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A sycamore tree leaf is a wonder for size and when soaked in water makes a nice leathery surface for artwork.

Devil's Den State Park lies at 1,100 feet along Lee Creek. Early April is the perfect time to observe the park's many birds and photograph blooming Redbud and Dogwood.

Concord Massachusetts is the birthplace of modern America, here the first British deaths in the American War of Independence occured and a nation was born.

A fun December holiday family activity in the San Francisco bay area not to be forgotten is the Gilroy Gardens Amusement Park with horticulture activities and fun rides.

Rodin sculptures, Old Masters' paintings, architectural elements from castles, cathedral windows and Tang Dynasty tapestries are showcased in this world-class museum.

Despite the wealth of things to do in New York regular visitors may want to think about exploring more of America.

Most Christian and Judean faiths believe that Amos was a minor prophet and the author of the book holding his name. What evidence is there that he existed?

Wedding locations in Sedona, Arizona offer some unique and unusual ideas in addition to the usual wedding venues; consider some alternatives for a Sedona wedding.

You envision lush greenery and deep shade when adding trees to your landscape. But you could end up with unforeseen problems. Read this before planting.

Nostalgia and summer seem to be soul mates. James Whitcomb Riley's "The Old Swimmin'-Hole" is a delightful example of a man recalling his boyhood in summer.

Oldest monolith of its type still in its original place declared the affluence from conquests of Libya and Nubia, and through diplomacy to the east, in Syria/Palestine.

Imagine hearing that Jesus was coming through your town, but you could not see him over the crowds because you were small. That is how Zacchaeus felt.

Who was the Egyptian Goddess Nut, and why were depictions of her unique in Egyptian art? Why was her image used on coffin sarcophagi?

During the month of Nativity Fasting for Coptic Christians in Egypt, for three hours on December 11, 2009, 3,000 people witnessed St. Mary at El-Warraq Coptic Church.

The Verde Canyon Railroad (RR) is a unique excursion of natural beauty and history, also known as Arizona's Other Grand Canyon, appreciated only as a ticketed passenger.

Mataria, a suburb of Cairo, is one of the havens claimed by Coptics used by baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph during their flight to Egypt to escape Herod, as told in Gospels.

The area, about 1-1/2 miles (2 Km) south of Zaqaziq (aka Zagazig) originally known as Bubastis was, according to Copt tradition, Holy Family first Nile Delta stop.

Archeology in Cairo suburb Mataria, thought to relate to first pharaoh to mention name Israel, may be important to 'Exodus'. Pics of monuments and excavations prohibited.

Origin of the term Coptic is of interest to some folks for mere curiosity. Others due to academic, vocational or even theological needs.