PODCAST

Finally after much work, I have posted my first Podcast to iTunes and has been published. I will be starting a show entitled "50 Things in 50 States" where I will highlight 50 fun and inexpensive things to do in the 50 states. Follow this link 50 Things in 50 States Podcast and click "View in iTunes" to subscribe.

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Washington DC

Washington DC is a great place to go on a budget! Most of the sites of DC are free and within walking distance of each other. I have gone to DC more times than I can count, with all but 3 times being day trips. If you are going to DC definitely check out these places:

• Air and Space Museum-FREE
  
• National Museum of American History-FREE
  
• National Museum of Natural History-FREE
  
• Lincoln Memorial-FREE
  
• WWII Memorial-FREE
  
• Korean War Memorial-FREE
  
• Vietnam Memorial-FREE
  
• Ford's Theathre-FREE
  
• Martin Luther King Memorial>-FREE
  
• National Mall-FREE
  
• Old Post Office Tower-FREE
  
• Thomas Jefferson Memorial-FREE
  
• Washington Monument-FREE
  
• National Museum of the American Indian-FREE
  
• Smithsonian American Art Museum-FREE
  
• National Zoo-FREE
  
• FDR Memorial-FREE
  
• Bureau of Engraving and Printing-FREE
  
• National Archives-FREE
  
• Library of Congress-FREE
  
• Arlington Cemetery-FREE
  
• Supreme Court-FREE
  
• Union Station-FREE
  
• Holocaust Memorial Museum-Free
  

Acadia National Park

Acadia is such a gem on in the northeast. Every which way you look the scenery is breath taking. Off the coast of Maine lies an island that doubled as a National Park. Beautiful lakes, majestic mountains, and breathtaking forests make up this gorgeous place. I was fortunate to travel here in the beginning of August. Fortunately for you there are so many different places to stay in Acadia! From tent camping, to five star hotels, to small cozy cottages, there is lodging for every budget! For any of these options do your research! Campsites have such a wide range in prices so make sure you do your research. Campsites are a great way to save on money for families!  Many of them are family campgrounds so they have people constantly there so make sure you book a good time ahead of time so that you make sure you get a reservation.  National Park Campgrounds There are also plenty of other campgrounds not in the National Park!  Acadia over all is pretty inexpensive to visit.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK PASSES

Entrance Pass - $20 June 23-early October; $10 May 1-June 22 and early October-October 31
Good for entrance into Acadia National Park for one vehicle for seven days, including the date of purchase.

Individual Entrance Pass - $5
Good for entrance into Acadia National Park for one individual (pedestrian, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.) for seven days, including date of purchase.

Acadia Annual Pass - $40
Good for entrance into Acadia National Park for one vehicle for one year from date of purchase.

Acadia Fees
Bar Harbor is only a short drive away from the National Park and has many small stores and waterfront views to window shop all day.

Acadia Website

Roughing It in Beverly Hills

In the summer of 2008 I traveled the US on a ten day road trip through the southwest. In only ten days we hit California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona! It may seem a tad insane, but it was a great experience that is truly unforgettable! While visiting the land of make believe we camped out in the gorgeous Santa Monica Mountains at the Malibu Creek State Park. During the day we walked amongst the stars and at night we slept under the stars. LA is quite costly pretty everything, so camping was a great way for us to save some money. We woke up in the morning to a beautiful view of the mountains. The sunrise over the mountains was breathtaking and as the fog lifted it created a magical piece of scenery. It was an amazing way to wake up every morning.

Not so SUPER SHUTTLE

Now normally i would not use this space to complain, however I believe it benefits you. Over the past week I went to Houston for a convention. When the group arrived we of course got our bags and waited for the Shuttle. We had previously booked the shuttle to ensure I speedy pick up to get us to the hotel in a timely manner. We waited at the baggage claim for around 2 hours! They claimed to do conventions all of the time, but were not prepared for this one. Some of our group were late to an event because of their lack of preparedness. As our trip was coming to a close we were weary of Super Shuttle and their capability of getting us to our flight on time. We sat and waited for the shuttle in the hotel lobby. A half an hour after the time in which the shuttle was supposed to pick us up we find out they cannot pick us up because they did not have enough shuttles for us. We had to find another form of transportation and we were running late. We needed four taxis all costing of $45 one costing over $60. I would have to say that Super Shuttle is not so "super" after all.

Houston

What a great experience it has been being in Houston Texas for the Girl Scout National Convention. Here is just one of the experiences I had.

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