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On Dec. 4, 1783, nine days after the last British soldier left American soil, Gen. George Washington went to Fraunces Tavern in New York City. Since being constructed in 1719, that building had operated as a boarding house and bar. Washington chose the tavern's Long Room as the site to bid a final farewell to his officers from the Continental ...Read more

One benefit, among many, of the lakeside cottage I own in the rolling mountains of western Maine is that it's close to a wide choice of hiking opportunities. These range from a short stroll along the route of an abandoned railroad track to a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. That walking route extends nearly 2,200 miles between Georgia and Maine...Read more

The Blue Ridge Mountains, true to their name, appeared as a distant silhouette of sapphire peaks. As we dined outdoors, hummingbirds flitted by and fat rabbits scampered across the grassy lawn. Our weekend getaway at Mountain Lake Lodge, situated at 3,800 feet in southwestern Virginia, rewarded us with panoramic country views, mountain breezes, ...Read more

When Carmen's new role called for a trip to New York City to lead a customer training session, it opened the door for a travel experience we hadn't shared in years. We seized the opportunity -- professionally and personally -- and made the most of every minute.

We arrived at JFK International Airport early in the week, and as tradition dictates...Read more