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As a travel writer, I love telling people where to go- and what to see and do once they get there. I regularly contribute photo features to Coast to Coast, Highways, RV Life, Family Motor Coaching, Northwest Travel, International Living, and other publications.

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Local Guides > Portland Hidden natural treasures in Oregon that few people see: 1 of 5

Sumpter, Oregon- A Gold Mining Ghost Town Surrounded by Gorgeous Scenery When prospectors first discovered gold near Oregon's Powder River in 1862, the gold rush of eastern Oregon was on! In fact, over 10,000 mining claims were filed in Baker County during Oregon's gold rush, and boomtowns like Sumpter sprang up almost insta...
Travel > Florida Destinations Things to do in Anna Maria Island, FL: 1 of 5

Paradise Without An Attitude is not just an advertising slogan on the cover of a glossy brochure. This tropical mindset flows tip to tip along seven miles of serene Anna Maria Island. If you're flying off to Florida this winter and don't have kids to entertain, you can skip Disney and instead get a major dose of downtime on ...
Travel > Kansas Destinations A visitor's guide to Crater Lake National Park, Oregon: 1 of 4

Crater Lake National Park- Oregon's Blue Volcano Southern Oregon's Crater Lake has many claims to fame- deepest lake in the country, second deepest lake in the Western Hemisphere, and seventh deepest in the entire world. But its greatest distinction is the extremely blue hue- some say it's azure, others say navy or indigo. S...
Business > Business Strategy Understanding brand development and management: 1 of 3

Branding is a big buzzword in today's marketplace, but what exactly does it mean? Simply defined, a brand is the essence and purpose of what your business stands for in the minds of your customers- it is their impression of what they are purchasing- both tangible (physical) and intangible (subtleties and feelings). For examp...
Travel > Europe Destinations (Other) What to see and do in Hallstatt, Austria: 1 of 3

Postcard-pretty Hallstatt, Austria Postcard-pretty Hallstatt is a relaxing break from the fast-paced musical city of nearby Salzburg and big, bustling Vienna. You know it's extra special in terms of history and culture because Hallstatt and the surrounding region (Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut) is a protected UNESCO Worl...
Travel > France Destinations Areas of interest in France for the history buff: 3 of 7

Underground Tours in Paris, France Visitors to Paris spend much of their time looking up- at the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and at a myriad of monuments and tall church towers. But for a different perspective on the City of Light- one filled with history, a bit of intrigue, and just plain fun- venture beneath the str...
Travel > North & South America Travel Diaries Travel diaries: The Hoover dam: 3 of 6

Take a tour of Hoover Dam While you won't want to miss a little action with the one-armed bandits while visiting Vegas, once Lady Luck runs her course, there's much to keep you entertained outside of Sin City. Simply head south on US 93 and take an amazing dam tour! The site where the Colorado River was first dammed to form ...
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History The Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1805) and its contributions to natural history: 2 of 4

Fort Clatsop National Memorial: Lewis & Clark slept here "Ocian in view! O! the joy!" Meriwether Lewis exclaimed in his journal on November 7, 1805 when he first sighted the Pacific Ocean near present-day Astoria, Oregon. Within a month, he, William Clark, and the other 31 members of the Corps of Discovery began construc...
Travel > Kansas Destinations Travel destinations: Oregon , US: 1 of 2

Happy Sesquicentennial Birthday, Oregon! The Beaver State is celebrating 150 years of statehood and you're invited to its border-to-border birthday party! In honor of the milestone, each of the state's seven distinctive regions is hosting special events and activities throughout the year. Even without these extra festivities...
Travel > Florida Destinations What to see and do in Key West, FL: 1 of 2

Conquering Key West, Florida Where can you find a conch train, conch fritters, conch shells, and the Conch Republic (pronounced "konk")? They're all located in the same two-by-four-mile island community of Key West, Florida. Although it's true that touristy Key West is overflowing with bars and boutiques, this remarkable por...