The Anasazi, inhabited the Four Corners country of southern Utah, SW Colorado, NW New Mexico, and northern Arizona from A.D. 200-1300. Leaving a heavy accumulation of house remains and debris. Recent research has traced the Anasazi to the “archaic” peoples. Who practiced wandering, hunting, and food-gathering life-style from about 6000 B.C.. Until some of them…
I’d like to start out saying we are just a couple Tennesseans trying to enjoy this life where and when we can. And we have pledged to do something once a month for the whole year. Whether that is a short day trip to a historic town, an overnight road trip, or several days depending…
The Manhattan Project was a program of research undertaken during WWII to produce the first nuclear weapons. It was led by the US in collaboration with the United Kingdom and Canada. From 1942-1946, the project was under the direction of Major General Leslie Groves of the U.S. Army Corps Engineers. Nuclear physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer…
Supervolcano A sleeping giant is nestled in the western part of the United States. Though it stirs every now and then, it has not yet risen from slumber in nearly 70,000 years. But when it finally awakes it may roar with extraordinary force. This giant is the “supervolcano” that lies beneath Yellowstone National Park. The…
No one does Christmas Markets like the Europeans. German markets are probably the most known, but all of Europe knows how to put on a great Christmas market season. Each city market combines its holiday tradition with local foods, drinks, gifts, activities and arts. Visting European Christmas Markets is a great way to experience the…
The best time to travel to Utah depends on what kind of vacation you plan to have. If you are solely taking the weather into consideration, the best times to travel would be out of the peak seasons. Not only to avoid crowds but also high temps. The months of April, May, and June as…
You may be thinking that the Smithsonian is one single museum, wrong. The Smithsonian Museums is a large collection of museums, gardens, galleries, research facilities and even a zoo. There are 17 total sites to explore. 11 of these are around the National Mall and 6 more are scattered around the D.C. area. I should…
These family-friendly and free activities for you to enjoy in St. Louis mean you can have a great time without breaking the bank. You don’t need to spend a dime at these locations. Saint Louis Citygarden Saint Louis Citygarden is considered an urban sculpture park. It has an oasis of free interactive arts, fountains and…
It is obvious that New Orleans has a great nightlife scene. With all the bars littering Bourbon Street and much of the French Quarter, you can find something that fits your flavor of fun. They have everything from college-age party bars to sophisticated lounges. There are definitely plenty of New Orleans Bars for you to…
