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Former Members Reveal New Secrets About The Amish

     At this point, we all know of the Amish… but exactly who they are and what they do is still a bit of a mystery to us. And that’s probably exactly how the Amish want it. They would rather we don’t know much of anything about them. It could be as simple as they just like their privacy. We can understand that. But recent revelations about the Amish have led us to believe that there’s a lot more to their secrecy. Perhaps they don’t want us to know what really goes on in their communities because they know we would not be happy about it.

 

     Could they be doing things that are technically illegal? Maybe they don’t want to the police or even the government stopping them from doing the things they want to do. From living the life they’ve become accustomed to. Or maybe they are just worried that the rest of civilized society would be up in arms if they learned the truth about what goes on in an Amish community. But we’re here to put all those questions to rest! Although you might not like the answers. We recently were lucky enough to learn what really goes on in Amish communities and some of it just might surprise you…

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4 Things You Can Do to Help the Environment

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Do you want to help the environment but get overwhelmed by where or how to start? You look and see much work to be done, and you want to make the most significant impact.

With so many ways to help the environment, you don’t have to do it all right away. You can start small with simple ways to make an environmental impact.

Read on to learn five tangible things you can do to help the environment.

1. Carry Reusable Shopping Bags

One simple shift you can make to help save the environment is to carry reusable shopping bags for each of your grocery trips.

Plastic grocery bags are harmful to the environment. These plastic bags take a long time to break down, leaving them at risk of ending up in the ocean or endangering an animal.

Keeping reusable totes in your car lessens the amount of plastic bags used and disposed of in landfills. Reusable bags are also durable to ensure you don’t have broken bags of groceries rolling down your driveway.

2. Add Solar Panels

If you are eager to take a big step in helping the environment, consider solar panel installation for your home.

Solar panels save energy by deriving clean energy from the sun, whereas traditional electricity uses fossil fuels as its source of energy.

Conserve energy and save money by calling a professional like the Blue Raven solar company to schedule an appointment for a quote today. You might be surprised by the impact this decision makes on your life.

3. Save Water

Another easy way to make helping the environment a regular part of your life is to save water

Water waste is more significant than you might think. If you had a calculator on your faucet showing you how much water you waste while completing routine activities, you would be shocked.

Try simple adjustments such as turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth or washing dishes. You can also wait to turn the shower on until you are ready to get in.

Small changes still make an impact on the environment and your budget!

4. Purchase Reusable Beverage Containers

Along the same lines as the plastic bags, plastic bottles also have a heavy impact on the environment.

Try making the switch to a reusable water bottle to lessen the amount of plastic waste. You can even find a water bottle that encourages you to drink more water throughout the day. Less plastic bottles and better for your health by drinking more water – it’s a win-win!

Learn the Best Ways to Help the Environment

Don’t be intimidated by what might seem like a daunting task to help the environment.

You can make an impact with minor adjustments in your daily routine and lifestyle. Try implementing these five methods into your life and feel confident that you are making the earth a better place!

Carry your environmentally friendly ways even into your future traveling endeavors. Find tips, resources, and guides for your best travel experience under the Travel tab. 

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Elevate Your Summer In America’s Best Mountain Towns

When you’re looking for where to go for your next vacation give the beach a break and head to one of the best mountain towns the United States has to offer.

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Mountain towns aren’t just for winter fans anymore. In fact, they make for some of the best summer outdoor activities out there. If you enjoy kayaking, rafting, hiking, mountain bike riding or even horseback riding then these mountain towns are for you.

Too often mountain towns are just associated with winter fun, and while they obviously are a great deal of fun in the winter, they are loads of fun in the summer as well.

So when you’re looking for where to go for your next vacation give the beach a break and head to one of the best mountain towns the United States has to offer.

 

 

Jacksonville, Oregon

Located along the Rogue River, Jacksonville is a charming town that has been preserved since the 1850s. This town features a unique, classic history that dates back to the gold rush because it houses Oregon’s very first Chinatown. Come visit this town that has been declared a National Historic Landmark and really get a feel for what the gold rush was like. The Rogue River obviously means that you can spend your time here fishing, rafting or kayaking. If you’re not a huge water fan, though, you can also ride horses, bikes or ride your own two feet as you walk along majestic local trails. After you spend your day adventuring try relaxing in one of the 18 local wineries that offer delectable wines that are sure to excite your taste buds.

