The first thing you notice about the Rimrock Resort Hotel is the view. Driving up the long, winding mountain road to reach the resort, the view is largely hidden by the tall thin pine trees which line both sides of the road. Suddenly, the resort opens up before you. It looks simple from the front…
Alberta Perfection
A few weeks ago, B & I spent some time in Alberta exploring Calgary & the Canadian Rockies. I was there to write a guide for Travel Alberta, but ended up falling madly in love with the area, especially Banff & Jasper National Parks. No sponsored, planned, tourism board promoted trip (as this one was) could match…
Hotel Review: Jefferson Hotel; Richmond, VA
Way back when, 14 alligators swam in the lobby of the Jefferson Hotel. Richmond socialites would bring them back from wintering in Florida & the hotel was nice enough to house them in their lobby fountain. The last living alligator may have died in 1948, but the stone gators placed through the lobby pay homage to the…
Kayaking Keuka Lake
One of the best ways to really soak in the Finger Lakes is on the water. Many people have motorboats on the lakes, but I prefer a slower mode of transportation: the kayak. While we were visiting the Finger Lakes region, we stopped by Keuka Watersports to grab some kayaks to take out on Keuka…
Hiking in Watkins Glen State Park
Just outside the small town of Watkins Glen, NY is the hidden Watkins Glen State Park. It looks unimpressive from the parking lot, just a little tunnel into the rock. But once you come out the other side, an amazing gorge opens up in front of you. You’re at the base of the Gorge Trail,…
