Author Archive: Wayne and Judy Bayliff
How to Plan a Storybook “Christmas in Connecticut” 2022
We originally researched and published this article over a decade ago, and it has proven to be a winter holiday favorite among our readers ever since. Some things have changed In a decade things change. Some of the wonderful people we met are no longer with us. The children have grown up and been replaced …
Surrounded by the Spirit of Christmas in a Connecticut Castle
Prelude to Christmas At the turn of the 20th century, William Gillette was a renowned American actor and playwright. In 1914 he purchased a scenic 184-acre plot of land that overlooked the majestic Connecticut River in East Haddam, Connecticut. On a ridge at the site, Gillette constructed a magnificent hand-tooled stone castle where he hoped …
National Parks with Easy Access for Seniors and the Disabled
Many people are feeling comfortable enough to travel again. However, for aging adults and people with disabilities, traveling is not always an easy undertaking. While national parks are a common bucket list destination, many elder and disabled tourists could use help in identifying which parks are the most accessible. Here’s help Our friends at AgingInPlace.org …
Honoring Heroes on Memorial Day 2022
Published every Memorial Day to honor our fallen heroes. There are many historical destinations in the United States, but to Americans, few have the emotional relevance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Located in our National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the Tomb is dedicated to lost and missing American soldiers from all wars. The …
Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers 2021
Every year we receive unsolicited books, as well as interesting service and product samples. We read and test them, and those we like are recommended here in our annual Holiday Gift Guide. Out of nineteen entries this year, we are pleased to present the following thirteen items for your gift-giving consideration in 2021. Audubon NATURE …
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is 100 Years Old Today
It was on this day in 1921 that the United States interred an unknown soldier from World War I into the ground in Virginia. Many Americans have died for their country since that solemn event 100 years ago. There are many historical destinations in the United States, but to Americans, few have the emotional relevance …
“Howdy Pardner,” Welcome to Pioneertown
Last week the mid-day temperatures in the Palm Springs area of California finally dipped below 100 for the first time in months. We always tell people that even when the thermometer heads north of 100, it isn’t all that unpleasant. Low humidity makes the experience like a nice dry sauna and not at all like …
Smokin’ Camels in the Nevada Desert
Have you ever noticed that the beautiful state of Nevada has an abundant collection of oddities? Maybe that’s why we keep going back – there is always something fun, unusual, and quirky to write about in the wide-open Silver State. Because of Covid, last year there was a significant annual event missing in Nevada. We …
Exploring the Oregon Coast
We haven’t beaten the Chinese Virus yet, but many of us are stretching and taking short trips to drive to places on our “must see” list. We spend our summers in Oregon and there is plenty to see along its rugged coast. Much of the U.S. Oregon coast is made up of miles of pristine …
You, the Stars, and Vasquez Rocks
With the Covid virus keeping us housebound for a year, and judging by the huge increase in streaming TV subscribers, we have all viewed more than our share of TV shows and movies. It’s time to get active. We know from past correspondence that many of our readers are interested in the locations where movies …
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