Today is Admission Day for New Mexico, our 47th state, admitted to the union on January 6th, 1912. The culture of the area is heavily influenced by the large population of Spanish, Mexican and Native Americans who live in the state, and who, generations earlier, occupied the territories of what is now New Mexico. The [...]
Utah: The 45th State
January 4, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Today is Admission Day for Utah, admitted as our 45th state on January 4th, 1896. Utah is one of the Four Corner states (the others are Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona), the only place in the Unites States where four states come together at one point. Utah is ranked 13th in geographical area, and 34th [...]
Alaska: The 49th State
January 3, 2007 By Leave a Comment
(As part of my quest to visit every state, I will be spending some time throughout the year highlighting each of our 50 states.) Today is Admission Day for Alaska. On January 3rd, 1959, Alaska (purchased from Russia in 1867) became the 49th state. Although Alaska is the largest state in geographical area, it [...]
Try Cross-Country Skiing or Snowshoeing for FREE
December 16, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Brrrrrrrrr! It’s cold outside! And in some parts of the world, much, much colder than others. It’s a time for slowing down the pace, maybe even staying indoors and hibernating. Unfortunately, that lack of activity can lead to packing on a few pounds. Trying to combat our inertia, and get us off the couch and [...]
NYC Holiday Window Displays
December 15, 2006 By Leave a Comment
A holiday shopping excursion in New York City is not complete without checking out the decorated windows. I spent one Christmas Eve on a layover in the city, and enjoyed a trip to look at all the beautiful lights and decorations. It made being away from home on a holiday a little less depressing. What is [...]
Travel Podcasts Available for Scottsdale, Arizona
December 8, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Now that the cold weather has hit the northern part of the United States, snowbirds and vacationers alike are heading south. If you’ll be in the Scottsdale (Arizona) area, check out the Convention and Visitors Bureau website, and download a few travel podcasts before you go. You can play the podcast on your computer or [...]
A Gift from the Evergreen State to the "Other" Washington
December 4, 2006 By Leave a Comment
A little bragging rights for my home state right now —- Washington State sent a 65-foot Pacific Silver Fir tree, from our Olympic National Forest, to the “other” Washington for the Capitol Christmas Tree. With the theme “A Gift from the Evergreen State,” the tree is decorated with 3,000 Washington state themed ornaments made by [...]
Pirate Fun in Key West, November 30th-December 3rd
November 22, 2006 By Leave a Comment
After yesterday’s cold post, I wanted to get back to my warm comfort zone. In this case, that means Key West for the Pirates in Paradise Festival, November 30th-December 3rd. All sorts of scurrilous sorts will appear for reenactments of pirate battles on the high seas, along with the National Walk the Plank Championships. You [...]
Stay in an Igloo
November 21, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Photo Op: A Story of Two Cancuns
November 15, 2006 By Leave a Comment
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