america
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 Oklahoma
Imagine traveling in Catoosa and seeing the Blue Whale. This blue creature was built by Hugh Davis in 1972 as a 34th wedding anniversary gift for his wife. Since then, people driving down Route 66 have admired it. Another purpose for building the whale was so that it could serve as a swim dock for neighborhood children to dive and slide into a pond.
By Rasma Raisters21 days ago in Wander
Coastal Series: Part I (Washington State)
Washington does not introduce its coastline. It lets you find it... There’s no sudden reveal, no postcard moment engineered for the windshield. The coast arrives gradually, in pieces... Through rain-darkened trees, through logging towns that never rebranded themselves, through long stretches of road where the radio fades, and the sky lowers itself closer to the ground.
By The Iron Lighthouse22 days ago in Wander
Small Town Beauty in Washington
Coupeville is part of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve and is the second-oldest town in Washington. It was settled in the 1850s. The town has a lovely waterfront with its historic red wharf. Many of the buildings date from the 19th century. The seafood restaurants serve locally sourced mussels.
By Rasma Raisters25 days ago in Wander
Away From the Crowds in Ohio
In Logan, you’ll find the caves of Hocking Hills State Park. When the Wisconsin glacier started melting thousands of years ago, the waters flowed over the land that is now part of the park. They rushed through cracks in the ground, creating deep winding gorges and recessed caves. The caves are large enough to walk into, such as the Rock House cave.
By Rasma Raisters25 days ago in Wander
Small Town Beauty in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is known as “The Badger State.” The state has a diverse landscape with rolling hills, rocky bluffs, and forests. There are many rivers and streams and about 15,000 lakes. Wisconsin joined the Union in 1848 and features historical buildings, preserved town squares, and monuments reflecting the state’s history. The state also has a strong maritime heritage, especially along two Great Lakes—Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in North Carolina
Built by local artist Robert Mihaly, Castle Mont Rouge is located in Rougemont. The castle was built out of marble and cinder blocks, combining European and Middle Eastern architecture. The interior was left uncompleted when the artist’s wife died. Today the castle sits abandoned but is an interesting site to see and has recently become popular with graffiti artists.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
Enjoying the Small Towns of Wyoming
The town of Afton is renowned for its hospitable arch. It is the biggest arch made of elk antlers in the world. The Call Aircraft Factory, which manufactured CallAir aircraft, had its headquarters here. You can find information about them at the CallAir Museum.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in New York
Catskill Animal Sanctuary in the Catskills of New York State is where visitors can enjoy 300 goats, pigs, chickens, sheep, and other barnyard residents. The place opened in 2001 as a rehabilitation center for neglected or abused farm animals. With great care these creatures can be adored and cuddled.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
