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PETALUMA HISTORY MUSEUM 20 4th St., Petaluma, CA 94952, (707) 778-4398 petalumamuseum.com Q-Tips say: No, it is NOT FREE but certainly reasonably priced so go and learn a little history of Petaluma. Who would have guessed that at one time … Continue reading →

BARNACLE BILL’S – 1526 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 365-6800, barnaclebillsseafood.com UPDATE: Perhaps it was what we ordered, but the Soft Shell Crabs were the worst we have ever had. The Mr. asked them to do another one but … Continue reading →

LOOKING GLASS WATERFALL in Pisgah Forest, NC -is one of the most popular falls in Western North Carolina. The name “Looking Glass” comes from Looking Glass Rock, where water freezes on its sides in the winter and then glistens in … Continue reading →

NIGHTCRAWLER is a pulse-pounding thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of … Continue reading →

PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST NC Pisgah National Forest The Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls and … Continue reading →

THE PHOENIX REST. – 14 S Gaston St., Brevard, NC 28712, (828) 877-3232 thephoenixbrevard.com We were told before 5 o clock they only serve Bar Food. No problem, since it was 4:55 we will order a drink and by the … Continue reading →

NATIONAL PARKS TOUR A NOTE OF CAUTION: HIGH ALTITUDE SICKNESS IS REAL: Be sure you stay hydrated and be extra cautious should you have medical issues. Altitude sickness (mountain sickness) is an illness that ranges from a mild headache and … Continue reading →

DUGAN’S PUB – French Broad Pl., Brevard, NC 28712, (828) 862-6527, duganspub.com Q-Tips say: It is what it is called, a Pub. Ok food, service and specializes in beer. So don’t go to Dugan’s and order a “drink” other than … Continue reading →

FALL LANDING REST.23 E Main St., Brevard, NC 28712, (828) 884-2835, http://www.thefallslanding.com/gallery/ Q-Tips Say: Yes, go and enjoy. Our appetizer was “Steamed Clams” – they were delicious. Mr. Q had Trout, and Mrs. Q had Fried Shrimp. Both Entrees were … Continue reading →

CEDAR MOUNTAIN CAFE – 10667 Mountain Hwy., Cedar Mountain, NC 28718-828-884-5272 www.cedarmountaincafe.com Q-Tips Say: Should you be in the area, make sure you stop here. We went for breakfast and it has great service, food, coffee. They also serve breakfast/lunch … Continue reading →