Wallace Falls State Park

Interesting terrain like this, is a must for an excellent vacation!

The Wallace Falls State Park is located in Gold Bar, Washington and is about 45 miles from Seattle.

The park features a 265 foot waterfall and is on the west side of the Cascade Mountains.  The park is 4,735 acres and full of rock cliffs, numerous waterfalls and wildlife.

Hiking trails in the park range from easy to experienced, and there is also a 5 mile bike trail.  In addition there is also a rock climbing wall in the park.

Animals in the park range from harmless animals like rabbits, squirrels and ducks to the more dangerous fox and coyote.  You might also see hawks, eagles, deer, elk and many more!

Onsite:

• camping
• snowshoeing
• rock climbing
• kayaking
• mountain biking
• hiking
• boating
• fishing

Nearby:

• Seattle
• Big Eddy County Park
• Space Needle

What's Free to See!
Stanwood Area History Museum & D.O. Pearson House
MILW Skykomish River Covered Bridge
Cascade Mountains

Free to See Washington D.C.

Washington D.C., our nation's capitol, is full of many things that are free to see.

If you are looking for an outdoor stroll, check out the Landmarks along The National Mall and Washington D.C. Monuments:

• The Jefferson Memorial
• The Lincoln Memorial
• World War II Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Vietnam Memorial Wall
• Grant Memorial
• the Washington Monument
• and the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Or how about the Smithsonian's National Zoo!  Set on 163 acres, the zoo features 2,000 animals of 400 different species and is open 364 days a year!  And did I mention, admission is FREE!

Any visit to Washington D.C. would be amiss, without a trip to The Smithsonian Institution.  The complex includes 19 museums and galleries, all of which offer free admission.  Don't forget to visit The Smithsonian Gardens, while you're there.

A number of Washington D.C.'s other attractions are also free to see:

• The White House
• National Archives
• Library of Congress
• Arlington National Cemetery
• The National Portrait Gallery
• National Postal Museum
• The Old Stone House in Rock Creek Park
• National Air and Space Museum
• Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens 

If you enjoy theater and the arts, a few places in D.C. offer free entertainment:

• The Kennedy Center - free performances every evening at 6 o'clock
• The National Theatre - free family-oriented shows Saturday mornings
• National Art Gallery - free gallery admission and concerts Sundays at 6:30pm
• George Washington University's Orchestra - free concerts
• The Phillips Collection Modern Art Museum - free admission Tues - Fri

Meridian Park has a thirteen-basin cascade fountain and a number of finely crafted statues and memorials.  In addition, it is the home of the famous drum circle every Sunday from 3 to 9 pm.

Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House offer free admission as well, however, you'll need to plan your visit in advance as they do require a timed entry ticket.

Washington DC has a number of free festivals throughout the year, including:

• the National Cherry Blossom Festival
• the Source Festival
• and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Visit Washington DC's Visitor Resource Center to find what's free to see during your visit!

Check out the Washington Metro for transportation costs.  It may be cheaper to put a Smartrip card into your travel budget, rather than paying for parking and taxi fares.


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Take note, if you are planning a trip to Washington DC, expect to spend a lot of time, or to take more than one trip if you would like to see all there is to see.  One could easily spend a full day in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, alone!

Cartersville, Georgia

Planning my trip to Atlanta, Georgia this winter, just got a little bit more interesting when I added Cartersville to my agenda!

Recognized as one of the top Friendliest Towns, Cartersville, Georgia is in Bartow County and located less than 45 miles northwest of Atlanta.

This friendly town has a population of just under 20,000 people. 

The average temperature reaches the high 80s during the summer and the low is just below freezing in the winter.

Some famous people from Bartow County include:  Gangster Pretty Boy Floyd, Rudy York, and Bill Arp.

Things to See for Free:
Euharlee Covered Bridge and the Euharlee History Museum - free admission
Cooper's Furnace - the only remains of Mark A. Cooper's Iron Empire and the town of Etowah, destroyed in 1864 during the Civil War.
World's First Coca-Cola Wall Sign - 2 West Main Street
Cassville Confederate Cemetery
Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center - free admission


What to See Nearby on a Budget:
Allatoona Pass Battlefield in Red Top Mountain State Park - $5 vehicle fee
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site - admission $5.50
Bartow History Museum - admission $5.50


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What's Nearby:
Atlanta, GA

Euharlee Covered Bridge

The Euharlee Covered Bridge is located at 118 Covered Bridge Rd, Euharlee GA 30120 in Bartow County, Georgia.

This covered bridge was built in 1886 and is of a town lattice through truss design.

The bridge is currently open to pedestrians only.

Nearby:
Cartersville, Georgia