Lightening Rod Roller Coaster at Dollywood- Fastest Wooden Roller Coaster in the World Guest post and photos by Jamie Rhein Side Saddle Sling flings two riders head over heels in a thrill ride using this 200 ft. tower. I'm not necessarily an obsessed thrill seeker, but I do like an adrenaline [...]
Post by Jamie Rhein. Photos courtesy of the Titanic Museum. In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the entertainment and things to do options are a dizzying array that could take days. Titanic: World's Largest Museum Attraction is among the standouts. A third class cabin First, you can't miss it. Shaped like the Titanic, the iconic [...]
CDC Museum main exhibit hall Post and photos courtesy of Jamie Rhein Head to the Center of Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia for a fascinating look at the history of disease. The David J. Senser: CDC Museum, housed inside the Center of Disease Control, chronicles the various diseases that have challenged humans. Because [...]
Guest post and photographs by Jamie Rhein The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts is more than a Rockwell showcase. The museum is a shout out to the art of illustration--most specifically, the last 50 years. Although Rockwell is the main man, others take a bow in exhibits specifically dedicated to their work. Some pieces [...]
Guest post and photos by Jamie Rhein Maple Corner Farm is a New England treat of maple syrup, a laid-back lodge and an outdoor adventure. I hoped for a perfect Massachusetts afternoon in the country and found it. And, like any business that lasts, there have been changes. Gone is the dairy and beef business [...]
Guest post and photos by Jamie Rhein When I recently clicked through the New York Times, "52 Places to Go in 2019" list and saw The Gambia, I was surprised. The 28th destination on the list is where I once lived as a Peace Corps volunteer. As a health education volunteer in the Peace Corps, I [...]