New Orleans Top Romantic Experiences
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When Marcus Grayson proposed to Cindy Haverfield in upstate New York a few years ago, he did everything he was supposed to do, as Cindy recalls. He found a secluded spot in a local park, got down on one knee, held Cindy’s hand in his, looked lovingly into her eyes, and said: “Cindy, will you marry me….?” “Everything was so perfect,” Cindy says. But then he finished his proposal by saying: “….in New Orleans, the last weekend of April, so we can kill two birds with one stone... (read more) |
Kayak Fishing in Arkansas
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Kayak Fishing in Arkansas Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The fish are always biting somewhere, even in places you can’t reach by boat. But you can reach many of these hard-to-reach waterways by kayak. “Kayak fishing is ready to explode in Arkansas as recreational kayaking has done over the past five years,” said Don Jackson, an avid fisherman and owner of Ouachita Outdoor Outfitters in Hot Springs. (read more) |
The Western Experience in Texas
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Visitors to Texas are often eager to replicate the cowboy/girl lifestyle so intrinsic to the heart of Texan culture. Since the late 19th century, the American cowboy has been a figure of special significance, and cowgirls have gained similar respect for their roles and achievements. Specific to Texas, the post-Civil War vaquero culture was integrated with the cattle herding traditions, resulting in this cultural character and long-standing way of life. (read more) |
