Cultural Travel

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Oregon’s High Desert Museum: Top attraction in the Bend area

There’s something for everyone at Central Oregon’s High Desert Museum. You’ll encounter playful otters, birds of prey, a living history ranch as well as indoor exhibits. That makes the museum an interesting place to go in any season.

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Long Beach Peninsula of Washington: Kites and Cranberries

There’s always something going on at the beach. Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula, in the southwest portion of the state, was named one of ‘America’s Favorite Beach Towns’ by ForbesTraveler.com and voted ‘Best Beach’ by the viewers of Seattle’s KING-5 TV. The Long Beach Peninsula offers visitors colorful shops, great locally sourced seafood, unusual museums, horseback… Read More

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Year ‘round on Santa Fe’s Canyon Road: Events and explorations

People come to Santa Fe for the big events such as Indian Market and the Canyon Road Paint Out. But Canyon Road is a draw year ’round with gallery openings and both natural and historic beauty. The old adobes are picturesque and always are camera-worthy. Canyon Road is a must-do when visiting Santa Fe.

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Put Madrid, Spain on the bucket list

Madrid is a perfect snap-a-sight and twitter or Facebook-it city. It’s a fun series of tapas snacks washed down-by-beer sort of city. And you don’t gain weight because Madrid is a walking city.

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Getaway weekends in Bentonville Arkansas

The Not To Be Missed site on this weekend agenda is Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Try these affordable, easy access spots. (Plus, coffee and cookie tips)

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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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