McCallum Trail at Coachella Valley Preserve

McCallum Trail at Coachella Valley Preserve

This natural oasis in the desert is a place of beauty.  Springs and ponds are formed by an earthquake seep along the San Andreas Fault.  An easy two mile round trip walk will lead you through a shady palm oasis, through a desert wash, and to the McCallum pond.  Take a rest at one of […]

King Omnigo Antenna

King Omnigo Antenna

We were offered the KING Omni GO OA1501 portable Omnidirectional HDTV antenna to test and write a review on.  First let’s disclose that we were provided the antenna at no charge in exchange for testing and review.  But we are giving an honest review and thorough test of this product. At first glance, this seems […]

Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center

At the base of the Space Needle is an area abundant is science and exploration.  If you want to see life sized dinosaurs, walk through a butterfly garden, learn how the human body works, or create your own tinker tank invention this is the place. Though the target audience is children, it is full of […]

Ingall’s Homestead

Ingall’s Homestead

Have you read the books “Little House on the Prairie” or any other books by Laura Ingalls Wilder?  We did, and during a trip heading west, we made a point to stop in this little town in eastern South Dakota and were totally blown away with the landscape and the history of the area. What […]

Pez Factory Visitors Center

Pez Factory Visitors Center

See many years of candy history all in one place.  Who knew that Pez started out as an alternative to smoking?  Learn all about the history of Pez as you tour their visitor center. What is it? A visitor center packed with Pez displays from the ages.  You will have a chance to see the […]

Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour

Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour

Who doesn’t love ice cream?  And anyone who loves ice cream probably knows of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream.  While traveling across I-89 we stumbled across the home to this delicious brand, and pulled in to check it out. What is it? Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory located in Waterbury Vermont is a great […]

Vermont Teddy Bear Co

Vermont Teddy Bear Co

When we drove by and saw the sign saying Vermont Teddy Bear Company we knew we had to stop.  Inside we fell in love with all the cuddly teddy bears.  Giant bears, tiny bears, poseable bears, holiday bears and personalized bears.  They have it all from amputee bears to Shriners Hospital bears.  The fascinating tour […]

New River Gorge bridge

New River Gorge bridge

New River Gorge Bridge What do you know about West Virginia?  We did not know much either, but traveled through on our way towards the East Coast from Kentucky.  We got settled into our campground and had spotted a sign with things to do in the area, and one of the things mentioned was a […]