Mystical Sedona; Red Rock Vortex in the Verde Valley

A Natural Wonder Sedona is a place of mystical lore, a geographical vortex for healing energy, a haven for self-care and alternative medicine, a mecca for wine lovers, and a hub for artists. It is located between Flagstaff and Phoenix, just about an hour from Flagstaff and two hours from Phoenix. Within a reasonable driving…

Verde Valley; The Heart of Arizona Wine Country

Arizona’s Verde Valley is comprised of the communities/towns of Sedona, Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and the Yavapai-Apache Nation.  Sedona and Jerome had so much to see and do that I am writing separate blogs about them.  SEDONASedona is the northernmost community of the Verde Valley, and it was our first destination after we arrived…

Williamsburg, Kentucky; Go Ahead and Stop In for a Bit

Williamsburg is located in southeastern Kentucky near the Tennessee state border; between the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Cumberland River. It is known as the Gateway to the Cumberlands, for its proximity to the Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland Falls, and the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Other famous attractions in Williamsburg include the Kentucky Splash Water…

London; World Chicken Festival, Honey Buns, Wilderness Trails, & the Angel of Death in the Cycling Capital of Kentucky

One thing about Kentucky folks, they love fried chicken. The relationship between its fame and its followers has perpetuated a self-fulfilling prophecy over the century, keeping the dream alive. In my Corbin blog, I mentioned that it is home to the original / first Kentucky Fried Chicken location & Museum and Sanders Park, and I…