Craigslegz travel tales Archives

The Courthouse fins are among the remarkable rock formations at Arches National Park. (Craig Davis/Craigslegztravels.com)

Arches only part of allure of Arches National Park

July 30, 2018 craigslegz 0

Visitors to Arches National Park in Utah are drawn to the 2,000 arches but discover there is much more to see amid towering rock formations. […]

Drag queen shows keep good times flowing at Lips Fort Lauderdale

November 1, 2017 craigslegz 0

The drag queen shows at Lips Fort Lauderdale have been a hit for nearly a decade. The Dragalicious Gospel Brunch proved spiritually uplifting with a winning combination of high-energy entertainment and plenty of good food and drink. […]

Solar eclipse helps total strangers come together, see the light

August 21, 2017 craigslegz 0

The rare event of a total solar eclipse showed how easy it can be to bring people together. In this case it was the simple pleasure of a shared experience on an otherwise mundane August afternoon. […]

Lions, tigers, pandas and more light up Chinese lantern festival in Boca Raton

March 4, 2017 craigslegz 0

The ancient tradition of the Chinese lantern festival brought wild animals to life in illuminated splendor at Sunset Cove Amphitheater west of Boca Raton, Fla. […]

Tibetan monks create colorful sand painting, promote compassion at Coral Springs museum

January 17, 2017 0

A group of Tibetan monks set out on a noble mission of promoting compassion in the world by creating an intricate mandala sand painting in Coral Springs, Fla, during the week of the presidential inauguration. […]

Bud N’ Mary’s Marina remains mecca for world-class fishing in Islamorada

December 30, 2016 craigslegz 1

Bud N’ Mary’s Marina has figured prominently in the reputation of Islamorada as the Sportfishing Capital due to talented captains and guides based there. After more than 70 years they are still producing world-class catches in the Florida Keys. […]

Tiny Dixville Notch, N.H., gets first call on presidential vote

November 7, 2016 1

Dixville Notch, N.H., is an unlikely focal point of the U.S. presidential election, but every four years gains widespread attention as the first precinct to report results following a midnight vote on Election Day. […]

Baseball in Cleveland has experienced a renaissance since the Indians (now known as the Guardians) moved to Progressive Field in the mid-90s.(Craig Davis/craigslegztravels.com)

Cleveland baseball arises, but it’s still all about the mustard

October 26, 2016 0

Cleveland Indians fans finally had a winning team to root for in 2016 on the way to the World Series. For many years, the best thing they had to look forward to was the Ball Park Mustard. […]

Tatiana nightclub conjures Russian vibe in South Florida

October 9, 2016 0

Tatiana Restaurant and Night Club is an exotic trip without venturing far, Russian style dining and entertainment in Hallandale Beach, Fla. […]

Phoenix to San Diego: Unexpected journey through alien territory

August 3, 2016 craigslegz 0

A canceled flight that led to an unplanned road trip from Phoenix to San Diego provided an eye-opening journey through a wide range of desert terrain. Throw in the quirky Space Age Lodge and an army of wind turbines, and the trip had an otherworldly feel. […]

Baseball, military bring Field of Dreams to life in Fort Bragg Game

July 8, 2016 1

Covering the Fort Bragg Game between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins provided an enlightening opportunity to interact with service men and women at work on the nation’s largest military base. […]

Colorado ski tour: Panorama of powder at five resorts in eight days

February 2, 2016 craigslegz 0

A whirlwind Colorado ski tour of five major resorts in eight on a 400-mile loop provided premier skiing and quirky side trips. […]

Miami stirs alluring vibe through art, music at Wynwood

January 28, 2016 craigslegz 0

Miami’s once-blighted Wynwood neighborhood has in just a few years created a cultural awakening as a hip hub of art, music and other forms of creative expression. The centerpiece in Wynwood Walls, a unique park of sanctioned graffiti with massive murals painted on old warehouses. […]