In Angel’s Camp, CA, the jumping frog competition inspired by a Mark Twain story is an annual event.

Mining a World of Gems in North Carolina
Marilyn Jones visits a fun attraction where visitors can ‘mine’ gems from all over
In Angel’s Camp, CA, the jumping frog competition inspired by a Mark Twain story is an annual event.

Marilyn Jones visits a fun attraction where visitors can ‘mine’ gems from all over

The views from Mountain Tower in Hot Springs is pretty spectacular. But the clippings of a local student who achieved great fame in his life are the surprise

A small bird that boarded our ship without a ticket and kept us company for a few days while sailing the Pacific Ocean.

Rubber ducks are everywhere, but this Amsterdam store has the most I’ve seen anywhere!

The Asiatic black bear is a vulnerable species. DrFumblefinger visits a bear rescue center Laos.

Thoughts on the long debate over historic authenticity and the changing lives of buildings

Rubber ducks are everywhere, but this Amsterdam store has the most I’ve seen anywhere!

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