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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.
The Ramen Tavern In Knoxville
Beer and ramen have been a part of the Japanese dining culture for a long time now. Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in most countries, Japan is no exception. Coupled with the yummy broth noodle dish that originated in China and became a popular comfort and staple dish in Japan.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in Wander
Nehalem Bay State Park
Just off of Highway 101 in the tiny little town of Nehalem is nestled Nehalem Bay State Park. The park sits on 900 acres of land that was transferred to the State of Oregon from Tillamook County in the 1930s. The park sat stagnant until a flurry of activity in the 1940s and 1950s, when thousands upon thousands of European beach grass, shore pine, and Scotch broom meant to strengthen and stabilize the dunes were planted. After over two decades of hard work, the plants had taken root and fulfilled their intended purpose. Nehalem Bay State Park opened to the public in 1972. Hiking, biking, and equestrian trails weave throughout the park, and an airstrip invites pilots to drop in and camp for the evening. Fishing, crabbing, kayaking, and beachcombing are among the favorite activites at Nehalem Bay State Park. In addition to the RV and tent sites, there is also an equestrian camp, an airstrip camp, hiker/biker campsites, and yurts available. Once inside the campground, the beach is easily accessible through a small hike over the dunes that separate Nehalem Bay State Park from the Pacific Ocean. The wildlife includes bears, elk, deer, and mountain lions. The deer and elk will often graze inside the campground, allowing one the opportunity to watch them in a close-up setting.
By Phoenixx Fyre Deanabout a year ago in Wander
Deep Well Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
All photos were taken by Jessie Lynn Nelson from JLN Photography Making Memories As A Family Is A Huge Deal In My House I know I write a LOT about my family ootings (ooo-tings is the only correct pronunciation for 'Outing' anymore since we watched the anime Spy Family on Crunchy Roll). We don't get to do them often but when we do, we usually launch into our ooting at full energy. We take it seriously for many reasons, and each of them is trauma-related to our own childhoods.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in Wander
A Forced Vacation per Hurricane Milton
I'm generally a happy camper, literally and figuritively. I'm one of those chics who likes to consider myself pretty apt at camping and with basic survival tactics. I know how to fish and hunt. I know how to set up a tent. I was a Girl Scout in my youth and I've practiced outdoor living (RV, Van, and Tent) enough to have some valuable information to share with others. This article isn't about Camping Tips though. When the news began to scare the bojangles out of me with the direction of Hurricane Milton and the possibility of it reaching a Category 4 or 5, I did not panic. I stayed calm and packed up my car for camping as I was deciding which day was the best to leave. Though the area where I live was not ordered specifically for mandatory evacuation, many nearby areas were and I didn't want to chance it. I packed a small suitcase of clothes, a small bag of travel food, my laptop and cellphone, and my camping gear (tent, sleeping blanket, etc). I headed out on Monday the 7th (two days before the Hurricane was expected to make landfall) -- a day before the mass exodus of people who also decided to leave via I-75 on Tuesday.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Wander
It's Impossible Not to Fall in Love…Again and Again…With Sedona
What's So Special About Sedona Anyway? "Sedona, Sedona," Zach, my precious 20-year-old nephew, and Arizona State University freshman, queried with youthful skepticism, "What's so special about Sedona anyhow? I keep hearing about the place." He had recently moved to Phoenix, Arizona, for college.
By Victoria Kjos about a year ago in Wander
Jersey Shore, Whirlwind Edition
I opened an eye. It was still dark. Mrmpf. I hate getting up early. But I'm the one who decided on this festive swaree, and I'm the person who set the schedule, so I'm the one who has to haul my own prodigious tushie out of bed and get on with combobulating.
By Meredith Harmonabout a year ago in Wander
