Nov 19th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Civil War battlefields are some of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. The most famous battlefields, such as Gettysburg and Shiloh, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. But there are many other battlefields that are just as interesting but little-known outside their local area. Here are four that any history buff will enjoy. You'll notice all of them are west of the ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Four forgotten Civil War battlefields
Nov 19th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Civil War battlefields are some of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. The most famous battlefields, such as Gettysburg and Shiloh, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. But there are many other battlefields that are just as interesting but little-known outside their local area. Here are four that any history buff will enjoy. You'll notice all of them are west of the ...Roadtrip with the kids? Hooters is child friendly!
Oct 4th, 2009 at 2:30PM:
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No doubt about it, driving long distances with children can be a real drag--the constant potty breaks, the fighting in the back seat, and the high-pitched pleas to go to some kiddie restaurant like Chuck E. Cheese's.
Don't despair. You may be a parent, but ...Wineries with outdoor music offer perfection: 10 wineries and 9 states
Sep 8th, 2009 at 12:00PM: As I sipped a glass of red wine at Harpersfield Winery in Geneva, Ohio on the last Saturday in August while listening to the Hollywood Slim Band, one of my favorite Ohio-based groups, I thought what a perfect finale evening to the last month of summer. The setting sun that cast its warm glow over the scene--plus the plate of cheese, meats and olives served up with warm bread cinched the thought. ...Think local for a low-cost wine-tasting trip
Aug 31st, 2009 at 12:00PM: When most people think of going on a wine-tasting trip, their thoughts tend to head west - to California, Washington, and Oregon. It's not surprising. From Napa Valley in California to Walla Walla in Washington, these states are some of the biggest producers of wine in the US. But if you don't live in one of these states, there's no need to venture far from home for a weekend of swirling and ...Theatre in Branson, Missouri has "America's Best Restroom"
Aug 21st, 2009 at 2:00PM: Worst airports. Best hotels. Rating these things, I understand. But bathrooms? Yes, the Cintas Corporation recently sponsored an online vote for the best bathroom in America.
Apparently, it's no longer good enough to offer a clean toilet (truly a luxury in some places, believe me), running water, towels and maybe a mirror for good measure. Nope, to compete in the race for best bathroom, you'll ...Cahokia Mounds - Native American marvel
Aug 17th, 2009 at 10:30AM: We tend to associate ancient civilization with places like the Pyramids in Egypt and the ruins of Italy and Greece. But we happen to have some impressive and scenic ruins of ancient culture right here in the United States. Not far from St. Louis lies Cahokia Mounds, a massive ancient monument that at the peak of its power rivaled the medieval cities of Europe. Not only is Cahokia Mounds one of ...Two other anniversaries: the first Civil War battle and first Western gunfight
Jul 21st, 2009 at 2:30PM: The whole world is celebrating yesterday's 40th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, and while that amazing event deserves all the press it gets, there's just one problem--you can't walk around where it actually happened! Luckily there are two events that happened on this date that you can actually see where it all took place--the first major battle of the American Civil War and the first Old ...Sinkhole travel: The Dead Sea isn't the only place to see where the earth has caved in
Jun 25th, 2009 at 12:30PM: The story about Eli Raz who fell into a sinkhole at the Dead Sea and wasn't found for 14 hours--alive, thank goodness, about environmental changes and the traveler's experience. In the case of Raz, the message is look, but be alert for heaven's sake when out in the natural world.
The Dead Sea, at the lowest point on earth, has 3,000 sinkholes along the coast and more coming. Raz is on a mission ...Little House on the Prairie travel in Missouri and Kansas
May 27th, 2009 at 12:30PM: A few years ago, a friend of mine embarked on a trip to Kansas City on the now defunct Skybus for an anticipated mini-road trip vacation that included stops at two of Laura Ingalls Wilder's houses.
