When you talk about San Antonio’s luxurious hotels of past, two immediately come to the forefront. They are the Menger and Saint Anthony’s. The Menger Hotel is the oldest of the two and opened in 1859. The original owners were German immigrants by the names of William and Mary Menger. William was a brewer...
The sleepy town of Greeley, Colorado
There is a city that lies approximately 20 miles east from the base of the Rocky Mountains that portrays a small town atmosphere. In comparison to some of its more contemporary neighboring cities, its humble traditions are still intact. Before moving to South West Florida, I, Anthony Scopel called Greeley, Colorado home for thirty five years....
San Antonio’s downtown historical district
San Antonio’s downtown historical district has one of the most well known landmarks in America. The Alamo is probably the most recognizable site in the downtown district. It’s positioned among many other iconic monuments like the San Fernando Cathedral, HemisFair Park and the Tower of the America’s to mention a few. The La Antorcha...
A weekend at the cabin in Cumberland Pass
Colorado’s Cumberland Pass was used to connect several mining towns together in the late 1800’s. There are still remnants of these small towns along the mountain trails. You can travel most of these unfinished roads with a two wheel drive vehicle, but the best way is with an ATV. The Cumberland Pass connects the...
Mailboxes with personality – Part 2
The two plus miles of Hickory Boulevard which just happens to be on Hickory Island, will again be our focal point. Continuing on with our Mailboxes with personality – part 2, we start with an appropriate structure that belongs on the water’s edge guiding in ships from far away lands! Lighthouses are a fetish...