings me in touch with mother-nature. The combination of beautiful scenery and the cleansing nature of water […]

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