AMERICA

Elvis Presley was first heard on local radio here on July 7, 1954.  It wasn’t long after that WHBQ broadcast – the whole world linked Memphis, Tennessee to the King of Rock…

It was my first time visiting Houston, Texas and from what I heard over and over – a lot has changed in the last several years.  The city ranks as one of…

Seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time is one of the most incredible experiences you’ll ever have. That first glance at one of North America’s most beautiful natural wonders is something…

If Disney created a theme park for retired adults – it might look a lot like Sun City, Arizona. When Del Webb opened the first model homes here in 1960 – the…

Some people may think “quirky” is a bad thing.  We happen to love it.  Kansas City is full of fun things to see and do that aren’t typical tourist attractions or hot…

The state of Illinois is crazy about Abraham Lincoln.  Everywhere you look – there’s a reference to the 16th President that called the 21st state his home.  Springfield is the state capital…

Each visit I make to Louisville, Kentucky never seems to be enough.  The old saying “time flies when you’re having fun” is certainly applicable or perhaps you’ve just enjoyed too much bourbon.…

While I’m sure not every single brick along the King Street sidewalks was here when George Washington frequented Alexandria, Virginia – it’s easy to picture what this small town looked like when…

You’ll probably need more than 36 hours to explore a historic city like Baltimore – but it’s not completely an unthinkable task.   In about a day and a half I took in…

Like a lot of people, Washington DC was always on my list of places to visit and I just never made it happen.  That recently changed after I was able to sneak…