Located on the eastern border of Genesee County, there is a picturesque community in Western New York called LeRoy. First settled in 1797, this village is nestled along the beautiful Oatka Creek. Situated about half-way between Buffalo and Rochester, stately Victorian homes line the streets in a quiet setting.  LeRoy is conveniently located at the intersection of Routes 5 … [Read more...]

Noyo Harbor is one of the last small working ports on the west coast. You might think you’re on a movie set, or a theme park’s "seaport adventure." Docks and piers with weathered pilings, fishing vessels, Coast Guard trainees, seafood markets, and packing sheds, fuse with historical lodging,  outfitters, and charter boats.  And this scene would not be complete without … [Read more...]

Of course we all know about the incredible Cajun food they're serving up in New Orleans. And everyone is familiar with the world-famous deep dish pizza in Chicago.  But what about those lesser-known or undiscovered places throughout the country just waiting to be found? Places like Walla Walla, Washington instead of Seattle and Natchitoches, Louisiana rather than … [Read more...]

Nestled in a High Sierra meadow at the top of Donner Pass just before the Nevada border, lies the Gold Rush-era town of Truckee, California. Now a bustling mountain resort boasting year-round outdoor activities like hiking, camping, boating, skiing, and wildflowers in June, Donner Lake is just around the bend, while spectacular Lake Tahoe is a mere half-hour away. At … [Read more...]

A sense of excitement abounds when you pull off Highway 84 to explore the 75-mile-long scenic byways of the Pacific Northwest on U.S. Route 30. Troutdale, Oregon is the western gateway to the Historic Columbia River Highway, the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway, and the Columbia River Gorge.  It is also the gateway to many of the best places to eat in Troutdale.   Located … [Read more...]