While Orlando is primarily known for its theme parks, Orlando is also rich in history. There are several history museums in the greater Orlando area well worth visiting. So, if you want to take a break from the heat, and the endless miles of trekking at Disney, Universal Studios, or SeaWorld, visit one of the ...
Caves: Full of rare and unique species of animals, including Indiana and Gray Bats that form large colonies to hibernate, Tennessee has the largest number of known caves in the United States. Tennessee caves also offer visitors many opportunities to explore the hidden treasures they contain. These are eight of the state’s most popular caves. ...
While going thru the flea market recently my husband and I came upon a small stand with several lovely Indian Artifacts. As we looked over what was there I thought the prices seemed good and the points were great but instead of spending the rest of the afternoon at that table my husband put his ...
My son and I were wading in a small river and catching fish when we came to a log that had fallen across the stream. As we were catching fish, not just fishing (which to me means ‘trying’ to catch fish), we were in a hurry to get around the log and back to the ...
The Shawnee Indians were a friendly and brave tribe. A male child born to a Shawnee was given a name within ten days. A female child was named within twelve days. The name was either bestowed by a parent or by some trusted friend of the family, called a “conferrer. An “unsoma”, or social classification ...
Culpeper Virginia is a must visit for those Civil War Buffs lucky enough to tour Virginia. 3 major battles were fought in the area during the American Civil War. The Battle of Brandy Station, The Battle of Kelly’s Ford and the Battle of Cedar Mountain. Culpeper is taking advantage of these historic battles to combine ...
Winter vacation destinations for those individuals in the northern United States that do not enjoy the cold and winter elements are those that are warm, sunny and have no snow. Follow the birds and select a winter vacation destination in the south. Several states offer inexpensive vacation spots that are either romantic or family friendly. ...
Although Connecticut is a densely populated state only two hours outside of New York City it offers some wonderful hiking opportunities throughout. Whether you are looking for an easy,flat loop for the whole family to enjoy or a more challenging uphill hike for the more adventurous among us Connecticut has it all. With over 700 ...
There is something special about looking down and seeing an arrowhead (point) lying in the dirt, or gazing across a plowed field after a rain and seeing the glint of freshly uncovered points. For many, finding Indian artifacts quickly moves from hobby to obsession. I have hunted these articles and studied the best places to ...