Emmet County is located in northwest Michigan on the coast of Lake Michigan, not far from the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and has a plethora of scenic parks to explore. Within Emmet County is a park that provides day and night recreation; the Headlands International Dark Sky Park, a 550 acre park, contains five miles of …
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Guide to Visiting Florence, Italy
An art-lover’s dream city, Florence, Italy boasts over a million works from Renaissance times. Artists and sculptors such as Botticelli and Michelangelo have works housed here. Iconic fashion names, such as Gucci and Cavalli, were born here. The Ferragamos, known for their sagacity in the fashion arena, have transformed the town’s previously stodgy lodging into …
Unforgettable Safari through Uganda
A safari in Uganda can be quite the adventure, and to ensure that it is an adventure of the positive variety, there are items to take into account to ensure that your safari is unforgettable, for all the right reasons. Practical Gear When hiking anywhere, especially somewhere like Murchison Falls National Park, it is imperative …
Ten Ways to Travel Cheap
Broke or nearly so? You deserve a break, too, and the following tips will help you untie that shoestring budget and travel on the cheap or even free. 1. Raise the cash. There’s various fairly-easy ways to gain some extra money for travel. You might even consider whether a collection of lifelong memories might be …
Lewis and Clark Expedition: Great Falls, Montana
Historical vacations are a great way to step back in time and view the world as it was long ago. You probably remember learning about Lewis and Clark, the great men who braved the wilderness, when you were in elementary school. Taking a trip to Great Falls, Montana will put you in the heart of …
How to Get Your Children Involved in Planning the Family Vacation
Regardless of age, the idea of going on vacation is exciting. For children, especially those who have never been on a vacation, it sounds dreamy and wonderful, like Christmas Day; however, the idea of getting away and what getting away actually looks like can be two totally different things, especially in a child’s world. There …
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