Wahkeena Falls, Troutdale, Oregon
Samantha and her husband enjoyed their visit to Wahkeena Falls near Troutdale, Oregon. She shares some pictures on today's post.
Samantha and her husband enjoyed their visit to Wahkeena Falls near Troutdale, Oregon. She shares some pictures on today's post.
Samantha and her husband had a wonderful time in the Stowe area in Vermont and having a beer at the Von Trapp Brewery and Restaurant.
After processing times that stretched out to six months and even beyond, the waiting time for a new or renewal U.S. passport is back to normal, according to the State Department, which quotes 6-8 weeks for a routine application. The long waits began in 2020 as passport offices were shut down by the pandemic and only limited service was available. By the time they re-opened to their full capacity, there was a huge backlog of applications and expirations, while staff was still in short supply.
Built in 1888, the Indiana State Capitol is an outstanding architectural beauty and is constructed of Indiana-sourced oak and limestone. Samantha shares some history and pictures from her visit.
Samantha and her husband spent a weekend in Colorado Springs and stumbled across Santa's Workshop near Pikes Peak. Here are a few pictures.
More federal rail money is announced, including $6 billion for high-speed rail
The Andaz on 5th Avenue in Manhattan was Samantha's first experience with Hyatt's rewards program. She shares her experience in today's post.
New codeshare agreements link Delta with Air Baltic and Canada's Air Transat and Porter Airlines
Reno is an exciting city, with lots of fun and interesting things to see and do. It helps to have a car to explore all the area has to offer.
Samantha and her husband took a recent trip to Maine, and stumbled upon the Whaleback Light in Kittery, Maine.
Canyonlands National Park is a colorful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River and the Green River. Samantha shares some pictures from her visit.
It's still a long wait, but processing times for U.S. passports are finally dropping
Serious money is coming down the track to upgrade rail service in America's northeast
Samantha and her husband saw this cute little pumpkin patch while driving around Conway, New Hampshire.
Explore the lives, careers, and legacies of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz while immersing yourself in Jamestown, New York. Samantha and her husband had a great time exploring this wonderful museum and city.