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EPCOT VS Hollywood Studios, the Battle Continue

By Kathleen Hesketh / January 18, 2023 / 2 Comments

Since EPCOT and Hollywood Studios now house 2 of Disney World’s most popular rides, it should be more commonly accepted that each park has its own unique attractions and benefits. After all, a recent survey revealed that each park has one of parkgoers’ favorite rides, with Mission Space and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ranked as … Read more

Sad Tales, Historic Remains: Lovers Leap Connecticut

By Kathleen Hesketh / January 16, 2023 / 2 Comments

Many of New England’s hikes blend history with the modern day, but few do it as seamlessly as the trails at Lovers Leap State Park in Connecticut. Explore history against the modern backdrop of the state’s rural New Milford countryside and learn a thing or two about local legends. It’s up to you to decide … Read more

EPCOT Theme Park, the Real Story You Probably Haven’t Heard

By Kathleen Hesketh / December 21, 2022 / 2 Comments

Most true Disney fans have been to the EPCOT theme park and enjoyed a ride around the test track, or maybe even took some time to drink around the world. But, many modern Disney fans do not fully understand what EPCOT was meant to be and how it came to be a theme park instead. … Read more

What Is a Disney Magic Mobile Service and Do You Really Want to Use It?

By Kathleen Hesketh / December 19, 2022 / 2 Comments

Whether you call it the Disney Magic Mobile service, the MagicMobile app or the Magic Mobile pass, Disney World’s new app-based offering is causing quite a stir. From connecting tickets to a mobile device, to using the service in the parks, guests have a lot of questions. We recently took Disney’s Magic Mobile pass (MagicMobile) … Read more

It’s a Different Kind of Marble Hall at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve

By Kathleen Hesketh / October 6, 2022 / 2 Comments

The Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve boasts 15,000 feet of underground passageways that wind and dive ever deeper into a marble cave. When it comes to things to do in Oregon, this adventure must be on your list. The History of the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve History of the Oregon Caves National … Read more

Antique Powerland Museum: Revving Up a Good Time

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 16, 2022 / 1 Comment

Antique Powerland Museum or Powerland Heritage Park contains 15 individual museums, each with a different category of antique machinery. This museum will keep you occupied for hours, and is the perfect place to add to your Oregon travel guide. The History of Antique Powerland Museum In the vast farmland of 1950’s Woodburn and Silverton Oregon, … Read more

Fort Stevens State Park: Oregon Forgotten Battlements Near the Coast

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 16, 2022 / 4 Comments

Outside Astoria, Oregon sits a crucial part of both Civil war and WWII history. Fort Stevens State Park is the site of decades of Oregon battle time defense, protecting the crucial Columbia River waterway. Today, many of the structures still stand, abandoned but not forgotten. Descending upon Fort Stevens State Park Oregon On a foggy, … Read more

Toketee Falls Trail in Oregon and the Hunt for a Red Toyota

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 8, 2022 / 1 Comment

By far, one of our favorite waterfalls is Toketee Falls in Oregon. Water, in shades of green and blue crystal, cascades over a sheer basalt cliff, falling into not just one, but two turbulent turquoise pools. The Toketee Falls trail winds through stone staircases and the most elaborate treetop trail before it finally gives up … Read more

Fort Hoskins Hiking Trail – Oregon History Hidden in the Valley

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 4, 2022 / Comments Off on Fort Hoskins Hiking Trail – Oregon History Hidden in the Valley

Oregon’s Willamette Valley is known for its endless hiking opportunities, many of which are intertwined with rich Oregon history. Fort Hoskins sits nestled into the valley, as a little-known historical secret. If you are planning an Oregon vacation, you may want to add this hidden gem to your list. Fort Hoskins History Originally created to … Read more

Drift Creek Falls Hike- Oregon’s Most Surprising Hike

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 2, 2022 / 1 Comment

The Drift Creek Falls hike winds through a dense, damp forest. Ferns carpet the ground, blanketing everything in shades of green. As you walk, the hike may seem to be leading you in endless circles, but soon enough, the forest’s secret is revealed. About Drift Creek Falls Located in Oregon’s Siuslaw National Forest, this 3 … Read more