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Krystina Castella

Mammoth Lakes

Transforms with the seasons

Krystina Castella
Mammoth Lakes, in California's Eastern Sierras, is a rustic resort town surrounded by stunning landscapes, that transform dramatically with the seasons. In the summer
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Taliesin West
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Krystina Castella

Taliesin West

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Krystina Castella
Taliesin West, designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Serving as Wright's winter home from
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Governor's Palace, Colonial Williamsburg
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Krystina Castella

Colonial Williamsburg, VA

Engage with people and places from the past

Krystina Castella
As largest living history museum in the world, Colonial Williamsburg is the closest we can get to time travel. If you love Hamilton the musical, here is your chance to return to the Revolutionary War period. As you walk through the experience you will interact
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Bright Yellow Greek Revival Photo: Krystina Castella
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Krystina Castella

William Taft Historic Site

History and Décor

Krystina Castella
Visiting the childhood homes of well know figures tells us a bit more about the environments that shaped their character and philosophy. On a quest for
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Old Town Lancaster
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Krystina Castella

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Old Meets New in Pennsylvania Dutch County

Krystina Castella
In Lancaster, the center of Pennsylvania Dutch County, you will absorb the coexistence of Amish heritage and modern society. Electric vehicles share the road with horse drawn carriages, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Shoppers carrying groceries
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Krystina Castella

Lone Pine, CA

Gateway to the Highest and Lowest

Krystina Castella
Lone Pine, California on US Route 395 is a little over 3 hours north of Los Angeles and where the big wall of the Sierras starts to take shape. The tiny old
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Photo: Krystina Castella
Photo:
Krystina Castella

Springview, Nebraska

The Good Life

Krystina Castella
While on a road trip have you ever passed through a small town and get the feeling to stop? In Springville, it was the subtle clues, a zebra painted house and the nearby retro gas station that lured us
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Photo: Krystina Castella
Photo:
Krystina Castella

Delving into Omaha History

Omaha, Nebraska

Krystina Castella
Originally homeland of the Midwestern Native American tribe the U-mo'n-Ho'n, (the Omaha People) today Omaha Nebraska is a bustling riverfront
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Photo:
Krystina Castella

Amana Colonies, Iowa

America’s longest-lived Communal Society

Krystina Castella
Have you ever heard of the home electronics brand Amada? Its roots have very humble beginnings with a community established around utopian
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Krystina Castella

Murals of Cincinnati

If walls could speak

Krystina Castella
Cincinnati is a city in transformation that cares about the community through investing in art! It is home to a vibrant collection of
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Prairie Modernism and More
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Krystina Castella

Columbus, Indiana

Prairie modernism and more

Krystina Castella
Arriving on a Sunday a few hours before sunset Columbus, Indiana was as sleepy as any small town could be. The visitor’s center, small shops, restaurants and churches
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Nomade: Jaume Plensa
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Krystina Castella

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines, Iowa

Krystina Castella
We arrived at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and were excited to see one of the most impressive collections of modern sculpture in the country. More than two dozen large sculptures made by internationally acclaimed artists
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Lincoln Memorial
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Brian Boyl

Washington, DC

Not an Ordinary Mall

Krystina Castella
By foot or by bike nothing in the US capital compares to the being at the National Mall. At one end of the mall are the Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials, in the middle is the towering
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Krystina Castella

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Savoring history and folk art

Krystina Castella
Sometimes when dropping into a new town discovering the surprises is just as exciting as the intended destination. This was the case during our visit to Philly. Rich in American history
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Krystina Castella

Fredrick, Maryland

Biking the historic loop

Krystina Castella
It is not the size of neighboring DC or Baltimore but Fredrick, Maryland has an intimate charm that attracts
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Photo: Brian Boyl
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Brian Boyl

The Outer Banks, North Carolina

Delving into stories at three parks

Krystina Castella
If your perfect family vacation spot includes beautiful long stretches of beach, mini golf courses and kite and candy shops OBX is filled
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Rainbow Row, Charleston
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Krystina Castella

Charleston, South Carolina

Get lost in Southern Charm

Krystina Castella
Our first impression of Charleston, South Carolina was that this is a city that understands its quaint beauty. Although the Charleston
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Krystina Castella

Savannah's Parks & Waterways

Put on your walking shoes

Krystina Castella
Savannah is a great walking town. A stroll around will take you to twenty-two ecological diverse neighborhood parks and
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Brian Boyl

Fallingwater

The best time to visit

Krystina Castella
When considering the places I wanted to visit on this trip across the country I immediately thought of Fallingwater. I wanted to experience being there
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Krystina Castella

Barn Quilts

Folk Art of America’s Heartland

Krystina Castella
If you are looking for an excuse for a road trip head out to discover the grassroots movement of barn quilts. A form of American folk art barn quilts are painted wood or metal squares that
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Krystina Castella

The Staten Island Ferry

A NYC favorite

Krystina Castella
Some people love trains, other cars or planes. My adoration is for the Staten Island Ferry. Having grown up on Staten Island the ferry connected
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Surprise: The Blue Angels
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Krystina Castella

Surprise: The Blue Angels

Pensacola, Florida

Krystina Castella
This was one of those unplanned spontaneous experiences that makes road trips so sensational. We had just left our picturesque campsite at Blue Lagoon State Park in Pensacola, Florida. Our son was on-line in
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Krystina Castella

Shotgun Houses

The colorful vibe of a community

Krystina Castella
Shotgun Houses, the iconic, colorful homes scattered throughout the American South stand out in New Orleans because of the overt personalization. Through color
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Kitty
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Krystina Castella

Murals of New Orleans

Krystina Castella
We arrived in New Orleans on a cold overcast day and stumbled upon an explosion of color. Art expressing the history, culture and people of the community. Publicly funded murals, sanctioned street art and graffiti are
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