Destinations

Now that the medals have been awarded and the athletes have returned from Beijing, it's time to take a look at accessibility in the city in these post Paralympic times.  Did the games actually improve the accessibility of the infrastructure and tourist facilities, or was it just a temporary fix for the event?

After tooling through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and enjoying the wonderful fall colors from the ground, I decided to see what they look like from above. To that end, I hopped on board a helicopter for a short tour over the area. And I have to say that you get an entirely different perspective from above; in fact I got more of an eyeful from the air than on the ground. The reds are simply spectacular - it's a color we really don't get too much in CA.

Fall in the Smokies

Well we're over in the Pigeon Forge area of TN this week, for a little editorial research; and I have to say, the weather is wonderful. Very mild - don't even need a sweater. And this time of year in the Smokies is absolutely beautiful. We don't get the change of seasons so much in CA, so I do love the fall colors. And the changing leaves are beautiful here.  It's nice to hit things in prime time every now and again.

Well, we hit the road (actually the sky) yesterday, and are here in Manassas for a few days of editorial research. I'm focusing on the historical attractions in the area, with a heavy emphasis on military history. I've also found a few nice accessible trails in the area that I'd like to explore.