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Bermuda’s Grotto Bay
Grotto Bay is a delightful blue-green expanse of water in the eastern part of Bermuda. It is also the name of a friendly resort perched along a hill leading down to the bay. In addition to a lovely sand beach, the resort provides access to a host of outdoor activities, such as sailing, wind surfing, […]
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Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach, Florida on Estero Island is a popular family resort. While crowded and traffic-choked during the prime winter months (February and March), it is more laid back at other times. The nerve center for young people is the “Times Square” area, which sports shops, restaurants and such nightlife as the island offers. There […]
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Ephraim weaves its history with modern life
Located on the Green Bay side of Door County, Wisconsin, Ephraim is proud of its heritage and has worked diligently to preserve remnants of its history. The Ephraim Historical Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to keeping village history alive has done so by purchasing or receiving donations of historical buildings, documents and artifacts. The buildings […]
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Red Rock Canyon: Las Vegas’ most colorful attraction
Just a few miles west of the Las Vegas strip is an oasis of extreme beauty. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (not to be confused with Red Canyon in southern Utah or Red Rock Canyon State Park in California) sports colorful sandstone formations known as the calico hills and provides a smorgasbord of outdoor recreation […]
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Muscle tug of the Great Lakes
One of the featured exhibits at the Door County Marine Museum is the tugboat John Purves, which worked on the Great Lakes for many years. A tour of the restored boat, moored at the museum’s dock, is educational and fun, and a highlight of a visit to this resort area. History of the tug Built […]