Bavarian Inn, Shepherdstown WV: A Taste of European Luxury
Escape to the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, WV for European luxury, fine dining, craft brewing, and breathtaking Potomac River views.
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Alaska Cruise On Holland America Koningsdam: Glaciers, Wildlife, History
Summary: Contributor Jackie Sheckler Finch recounts her Alaska cruise on Holland America Koningsdam. The trip’s shore excursions provide unforgettable encounters with Alaska’s rugged past. Highlights include panning for gold in Juneau, riding the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad in Skagway, and enjoying the high-energy Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan. Ultimately, the Koningsdam…
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Discovering Buddy Holly’s Legacy in Lubbock, Texas
Summary: Contributor Jackie Sheckler Finch visits the hometown of Buddy Holly, who was 22 years old when he died almost seven decades ago. His death prompted the Don McLean song, “The Day the Music Died.” But the music never died. Visitors at the Buddy Holly Center can hear classic songs by Buddy Holly and The Crickets…
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12-Day Mississippi River Cruise Aboard American Melody
Experience the beauty of the Mississippi River on a 12-day cruise aboard the American Melody. See the highlights of the author’s journey from Memphis to New Orleans.
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Visiting the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, TX
At the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, TX, discover WWII history and Admiral Nimitz’s legacy.
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Historic City of Jerez Honored as Spain’s Gastronomic Capital 2026
Contributor Jackie Sheckler Finch visits the historic city of Jerez, Spain (in the province of Cadiz) and discovers how it garnered the title of Spain’s Gastronomic Capital.
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Will Counts Captured The Little Rock Nine Photos That Shook The World
Will Counts’ Little Rock Nine photos shocked the world and helped motivate desegregation in America’s south.
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Visiting Central High School: Home of the Little Rock Nine National Historic Site
A visit to the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in Arkansas offers a glimpse of history and heroism.
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The ESSE Purse Museum: A Hidden Gem in Little Rock, AR
Discover the ESSE Purse Museum, a hidden gem in Little Rock, AR. Explore the US’s only dedicated handbag museum and the history of the 20th-century woman.
