Leslie Driskill-Oklahoma City

  Awesome Places to Visit: Portland, Maine This laid-back coastal town has an abundance of flavorful restaurants, fresh outdoor spaces, and ocean views. Here are a few of the great places to visit while in Portland.  The Inn at St. John The Inn at St. John, constructed in 1897, is Portland’s oldest continuously operating hotel. The inn is independently owned and operated, making for a friendly and personalized experience. The inn offers typical hotel rooms with bathrooms in the room as well as less expensive rooms with detached private bathrooms accessible through the hallway. The staff keep an ample supply of freshly baked cookies in the lobby as well as hot water for coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Complementary breakfast is served each morning. Portland, Maine is a dog-friendly city and The Inn at St. John is no exception. Dogs can stay for an additional $10 cleaning fee. I opted to stay in one of the rooms with a detached private bathroom. The room featured a microwave, min

  Leslie Driskill is a scientist from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She enjoys reading, writing, hiking,  photography, genealogy, history, and traveling. Her favorite places to visit are National Parks,historic sites, and anywhere with a great view, especially at sunset. She has traveled to every state except Alaska and hopes to continue traveling internationally once the COVID-19 pandemic passes. When she isn't out exploring, she enjoys volunteering with The National Map Corps and Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps.  A few of Leslie's favorite sunsets: Sunset at Glen Canyon Dam, Page, Arizona. Photo by Leslie Driskill Glen Canyon Dam is an impressive work of engineering, measuring 710 feet high (220 meters). The dam was completed in 1966 and forms one of the largest man-made water reservoirs in the United States. This view is from the pedestrian walkway on the Glen Canyon Bridge, just downstream of the dam.  Sunset at Casco Bay, Portland, Maine. Photo by Leslie Driskill The Casco Bay F