Wisconsin: Madison – The Great Dane Pub (Review)
The area around the State Capitol building in Madison is a great place to visit. After a bit of research on vegan options I settled upon Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company.
North Dakota: Knife River Indian Village
On our way through Stanton the previous night we had noticed the Knife River Indian Villages National Monument – so we decided to stop by and see the exhibits. The Knife River joins the Missouri close to Stanton and is the spot where the main Hidatsa and Mandan villages were sited – and was the home of Sakakawea. As with all the National Park Service the center is fantastic and we first of all get our bearings by watching an orientation film on the history of the Indian villages.
Georgia: Atlanta – 2 Day Itinerary
A 2 day itinerary for visiting Atlanta, Georgia, including historical sights relating to the American Civil War and Civil Rights Movement and other tourist sights, including the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca Cola.
Alabama: Tuscaloosa – Mercedes Benz Visitor Center
We decided to take a small detour on our journey from Birmingham to Montgomery, Alabama to visit the Mercedes Benz visitor centre in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama: Montgomery
We had planned to spend the day wandering around Montgomery, the State capital of Alabama. One of the things we were most interested in was the role Montgomery played in the 1950s and 60s in the Civil Rights movement.
Colorado: Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak
There are a few ways to reach the top of Pikes Peak including walking and driving but we decided to take the more sedate journey to the 14,110 ft peak on the cog railway.
Alabama: Birmingham, Vulcan Park
On our journey through Alabama we called into Birmingham. One thing that had captured our imagination was the Vulcan Park, which is based around a large cast iron statue of the Roman God Vulcan (god of fire and forge). At 56 feet this is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and was built for the 1904 World’s Fair in St Louis to demonstrate Birmingham’s iron industry.
Alabama: Huntsville – The US Space & Rocket Center
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center at Huntsville, Alabama is somewhere I had long wanted to visit. The area was once primarily famed as the watercress capital of the world but today it ranks as the 2nd largest technology center in the United States.
Florida: Central Florida – Kennedy Space Center
I am a bit too young to clearly remember the first moon landing but I do have memories of the excitement of watching the space shuttle launches and wishing I have been their in person. So, when we got the chance to visit the Kennedy Space Center I jumped at the opportunity. Sadly, there were no launches planned but it still was exciting to be visiting the site of these amazing demonstrations of man’s imagination and desire to explore.
Florida: Pensacola – The Naval Aviation Museum
Naval Aviation Museum on the Naval Airbase in Pensacola is free to enter, which should not deter you from visiting if you like museums and military aircraft. There is also a great restaurant diner with loads of memorabilia from the past endeavors of the Naval Airman.
Florida: Tampa – Hillsborough River State Park
We spent two days at the campgrounds at Hillsborough State Park. This involved close encounters with armadillos and alligators. We also got the opportunity to get up and close to the beautiful and gentle manatees.
Florida: Florida Keys – Key West
A day trip to the Southern most point of the contiguous United States. Key West is a historic and often wild town. We visited after New Years Eve so the they were still nursing their hangover.
Oregon Jewish Museum & Center For Holocaust Education
An opportunistic visit to the Oregon Jewish Museum & Center for Holocaust Education turned out to be an inspiring visit and was a sobering reminder of the dangerous times we live in.
Florida Keys: Marathon – The Turtle Hospital
The Turtle Hospital, Marathon, Florida. A rehabilitation center for sea turtles with illness or injuries from coming in to contact with humans.
Wisconsin: Madison – The Green Owl (Review)
Restaurant Review: Creative faux-meat vegetarian fare & vegan desserts served in a cozy, rustic venue with a patio. (cafe / restaurant / dining)
Florida: Florida Keys – John Pennekamp State Park
Established in 1963, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was the first undersea park in the United States. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and the adjacent Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, cover approximately 178 nautical square miles of coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove swamps. We had the chance to spend a couple of days exploring this wonderful place in winter (a good time to go!)
Book Review: Soulful Simplicity – Courtney Carver
Book Review: Soulful Simplicity by Courtney Carver. A passionate expression of how a simple life can improve your health, relationship and reduce stress.
Washington: Beacon Rock State Park
We have seen Beacon Rock a number of times across the Colombia River from Oregon, but we have never visited until now.
Oregon: Hood River – The Hood River Hotel (Review)
Accommodation: The Hood River Hotel is located on the main street running through the center of this small, but vibrant community.
Oregon: Portland – Tiny House Hotel (Review)
Accommodation: Located along the trendy Alberta Street on Portland’s Eastside “Caravan” or the Tiny House Hotel is a great option over traditional hotels or bed and breakfasts. Also. you might want to try out tiny house living to see if it the thing for you.
Oregon: Portland – Petunias Pies and Pastries
A wonderful vegan bakery with some very tempting pastries and cakes. They also have a menu of snacks and light meals to chose from – all vegan. (cafe / dining / restaurant)
