Archive for October, 2009
Rembering the History at the Magee Farm with Farm House part of Alabama History
Written by MichaelZ on October 30, 2009 – 9:12 pm -In 1848 Jacob Magee built a farmhouse and related buildings constructed by black slave labor for his family. The construction of the house and buildings was of such high quality that from that date to the present day the house has needed little help or repair from that day to the present. The 2 story house was the home of four different families over the years before becoming a living history and museum site for the city of Kushla. The Magree Farm is one of those places that you will want to put on your Alabama Tourism schedule.
Besides the main house there was a store; post office, bathhouse and school room on the complex. However the only remaining buildings are the homestead and the schoolroom - the history of those times lives on with the displays that are set for you to see. Today one of the top attractions in Alabama, when built, it was the largest private residence for many counties when it was completed.
The primary homestead was designed with some interesting plans. There is a front porch that has two bedroom doors leading onto it. One of these bedrooms has a door on the porch but no entrance into the main portion of the house. It was built to offer travelers and guests that were non family members a safe place to sleep without them being able to enter the family’s private areas. The other bedroom has an entry on the veranda but also one that opens into the formal living area. Of course this extra bedroom was used by family members that arrived to visit or acquaintances that the family wanted to allow access to the interior of the house.
There is also a parlor room that could be closed off with either a curtain or by closing the sliding wooden doors. The foyer of the house opened into both the center and the front porch. The schoolroom is attached to the back veranada. This building is now the museum for the facility. On the second floor are two large sleeping rooms, each with their own fireplace. For warmth, the home has a total of five fireplaces. Imagine chopping enough firewood to maintain five fireplaces running all winter!!
The kitchen was out back but attached to the rest of the house by the rear porch. It was common to have the cookhouse removed from the home proper to keep the heat out of the main house. Next to the cookhouse is the outhouse so when the outhouse needed to be used it could be quite a run in the dark or cold to get to the outhouse when nature called.
The farmstead is also the site of the Living History and Battle Reenactment - both in the spring and the fall.
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For a great native Alaska vacations consider the Anaktuvuk Pass in the Artic National Park
Written by MichaelZ on October 30, 2009 – 9:12 pm -Is what you are seeking for is a genuine outdoors Alaska vacations you might want to think about going to Anaktuvuk Pass right on the edge of the Gates of Arctic National Park and Preserve. There you will find people that are children of those that have lived in the region since before five-hundred BC. They survived on caribou, which they still hunt, eat, and make clothing and more from, just like their ancestors.
The beautiful village is one that should be respected for its heritage of life. When visitors come to the village and disrupt the natural flow of the community it is both disrespectful and unwelcome. For this fact the village has designated a camping area that outsiders must camp in. This area is situated among the willows by the east edge of the runway across the village. Be sure to register with the store, ranger station or community center for more details on the requirements for camping here. Do NOT camp within sight of the village, it is disrespectful toward the residents. Honor them, they have lived here a lot longer than you have been here and have the right to be honored in their home.
The Nanamiut village consists of just two-hundred-fifty individuals. The village is described as a bush community thus supplies are in short supply. The local residents still count on caribou herds for most of their meat, although they do hunt Dall sheep and harvest trout and grayling, ptarmigan, and waterfowl.
The temperatures in the region ranges from the fifties during the summer time to an average of minus fourteen degrees in January. Of course, since its Alaska, and the far north of Alaska, there are recorded cold temperatures of between -56 and -91 degrees. The area gets an average of eleven inches of rainfall with an average snowfall of 63 inches each year.
When touring the area make sure to bring along those items that you will want (and remember you will be packing the load so only pack the necessary items to avoid having to carry the weight). The town does not have the amenities that you may be used to in other locations so you will not be able to run to the store to pick the items up. Remember, it is a truly rugged Alaska vacation you are enjoying, one that will create a great memory for years to come.
If you desire a real Far North Alaska vacation then this is the area that you certainly will need to consider. However, you won’t just spend your vacation in Nanamiut Village, but go on to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, a visit and perhaps an overnight in the village will give you a experience of what it might be like to live this far from the rest of the state and in the lifestyle that their ancestors lived years ago. Come, enjoy and appreciate the region so others will have the chance to appreciate this natural expanse of the north too.
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How To Find The Best Single Trip Travel Insurance ?
Written by MichaelZ on October 29, 2009 – 5:16 am -Obtaining The Best Single Trip Travel Insurance
If an individual has spent a lot of time planning a vacation getaway and has expended considerable amounts of money towards the trip, they may want to look into the best single trip travel insurance that they can afford.
Therefore, it is important to know what is single trip travel insurance. In addition, it is important to know how to find the best single trip travel insurance and what the best single trip travel insurance will cover.
What Is Single Trip Travel Insurance?
Single trip travel insurance is that precaution that a traveler takes to address unexpected circumstances and losses when taking a pleasure or business trip. Generally, this single trip insurance covers an individual over a set period of time while they are traveling.
Also, to take advantage of this insurance, the individual needs to assess what their travel insurance needs are and purchase an insurance policy that covers the possibilities of these events if they happen. The best way to familiarize oneself with the unexpected events that could happen is to talk to other travelers and hear about their travel experience. This may provide an insight as to some of the unexpected experiences they have encountered.
In addition, an individual may want to search the website and get a broader perspective from individuals who have traveled.This is so that the searching traveler can get and access their particular needs when planning for their vacation.
Often, by utilizing a search engine, the soon-to-be traveler can type keywords into the search bar. Some of those key words could be vacation nightmares, reasons to purchase single travel insurance, family travel insurance single trip recommendations, etc.
How To Find The Best Single Trip Travel Insurance
There are a number of ways that an individual can find the best single trip travel insurance available on the market. One of those recommendations is to talk to a travel agent and get a number of recommendations from that professional on what are the best single trip travel insurance companies available.
Another possibility of finding the best single trip travel insurance is to search on the Internet. The two possibilities of finding the best single trip travel insurance on the Internet is to do a keyword search and find out what companies are available and to match the insurance needs of the traveler.
In addition, an individual can find various websites that offer reviews of travel insurance companies and their customer service.These reviews are given by customers based on their experience with the travel insurance company.
Specifically, if looking into this type of search, it is important to find out about the customer service of the insurance company and whether the travel insurance company met their commitment and the insurance needs of the individual.
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