Return to Oz at Beech Mountain, N.C.

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008
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Ever dream of skipping along the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion on the way to the magical Land of Oz? What about stopping off at Professor Marvel’s wagon to peer into his crystal ball?

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Daufuskie Island, S.C., offers enchanted get-away

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Sunday, October 12. 2008
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Stunning natural beauty, luxurious retreat, island hideaway, unspoiled beach front and quiet adventure. All of this and more can be found at Daufuskie Island, S.C., located between Savannah and Hilton Head.

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Florence, Ala., makes a great travel destination

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Thursday, September 18. 2008
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Where can you travel and find festivals celebrating music, history and culture going on most every month of the year? Where can you see the moving story of Helen Keller’s life on the grounds of the home where she grew up? Where can you stay in a luxurious hotel nestled in the scenic countryside of Northwest Alabama? Florence, Alabama, is a destination that offers all of this and more.

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Tom Mix Museum, Dewey Hotel among highlights of visit to Dewey, Okla.

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Monday, September 1. 2008
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Wild west fans will delight in the memorabilia in a museum dedicated to film screen cowboy Tom Mix in a quaint town where you can also find antiques and a wonderful root beer soda.

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Legends of Ponca City: E.W. Marland, Standing Bear sites bring tourists to Oklahoma town

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Thursday, August 21. 2008
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Oil baron E.W. Marland, the 10th governor of Oklahoma and founder of Marland Oil Company, made and lost more money in his lifetime than most people can imagine. He moved west to find his fortune and became one of the oilmen that shaped the north Oklahoma town of Ponca City from the wild west to a modern town. He also had a surprising twist in his personal life when he married his adopted daughter in his later years.
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Exploring Bartlesville, Okla.: Historic homes to skyscrapers to pioneer village

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Tuesday, August 12. 2008
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Architecture lovers will find a treasure in Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper hotel, while history buffs will delight in the grand homes and museums dedicated to Frank Phillips, one of the oil derricks who came to Oklahoma in search of adventure in the wild west. Fans of the west and how it was settled by pioneers will enjoy taking a step back in time in a village created by the hard work of a local man.
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Banks couple travels 7,000 miles in RV

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Friday, August 1. 2008
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BY PHYLLIS MCCONNELL
Thirty-two days and over 7,000 miles, my dream had been fulfilled. I’d met a lady 18 years ago who traveled all over the world. I’d ask her where she’d been that was the most exciting and most beautiful place she’d ever seen. The sparkle of joy I saw in her eyes that day, I knew I had to go where she recommended without hesitation, “Alaska.”
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Mystery excursion makes perfect mountain get-away

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Monday, July 21. 2008
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Mystery buffs will be delighted with the special excursions held each year aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Dillsboro, N.C.
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Boating adventures along the Emerald Coast

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Thursday, July 10. 2008
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Gently sailing along the ocean as the waves push you toward the private island where you jump into the water for a little snorkeling and shelling. Heading out into the deeper waters early one morning in search of red snapper for your lunch.
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‘Mountain Lovers Love Jackson County, N.C.’

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Friday, June 27. 2008
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A relaxing pontoon boat ride surrounded by waterfalls, mountain views and breathtaking scenery…pulling over to the side of the road and heading down to the river for a day of trout fishing…trying your skills at a geocaching expedition…or just relaxing with a good book surrounded by gorgeous views and fresh mountain air.
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