Roswell UFO Festival :: Roswell, New Mexico

We come in peace. Or more accurately, we come to party! Welcome one and all to the Roswell UFO Festival in Roswell, New Mexico. Roswell has long been famous for its extraterrestrial connections. In the summer of 1947 (possibly late June or early July) it is alleged that the remnants of an alien spacecraft were found on the outskirts of the town. Included in the findings were rumored to be the bodies of the occupants, odd unnatural metal scraps, and strange unknown writing. Throughout the following years, what was originally said to be radar tracking balloon has been the subject of numerous inquisitions, hypotheses, conjecture, hoaxes, movies, books, television inquiries and more. Now over 60 years later, believers allege a massive cover up Read more

Old Corundum Millsite Campground :: Franklin, North Carolina

There are beautiful places, and then there is western North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Mountains, millenniums old, gently rounded by weather and time, roll soft and green across miles of wilderness. No doubt, there are many fun and quirky bed n’ breakfasts and hotels to be found. But to really experience the land there is truly nothing like camping by a mountain stream teaming with wildlife. At the Old Corundum Millsite Campground in Franklin, North Carolina you will find yourself immersed in absolute serenity and natural splendor. Comfortably accommodating tents, trailers, and RVs you will find yourself wanting for nothing. Just a step into the icy cool Cullasaja River that runs through the campground will confirm your Read more

Schatzkammer Museum :: Vienna, Austria

The Schatzkammer Museum in Vienna, Austria is a dream vacation tour for the both the wealthy and the underprivileged. Even the world’s richest people could not ever afford the many treasures therein any more than the pauper as each piece is priceless. Art renderings in portrait (or in precious metal and precious stone) were gathered for centuries through acquisitions by marriage and gifts to the empire. Pretty understandable why it’s called “Schatzkammer” (Schatzkammer is German for treasure vault). This guarded vault chamber was the place where the rulers of old, much as affluent people today, protected their wealth and more expensive items. The Imperial Treasury of the Hapsburg Rulers is located in Hofburg Palace and houses a collection so vast it encompasses over 1000 years of Read more

Knoebels Amusement Resort :: Elysburg, Pennsylvania

Opened in 1926, Knoebels Amusement Resort is a family owned amusement park, picnic grove and campground with more than fifty rides including two wooden roller coasters, the 1913 Grand Carousel featuring sixty three hand-carved horses, and a haunted house dark ride that has been featured on the Discovery Channel. The park has won awards from all kinds of organizations like American Coaster Enthusiasts and The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Knoebels has also won the Amusement Today Golden Ticket award for best amusement park food each year since 1999. With a wide variety of both sit-down and counter service dining options there is something here for everyone. The park’s Cesari’s Pizza as well as the International Food Court have even been featured on Read more

Florida Wine Country :: Florida

Florida Wine Country is an actuality. There are many places in the state to sit and taste the best Florida has to offer in the way of its wines. Many vintners haven’t even a grape in the bunch (pun intended). What is most typical of Florida wines is the use of the many native fruits such as orange and strawberry and cherry port. Among the top dogs is Dakotah Vineyard and Winery in Chiefland, FL. They offer a fine selection of wines, including five local favorites Read more