In 1969 the city of Calgary, Alberta was changed forever by a man named Walter Chell. Walter was opening an italian restaurant in the city and wanted to celebrate with one of his own creations, the Caesar.
Glass has been a major part of human history and has played a significant role in nearly every part of our daily lives. As one of the world wide leaders of glass manufacturing, Corning Inc. has a large campus dedicated to teaching the public about all things glass. The Corning Museum of Glass is located right in the heart of Corning, NY and is definitely worth a visit on your next trip through the Finger Lakes region of NY.
As I looked at my surroundings there was only one thought that kept coursing thorough my mind. I couldn’t shake the feeling that I had somehow fallen asleep and my dreams had transported me to some alternate universe where every 70’s sci-fi movie ever made had been filmed. I was surrounded by these strange shapes and colors everywhere I turned. It was surreal to think that I could feel this way simply by walking down a few steps and heading into the Indian Echo Caverns just outside of Harrisburg, PA.
It’s not often that you can effectively mix fine dining with a casual and comfortable environment. Somehow though, the team at Muse has managed to do just that. Located in the trendy Kensington neighborhood just outside of downtown Calgary, Muse is a great spot to relax and enjoy a romantic evening while also pleasing the most refined of pallets.
Tucked away in the sleepy little town of East Coulee, AB, right outside of Drumheller, is a fantastic little gem of a place called the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site. Situated in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, the Atlas Coal Mine is a breathtaking view into Alberta history.
Apparently before battery powered lights, coal miners went down underground with these flames strapped to their caps. Flames…in a coal mine!