Category Archives: travel

A Trip To Cleveland For All Things Rock N Roll

posted by: | January 13, 2019
Achievement: #85. Rock N Roll Hall of Fame

As we race to close the books on our 2018 posts, come with us on a trip to scenic, exotic Cleveland, where we toured the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame! Continue reading →

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In Which We Visit A Giant Metal Spider

posted by: | June 15, 2018
Achievement: #101. Bring Spider to Visit the VW Bug Spider

During this year’s trip to California, we saw beautiful wineries, stunning deserts, mountain peaks…and this giant metal spider, made out of the husk of a VW Beetle. You’re welcome. Continue reading →

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Kinzua: We Look Into The Abyss

posted by: | July 29, 2014
Achievement: #15. Kinzua Bridge

We took a day trip up into the Allegheny National Forest to see the wreckage of the Kinzua Bridge. It’s a downright awe-inspiring sight, and a testament to the power of nature. Check it out! Continue reading →

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Fine Foods, Fine Booze in Atlantic City

posted by: | June 5, 2014
Achievement: #74. Visit Atlantic City

We saved some bucks traveling to Atlantic City via Groupon…and we spent those bucks on booze and terrific meals. Here are some of our top recommendations to visit. Continue reading →

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Casino games

posted by: | June 4, 2014
Achievement: #74. Visit Atlantic City

What is there to do in Atlantic City on a wintry off-season weekend? As it turns out, quite a bit! Allow us to give you the tour. Continue reading →

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A Pleasant Detour To Hopewell Furnace

posted by: | May 27, 2014
Achievement: #69. Get 2 National Parks Passport Stamps

While en route to a winter weekend in Atlantic City, we saw signs for a historical site we’d never heard of. So, we took a quick detour and ended up spending a couple hours perusing the *totally awesome* Hopewell Furnace iron plantation. Continue reading →

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The Magical Views At Ragged Point

posted by: | November 4, 2013
Achievement: #9. Big Sur

One of the most magical places on earth is Ragged Point in Big Sur. We were fortunate enough to visit it and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Continue reading →

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Eats & Sleeps On The GAP: Pittsburgh To Rockwood

posted by: | October 21, 2013
Achievement: #75. Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

As foodies and travel-addicts, there was more to our GAP Trail bike journey than just putting in the miles on the bike every day. There are a lot of restaurants and bed & breakfasts and coffeeshops to be enjoyed all along the trail as well, so here are some highlights you can find on the first 1/3rd of the trip! Continue reading →

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Riding The GAP: Rockwood To Cumberland

posted by: | October 18, 2013
Achievement: #75. Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

Day 3 of the GAP Trail is your reward for making it through the first two days. Enjoy the sights, the scenery, and the downhill coast into Cumberland! Continue reading →

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Riding The GAP: Connellsville To Rockwood

posted by: | October 16, 2013
Achievement: #75. Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

Day 2 of the GAP Trail: all the rain, hills, and anger you could ever ask for, in a single 47-mile package! Continue reading →

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