By Charlene & Richard Mixa
Abounds with Activities
Downtown Denver’s 16th Street Mall
The Mile High City bursts with activities! Nestled at the base of the great Rocky Mountains, Denver has it all. Its mild climate offers great weather actually averaging over 300 days of sunshine a year. Thrilling history, outstanding shopping, and a rich cultural venue add to the enchantment of this wonderful city. Continue reading
By Charlene & Richard Mixa
These Hills Offer Plenty of Activities and Attractions!
The Mile High Bridge at Grandfather Mountain
Activities abound in the North Carolina High Country from high adventure to just kick’n back. Nestled in the corner of North Carolina where the Blue Ridge Mountains cross three states of Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina are the towns of Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, NC. Known as the North Carolina High Country it offers cool, clear, fresh mountain air, many outdoor adventures and easy going activities. Spectacular and panoramic vistas are around every turn on these winding roads. From man-made attractions to the splendid wonders of nature, visitors of all ages will delight in all there is “to do.” Continue reading
By Charlene & Richard Mixa
From a Jaunting Car to a Fascinating Town
A Jaunting Car ride through the Park
Clip Clop, Clip Clop – Whoa, Padraig! Ahead is a clear blue lake with elegant green mountains that dip into the water’s edge on the opposite shore. A 15th century castle glistens in the sunlight on a rocky outcrop along a lakeshore. Bouncing along in a Jaunting Car is thrilling and definitely a fun way to Continue reading
By Charlene & Richard Mixa
A Postcard View of Amish Life
Menno-Hof
A horse-drawn black buggy clattering on the roadway with a bright orange traffic triangle on the back is our first greeting to northern Indiana’s Amish Country. Recently receiving accolades of a “Favorite Faith-based Destination” by the National Tour Association tour operator members, we are excited to take a deeper look at Amish life and getting to know the people behind the straw hats, bonnets, and simple clothes. Continue reading
Scenic, Charming and a Place to Reconnect with Nature
By: Charlene S. Mixa
Scenic Monterey Bay
Romance, spectacular views, a seaside sanctuary, unique shops, and world-renowned restaurants beckon visitors to Pacific Grove. Located between Monterey and Pebble Beach, this quaint coastal town is scenic, relaxing, and a location to reconnect with nature. Beginning as a summer Methodist Camp in 1875, the Pacific Grove Retreat offered a place to worship, rest and meditate. Continue reading