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Arts, Culture and History Highlights of Bend
Anyone in the know knows that Bend, Oregon has become quite the happening town. Sure, their proliferation of outdoor activities first come to mind, however, informed travelers also know that the art scene in this increasingly attractive Pacific Northwest destination is going off. From museums and galleries, to concerts and theater, to murals, art walks…
Read MoreAidan, Patrick and Laura Gordon
“We are just finalizing the printing for our fifth edition of our map. We are very pleased with the professionalism of the team at Discovery Map International. Everyone is positive, enthusiastic, and very supportive of our efforts to get the map out. They are available whenever we have a question and are extremely responsive. We…
Read MoreAdventure’s You’ll Love
We share our favorite indoor and outdoor attractions to visit in and around The Woodlands! In and around The Woodlands there is no shortage of adventurous things to do. On land, in the air, in and near the water, indoors and outdoors, there are countless ways to get your adventure on in The Woodlands area.…
Read More8 Old School Ski Areas: Vermont Edition
With the spotlight on Ryan Cochran Siegle at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, people from America to Asia are talking about how this World Cup–and now Olympic–champion hails from a tiny little ski area in Vermont. Ryan Cochran Siegle couldn’t be prouder to identify as a Vermonter, one that grew up at Cochran’s Ski Area,…
Read MoreSan Diego Outdoors
There could be many books written on all that you can do outside in San Diego and, in fact, people have done just that! But let’s try to do an overview here. Keep in mind that it is by no means all inclusive. Head to Balboa Park to explore 1,200 glorious acres of land punctuated…
Read MoreScarborough Marsh
As the largest salt marsh in the state of Maine, Scarborough Marsh is host to a wide variety of plant and animal life. Numerous species of birds can be spotted in this 3,100-acre saltwater marsh, as they use the area as a stopover while on their migratory journeys north in the spring and south in…
Read MoreOld Orchard Beach Pier
The Old Orchard Beach Pier, located at the center of town, has been a long-standing historic landmark since 1898. It has gone through several remodels over the years. The current structure has been in place since 1980. The Pier is home to several restaurants and bars, shops, and entertainment. These venues host several special events…
Read MoreNavigating Online Map Gifts
Navigating Online Map Gifts Phew! How about this online shopping craze? It’s pretty crazy, isn’t it? I’d say it can be crazy fun actually. You can find just about anything you want online without leaving the comfort of your home (or office for all you mega multi-taskers at work). I was thrilled to find that…
Read MoreMiddle Peninsula Highlights
Sandwiched in between the Northern Neck and Lower Peninsula, the Middle Peninsula is bordered by the Rappahannock River to the north, the York River to the south and Chesapeake Bay to the east. Much like the other two peninsulas, the Middle Peninsula may easily be called a boater’s paradise. In fact, people in these parts…
Read MoreMarysia Mycielski
“I just wanted to say what a wonderful map of Boulder you have. I am so impressed that I brought one up to my office and presented it to the staff. As I work daily in the Mathematics Department at the front desk I get constant questions of where is a good place to eat,…
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