It’s 8:47 a.m. inside Bartle Hall’s west exhibit hall, and the floor crew is still laying carpet runners between booth frames. A network engineer is already parked at the back wall with a rack-mounted bonding unit, three cellular modems blinking amber, a satellite uplink dish staked outside on the loading dock. By the time the […]
Kansas City has a way of surprising people. One minute you’re walking past historic brick buildings, and the next you’re standing in front of a massive mural, a glowing skyline view, or architecture that looks like it belongs on a movie set. If you’re planning a weekend in KC (or you live here and want […]
By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate Hello friends! It’s my hope that today’s article will be a timely and practical one which is designed to help you find the perfect gift for any number of upcoming gifting events. Below you’ll find a healthy helping of gift ideas designed to appeal to your friends, family […]
By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate Overview of the Willamette River as viewed from Corvallis. Photo courtesy of Linda Ballou Nestled in the heart of the fertile Willamette Valley, Corvallis, Oregon is located just forty-five minutes from the Oregon coast. It enjoys mild temperatures year-round, without the dense fog and blustery winds of typical […]
By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate Scene from the Adobe Arcade in downtown Ojai. Photo by Ranee Ruble-Dotts courtesy of the California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns. Just thirteen miles inland from the coast, Ojai enjoys a moderate climate all year round. Long heralded as a place of health, serenity and a cradle […]
By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate Now is the time to plan your summer holiday. Here are some tips to help you streamline the process. Artificial intelligence plays a significant role in shaping travel experiences. Travelers are utilizing AI-powered tools for personalized trip planning, enhancing convenience, and customizing their journeys. Expedia, Travelocity, and others […]
Recent storms in the Kansas City area have left many homeowners and businesses grappling with the aftermath of severe wind, hail, and water damage. As the region continues to experience more frequent and intense weather patterns, the need for professional restoration services is more pressing than ever. One local company, Fine Restoration, has been at […]
By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate Bandelier National Park protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful country. It is known for its cavates — dwellings like this one — carved into the soft rock cliffs, whose existence pays tribute to the Ancestral Pueblo people who lived here from approximately 1150 CE to 1550 CE. […]
By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate Native American Pottery found in Santa Fe’s El Museo Cultural De Santa Fe (Native American Cultural Museum) located on Museum Hill. Photo courtesy Linda Ballou. Sheltered in the foothills of Sangre de Christo Mountains, Santa Fe has served as a resting place for travelers for centuries. It has […]
In 1961 Douglas Rainsford Tompkins was one of the first to summit Mt. Fitzroy in the depths of southern Chile, and he fell in love with the magnitude and majesty of one of the few remaining wild places on Earth. An avid outdoors man, he founded The North Face outdoor clothing and gear company and […]
