Author Archives: Neil

App of my eye: iSnowReport

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Neil

With the first few flurries falling in Chicago last night (lamest winter storm warning ever), it’s time to get in the mood for snow. On that note, and with next week’s Colorado trip in mind, my current app obsession is … Continue reading →

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Wilderness Unlocks Your Imagination

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Neil

As if we need any other evidence to prove that traveling is awesome, a cognitive neuroscientist from the University of Utah has studied the effects nature has on thought processes and creativity. Turns out, testing proved that being in National … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Road Trip: Denver

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Neil

A couple months back, we were invited to Denver for Thanksgiving, but upon checking out flights, it proved to be too costly to fly on relatively short notice. Naturally the first thing we thought of was to turn the invitation … Continue reading →

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Travel Enthusiast Gift Guide

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Neil

Tis the season for giving. Here are a few holiday gift ideas for your favorite traveler: National Park Art: Ranger Doug’s Enterprises features a beautiful collection of reproduced WPA-era National Park artwork. They are available as posters, window stickers and postcard sets. … Continue reading →

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Michelin Releases 2013 Red Guides

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Neil

It’s that time of year again. Michelin has just released the latest restaurant and hotel rankings for Chicago. One of the best travel companions in print has to be the Michelin Guide series. It was first published in France in … Continue reading →

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Reading Material: “Appetite for America” tells the Fred Harvey story.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Neil

On any trip across the Southwest, you’re likely to encounter the shadow of the Fred Harvey Corporation, one of the greatest American companies of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its founder, Fred Harvey, was an English immigrant who … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween from Lewis and Clark!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Neil
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Google Begins Mapping Inside Grand Canyon

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Neil

Google Begins Mapping Trails in The Grand Canyon Check out the above link from the Examiner. Google is continuing in its apparent attempt to map and photograph the entire planet. Not only do we have street view, now we have … Continue reading →

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Road Trip Tip: Maintaining Sanity by Limiting Hours

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Neil

A lot of people have an aversion to road trips because they don’t like riding in a car for hours on end. On any long route, there is inevitably a day or two of long hauls between destinations. We’ve found … Continue reading →

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Get Your Autumn On, Chicago

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Neil

Just thought I’d share a couple local Chicago happenings for the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the Chicago Architecture Foundation is holding its annual Open House Chicago event. Get behind-the-scenes access to over 150 buildings that you don’t normally get … Continue reading →

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