Visit The San Buenaventura City Pier

The sandy beach at Ventura Pier is the main central beach of Ventura, California. The San Buenaventura City Pier is an old structure on wooden pilings that attracts fishermen and tourists who visit the Ventura waterfront.  This is one of a  popular beach spot. No matter what time or day there's usually someone is surfing in the water below or  walking the pier from paved Ventura Promenade pathway to Surfers Point Park.

For access to Ventura Pier Beach from downtown just head toward the ocean on California Street and you’ll get to the pier. There is a large parking structure next to the Crown Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel just off Harbor Boulevard. Another option is the northern parking lot for San Buenaventura State Beach which is right behind the beach. Restaurants are available on the pier: bikes, beach chairs, and body boards are available for rent at the pier seven days a week in summer and on weekends in the winter month.

The pier is a great place to watch sunsets or really to walk at any time of the day.

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35 comments Beaches and Islands, Bridges and Sights, California, Piers and Boardwalks, United States, Ventura, Ventura County Coast

Visit the Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga Tennessee

The Walnut Street Bridge is an old railroad bridge that has been refurbished into a pedestrian bridge.  It was built in 1890 that measure 2,376 feet long, this is one of the "Longest Pedestrian Bridges in the World".  It connects Chattanooga's revitalized downtown with the now-thriving North Shore district across the Tennessee River.  The views from the bridge of both shores and the river itself are simply beautiful and cannot easily be described -- you'll just have to see it for yourself!

What's cool about the Walnut Street Bridge is its design which incorporates many iron trusses that form perfectly symmetrical triangles all around.  The trusses were painted in light blue.   The floor of the bridge is covered with wooden planks giving it a boardwalk feel.  The bridge is wide and  spacious a great way to get exercise, see awesome views, and enjoy Chattanooga.

This bridge is a great way to cross Tennessee River by foot or bike.  

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17 comments Bridges and Sights, Chattanooga, Historic Landmarks, Piers and Boardwalks, Tennessee, United States

Visit the Whispering Winds Covered Bridge and Lost Mine Falls

Everyone is familiar with theme parks or amusement parks, but have you ever heard of an adventure park? Adventure park is a place where family can come to explore and discover the outdoors. The  Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park is famous for that, located 12 miles outside the city limits of Gatlinburg , Sevierville or Pigeon Forge.

It is a family oriented adventure park that has beautiful easy to moderate trails. This trails will lead you across multiple unique bridges from log to covered and cable  bridges, including America’s Longest Swinging Bridge with gorgeous vistas and awesome waterfalls.

"Whispering Winds Covered Bridge",  is home to thousands of wishes where you can hang a wish to blow in the winds of prosperity. 

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30 comments Bridges and Sights, Family Attractions, FoxFire Mountain, Outdoor Activities and Adventures, Sevierville, Tennessee, Theme Parks, United States, Waterfalls

Discover Foxfire Mountain Swinging Bridge

Those visiting to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge must check out Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park.  If you and your family are looking for a great place to spend a day; visit Foxfire Mountain located at:  3757 Thomas Ln, Sevierville, TN 37876.   They are a little off the beaten path, but its completely worth it.  This park is perfect for family adventure with a  short hike and  breathtaking waterfalls.

Did you know  that the longest "Swinging Bridge" in United States is located right here in East Tennessee?

From FoxFire Mountain entrance  you can cross The Bridge to Prosperity towards the hiking trail and waterfalls. Heights might not be your thing, but this bridge is safe, sturdy and has amazing views. These bridges are made of steel cable, wood and rock , fun thing about it is that they really do swing.

The park features a rock climbing wall, ATV tours, the longest swinging bridge in America, and two zip line courses -- there’s no shortage of adventures here!

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26 comments Bridges and Sights, Family Attractions, FoxFire Mountain, Outdoor Activities and Adventures, Sevierville, Tennessee, Theme Parks, United States

Visit Obed Wild and Scenic River National Park

Obed Wild and Scenic River is a unit of the National Park System.  Located just off of US27 in Wartburg, Tennessee. One of the best things about this park is that it is rarely crowded.  It was awesome to just be enjoying nature with no other people noise.  Great area to explore perfect for outdoor adventurists.

We stopped at the Visitor Center.  Pick up maps, talk to a ranger about available activities he gave us some suggestions of places to be sure to visit. Also we check out the shop in the National Park Bookstore and recreation exhibit.  We took a short walk because it is snowing that day.  But we would like to go back on summer and try some longer hikes, sightseeing and do picnic.

Inside the Welcome Center

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17 comments Bridges and Sights, Historic Landmarks, Knoxville, Museum and Exhibits, Tennessee, Tennessee State National Park, United States, Wartburg

A day trip to Downtown Nashville

Located on the Cumberland River, Nashville is a small town in a big city — Nashville, TN is famous for being the home of country music. Plenty of bars with live music are everywhere as well and the cowboy greeters are full of personality. Restaurants featuring great brisket and ribs are easy to find along with more sophisticated restaurants at street level and in the high rises. It is fun to walk along downtown, but you can take a horse drawn carriage or even pedal a beer bike around.

If you haven’t visited  the Music City recently I suggest you should, wear your cowboy boots and head to Tennessee’s capital city.

Stunning Nashville downtowm

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The Golden Gate Bridge

The most iconic structure in San Francisco California, the Golden Gate Bridge. Even though I've seen countless pictures of the Golden Gate, it really is something to see for yourself. The setting is just perfect. My husband and I made the decision to walk across the 1.7-mile span bridge and back.  We were there on 25th of September 2016  it was a nice day high 80's but breezy, zero clouds and perfect blue skies. A piece of advice - bring a warm jacket and definitely a comfortable walking shoes needed. An experience that we won't forget.

It is no doubt a large, beautiful historical bridge and the gate way to the Golden State of California.

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24 comments Bridges and Sights, California, Family Attractions, Historic Landmarks, San Francisco, Summer Getaway, United States