VIRGINIA

The Flag of Virginia



It is an unbearably hot and humid day in West Virginia in 1998. We are building a small flight of stairs for a family living in a mobile home; for hours we have been pounding nails, sawing, measuring, and sweating in the heat. “We” is a group of kids from Chicago on a mission trip to this impoverished state. The family is a single mother and her son, who have lived together her for several years. The stairs need to be built because recently the mother tripped on the makeshift staircase: a pair of cement blocks.



Every hour she comes out and gives us a new container of lemonade, which we accept gratefully and greedily. This lemonade is sweeter, cooler, better than the granulated stuff that we buy at Jewel back home.



Thomas Jefferson designed Virginia's stately "Temple on the Hill" capitol building, but the years have taken their toll. The building is currently undergoing a foundation-to-roof restoration scheduled for completion by 2007.



Virginia scenic drives allow you to enjoy the state's rich history, as well as its exquisite landscape. The links at the bottom of this page will take you to articles about two such drives -- Lee's Retreat and Virginia's Skyline Drive -- that contain photos, highlights, and detailed maps.

Wisconsin

If you have worn shots and a parka at the same time - you might live in wiscosin, folks generally they dress this wear, nice suits these girls wear



Badger State farmlands dominate the dairy industry—ranking at or near the top in production of American milk, butter and cheese. Such products are heartily enjoyed by the many Wisconsinites of Scandinavian and German descent.



The Great Lakes, forests, small towns, microbrews, cheese, and a football team that isn’t owned individually…put these together, and you get Wisconsin. Your Wisconsin vacation rental might be quietly charming, or in the middle of all the action, but a great experience either way. The best part is the choice is yours!



The Wisconsin is the longest river in the state that was named for it, flowing 430 miles from the lakes region of northern Wisconsin to its mouth on the Mississippi River between Prairie du Chien and Wyalusing. The upper Wisconsin offers some good sections for canoeing, but it is dammed up at many locations, so only the lower Wisconsin offers the opportunity for a long canoe camping excursion. This section of the Wisconsin is constantly braiding itself into multiple channels around large wooded islands. At times it is hard to know whether you are passing an island or the main bank, as there are so many of the former.



Winter Activities in Jackson Hole

Sleigh rides are a great group adventure. Whether you want a traditional sleigh ride to view the scenery of winter wild life or a unique sleigh ride with a warm fire while you're dining, it's your choice. Either way it'll be an experience you'll never forget. Skiing and snow boarding for the beginner is an exciting adventure to partake in. For the more experienced skiers and snow boarders, there are a variety of steep terrain and a consistent fall line plus all the other adrenalin rushes that you could wish for in these adventures.