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I cannot count the number of times I went fishing at Oakwood Lakes State Park in Brookings, South Dakota. Among all the fishing locations my friends and I have tried, the Oakwood Lakes State Park almost always would give us the most and best fish catch. Early in the morning,…
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If the Dripping Springs Natural Area, which is on the west side of the Organ Mountains captivates you, the east side is just equally captivating. There you’d find the Aguirre Spring Campground, a national recreational area that is settled below the slopes of the majestic Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument….
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Are cannibals real? The Cannibals Museum in San Diego, California is part of the bigger Museum of Man. Since the word “Cannibals” intrigued me, I paid for the extra museum fee (which you will be asked when you pay for the entrance to the Museum of Man). My expectations were…
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There is no denying that the San Diego Museum of Art is a gem inside Balboa Park. There is no denying as well that the Timken Museum of Art in Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama is a little shining jewel on its own. In fact, I found rare collections at…
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There seems to be more people interested in taking photos of the Kissing Statue than the ships at the Maritime Museum in San Diego. I cannot blame them. The Kissing Statue is indeed an eye-catcher for anyone taking a stroll along San Diego’s seaport. The giant statue was sculpted by…
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Look at the image below. These are the 11 historic ships that you would see and explore if you visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego in California. 1. Star of India The oldest active merchant sailing Ship in the world began her life November 14, 1863. Her first voyages…
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Immediately after I checked in at my hotel, I went to see the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier in San Diego, California. The aircraft carrier was only a 20-minute walk from the Gaslamp Quarter where my hotel was located. Walking in San Diego was not bad at all. In fact, I…
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First built in 1852 and then rebuilt in 1906, the Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla, New Mexico has become a tourist attraction in the area. Apart from being surrounded by old buildings, the basilica is strategically located at the Mesilla Plaza, a National Historic Landmark. Just next to the…
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