by Carri Wilbanks
What better way to discover Houston than with an expert guide and a drink in your hand? Sandra Lord has been leading a multitude of tours for over twenty years in Houston that are her by her own design and sprinkle in her own research. One is the historic pub-crawl. Participant’s experience nightlife and learning […]
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It was perfect timing to head to head to Space Center Houston with the major changes NASA is undergoing. The space shuttle era is up for NASA, but of course much more is to come from this space facility. For fifty-three years NASA has been leading America into space. The part that impressed me the
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It was anything but a sold out crowd. The Houston Astros are in need of some fans and I came for support! And miraculously I didn’t even need a ticket. I was told by some Houstonians that this most likely would be the case. I didn’t pay much attention thinking there was absolutely no way
Pristine places like Ouray, Colorado prove that small town communities radiate something special. The town, void of chains, is instead filled with shops and business that are full of life, character and originality. There are 13 hotels, 13 bed and breakfasts, 19 restaurants and 50 shops. It’s 8 blocks long and 8 blocks wide. One
Think of Switzerland of America Jeep Tours as the golden ticket to scenic views that are so unthinkable in their beauty they must be experienced. From the variety of Jeep Tours offered, we signed up for Imogene Pass. This was much more than a wild ride to the top of 13,100 feet. Our skillful guide
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A pirate ship looses its battle against winds racing 70 miles per hour and waves towering 40 feet high. The wooden mast of the Whydah pirate ship snaps in half, treasures plummeting to the bottom of the ocean floor. Seven pirates survive, the other 144 surrender to the freezing temperatures of the nor’easter in April
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For some of the most majestic views in Colorado you don’t have to travel far from Denver. Herman Gulch trial head is one hour from the mile high city, near the Loveland ski area. It’s challenging with an elevation gain of2,000 feet, but all the better! The trail starts on an old sawmill road, but hang tight, the better
A good vacation begins with the sand between your toes. The Columbia Muddy Buddy must be some kind of vacation because this rings true just one step into the race, which starts by running in the Boulder Reservoir. This is a race that falls out of the ordinary. Founder, Bob Babbitt, generated the idea after
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It was rumors of gold that brought people to Ouray in the 1870’s. The same rumor brought me here, but in search of a different kind of gold. This gold is in the heart of the community, the scenery and the experience of Ouray. I realized I struck a gold mine after meeting Karen Avery,
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