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.