My first experience with Rockwood Conservation Area came when I was just a kid in the 1970’s. My older brother was in a baseball tournament in nearby Georgetown so my Mom, Dad and I camped at Rockwood. It was a thing we did, following my much older brother around during the summer months. Joining us…Continue reading Rockwood Conservation Area: A ‘Honey’ Of A Park
Hermann Park: Ground Zero For Houston’s Great Attractions
Hermann Park is a large urban area, just southwest of downtown Houston, Texas in the Museum District. This 445 acre historic park is adjacent to the Rice University grounds and is a central point for several main Houston attractions. In 1914, Houston Board of Parks Commissioner George H. Hermann donated 285 acres to the city.…Continue reading Hermann Park: Ground Zero For Houston’s Great Attractions
London Eye vs. Kingda Ka
They’re both roughly the same height above the ground. They both provide sweeping views. They’re both world class attractions. They’re both thrilling bucket list items. That’s where the similarities stop. If you could only visit one more attraction in your lifetime and you could only choose between the London Eye and the Kingda Ka roller…Continue reading London Eye vs. Kingda Ka
4 Must See Aquariums in the U.S. Rust Belt
Let’s say you’re from Southern Ontario and you ran to check out the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in Toronto last summer. This summer, you may be looking to expand your aquatic horizons. Well, there’s four options in and around the U.S. side of Lake Erie, aka the Rust Belt. Using Toronto as a reference point,…Continue reading 4 Must See Aquariums in the U.S. Rust Belt