It's also frequently used for weddings and other celebrations.

Usually, folks seeking lodging or a reception site start their search online, so the new online tour feature that recently debuted on its Web site is probably going to be a big boon for the complex.

I liked the 360-views of the grand ballroom and courtyard and spent several minutes "walking" my way through the main entrance, lobby and restaurant. While it's certainly not as good as an in-person visit, I'd say it's the next best thing.

Do you know of any other places around here that are using this new Motion VR software for online tours?

Post your thoughts in the comments and let's get a debate of our own going!

Her travel tips: Alaska is a very large state, so allow yourself time to see as much as possible. Pack a little of everything because the weather ranges from 40 degrees and rainy to 85 degrees and sunny.

The place, designed and built for the Kauffman family (of the now-defunct Kauffman's Department Stores) of Pittsburgh in the 1930s still leaves visitors in awe. It's a beautiful example of integrating manmade structures and nature and living in harmony with one's environment.

The ropes course at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort's adventure center was our first adventure. I can tell you firsthand that it's not for the faint of heart!

I thought I'd share a couple extra photos here that didn't make it into the story. If you're interested in learning more about wild mushrooms, check out the group.

The designation highlights the significance of the river as a recreational resource that improves the quality of life in the region.

I don't know about you, but anytime I'm in my kayak in the middle of the river -- far from cell phones and computers and highways -- my quality of life skyrockets.

You have to set up your mortgage and insurance, get a home inspection, weed out years of accumulated junk, arrange for utility transfers and address changes.

I'm all for new adventures, but I must say this is among my scariest adventures to date.

I'm thinking about putting it up on eBay to see if I can get $2.5 million. I mean, that's nothing compared to the $23.6 million Koons got for "Hanging Heart" last November, but hey, it sure beats a reporter's salary.

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In case you can't read the tiny words in the logo, the motto is "E Pluribus Smart Assimus."

What cool signs have you spotted lately? Snap a picture and send it to me!

But seriously, where else can you see fire-eating midgets, listen to music made on trash bins and eat a fried PBJ? If that's not local culture for you, I don't know what is. I'm of the opinion that every York County resident should check it out at least once.

For more, see our York Fair blog or plan your visit according to the schedule of events. Hurry up though -- the fun ends Sunday!

We're talking a statue of Michael Jackson and Bubbles near Louis the XIV. Some kind of oversized sculpted animal in the gardens.

Some folks say it's a good sign -- that the traditional bastions of French culture are loosening up. Others were so outraged they staged a protest. Check out the story here and post a comment -- what do you think of our York County native's latest?

Their travel trip: Be sure to dress in layers, and be prepared for rain. Southeast Alaska is a temperate rain forest.

Considering all that, I don't expect you'll be interested in digesting anything too lengthy on a blog today. So, I've decided to start a new feature on here where every now and then, when we're all feeling a little tired and worn out, we can be reminded of the joys of travel, adventure and exploration in all their many wonderous forms.

It's called quotable.

Here's a double dose for this first entry:

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." - Mark Twain

"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." - St. Augustine

What would YOU say? Leave a comment and share your quote.