By Jim Weaver Few cities in the world have the cultural richness you find in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1609, the city has both the traditions of its Native Americans and of the Spanish who settled here centuries later.…
BBQ Festivals Provide a Taste of the South. South Carolina, “The Birthplace of Barbecue,” Fills Spring and Summer with Cook-Offs and Culinary Competitions
Compiled by Mary Gallagher Every state has their version of BBQ and although I haven’t eaten at every place on the BBQ Trails of southern states like Tennessee, Texas, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi and more. I have sampled…
Around the Texas Coastal Bend
by Terry Conway It is the winter home of the only natural colony of the endangered whooping cranes in the world. A most elegant creature, they land among wind-bent trees that dot the sand-dune covered beaches of Rockport and Fulton,…
Disability Group Finds Barriers to Accessibility at 95% of Amtrak Stations
WASHINGTON: The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) announced on October 16 that a review of Amtrak stations found 95% have major barriers preventing people with disabilities from using the nation’s rail system. All Aboard (Except People with Disabilities) Photo NDRN…
San Juan County – Utah’s Natural Wonderland
Story and photos by Jeff and Stephanie Sylva You’ve heard the quote many times – “It doesn’t get any better than this.” This was what we said to each other during a trip to southern Utah. The only problem…
New Mexico’s Biggest City Is A Tourist Mecca
by Jim Weaver Its always a pleasure to return to a city I have visited before and find new things I missed on earlier trips. Albuquerque, New Mexico, was full of wonderful surprises. I knew about the wonderful balloon festival(s)…
Amarillo: The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
By Mary Gallagher One of many great things to see and do in Amarillo, Texas is visiting the huge Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Amarillo is an interesting city any time of the year and to many travelers drive straight through to…
Canyon of the Eagles Lodge Offers Texas-Style Fun
By Kathie Farnell Photos by Jack Purser Jr. Ninety minutes from Austin, Texas, the Lower Colorado River Authority has created an eco-friendly lodge on the shores of Lake Buchanan. At Canyon of the Eagles Lodge and Nature Park, visitors can…