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Travel from sea to shining sea; by car or by plane, there's plenty to see in the good ole US of A.
Away from the Crowds in Maryland
Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg is the place where in 1862 Confederate General Robert E. Lee first invaded the North, resulting in the bloodiest single-day battle known as the Battle of Antietam. You can take a self-guided auto tour of the battlefield or join a ranger-led group.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Maine
Boone Island Light is the tallest lighthouse in New England. It stands six miles offshore of York, Maine. Surrounding it are piles of desolate rocks, and the only habitation is by seabirds and, at times, colonies of seals. Before the lighthouse was built in 1855, Boone Island was dangerous for ships. The most famous shipwreck was that of the British merchant vessel, Nottingham Galley, in December of 1710.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Louisiana
Louisiana, the Pelican State, has a lot of places off the beaten path to explore and enjoy. Abita Mystery House is located in Abita Springs and is an eclectic roadside attraction. It is modeled after the Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, NM. This folk art environment was created by John Preble in Abita Springs, a small town known for its brewery, spring water, and bike trails. The Abita Mystery House displays Louisiana folk art, thousands of found objects, miniatures galore, vintage bikes, and wacky homemade inventions. Visitors can see a replica mini Southern town, explore many other odd exhibits, and play rare old arcade games.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Kentucky
Ark Encounter in Williamstown lets visitors see the Biblical creation Noah’s ark, and have a chance to explore it. The 51-foot-high, 85-foot-wide, and 510-foot-long ark allows access to three decks that, together, form the nation’s largest timber edifice.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
10 Common Misconceptions the French Have About Americans
The relationship between France and the United States has always been special. The French admire American creativity, innovation, and cultural influence — but they also love analyzing, debating, and sometimes teasing Americans.
By Bubble Chill Media 3 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Iowa
Iowa is both the Hawkeye State and the Corn State. It is a Midwestern state bordering the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Indiana
Known as the Hoosier State, Indiana is in the Midwest, bordering Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north and northeast, Ohio to the east, the Ohio River and Kentucky to the south and southeast, and the Wabash River and Illinois to the west.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Look Up and Be Impressed
Christ of the Ozarks is an impressive sculpture of Jesus near Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on the peak of Magnetic Mountain. The statue was designed by sculptor Emmet Sullivan in 1966. The statue faces west, and sunsets often turn the spread-armed Savior a rosy pink.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
My Thoughts on the UPS Plane Crash at Louisville Airport – A Tragic Wake-Up Call for Kentucky and Beyond
My Thoughts on the UPS Plane Crash at Louisville Airport – A Tragic Wake-Up Call for Kentucky and Beyond** When I first heard that a **UPS plane crashed at Louisville Airport**, I felt a deep sense of shock and sadness. As someone who follows aviation news closely, I’ve read about air disasters before, but this one hit differently. Louisville is home to UPS’s Worldport facility — a global hub that represents not only commerce but also the hardworking people behind those daily deliveries. Hearing about the **UPS crash Kentucky** tragedy made me think about the human side of such incidents: the pilots, the families, the emergency responders, and even the local residents whose lives were suddenly thrown into chaos.
By America today 3 months ago in Wander
