Appalachian Independence Day: Who Needs Fireworks When You Have an Anvil?

Knoxville’s Museum of Appalachia is an authentic re-creation of mountain life, skills, and traditions. The 4th of July celebration features an anvil toss, with anvils sent skyward by exploding black powder.

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Riding in the Garden of the Gods

Trail riding through Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods with Academy Riding Stables is a worthwhile, unique mountain experience.

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Zip (Line) A- De-Doo-Dah!!!: A Zip Line Adventure

Zip lining is a treetop canopy adventure with Zip Quest in Fayetteville, NC.

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Sydney’s ANZAC Memorial: Tribute to a Failed Dream

ANZAC Memorial in Sydney is a sobering tribute to the 120,000 men and women who served in the Australian and New Zealand forces during WWI. The monument was built when the people believed that WWI was truly “The War to End All Wars.”

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Sydney Celebrates the Year of the Snake

Sydney, Australia celebrates the Chinese New Year’s with a two-week-long festival of parades, dance, music, food, art throughout the city.

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Charleston Tea Plantation: Unique in North America

The Charleston Tea Plantation in South Carolina is the only commercial tea-growing operation in North America.

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