Years ago, we took the Fall Leaf Tour on the East Coast. Fortunately for us, we were just ahead of a storm that was taking out much of the fall color. Part of the trip took us through Maine. We even drove through Acadia National Park, but I wish we'd had time to explore the Carriage Roads.The Acadia National Park Carriage RoadsFirst, the views, like the one in … [Read more...] about Acadia National Park’s Carriage Roads
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Awed by the Atchafalaya Basin
Cajun music, Mardi Gras celebrations, and crawfish boils all conjure up images of Louisiana. But there's another part of this colorful country. It's got a name some of us can barely pronounce—the Atchafalaya Basin. This natural marvel is home to one of the most iconic images—bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. Serene, awe-inspiring, and maybe even a little spooky, Let's … [Read more...] about Awed by the Atchafalaya Basin
Avoiding Venmo Payment Scams: Tips and Tricks to Stay Safe
We're living in a world where speed is a high priority. Messaging and social media apps let us chat with friends in real time. Amazon delivers goods the same day they're purchased. And you can send money to anyone instantly. The problem is that all this speed makes things like Venmo payment scams possible. Let's dive into this world, see how these scams work, and how to avoid … [Read more...] about Avoiding Venmo Payment Scams: Tips and Tricks to Stay Safe
Cumberland Falls and Its Ethereal Moonbow
My first thought when I read about Cumberland Falls, Kentucky, and how it was one of the few places in the world where moonbows are a regular occurrence was, what in the world is a moonbow? A Cumberland Falls moonbow, it turns out, is something very special. It's described as an 'ethereal experience' or a 'celestial phenomenon that graces the night sky.' So what is it that … [Read more...] about Cumberland Falls and Its Ethereal Moonbow
Exploring Monument Rocks: A Kansas Prehistoric Marine Wonderland
Kansas is known for its wide plains and big skies, but millions of years ago, it was underwater. Back then, Kansas was part of the Western Interior Seaway and home to marine reptiles and the first flowering plants. Only by looking at rocks and fossils can we learn how different Kansas is today from what it once was. Let's explore how this state went from ocean to prairies, … [Read more...] about Exploring Monument Rocks: A Kansas Prehistoric Marine Wonderland