 

Ellijay, Georgia

Ellijay is a beautiful remote town that is sure to delight anyone who is lucky enough to visit. If you look around this town, and you don’t have to look that hard, you will find mountains, rivers, vineyards, and orchards. In fact, the orchards are so prominent around here that Ellijay is home to the Georgia Apple Festival every October. Just in case you thought Georgia was all peaches, now you know they make some pretty delectable apples here too. Jimmy Carter knows about their apple prowess. He has a log cabin in Ellijay that he refers to as his second home. You will love your time in Ellijay when you spend it tubing down the Cartecay river or mountain biking and hiking. Whatever your outdoor pleasure may be, Ellijay offers it in spades.

 

Truckee, California

Truckee is Lake Tahoe’s chill younger brother. This town is breathtakingly beautiful and has a charm so undeniable that it will be nearly impossible to leave once you set foot there. Truckee, oddly enough, runs right along the Truckee River which runs straight into Lake Tahoe. Actually, that’s not odd at all, that makes perfect sense. This mountain town still offers high-class food and drinks so you won’t feel like you’re slumming it, and the fun activities abound all year round. Visit Truckee if you want to see the wondrous mountain life that California has to offer.

 

This is just a small sampling of our top three favorite mountain towns, but they exist all over the United States. A good rule of thumb to follow is wherever there are mountains, there are mountain towns. So go climb some elevation and start living that mountain life.

 

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Traveling Goals Before You Turn 30

Before you get bogged down with the horrible reality of getting old make sure you accomplish these amazing travel goals to ensure you can sit back and reflect on your happy life.

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Youthfulness is a gift and it is one that you should take advantage of. Pretty soon your body will ache, your hair will turn gray and you will have something absolutely horrible known as responsibilities leaving all your goals too far away to ever accomplish. Before you kiss your goals goodbye and get bogged down with the horrible reality of getting old make sure you do these amazing things while you travel to ensure you can sit back and reflect on your life when you get old and make everyone else in the nursing home jealous.

 

 

Travel Alone

When you’re married or you have kids, odds are you won’t have the opportunity to travel all by yourself or knock a lot of your goals off your list. So travel alone while you can and see what the world has to offer you. You will make new friends and experience a wild adventure all your own. Write your own story and do only what you want to do. It’s always great to have companionship when you travel, but having complete and total freedom is great too. You’ll be surprised at the companionship you do find when traveling alone and you will make a memory that you will cherish forever.

 

Climb A Mountain

There is no sense of accomplishment quite like climbing a mountain. No, you don’t have to get to the top of Everest and risk freezing to death, there are plenty of mountains with varying degrees of difficulties of paths to the top. But once you reach the top of the mountain you will truly feel like the king of the world. You will feel like a superhero and your friends will bow down to you because you’re the great and powerful mountain climber.

 

Ride A Classic Train

There are trains all over the world, but most people don’t think about traveling on them because cars and planes are so much more practical when it comes to getting somewhere. But there is something majestically unique about a train voyage that is something that you will remember forever. It doesn’t really matter where the train goes just sitting and staring out the window or walking through the cars is a romantic journey that is truly one of a kind.

 

Peruse A Market

There’s something to be said for the colorful chaos that is an international marketplace. You weave through tight alleys and see the colorful merchandise that different cultures have to offer. You don’t even have to buy anything to enjoy yourself, just browsing stand after stand is enough to leave you satisfied. However, if you do feel like shopping these are usually great places to get unique gifts for cheap and delicious local food. Markets are great for many different reasons but the most important one is the magical experience they will leave in your heart.

 

Learn A Language

Being able to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak your native language is quite a thrill. You feel so smart and so worldly when you are able to communicate in a different country. Plus, you never know when your knowledge of a language will help pay off in different parts of your life. No one ever regrets learning a new language, so why not start today.

 

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