Author: Sheila Scarborough
Even as a history enthusiast and a Navy veteran, I didn’t learn about the Black U.S. Army Buffalo Soldiers until I read General Colin Powell’s autobiography My American Journey …
“My feet are killing me. I want to sit down with a cold adult beverage, watch fish swim by, listen to music, and do nothing else.” Wish granted. On …
Last post update – June 29, 2023 – the Hangar Museum is now open. U.S. Coast Guard cutter Itasca heard the transmission during her 1937 around-the-world flight along …
Union Army scout, spy, nurse, fighter for equal rights and women’s suffrage, but above all, an inspirational leader who was called the “Moses of her people” as she guided …
A former warehouse in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia (right next to a sake brewery where you can submit a haiku to be featured on their website) is now an immersive …
There is something so delightful about a town or city on the water; not only the ocean, but also rivers and lakes. Any place – from Hong Kong to …
The “postcard view” of downtown Anchorage includes a dramatic and beautiful Chugach Mountains backdrop, especially in winter. I visited in March to speak at a conference (my first trip …
(Part of the Austin Rocks series of posts by a local about things to do and see in Austin, Texas) Four iconic Austin-based businesses are conveniently located at one intersection in …
When soaring hills or mountains meet water, it is an opportunity for visual drama. That’s what you will see on the Seward Highway scenic byway that runs south of …
There’s nothing more satisfying for a traveler than to head out without any particular plans, and immediately stumble onto an unexpectedly great destination. After reading this post about places …
When you combine historic Quartz Mountain State Park (one of the original seven Oklahoma State Parks) with beautiful lodging and the option to do a whole bunch of activities …
College towns are fun places to visit; there is usually something interesting going on on campus (a performance, a sports event) and the neighborhood around campus reflects the energy, …