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Frankenstein's Castle in Kettering Ohio?
If I told you that Frankenstein had a castle in Ohio, would you believe me? In the heart of the Hills and Dales Metropark in Kettering, Ohio is a tower commonly referred to as 'Frankenstein' Tower.

As The Crow Flies 
Oct 264 min read


Maple Bay Beach: A Northern Michigan Gem
Maple Bay Beach in Traverse City offers a family fun day outdoors. Enjoy the water or pack a lunch for the family. 

As The Crow Flies 
Sep 303 min read


Kayaking On Manistee River - Grayling, Michigan
A few summers ago, Garrett and I went to Michigan with his mom, step-dad, brother, and step-brother. It was great spending time at their...

As The Crow Flies 
Jul 28, 20242 min read


Exploring The Beauty of Schwabacher Landing
Another amazing spot that you have to hit while exploring Grand Teton National Park is Schwabacher Landing. This scenic spot located in...

As The Crow Flies 
May 27, 20242 min read


Do's & Don'ts When Visiting Yellowstone National Park
We all know that there is a lot to know when going into a national park. Some of the things you will read below are things I had to learn...

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May 10, 20243 min read


The Grand Prismatic Spring In Yellowstone
The Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the things that I was most excited to see when we got to Yellowstone. I had seen photos online of...

As The Crow Flies 
Jul 16, 20233 min read


The Moulton Barns
The Moulton Barns located on Mormon Row are some of the most famous and photogenic barns in America. With the barn in the foreground and...

As The Crow Flies 
Jun 22, 20232 min read


Jenny Lake In Grand Teton National Park
When you are planning your itinerary to Grand Teton National Park, you can't leave Jenny Lake off your list. Jenny Lake is one of the...

As The Crow Flies 
Jun 4, 20233 min read


Culross Palace & Abbey Ruins, Fife Scotland
Culross (pronounced as kuhl-raas) is well known for its yellow palace in the center of town and also as a filming location in the hit...

As The Crow Flies 
Jan 19, 20232 min read


Dayton History At Carillon Historical Park
Carillon Historical Park is a hard place to miss when visiting downtown Dayton, it's a place of history, heritage, and education but also...

As The Crow Flies 
Dec 1, 20223 min read


What You Need To Know About Cades Cove
Cades Cove not only offers stunning views of mountains and wildlife but also has a wealth of history for you to enjoy while driving...

As The Crow Flies 
Nov 17, 20223 min read


Our Surprise Hike At Abrams Falls
Many people take on hiking as their hobby, it's not my hobby but I like to go hiking every once in a while. Cade's Cove in Townsend,...

As The Crow Flies 
Oct 27, 20223 min read


Abandoned Ghost Town In The Smokies - Elkmont
Elkmont Ghost Town is for all my urban explorers out there. It is a small abandoned town in Tennessee, that started as a logging...

As The Crow Flies 
Oct 20, 20224 min read
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