Author: OBRT2018NEW

Gathland State Park is a state park near Burkittsville, Maryland. It is on the former estate of war correspondent George Alfred Townsend (1841-1914), Townsend wrote under the pen name “Gath” during the American Civil War. He was a very successful writer during that time and over the years he built many structures at this location. … Read More

Looking for a unique experience with lots of animals in a VERY clean environment? The Hidden Valley Animal Adventure in Varysburg, NY is for you.  The cost is $18 per adult and $14 for kids 10 and under, so its not super cheap but they do a good job and the facility is top notch.  The … Read More

The Buffalo History Museum recently opened a new exhibit with most of the contents of Tim Russert’s office.  Tim Russert was of course a buffalo native who hit the big time as host of Meet The Press on NBC.   After his passing, all of his belongings and office furnishings were saved, in order  to recreate his … Read More

Crested Butte Colorado is the type of place that reaches deep down into your soul, grabs a hold tight and never lets go. Formerly a coal mining town, Crested Butte is nestled in the West Elk Mountains and has become a haven for trail runners, mountain bikers, hikers and just about every type of winter … Read More

This beautiful State Park is visible from Seattle WA. There are trails for every hiker from novice to expert. A well kept visitors center with lots of info is at the entrance. as you climb there will be many opportunities to get pictures of the snow mountain top.

The new Courtyard By Marriott Buffalo/Canalside is pretty much in our backyard (about 15 min from home) but we decided to give it a try after a Buffalo Sabres game.  The hotel is a very short 2 or 3 minute walk from the First Niagara Center where the Sabres play hockey.  We stayed one night, on … Read More

This parade takes place the day after Easter in Buffalo NY on Broadway and Filmore.  It is not a typical parade.  We had a blast.  There is water squirting, music, food trucks.  At most parades people throw candy or gum from the floats.  At this parade we actually saw one float throwing polish sausage.  

We took a Boston By Foot tour of Beacon Hill.  It was VERY informative and interesting.  It was a walking tour that took about 90 minutes.  Our group was small, just our family of 4 and another family.  The tour focused on the architecture and some of the people who lived on Beacon Hill For more … Read More

We visited The Bell In Hand Tavern in Boston but it was too busy and we were in a hurry to finish the Freedom Trail tour so we didn’t have time to go in for food or drinks.  Maybe next time.  They advertise that they are “America’s Oldest Tavern”  but this list shows them at … Read More

Built in 1713 Washington and State Streets, the Old State House is now over 300 years old. It is where the Declaration of Independence was first read to the people of Boston and right outside was the location of the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770.