by wbnl | Dec 2, 2015 | Blabs, Crater Lake NPS, Feature 1, National Parks
Crater Lake National Park was established in 1902 as America’s fifth National Park. The Park sits in the Oregon Cascades about 110 miles from the California border and 100 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. The Park is open all year but the annual snowfall is...
by wbnl | Nov 30, 2015 | Blabs, Feature 3, National Parks, Zion NPS
Zion National Park was established in 1919 and was Utah’s first. Located in the southwestern part of the state near the city of St George, Zion is easily accessible from Interstate-15 from both Las Vegas to the south and Salt Lake City to the north. In this...
by wbnl | Nov 9, 2015 | Boston, New England
The Glass Flowers of the Harvard Museum of Natural History are a true mind blower. Yes – the plants that you see in this pic are made of glass! We wandered upon this exhibition but you should definitely put this jaw-dropping display on your list of things to do...
by wbnl | Nov 9, 2015 | Boston, New England, Things to Do and See
Fenway Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous ballpark in the MLB. Bostonians are, and should be, proud of this stadium. No matter who your home town team is, seeing a game here is a great experience. If you’re traveling during the season take a peek at...
by wbnl | Nov 8, 2015 | Boston, New England
As you are walking in Boston’s Back Bay make sure you skyward and you’ll see the impressive 176 foot tall bell tower of the First Baptist Church of Boston. The frieze atop this tower was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi in 1876. If the name sounds familiar, he...
by wbnl | Nov 8, 2015 | Boston, New England
In Boston’s Public Garden you should always be on guard to Make Way for Ducklings!The New York Times describes Robert McCloskey’s Caldecott Medal-winning book as “one of the merriest picture books ever.” It follows the tale of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard as they...
by wbnl | Nov 7, 2015 | National Parks, Yosemite NPS
The elusive Ribbon Fall in Yosemite Valley is North America’s longest single drop waterfall at over 1,610 feet. It is supplied completely by snow melt so it typically makes a short yearly appearance. If we are lucky to have the El Nino year that many are...
by wbnl | Nov 7, 2015 | Central Park
For a classic and immersive Central Park experience make sure that you reserve a seat at the The Loeb Boathouse. Reservations are required so book early to guarantee a seat, however, you can always stop in and get on the waiting list to be seated. There isn’t a...
by wbnl | Nov 7, 2015 | Midtown, New York City
The Four Freedoms Park located on Roosevelt Island in the middle of the East River in NYC is a tribute to the 32nd President of the UnitedStates. It was named after the 4 freedoms he spelled out in his 1941 Inaugural Address and celebrates his legacy during trying...
by wbnl | Nov 7, 2015 | Midtown, New York City
The black and gold of the Art Deco American Standard Building with its neo-gothic pinnacles is one of the most striking structures in Gotham. Located on Byrant Park in Midtown Manhattan the building draws you in to take a closer look. The intricate design detail of...
