Grand Canyon (Arizona): 277 miles long with two rims, North and South, separated by eighteen miles at some points and walls that are one vertical mile. Rock layers date two billion years old. www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm Ozark National Forest (Arkansas): one million acre forest with six rivers, lakes, natural bridges, waterfalls, caverns, and the highest peak in Arkansas, Magazine Mountain. www.fs.usda.gov/osfnf… Read More
Planning a National Park Vacation
1. Avoid peak times, which is the summer months and holidays. Nearly 300 million visitors descend on our national parks annually! Did you think you were the only one with the bright idea to visit Mammoth Cave or Glacier Bay? While Disney can be quite nice in the winter, national parks are not. Spring and fall are the best… Read More
TOP FIVE THEME PARKS IN AMERICA
Busch Gardens and WaterPark USA (Tampa, FL and Williamsburg, VA), www.buschgardens.com. Busch Gardens has dozens of rides, attractions, concessions, shows, and shops. DisneyWorld (Orlando, FL), www.disneyworld.disney.go.com and Disneyland (Anaheim, CA), www.disneyland.disney.go.com. Arguably, these are the most popular theme parks in America. With so much to offer, it is no wonder! There are several different theme parks within Disney. DisneyWorld… Read More
Fun Fall Festivals Found Throughout the Carolinas
If you’re looking for fun things to do this fall in the Carolinas, look no further: 1. Outer Banks Pirate Festival (NC) on September 13 – 15 is great for all ages. Learn about our fascinating pirate history though storytelling, reenactments and shows. FREE. www.outerbankspiratefestival.com 2. Taste of Charleston (SC) is brought to you by Southern Living Magazine. It will be… Read More
Five Ways to Survive (Even Thrive!) On A Flight
Flying is a hassle these days, no doubt. But there are a few ways to make the experience as pleasant as possible: 1. Relax. The worst is over. You’ve already survived airport parking, baggage check-in, and security lines! Think of the flight as a last chance to rest and recharge before your vacation begins. 2. Be smart. Don’t eat… Read More
Secret Travel Tip: Ten Best Travel Planning Sites
Passport and Visa information: www.travel.state.gov/passport Trip planning: www.tripadvisor.com Independent travel: www.independenttraveler.com Hotel rooms and resorts: www.hotels.com and www.sandalsresorts.com (all-inclusive) Travel Advisories: www.travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html To Find a Travel Agent: www.astanet.com For information on Cruises: www.clia.org For weather reports worldwide: www.weather.com Inoculations and Health Warnings: www.cdc.gov Travel and Tourism Sites for U.S. states and territories: www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism Travel accessories and gadgets: www.iwantoneofthose.com For hundreds of travel… 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, ... 
