I found a comment from reader kk in my email today about a few cheap date ideas. Here first is a classic, “…I thought up, with the help of my honey…stargazing.”  Perfect. Free. Romantic. Fun. Take it a step further and visit your local observatory. My little town, Chico, has an observatory up in Bidwell Park. 
kk mentioned historical tours, which are available pretty much nation-wide. In particular, she says to try a candle-light tour in Fort Vancouver, Washington. You can find information at the park’s website.
Since we are exploring ideas for the Northwest, the Portland Rose Gardens would be a great date destination. Take …read more

Location: Yellowwood State Forest and Crooked Creek Lake Destination: Nashville, Indiana Country: United States Year Taken: 2008
Photographer: Jason Blog: bnpositive 
Yellowwood State Forest, about 70 miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana, was created in 1940 when federal lands were leased to the State of Indiana.
In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created three lakes within the forest, including Crooked Creek Lake as part of a jobs program under President Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation.  The reservoir lake was created by building a 31 foot …read more

 
Location: Graceland Cemetery on North Clark Street Destination: Chicago, Illinois  Country: United States Year Taken: 2006
Photographer: Jon Rochetti Blog: The DC Traveler
Established in 1860, the 80 acre Graceland Cemetery, on the north side of Chicago, boasts several famous markers.  This one, which is not so well known, simply reflects the grief of the loss of a loved one.
 
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