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Hudson River Valley Novel Takes New Look at July 4

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Hudson River Valley book: Seven Locks

 

Destination: Hudson River Valley, New York

Book: Seven Locks by Christine Wade, Published January 2013

Thus it would seem that knowledge and genius, of which we make great parade, consist but in detecting the errors and absurdities of those who have gone before, and devising new errors and absurdities to be detected by those who come after us.

Diedrich Knickerbocker,

A History of New York, 1809

Quoted at the beginning of Part  III of Seven Locks

Hudson River Valley
Hudson River Valley. Photo by Kimba Howard

When we celebrate Independence Day on July 4 in the United States, we tend to think of the big dramatic moments–Bunker Hill, the Boston Massacre, George Washington crossing the Delaware.  But Seven Locks takes us inside the lives of ordinary people in the Hudson River Valley who lived through those days for a totally different view of Colonial America. Continue reading Hudson River Valley Novel Takes New Look at July 4 →

July 4th: Lesser Known Patriotic Destinations for Travelers

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Humphrey´s Summit - highest point in Arizona - Tribute to Memorial Day
I particularly liked this because it is at the Summit of Humphrey’s Peak in northern Arizona, a trail Ken and I have hiked.

I know, the day is half gone, but I’m so mesmerized by the rain that is moving into Arizona…..excuses, excuses, excuses.
Anyhow, if you’re in the mood for some thoughts about patriotic reading and travel…take a look at these past articles (and save them for next year’s July trip planning): Continue reading July 4th: Lesser Known Patriotic Destinations for Travelers →

5 Best Places to See Fireworks

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Hey there, Americans–looking forward to a three-day weekend to celebrate Independence Day? Where will you plan to travel on July 4?  Here are five of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the U.S.A.

1. A Capitol Fourth, The Mall, Washington D.C.

What’s Special? You’re kidding, right? It is THE place to be–the seat of government, with an all-American entertainment program featuring John Philip Sousa marches and thousands of red, white and blue clad celebrants gathered on the grassy lawn in the middle of all those imposing marble buildings. Right there where the laws are made and administered and judged. And watching fireworks arc over the Washington Monument would give any patriot a thrill. Continue reading 5 Best Places to See Fireworks →