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Smithsonian Museum Guide: Museums and Galleries on the National Mall

By Sage Scott / January 31, 2024

Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC?

For more than 150 years, the Smithsonian Institution’s collection of world-class museums has attracted millions of visitors from around the world. Here is a complete guide to the Smithsonian museums, galleries, and gardens on the National Mall in Washington, DC. I always chuckle when folks describe their ideal itinerary for a trip to Washington, DC […]

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Visiting the Smithsonian Museum: 23 Helpful Tips

By Sage Scott / December 28, 2023

Tackling the largest museum complex in the world can be a tall task, so here are 23 Smithsonian Museum tips to help you make the most out of your visit to the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC. Despite what many people think, the Smithsonian isn’t a single museum. Rather, it is a collection of world-class

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How To Successfully Score A Drink In Utah Without Getting Pissed

By Sage Scott / January 11, 2024

Travel Lesson Learned - Mind your Pints and Quarts

The liquor laws in the Beehive State are some of the most restrictive in the United States. Drinking in Utah can often put an unexpected twist on Happy Hour or a night out to watch the big game. Here’s what you need to know to successfully score a drink in Utah. When I’m at home,

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DC Day Trip: Visiting George Washington’s Mount Vernon

By Sage Scott / January 10, 2024

The Mount Vernon Mansion in Northern Virginia.

Located about 40 minutes south of the bustling streets of Washington, DC, George Washington’s Mount Vernon offers a captivating glimpse into America’s past. Here’s how to spend a day exploring the first president’s historic home overlooking the Potomac River in Northern Virginia. In a city packed with free museums, memorials, and more sights than anyone

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10 Fun Things To Do At Antelope Island State Park In Utah

By Sage Scott / January 7, 2024

At 28,000 acres, Antelope Island in Utah is the largest of ten islands in the Great Salt Lake near Salt Lake City. And, as an island, it’s one of the best places to see the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Here are ten fun things to do when you visit Antelope Island State Park. Located

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A Guide to the Las Cruces Water Tank Murals in New Mexico (Map Included)

By Sage Scott / January 10, 2024

The Las Cruces water tank murals use a modern day canvas to share the area’s culture and history. See all of them in less than an hour using this guide. Map included! Like many towns throughout the American southwest, large cylindrical tanks are visible in nearly every scenic view of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Each

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Why This New Mexico License Plate Makes Me Spicy

By Sage Scott / November 13, 2023

New Mexico’s “Chile Capital of the World” license plate has been recognized as America’s Best License Plate. But I’m not a fan. Here’s why the chile pepper New Mexico license plate makes me spicy. To learn that New Mexico has won the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA)’s Best License Plate Award doesn’t surprise me. From incorporating the beautiful

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The Fascinating Story Behind the Zia Symbol on the New Mexico Flag

By Sage Scott / December 28, 2023

The Fascinating Story Behind the Zia Sun Symbol on New Mexico's State Flag

With a red Zia sun sign against a bright yellow background, New Mexico’s state flag stands out among other flags with blue backgrounds and state seals. Here’s the fascinating meaning behind the sacred Zia sun symbol on the New Mexico flag. Do You Have a Zia Sun Tattoo? Share your Zia sun symbol tattoo with

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Smithsonian Museum Guide: Museums and Galleries on the National Mall

Visiting the Smithsonian Museum: 23 Helpful Tips

How To Successfully Score A Drink In Utah Without Getting Pissed

DC Day Trip: Visiting George Washington’s Mount Vernon

10 Fun Things To Do At Antelope Island State Park In Utah

A Guide to the Las Cruces Water Tank Murals in New Mexico (Map Included)

Why This New Mexico License Plate Makes Me Spicy

The Fascinating Story Behind the Zia Symbol on the New Mexico Flag

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