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St. Louis Suburban Journal

ABOUT THE ST. LOUIS SUBURBAN JOURNAL

(no longer publishing travel section)

-St. Louis Pulitzer-owned newspaper

-Circulation of 637,000

 

-For a copy of any article please contact me at bawinnie@earthlink.net or 314-434-3478

 

65. China a land of cultural, ideologial contrasts

Feb 98....750 words...one page...one photo

Compares and contrasts the paradoxes that are modern China

 

64. Marbleheads natural harbor key in early US history

Jan 08...790 words...three photos...one page

Modern-day tourist destination was key port in Revolutionary War

 

63. Hudson River Valley offers plenty of history

Dec 07...808 words...one photo...one page

Civil War, historic estates, modern museums in a scenic setting

 

62. Back roads of Kansas lead to unusual sites

Nov 07...810 words...one photo...one page

Quirky museums and people highlight trip on blue highway

 

61.  Restored Columbus neighborhood a mix of shops, restaurants

Oct 07...790 words...two photos...one page

Review of largest private restoration effort in US

 

60. San Juan Islands beautiful, but don't spread the word

Sep 07...804 words...three photos...one page

Ferries deliver passangers to unspoiled islands off Washington State

 

59. New friends make long road trip memorable

August 07...715 words...one photo...one page

Three stops on 1000 mile trip results in three new unusual friends

 

58. Curious tourists still drive to Cadillac Ranch

July 07...801 words...one photo...one page

History of what may be the first outdoor modern sculpture in US

 

57. Biosphere 2, Casa Grande have ties to heavens

June 07...835 words...one photo...one page

Two Arizona desert buildings explored the heavens 700 years apart

 

56. Turquoise Highway is a gem of a drive

June 07...801 words...one photo...one page

Article unveils unusual sights along backroad to Santa Fe

 

55. Wild West history gives Silver City, New Mexico appeal

May 07...820 words...one photo...one page

Remote desert city offers plenty of art and nature for travelers

 

54. Tuscon may outshine much larger Phoenix in attractions

Apr 07...803 words...one photo...one page

Overview of history, culture and desert life in Tucson

 

53. Oklahoma City made better by museums

Mar 07...750 words...one page...one photo

Overview of Oklahoma City museusms

 

52. Life in Italy full of beauty, both natural and manmade

Feb 07...800 words...one page...one photo

Review of Grand Circle tour of Tuscany and Amalfi Coast

 

51. Scenic Newport walk taks tourists past 19th century mansions

Feb 07...750 words... one page...one photo

History of most impressive mansions open to public

 

50. Montreal: A city of dazzling culture, architecture, creativity

Jan 07...700 words...one page...one photo

Overview of what is above and below ground in Monteal

 

49. Land Between the Lakes preserves past, protects wildlife

Dec. 06...780 words...one page...one photo

History of area that is one of few National Recreational Areas in US

 

48. Bar Harbor, Maine offers tourists hiking, delicious lobster dinners

Dec. O6...840 words...one page...one photo

History and tour of Bar Harbor Museums and Acadia National Park.

 

47. "Historic Quebec"

Nov. 06...825 words...one page...one photo

A verbal walking tour of Old Town Quebec City.

 

46. "Cigar making in nearby town spurred growth in Tampa"

Oct O6...801 words...one page...one photo

History of Yibor City, Florida centers on cigar factories

 

45. Yale campus, Amistad trial add to New Haven's rich beauty

Sep, 06...615 words...one page...one photo

Walking tour of New Haven sights

 

44. Manitou Springs: Source of fascination and beauty

Sep, 06...850 words...one page...one photo

Town was first resort in Colorado

 

43. Searsport, Maine offers sightseeing, good food, friendly hosts

August, 2006...804 words...one page...one photo

New England town boasts world class museum, music festivals, more.

 

42."Music City" makes visitors break out in song

July, 2006...845 words...one page...one photo

Article visits the Ryman and The Hermitage and other Nashville sites

 

41. In the middle of the dessert, Yuma offers interesting sites

June, 2006...845 words...one photo

Summary of all the sites in Yuma

 

40.Orient Hotels Add to Trip Experience in Peru

May, 2006...801 words...one photo

Lima to Cusco to Machu Picchu, Peru travel story via Orient Express

 

39. South Central Arizona Offers Plesant Surprises

April, 2006...825 words...two photos

A review of the missions, caves and national landmarks in the area.

 

38. White Sands Area Provides Fascinating Landscape

March, 2006....850 words...two photos

Description of one of only a few areas of gypsum sand dunes in the world.

 

37.  "Bennington Museum Exhibits Grandma Moses Collection"

February, 2006...801 words...one photo

Describes Grandma Moses Collection and her history, plus other galleries at museum.

 

36. "Gallup Trading Posts Still Way of Life for Native Americans"

January, 2006...825 words...two photos

Reveals unique way Native Americans still rely on Trading Posts to exchange cherished heirlooms for short term loans.

 

35. "Estes Park: Gateway to Beautiful Scenery"

Dec. 2005...800 words...two photos

Little known trails and places to see in Rocky Mountain National Park.

