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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
Lewis and Clark Caverns delight and surprise
The eerie and colorful formations of the Lewis and Clark Caverns await inspection. CLIMB INTO THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF LIMESTONE CAVERNS...
Christene Meyers
Nov 4, 20214 min read
Show time: Zoppe Italian Family Circus hits the mark in the Big Top
Acrobats and trapeze artists exhibit their prowess and daring in a jaw-dropping act. Zoppe Italian Family Circus is on tour in...
Christene Meyers
Oct 21, 20214 min read
Honoring Sacagawea's starring role in the Lewis and Clark expedition
The Sacajawea Inn in Three Forks, Montana, honors one of the most revered women in the history of the United States. Whether spelled with...
Christene Meyers
Oct 14, 20214 min read
American Cruise Line - Columbia, Snake river cruise yields small-town surprises, pleasures
THE PLEASURES of river cruising are many. First, you're close to shore. Because of your ship's size, you easily tie up at surprisingly beautiful -- even enchanting -- places. Each turn of the river offers changing landscape, bird life, deer, cattle, even a fox. They were right off our balcony stateroom, our home for a week aboard American Cruise Lines' American Pride.
Cookie & Keller
Oct 7, 20215 min read
American Cruise Lines offers close-to-home cruising in stylish safety
If you think cruising means giant ships, thousands of passengers and international ports, American Cruise Lines offers another way to travel. Its small ships and riverboats explore America's rivers, coastlines and waterways, bringing travelers closer to historic towns, beautiful scenery, local culture and some of the country's most memorable destinations.
Cookie & Keller
Sep 30, 20217 min read
Yellowstone in autumn: splendid, serene, spellbinding time
An annual autumn trip through Yellowstone National Park is a tradition we honor and enjoy.
On this year's trek, we took along a California friend. Phyllis had never visited Yellowstone and although we didn't have time to give her a complete "immersion," we shared a few favorite nooks and crannies of this magnificent wilderness recreation area.
Cookie & Keller
Sep 23, 20213 min read
Fox now ABT celebrates 90 years with grand re-opening this weekend
Finishing touches are complete as the Alberta Bair Theater, formerly the Fox Theatre, opens its doors once again. The 1931 building...
Christene Meyers
Sep 16, 20215 min read
9/11 Memorial & Museum - RISING FROM THE ASHES, NEW TOWER REFLECTS AMERICA'S SPIRIT
Located on eight acres of the 16-acre World Trade Center complex, the 9/11 Memorial is a place of remembrance and contemplation within the bustle of lower Manhattan.
Christene Meyers
Sep 9, 20213 min read
North Lake Tahoe: Mountain towns of Tahoe, Truckee lure with scenery, sport, dining
WHETHER YOUR ideal holiday is action packed, or simply soaking up the scenery with a cup of tea or glass of wine, you'll find both options -- and everything in between -- in the towns of Lake Tahoe and Truckee
Christene Meyers
Aug 26, 20213 min read
New York's Little Island offers a creative, restful oasis in the busy city
New York's Little Island offers a creative, restful oasis in the busy city
Cookie & Keller
Aug 19, 20213 min read
Baroque musicians present bravura repertoire to rural Montana towns
Violinist Carrie Krause introduces the opening number, a lyrical piece by J.S. Bach, with John Lenti barely visible behind the...
Christene Meyers
Aug 12, 20213 min read
Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga rock Radio City Music Hall in bravura birthday show
Two glitzy birthday concerts this week were an unadulterated love fest for Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto 95 years ago on Aug. 3.
Cookie & Keller
Aug 4, 20214 min read
Salinas California with Steinbeck lore, legend live on in Monterey and the Salinas Center celebrate the author's life
Step into the pages of American literature with a journey through Salinas and Monterey, where the spirit of John Steinbeck still lingers. From the agricultural heartland that shaped his stories to the historic waterfront of Cannery Row, this coastal California adventure blends literary history with seaside charm.
Cookie & Keller
Jul 15, 20214 min read
Monterey Bay Aquarium: one of the world's finest in an old fish cannery
Planning a trip to California’s Central Coast? A visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California, should be high on your list. From playful sea otters and colorful fish to mesmerizing jellyfish and the magnificent kelp forest, the aquarium offers an extraordinary experience for travelers of all ages.
Cookie & Keller
Jul 8, 20215 min read
National Parks attract record numbers as Travelers Seek Nature in Road Trips
Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park is the park's largest lake and, many believe the most beautiful, MILLIONS OF TRAVEL-STARVED TOURISTS WORLDWIDE TURN TO PARKS, GARDENS, NATURE EXPERIENCES, OUTDOOR DINING FOR PANDEMIC RELIEF STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers in Grand Teton, seeking relief from isolation. AS THE VEIL of the pandemic slowly lifts, national parks are attracting record numbers of
Christene Meyers
Jun 17, 20214 min read
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