Using Ancestry DNA to Discover Family History
I have always been the one in my family interested in documenting our family tree and figuring out from where we originated. As I dig…
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103 Feet Deep in the Ohio Caverns
At a chill 54 degrees Fahrenheit, the Ohio Caverns is one of the most colorful and jaw-dropping caverns I’ve been to. The staff is knowledgeable…
Enjoy a Live Performance on Stage at Detroit Music Hall
Watching a live performance on a stage has unfortunately become a dying pastime. I got a chance to see the Detroit Music Hall on a guided tour with…
Experience Europe in Columbus, Ohio at German Village
Ever spend a weekend in Columbus, Ohio, then you have to visit German Village. This National Register of Historic Places is by far one of…
Stepping out in Style at Mansions on the Fifth
My cousin recently had her wedding events held at Mansions on the Fifth in Pittsburgh, and it was like stepping into a bygone era. The…
Tiptoe through the Tulips
One of the most beautiful sites in the spring is Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan. There are over 5 million tulips planted throughout the Holland…
Come and explore Wolcott Mill Metropark
On one of the many beautiful weekend days here in Michigan I decided to visit one of the Metroparks – Wolcott Mill Metropark. This Metropark is…
Montezuma Castle – “It’s not a castle and Montezuma was never here.”
Where can you find a multi-room high rise apartment built directly in a limestone cliff? Only at the Montezuma Castle National Monument in Arizona. Montezuma…
Take a Boat Ride on the Alpena Shipwreck Tours
Living in Michigan, it’s not hard to find something to do with water. But, if you want to get away and experience a new adventure,…
Discovering Old Town Alexandria
One of my excursions I took when visiting Washington D.C. was to discover and explore Old Town Alexandria in Virginia. It was a quick hop…