 

34. "Tiny Stockbridge Home to Two Artists and Historic Inn"

Nov. 2005...825 words...two photos

A visit to the homes of Norman Rockwell and the Lincoln Memorial sculptor Daniel Chester French, and the 1773 Red Lion Inn

 

33. "Journey to the Center of the World"

Oct. 2005....802 words...one photo
A visit to one man's self-proclaimed center of the earth

 

32. "Coastal Maine Town Remains Undiscovered--So Far"

October, 2005...825 words...one page...two photos

Introduces the town of Rockland, Maine

 

 

31. "Cooperstown Without Baseball Still a Hit"

September 2005...780 words...one page...two photos

Explores attractions around Baseball Hall of Fame not associated with the sport.

 

30. "Soleri Bells Fund Desert City"

July, 2005...742 words...one page...two photos

Ecologically efficient Arizona commune making world famous wind chimes and bells

 

29. "Plenty to do in Springfield Other than Bass Outdoor World"

July, 2005...700 words...one page...two photos

Review of attractions in small Missouri town known only for its mammoth sporting goods store.

 

28. "Little Known Hocking Hills, Ohio, Big on Beauty

May, 2005...750 words...one page...two photos

Introduces beauty of Hocking Hills and out-of-the-way sights in area.

 

27.  "More to Palm Springs than Golf"

May, 2005...800 words...one page...two photos

Explores off the beaten path attractions in Palm Springs, CA.

 

26. "Arizona's First Resort Still Popular"

March, 2005...750 words...one page ...two photos

Presents history of Frank Lloyd Wright's Arizona Biltmore Resort. 

 

25. "Graceland Reveals Little Known Facts"

February, 2005...650 words...one page...two photos

Delves into little known data about Elvis Presley home in Memphis.

 

24. "Shelburn Museum the Simthsonian of Vermont"

January, 2005...800 words...one page...one photo

Visits Museum in Vermont with 45 free-standing buildings each housing a different collection.)

 

23. "There is More to Salem Than Witch Trials"

December 2004...700 words...one page...one photo

Article reveals the wealth of things to do other than visit the witch museums.

 

22.  "More than Ocean Water at Venice Beach, CA

August 2004....650 words...one page...one photo

Story covers the historic canals of Venice Beach few people visit.

 

21. "Albuquerque Has Architectural Beauty, Southwestern Charm"

May 2004...650 words...one page...one photo

Description of unexpected stop that turned into a three-day visit

 

20.  "Thailand: Exotic travel at a bargain price."

February 2004...800 words...one page two photos

Description of 17-day visit to Thailand in December, 2003

 

19.  "Blueberry Hill Inn in Vermont Offers Hiking and Good Food"

October 2003...759 words...one page...one photo

Reviews what has been called "the perfect inn" in an east coast paper

 

18.  “Fort Union Recalls Frontier Days in Southwest”

July 2003…878 words…one page…one photo

History of isolated fort in Arizona desert

 

17.  “Llamas Work for Their Keep at Wind Dancers Lodge”

June 2003…750 words…one page…two photos

Lodge near Smokey Mountain National Park uses llamas for hiking treks.

 

16.  “Biltmore Estate Fitting Tribute to Vanderbilts”

June 2003…909 words…one page…two photos

Description of Biltmore estate and grounds.

 

15.  “Wright Home is for Perchers”

March 2003…906 words…one page…one photo

Tour of “Falling Water” and “Kentuck Knob” homes designed by Wright.

 

14.  “Tiny Pennsylvania Fort marks site of Washington’s Defeat”

February 2003…778 words…one page…two photos

Description of little fort that marks Washington’s first battle and only defeat.

 

13.  “Willard Hotel Boasts Strong Link to Nation’s History”

February 2003…783 words…one page…two photos

Review of history that has occurred at hotel across street from White House.

 

12.  “There is More to Bath, England Than Hot Water”

September 2002…1373 words…one page…two photos

Walking tour of out-of the-way sights in Bath, England.

 

11.  “Wales Features Charm and Friendly People”

September 2002…763 words…one page…two photos

Chronicle of three-day vacation in Wales.

 

10.  “The Fortress Life in 1713 Comes Alive for Visitors”

September 2002…1369 words…one page…two photos

#4 in series about three-week visit to Nova Scotia

 

9.  “Unsual Road Signs Start Memorable Journey”

September 2002…1763 words…two photos

#3 (see above)

 

8.  “North of the Border Excitement in Nova Scotia”

August 2001…1143 words…two photos

#2 (see above)

 

7.  "Cape Breton Music is Memorable"

August 2001…843 words…one photo

#1 (see above)

 

6.  “Sedona Sights Make Interesting Stops”

May 2002…1149 words…two photos

#4 in series about month spent in Sedona

 

5.  “Chaco culture Highlights Trip to New Mexico”

May 2002… 2457 words…one photo

#3 (see above)

 

4.  "Sedona Weather Complements Surroundings"

April 2002…1794 words…two photos

#2 (see above)

 

3.  “Adventure and Discovery Pack Long Drive to Sedona”

April 2002…1030 words…one photo

#1 (see above)

 

2.  “Cape Cod Cottage Makes for a Cozy Stay”

November 2001…1734 words…one photo

Recounts week vacation in seaside cottage.

 

1.  “Picton Castle Tours the World”

October 2001…1201 words…one photo

Three-masted schooner on 18-month world cruise.

 

 

 

 

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