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Oral histories: days of coal camps in Big South Fork River
November 7, 2010 by
Oral histories from those who lived in coal mining camps in the days when coal was king are a big part of the train ride on the Big South Fork Scenic Railway as it makes it way deep into the gorge that makes up the Big South Fork National River and Recreational Area.
Hotel and motel rewards programs can stretch vacation dollars
October 29, 2010 by
One of the highest costs for travelers is lodging. If one is fortunate to have friends scattered across the globe willing to accommodate the traveler then the cost of lodging is minimal. For the majority of travelers the next best thing to generous friends is free lodging at motels and hotels earned from either credit… Read More
The value of state parks
October 26, 2010 by
An article published by Drexel University addresses the value of state parks. It also addresses the current economic climate around the country and the effect of budget cuts on state parks. National parks get all the attention – most recently in the form of a 12-hour Ken Burns documentary and now with the U.S. Mint… Read More
Fort Duffield in Kentucky – a different kind of fort
September 16, 2010 by
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines a fort as “a strong or fortified place; especially a fortified place occupied by troops and surround with such works as a ditch, rampart, and parapet.” When visualizing a fort the wooden or stone structures come to mind. Fort Duffield is different in that its ‘walls’ are constructed of earthen mounds. History… Read More
