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Grilled Italian Sausages with Seasoned Onions Recipe

June 21, 2017

Happy Happy Summer! Now is the time we have been counting down the days for! The time to whip the cover off the grill, bring out all sorts of meaty goodness and BARBECUE! Yes, it is finally barbecue and grilling season and we get to man the grill like we own it. Oh, wait we do but that is a whole nother story. HA! Today it is time to whip up Grilled Italian Sausages Recipe with Seasoned Onions Recipe on the side! YUM-OH!

Don your best grilling apron…none of us will judge you for owning your apron and get your tools ready…It is time! Oh and grab a killer cocktail or beer whichever makes you happy. We do need liquid in case we get parched manning the grill and whipping out all the meaty goodness..hmm maybe whipping out the meaty goodness isn’t the best way to say it but why not! Own your meaty goodness!

Might I suggest making an IPA Moscow Mule or a beer inspired by a US National Park!

Dammmmmmmmm look at all that goodness on a plate! Are you hungry yet?…

Dry Tortugas National Park Travel Tips

June 19, 2017

The Dry Tortugas have been on my must visit National Park list for a long time. I was so excited to finally get to visit the park recently and spend time exploring this amazing area. Today I am sharing our Dry Tortugas National Park Travel Tips! Everything you need to know to plan a trip to Dry Tortugas National Park! Camping, Dry Tortugas Ferry, Fort Jefferson, How to get to Dry Tortugas and more!

Dry Tortugas National Park Travel Tips…

Things to do Mammoth Cave National Park

June 16, 2017

Mammoth Cave National Park was established on July 1, 1941, designated a World Heritage Site in 1981 and became an International Biosphere Reserve in 1990. Mammoth Cave is located in South Eastern Kentucky and is less than 100 miles from both Nashville, Tn. and Louisville, Ky. And is home to the world’s longest known cave system. There have been over 400 miles explored in this underground wonderland but it is just one of the many things to do Mammoth Cave National Park.

Explore the Cave
It would be crazy to Visit Mammoth Cave National Park and not explore the cave! There are many tours to choose from and reservations are highly recommended as they often sell out. The tours last anywhere from just over an hour to five hours with varying levels of difficulty. It is going to be up to you to plan ahead, especially if there is a particular tour you want to take. You can get more information about each of the tours, see the times and availability and make Reservations online here You can also call the park at (270)758-2180 for additional information….

Caribbean Manhattan Cocktail Recipe from the Alchemy Bar on Carnival Cruises

June 14, 2017

I always think of Carnival Cruise Lines Alchemy Bar when I want a great drink! Perhaps the reason for this is their twist on the classic Manhattan; the Caribbean Manhattan. All I can say is Delicious! Okay, I can also say that I want one now! Trust me that you will want to make this a priority when you find yourself on a Carnival Ship. Until then you can make this at home with the recipe below. Cheers!
I am excited to share how to make a Caribbean Manhattan Cocktail Recipe on the blog today! For those days when you can’t be on a Carnival Ship visiting the Alchemy Bar, you can make one at home!

Are you wondering what other elixirs you can order to cure what ales you? Check out the Alchemy Bar Menu!…

Mesa Verde National Park Travel Tips

June 12, 2017

Mesa Verde National Park – the only park dedicated to preserving the villages and structures hand-built by ancient civilizations – boasts more than 80 square miles to explore. Approximately 600 of the over 5,000 archaeological sites found in Mesa Verde National Park are cliff dwellings. Other sites include mesa top pueblos, farming terraces, towers, reservoirs and check dams. Today we are sharing our best Mesa Verde National Park Travel Tips! What you need to know to plan your trip and have the best time in the park.

Mesa Verde National Park Travel Tips…

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