Category Archives: Travel Resources

Florida National Parks

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Neil

Given their locations at the southern tip of the lowest and flattest state, it’s no surprise that all three of Florida’s national parks feature water prominently. Everglades is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi and is a UNESCO … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travel Resources | Tagged Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas Ferry, Dry Tortugas National Park, Everglades Boat Tours, Everglades National Park, Florida National Parks, Florida Road Trip, Yankee Freedom III | 2 Comments

Spring Break: Miami and Key West

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Neil

Arriving in Miami is like stepping into Latin America without ever leaving the States. Its location on the far southern tip of the U.S. mainland, dangling into the Caribbean region makes it a multicultural crossroads of the Western Hemisphere. … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travel Resources | Tagged Clay Hotel Miami Beach, Key Deer Refuge, Key West Restaurants, Key West Road Trip, Miami, NYAH Key West, Overseas Highway Road Trip, Southernmost Point | 1 Comment

Chile Part 1: Santiago

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Neil

Nearly all visits to Chile begin in the capital city of Santiago. Most flights from the United States originate from either Atlanta or Miami, but New York, Houston and Dallas have direct service as well. Our Delta flight from Atlanta … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travel Resources | Tagged Chile, Parque Bicentenario Santiago, San Cristobal Santiago, Santa Lucia Santiago, Santiago, Vitacura | 1 Comment

Kick of the Week: Pullman Neighborhood, Chicago

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Neil

During this year’s annual Open House Chicago event (October 18-19, 2014), we took a trip to the far South Side to visit the Pullman Historic district, site of the first planned company town in the United States. It was envisioned … Continue reading →

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Alaska Part 5: Skagway and the Alaska Marine Highway

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Neil

Getting there: We arrived in Skagway via the Alaska Marine Highway vessel Malaspina, a 5.5 hour ride from Juneau. A couple of small, local airlines operate flights to Skagway and it is also connected by road to Whitehorse in Canada’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travel Resources | Tagged Alaska Marine Highway, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Lower Dewey Lake, MV Columbia, Sergeant Preston's Lodge, Sitka, Skagway, Skagway Brewing, Spruce Tip Blonde, The Meaning of Wild, White Pass & Yukon Route | 4 Comments

Alaska Part 4: Glacier Bay and Juneau

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Neil

Getting there: Alaska Airlines operates one flight daily to Gustavus, the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. In the most unusual flight experience we’ve ever had, we boarded a 737 with fewer than 20 passengers for a 13-minute flight that … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travel Resources | Tagged alaska state capitol, Alaskan Brewing, Alaskan Hotel and Bar, Driftwood Lodge Juneau, Glacier Bay Lodge, Glacier Bay National Park, Johns Hopkins Glacier, Juneau, Mt. Roberts Tramway, Rookery Cafe Juneau, salt juneau | 4 Comments

Alaska Part 3: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Neil

Getting there: The park headquarters and visitor center at Copper Center are about a 4-hour drive east of Anchorage. Only two areas of the park are accessible by car, Nabesna and McCarthy, and both are at the end of lengthy … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travel Resources | Tagged Bonanza Mine Trail, Flat Tire McCarthy Road, Kennecott Mill, McCarthy Golden Saloon, McCarthy Lodge, McCarthy Road, Tonsina River Lodge, Willow Lake B&B, Wrangell St. Elias National Park | 4 Comments

Alaska Part 2: Denali

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Neil

Getting There: Denali National Park is an easy 4.5 hour drive north of Anchorage. Alternatively the Alaska Railroad offers service between the two locations. The literal high point of the trip is 20,237 ft Mt. McKinley, the highest point … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travel Resources | Tagged Alaska Road Trip, Denali Highway, Denali National Park, Denali Shuttle Bus, Dog Sled Demonstration, Eielson Alpine Trail, Eielson Visitor Center, McKinley Creekside Cafe | 4 Comments

Alaska Part 1: Seward and Kenai Fjords

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Neil

Getting there: Alaska Airlines offers direct service from Chicago O’Hare to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. It’s a six hour flight, but that’s much faster than having to stop in Seattle, which is what most other airlines make you do. … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travel Resources | Tagged Alaska Road Trip, Exit Glacier, Harding Icefield Trail, Kenai Fjords National Park, Le Barn Appetite, Major Marine Tours, North to Alaska, Salmon Creek Cabins, Seward Brewing Company | 4 Comments

Watch This: The Civil War – Ken Burns

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Neil

We like to brush up on a little local history before traveling somewhere. In preparation for heading to DC/Virginia next weekend, we’ve been watching the 1990 Ken Burns documentary “The Civil War.” When it originally aired it was seen by … Continue reading →

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