Camp Helen State Park is a Florida State Park and historic site located west of Panama City Beach, in northwestern Florida. The park is south of U.S. 98 and bounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell (one of the largest coastal dune lakes in the state). The park was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 2012. Purchased inContinue reading “Pictorial: Florida’s Historic Camp Helen”
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US Officials Addressing Safety Concerns at the Mexican Border
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas authorized U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to move forward with projects in the San Diego, El Centro, Yuma, El Paso, and Rio Grande Valley Sectors to address life, safety, environmental, or other remediation requirements in accordance with the Department’s plan for the use of border barrier funds. Continue reading “US Officials Addressing Safety Concerns at the Mexican Border”
Rafting Roundup: How to Decide Which West Virginia Whitewater Trip is Right for You
Press Release FAYETTEVILLE, W. Va., May 24, 2022 – One of the most appealing facets of river rafting on Southern West Virginia’s New and Gauley Rivers – two of the top rafting rivers in the world – is that there is a trip for just about everyone. From gentle smooth floats to heart-pounding Class V-filledContinue reading “Rafting Roundup: How to Decide Which West Virginia Whitewater Trip is Right for You”
It was just one of those things…
By Slim Randles It was just one of those things. It didn’t really mean Marvin Pincus had lost his mind. Consider this yourself for a minute. Marvin had opened the mail that morning and in it was the Fenwick glass fly rod he’d ordered. Oh, it was used, of course. But there’s a feel toContinue reading “It was just one of those things…”
Ohio’s Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area is the Wayne National Forest is a Premier Destination
Ohio’s Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area is the Wayne National Forest’s premier developed recreation site and is named after the historic Vesuvius Iron Furnace. The rugged hills and out-cropping cliffs provide a scenic backdrop for this historical and beautiful site. It contains a 143-acre lake, two family campgrounds and one group campground, beach and swim area,Continue reading ” Ohio’s Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area is the Wayne National Forest is a Premier Destination”
Home Country- Seven Dog Slim
By Slim Randles You know, it didn’t really seem like the day was so auspicious. It was cold. There was snow on the ground there on the baseball diamond. But then, it’s winter in Alaska … Anchorage, actually, and it should be cold. First Saturday in March, 1973. More than 40 dog teams were there,Continue reading “Home Country- Seven Dog Slim”
Jackie’s Ham and Eggs, in Lewisville Texas, serves it all the size of Texas.
By Brian Howard Jackie’s Ham and Eggs, located at 297 W Round Grove Rd Lewisville, TX 75067 has been cooking up some of the best breakfast food Texas has ever seen since 1985. It’s a popular destination for pro athletes, celebrities, and travel writers like me all looking for a great meal and great service.Continue reading “Jackie’s Ham and Eggs, in Lewisville Texas, serves it all the size of Texas.”
Lunch at #Washington, #Indiana’s #NewWhiteSteamer
By Brian Howard Located at 21 E Main St, Washington, IN, the New White Steamer is a great little hamburger spot serving up a full menu of great food. According to their Facebook page, “We are a local hamburger restaurant; we have been here and in business since 1937. Nice, cozy little place to enjoyContinue reading “Lunch at #Washington, #Indiana’s #NewWhiteSteamer”
Pictorial: #ZooWorld in Panama City Beach, #Florida
By David Taylor Bev and I recently spent our entire day at ZooWorld Panama City Beach, Florida. It was fun, exciting, adventurous, entertaining, and probably one of the “most fun” day we have had together in a long time. Zoo World is a 5-acre zoological park that is home to over 200 animals from allContinue reading “Pictorial: #ZooWorld in Panama City Beach, #Florida”
Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia ahead of winter storm
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia due to the winter storm event forecast to hit the state Sunday. The declaration directs the State Emergency Operations Center and its partner agencies to prepare to respond to the impending winter storm, posturing personnel and resources toContinue reading “Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia ahead of winter storm”