These weren't the only places on my friend's family's itinerary but they are the only highlights I can remember. Both of the houses are near small towns where life moves at a slower pace and charm is ...Kansas City's empty arena
Apr 20th, 2009 at 3:00PM: There's a modern ghost town in Kansas City. Efforts to attract a major league basketball or hockey team came up empty, and the Sprint Center stands empty. Then NBA and NHL have been looking to smaller cities for expansion opportunities, according to an article in The Atlantic, because they won't have to compete with local baseball or football teams for fan dollars. Since Kansas City has both, ...History's Most Famous Travel Adventures
Feb 20th, 2009 at 8:32AM: There is no doubt that history has a level of influence on the places that many of us visit. We read about far off places and exotic adventures, and it fires our own imaginations, sometimes compelling us to take a journey of our own, and experience the things that we've dreamed about. Forbes Traveler has put together an excellent list of the greatest travel adventures from history, not only ...The Best Holiday Light Displays Around the World
A travel story when the traveler doesn't have a clue
Jun 27th, 2008 at 3:30PM: My mother told me this traveler-doesn't-have-a-clue story yesterday morning after I picked her up at the Greyhound bus station in Columbus, Ohio.
I posted about this yesterday, but I'm still shaking my head and wondering where the woman is today and what she has found to eat. Perhaps she's in Missouri?
It has reminded me of other travel stories when there is nothing else to do but keep on ...Is this the most interesting thing Missouri has to offer?
Mar 22nd, 2008 at 9:20PM:
I was flipping around the channels earlier this evening and ran across an episode of Rare Visions & Roadside Revelations focused on a road trip through Missouri, "from Warrensburg to Sikeston." Not the most interesting stretch of road in the world, for sure, but you'd think they could have found a few things more compelling to cover than "a stop in Ionia to see 'the world's second largest' ...America's Wildest Weather Cities
Feb 12th, 2008 at 1:20PM: Last Summer, Forbes released their list of America's "Wildest Weather Cities," which included nominations in categories like the coldest city, hottest, wettest, windiest, and "most variety." The city I currently live in, Springfield, Missouri, won honors in that last category, and this winter further reinforced its place in the top spot. We've had a brutal wave of ice for the past two days, but in ...Tornadoes, planes, and grumpy fliers -- oh my!
Jan 12th, 2008 at 12:30PM: Jerry's post on weird weather around the world, and my observation and subsequent "whining" (as a few readers put it) about Allegiant Air's lack of online check-in reminded me of one of the strangest airport experiences I've had in recent past. Some of our U.S. readers might have heard about the nasty stretch of weather that made its way through the Midwest last week. The epicenter of the ...Photo of the Day (10/24/07)
Oct 24th, 2007 at 10:30AM:
Here's a fall color shot that reminds me of a Monet painting. This shot was taken this past Monday by redow in the Missouri Ozarks along the spring branch of Alley Spring. It looks like the part of the country where my mom is from in Southeastern Kentucky.
**If you'd like for your photo to be chosen as a Photo of the Day, post it on Gadling's Photo Pool on Flickr.** ...Scuba Dive and Play Tennis in a Cave
Sep 25th, 2007 at 2:02PM: We've written about how you can mail a postcard in a cave, stay the night in a volcano cave--or some other caves, bungy jump in a cave, paddle in a cave, and go to church in a cave. There's a whole lot more you can do in a cave and I'm sure one of us have mentioned it, but these will do for now. Missouri is the place to go for even more cave fun. It's not called The Cave State for nothing.
The ...Hitch50 Comes to a Finish
Dec 1st, 2006 at 1:33PM: Remember Scotty and Fiddy? They started off about two months ago on a mission to hitchhike their way to the state capitals of all 50 states in 50 consecutive days. (Yes, even Alaska and Hawai'i.) Erik gave them some link love early on in their adventure and now that they've completed their fantastic voyage from state-to-state it's time to recap. On October 10, 2006 the two young men headed off ...GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of October 29
Nov 3rd, 2006 at 11:18PM: The moment you have all been waiting for has arrived at last. An unforgettable week... The most amazing things in blogging history, right here, now... It's Gadling's Take Five!!! A little too dramatic? I agree. Let's just get to what you missed. 5. Star Locator: Here's a gear piece for all camp-loving individuals who like to stare off into starry nights, but have trouble finding popular ...
