Well, it’s official. This week marks the halfway point of summer. As you enjoy the last weeks of summer, I’d like to remind you that July and August are the hottest months. The reason I mention this is that this time is known as the “dog days of summer.” I’ve never understood this given that it is too hot for… Read More
World’s Longest Yardsale
I was having dinner with a friend last night and asked how her parents were doing. She told me that they’ll soon be taking their annual pilgrimage to the World’s Longest Yardsale. Since I didn’t have a clue what she was talking about, I asked her to explain. Everyone who knows me knows that I am intrigued by all things… Read More
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
If you’re planning a national park vacation this year, you may want to consider these great parks. The only place to find giant Sequoia trees is in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Nevada and California. Naturalist John Muir called them “truly amazing” and indeed they are. It’s quite a fun experience to drive through a tree! And if you want… Read More
Three FREE Trips
As some of you are aware, I have been traveling from March – June. Most of this travel has been work-related (but I’ve managed to have some fun too). Rest assured, now that I’m back in the office and summer vacations are uppermost on everyone’s mind, I will be posting lots of good travel information. I would like to start… Read More
Haunted Gettysburg
One hundred and fifty years ago, the biggest battle of the Civil War was fought. Roughly 165,000 Union and Confederate soldiers participated in this epic event, which was a turning point in the war. In honor of the Battle of Gettysburg, there will be a ten-day commemoration from June 28 – July 7, 2013. The commemoration will feature elaborate re-enactments… Read More
Watch Out For These Hidden Fees When Booking Your Summer Vacation
The good news is that the economy has improved. The bad news is that travel deals will not be as plentiful now that things are better. But you can still save money on your summer vacation if you’re savvy. The best thing to do is to draw up a budget so that you know what you can afford to spend… Read More
Terrance Zepke studied Journalism at the University of Tennessee and later received a Master's Degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. She has studied Parapsychology at the renowned Rhine Research Center. She began her career as a freelance writer and photographer, ... 
