We were on our first ever mega-trip to West Virginia. We popped into the state museum for West Virginia and was so very impressed. It was the best museum we had ever traveled to, at the time, and above all, it was entirely free. I…
I like art and I like free. Now combine them together to see free art, that is the best. The more I have travelled, the more I have discovered that universities are great places to see free things. Be these geology museums, or science places,…
There is a unique roadside attraction on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The sculptures and mosaics are made from discarded road signs, and each is crafted to create a scene or flower. A truly creative way to express art and have it themed on the…
Dolls have been the main toy given to girls for thousands of years, if not longer. Throughout time, the materials and designs of dolls have changed. Currently at the Dundas Museum is the Valley of the Dolls, featuring several dolls from the past century. We…
Frogs. I don’t think I know a single person that does not like frogs or toads. Snakes, on the other hand, are reviled worldwide. But frogs, not so. Now at Royal Botanical Garden is Frogs. In their event centre are several terrariums with various species…
Wasi Falls, also known as Wasi Rapids or even Wasi Cascade is an easy-access site that flows all year round. Getting there is simple enough. The hard part is finding a safe spot to park. Often we park in front of one of the few…
When we are travelling in the area, Whites Falls and Dam is a perfect break from driving. Only a few minutes off the main highway that travels north, this is a pleasant detour to see this waterfall. A large parking lot is maintained throughout the…
We made a spontaneous trip down to New York City. My work had shut down for the Christmas holiday, and my wife could also get some time off. We wanted to visit the Big Apple, and we grabbed this opportunity when it was at hand.…
We have been to many small towns and seen many different shops. My favourite location is Huntsville since there is a great variety of shops, and I have been even tempted to go back to do my Christmas shopping here. The further north in Ontario…
I didn’t know murals were a thing until I saw a flyer for the Sudbury. Initially, I thought Sudbury had the first and only murals and wanted to visit this city. When I was a kid growing up in Orangeville, there were two murals. To…
