Category: USA
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Kayaking in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park, with its plethora of stunning glacial lakes is the perfect setting for a leisurely kayak on a warm day. There are a few points that you can consider kayaking. I recommend renting your kayak from Glacier Park Boat Company. This company has been operating nearly as long as the park has existed,…
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Can You Take an RV to Glacier National Park?
Okay, let me preface this post by saying that it was not my intention to be traveling in this area with only a motorhome- let’s just say we were experiencing some technical difficulties. Because of this last minute change, we really hadn’t set ourselves up for success with our camping locations. Since we anticipated having…
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Horseback Riding in Glacier National Park
If you’re looking for a horseback ride in Glacier National Park, head straight to Swan Mountain Outfitters– the only vendor that offers rides within the borders of the park. There are three locations from which visitors can start their ride- Apgar, Lake McDonald, and Many Glacier. Each location offers a variety of trails ranging from…
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Forest Hills Stadium- A New York Concert Venue
Forest Hills Stadium is one of the few outdoor concert venues in NYC with permanent large capacity seating – something that more and more artists have been taking advantage of in recent years. I have some mixed feelings about the venue, but the convenience of its location can not be disputed. The venue is located…
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Dog Friendly DC
Despite being the capital of my home country, and less than a day’s drive from home, I’d never made the time to really explore Washington DC until recently. Accompanied by @miniaussiegoose and his mom, we needed to make sure that we focused on dog friendly excursions. Feel free to take a peek at our dog-friendly…
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A Day At The Long Island Aquarium
New York is lucky enough to have more than one aquarium to visit for those interested in the sea- we are surrounded by ocean water, after all. Although the New York Aquarium is definitely more accessible for those visiting New York City, the Long Island Aquarium is accessible both by car and by public transportation-…
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What To Do In Lincoln Park, Chicago
Lincoln Park is one of Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods, and a wonderful location to spend the day in. I planned out a step by step guide for the best things to do in Lincoln Park, based on my own recent visit to the area. Although I had initially planned to take public transportation between these…
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Museum Highlight- New York Transit Museum
To set the mood, the New York Transit Museum is located in a defunct train station- and you can tell. Although your GPS will lead you to the front doors of a building, follow the signs around the corner to the nearby subway stairs- this is the entrance to the museum! Tickets are checked upon…
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Museum Highlight- Adler Planetarium, Chicago
On my recent visit to Chicago, I wanted to make the most of the city’s many museums. Adler Planetarium is a neighbor to both the famous Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium, but still manages to hold its own against the giants. The Planetarium is free for Chicago residents on Wednesday evenings- though I can’t…
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Run for the Wild- A 5k at the Bronx Zoo
Between this visit to the Bronx Zoo and my recent trip to the New York Botanical Garden, I feel like I’m spending a lot of time in the Bronx lately! This trip was special though- I was participating in the zoo’s annual Run for the Wild charity 5k. The event raises money for the Wildlife…