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You don't have to travel across the country or around the globe to have life-changing experiences. If you look hard enough, there are plenty of fun activities nearby and available for a reasonable price. Local, cheap fun that still feels like a vacation, this is the perfect description of a senior trip. Desiring to embark on the ever cliche senior trip, my friends and I looked at the semi-local Ohiopyle State Park . No, this is not in Ohio. It's in Pennsylvania. The name comes from the Lenape, one of the many Native American tribes who lived in the region. "Ohiopyle is derived from Unami, the language spoken by the Lenape people and is derived from a phrase that means "it turns very white," referring to the magnificent waterfalls and white water that runs through the area. A view of one of the walled tents. Image courtesy of TripAdvisor While there are a few hotels or cabins available, I recommend camping. Ohiopyle is quite honestly in the middle of ...

Trying to pronounce Austria in German is one of the hardest things to do, but that doesn't mean it isn't fun to try. And imagine that what is even better than trying to pronounce the country's name is visiting it. Austria is a land of vibrant colors and towering mountains. It contains some of the most peaceful cities I have ever visited.  Salzburg This city is famous for a multitude of reasons, none of which is due to the majestic sites the city offers. This town is famous for being the birthplace of the famous classical composer, Mozart, and the location of the town was also made famous by the 1965 hit movie The Sound of Music. If either Mozart or musicals entertain you, you can take specific tours around Salzburg that show key places from both Mozart's life or the movie. As much as I like music, when I travel I am much more interested in the sights places have to offer than what made the town famous.  Hallein Salt Mine: Image courtesy of Kris...