Big Brutus – Weird Roadside Attraction
“Wow!” are the first words you utter when Big Brutus comes into view. “That is one big truck!” The excitement, laughter, and exclamations of “OMG,…
Things To Do In Vatican City on a Vatican-Guided Tour
During my epic Italian summer, I spent six days exploring Rome. And when in Rome, do as the Romans do, which I was determined to…
Discovering the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
Women have gone largely unnoticed for their contributions throughout history. We all know of famous ones such as Marie Curie, Susan B. Anthony, and Eleanor…
The Top 6 Things to Do in Liberal Kansas
Road tripping through the midwest isn’t exactly the most thrilling scenery. But, if you are like me, you can find beauty almost anywhere, including driving…
Hard Twist – Exploring the Western Ranch Women Exhibit at Eiteljorg Museum
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art showcases a vast visual arts collection by indigenous peoples of the Americas. Having been fascinated with…
Exploring the Franklin Institute
“In the Spirit of Inquiry and Discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about…
The Bob Ross Experience at Minnetrista
On one of my many road trips to and from St. Louis, I saw a huge billboard with a photo of Bob Ross on it…
Holocaust Memorial Center – A Look Into the History, Horror, and Aftermath
The Holocaust was a horrific time period where six million Jews were systematically persecuted and executed by Nazi Germany between 1933-1945 and millions of other…
Visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum for the First Time
Have you ever explored a Presidential Library and Museum? I haven’t until I spent some time visiting Springfield. After buying a ticket, I explored the…
Shelburne Museum: The Power of Collecting
Have you ever been to a museum that blew you away by the scale and their exhibits? That is what the Shelburne Museum in Vermont…