Tag Archives: travel

The 1890 Travel Blogger: Wonderland

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Ken Dowell

America’s first national park existed on the edge of wilderness and civilization. Continue reading →

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Snow Belt: On the Shores of Lake Erie in February

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Winter in Erie, Pa., Buffalo, N.Y., and along the lakeshore. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Atlantic City

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Home of America’s first boardwalk, first ferris wheel and first salt water taffy. Continue reading →

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The Living, Breathing Disney Attractions

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Some candid shots of the residents of Disney Animal Kingdom Continue reading →

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No, I am not traveling around the world, I am walking in a circle around Epcot

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Ken Dowell

A short photo tour of the world as replicated at Epcot. Continue reading →

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Americans Discover Vacation: Book Reviews

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Books reviews of sources for history of vacations in America. Continue reading →

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Americans Discover Vacation: The Cigar Store Indian Syndrome

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The history of America’s national parks usually begins with the “discovery” of Yosemite. What isn’t explained is how you discover a place when there are folks already living there. Continue reading →

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Americans Discover Vacation: We’ve All Got Wheels

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Nothing had as profound an impact on how Americans vacationed as when we all got wheels. Continue reading →

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Americans Discover Vacation: While Disparaging Tourists

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Our disdain for tourists turns out to be nothing new. In fact, it is as old as tourism itself. Continue reading →

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Americans Discover Vacation: With an Agency Itinerary and a Guidebook in Hand

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Ken Dowell

For more than a century, Americans used travel agencies and guidebooks to plan and book their vacations. Continue reading →

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