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The Hickory House Inn B&B Review

The  Hickory House Inn bed and breakfast is a place rich in history…it’s located in the historical district of Anaconda, MT and was formally the parish house of St. Paul's Church. The former Rectory has 4200 square feet that includes five guest quarters and some wonderfully spacious and comfortable common...

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Paradise Valley Inn Bed and Breakfast Review

Paradise Valley Inn  Bed and Breakfast is located just outside (and above) Bonners Ferry, Idaho, which is in the northern part of the state and not far from the Canadian boarder.  The Inn has five comfortable rooms, in addition to a private Garden Cabin (which is where I stayed). The...

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Experiential Video Production

What is an “experiential” video?  Experiential videos are developed  in an editorial-style format, whereas the footage is of a person or persons experiencing something first hand…whether it’s a restaurant meal, tourist attraction or lodging accommodations. An experiential video is a powerful marketing tool, and, is becoming quite popular—it puts the...

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Is Ice a Commodity?

There is something odd going on here in Canada...and, it has to do with the price of ice!  A common bag of ice in the States runs between $1.25-$2.00 for a 7lb, 8lb or 10lb bag.  I have been to a number of places to buy ice here in Canada,...

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Where did we Meet?

I meet a lot of cool people on the road...some for just a moment, others I get to have lovely conversations with.  This section of Mike's Road Trip will let you tell my followers and me where we met so that I can remember you through this journey.   Please post...

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A Strange Day of Connections in Bonners Ferry

I was staying in Bonners Ferry, ID yesterday and didn’t realize what a connection I had to the place.  I knew I had some distant relatives that lived there—and, I knew my Mother lived there at one time, however I didn’t know the timeframe or circumstances. I myself had not...

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The Wonder and Mystique of Sedona, AZ

Sedona is one of those magical places that should be on everyone's top-20 list of places to visit.  The brilliance of the red rock spires, the adventure of exploration,  the spiritual feeling one gets when meditating on the serene banks of Oak Creek...it's just an amazing place. There is so...

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An Overview of Dillon, Montana

I came to Dillon, Montana for one reason only, to visit a very dear friend of mine—otherwise I can't imagine it being on my radar as a place I had to go.  While I enjoyed my time there in the quaint little town, Dillon is more a place for raising...

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Lemongrass Thai Restaurant Review

The decor at Lemongrass Thai restaurant in Bozeman, MT has a modern flair while paying reverence to its Thai traditions.  Its atmosphere is both cozy, while being open and airy, much like a lounge rather than the traditional restaurant layout. I have a lot of experience eating Thai food as...

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RiverRock Lodge Review (Big Sky, MT)

The RiverRock Lodge is located right in the heart of Big Sky, MT and is not quite as much a lodge as it is a small hotel.  With that said, the RiverRock tries to give its place a "Lodge" feel with a number of locally taxidermist animals, lots of rugged...

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Zion National Park…an Overview

This was my first trip to Zion National Park in more than twenty years, and at that time I was only passing through the park—this time I would get to experience it in all its glory.  If you have the time, I would recommend trying to do both Zion and...

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Gallagher’s Irish Rose B&B review

The Gallagher’s Irish Rose Bed and Breakfast is run by husband and wife, Gordon and Leah Gallagher. The Irish Rose is located in darling Red Lodge, Montana—in the heart of town and at the entrance to one of the most scenic byways in the country…the Beartooth Highway.  It’s also conveniently...

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Silver Forest Inn Bed & Breakfast Review

As I write this, I feel like I’m in the world’s coolest tree house! I’m enjoying a stay at the Silver Forest Inn Bed and Breakfast just outside Bozeman, MT. The Silver Forest B&B is run by a lovely family, Mark, Susannah and their three kids. My room is the...

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