NOTE: I took byways for most of these destinations, but most are accesible by highways and exits. Though to get true Americana, the blacktop monsters aren't the best way. CHICAGO, IL to HUNTINGTON, IN Route: Take U.S. 41 (Lake Shore Drive) …

Mount Vernon has been owned and operated by a private non-profit organization, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, since 1858. Mount Vernon accepts no government support and is maintained entirely by fees from admission tickets, retail and …

Wow! Niagara Falls , a spectacular natural wonder, lived up to our lofty expectations. Niagara Falls has served as power for electrical experiments, a sacred place to the Iroquois, the nemesis of daredevils, inspiration for artists, and of …

Sunday found us getting a late start and then getting lost on the way to the Virginia Renaissance Faire . The faire was smaller and had less high-level entertainment than others I've attended (except for the belly dancers below--best I've ever …

Today we toured the harbor and dowtown. It is so pretty here. We got to see the Raven's stadium and the Oriole's stadium, both very very large and very nice. We also walked around the harbor and ate at the Hard Rock Cafe on the harbor. We saw …

Leaving and Boston Day 1. Ready for this? Fly out of Sac at 11:30 at night. I watch Blades of Glory on the flight (for the first time... awesomeness) and sleep on and off after that. Arrive in Chicago at about 5 in the morning feeling like …