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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 Mississippi
The birthplace of Kermit the Frog is located in Leland. Nearby is Greenville, where the famous Muppet puppeteer Jim Henson was born in 1935. The small town of Leland has proclaimed itself the birthplace of the most famous Muppet created by Henson, Kermit the Frog, emerging from the swamplands in which Henson once played.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Michigan
Michigan is a peninsular state in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwestern United States. It is more commonly referred to as “The Great Lakes State,” since it borders four of the five Great Lakes—with Lake Ontario being the only one the state doesn’t touch.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Wander
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 Raisters2 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
