Author: Kathy

April 24th#TravelDestination Point Reyes in California 🇺🇸 ° Sits on the Pacific Plate while most of California sits on the North American Plate° Along the San Andreas Fault° Includes beaches, forests, cliffs and grasslands° Some areas experience wind over 100 mph° Coastline is known for shipwrecks° Has over 1,500 plant and animal species ‼️ One Read more

April 22nd#TravelDestination London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ° Over 2,000 years old° Originally founded by the Romans as Londinium° Small, separate area with its own mayor and traditions° One of Europe’s largest cities – over 8 million residents° Sometimes called “Square Mile”° British Royal Family lives in Buckingham Palace° River Thames runs through the city° London Underground Read more

April 21st#TravelDestination @voyageursnps in Minnesota 🇺🇸 ° Named after French-Canadian voyageurs° One of the least visited national parks° Borders Canada – some lakes connect across the border° Does not border any oceans or major lakes° About 40% of the 218,000 acre park is water – many areas only accessible by boat° Park’s rocks are among the Read more

April 20th#TravelDestination Savannah, Georgia 🇺🇸 ° Founded in 1733~ one of the oldest cities in U.S.° Quintessential representation of famous “Southern Hospitality”° Called the “Hostess City” for friendly atmosphere° Famous for 22 historic squares° Has a coastal, tropical feel thanks to climate and greenery° One of the busiest spots in U.S.° City’s oak trees are Read more

April 29th#TravelDestination Andorra 🇦🇩 ° One of the smallest countries in the world° Nestled in Pyrenees Mountains between Spain and France° Only country with two co-princes~ President of France~ Spanish Bishop° Capital is Andorra la Vella – highest capital city in Europe° No airport or train station~ MUST arrive by road° Tax-haven status that encourages Read more

April 17th#TravelDestination @channelislandsnps in California 🇺🇸 ° Often called “Galapagos of North America”° Minutes off the coast of Southern California° One of least visited national parks despite being near Los Angeles° Visitors experience true wilderness environment° No hotels, restaurants or cars on most islands Includes five of eight Channel Islands* Anacapa* Santa Cruz* Santa Rosa* San Read more

April 16th#TravelDestination Madison, Wisconsin 🇺🇸 ° Capital city of Wisconsin and prominent college town° Sits on isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona° Over 200 miles of trails for biking and walking° Known for four lakes: Mendota | Monona | Wingra | Waubesa° Wisconsin State Capital is tallest building~ no building can be taller than Read more

April 14th#TravelDestination @greatsanddunesnps in Colorado 🇺🇸 ° Tallest sand dunes in North America:~ incredible mountains of sand that tower 750 feet up into the sky° Sits next to Sangre de Cristo Mountains° One of the most unique ecosystems in U.S.° Glow different colors depending on the light:~ gold| orange | pink° Formed by receding lakes and Read more

April 15th#TravelDestination San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 🇲🇽 ° Named after Ignacio Allende° Sitting at 6,200 feet° Mild climate year round° UNESCO World Heritage Site° Maintained and preserved much of its 18th century architecture° Home to Instituto Allende° Largest expat community in Mexico° Cars are limited in the historic center° No traffic lights° Rooftop restaurants Read more