Five Fun Things to Do in Bali on the Beach and Beyond

Bali, Indonesia is an interesting destination because it really is two distinctly different “islands” within one massive one. The south of Bali (Denpasar, Kuta) is highly developed and has most of the nightlife, super-posh hotels, the airport, and crowds. Inland Bali is a series of mountains and valleys, epic views, terraced rice fields, waterfalls, and scenic beauty. Don’t get me wrong. All of Bali is worth visiting. Coastal/Southern Bali is BEAUTIFUL, several Balinese beaches are world famous for surf, and it is hard to beat some of the southern Bali cliffs and cliff temples. But we’re here to share with you five fun things to do in Bali on the beach and beyond, along with where you can experience them. read more

First Accounts of the Expedition

Special Collections and Archives, Watzek Library, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon.

P ublications that attempted to tell the story of Lewis and Clark were being printed before Lewis and Clark had even returned from their trans-Mississippi exploration. As Lewis and Clark made their way up the Missouri, they kept in constant contact with the Atlantic states through letters delivered by traders headed downriver. For example, on 20 November 1804, Auguste Chouteau delivered a letter to Thomas Jefferson describing the early progress of the expedition, sent to him by Lewis in August of the same year. [1] Doug Erickson, et al. “Matthew Carey: First Chronicler of Lewis and Clark,” We Proceeded On 29 (2003): 29. See also Donald Jackson, ed., Letters of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 2 vols. … Continue reading The contents of these letters were widely disseminated, and spread like wildfire in newspapers from Louisville to Boston. read more

Fishing Southwest Idaho

Anglers come from all over the country to fish these waters. Why? Because Southwest Idaho features a wider variety of fishing experiences than just about anywhere in the country. From big rivers to small streams and large mountain lakes to urban ponds, we have it — in settings ranging from the deep canyons of the mighty Snake River to remote streams brimming with native cutthroat. read more

Five Things To Do During Girlfriend’s Weekend In Shipshewana Indiana

It’s time to gather your friends for a weekend full of shopping, culture, and adventure during a girlfriend’s weekend in Shipshewana. There is a variety of things to do in Shipshewana, Indiana from exploring the Pigeon River to listening to the clip-clop of horse-drawn buggies.

Experience The Amish Culture With These Great Things To Do In Shipshewana

Menno-Hof Museum

The first stop upon arriving for your girlfriend’s weekend in Shipshewana needs to be the Menno-Hof Museum. The Menno-Hof Museum offers an inside look of the Amish faith and culture. Gaining an understanding of the Amish faith will help as you navigate through the third largest Amish community in the United States. read more