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Ride the train at the Oregon Zoo, hear a concert in the Rose Garden, stroll the Japanese Garden or visit the World Forestry Center at Washington Park in Portland, Oregon.

Escape the daily grind in Portland, Oregon. Mapping out routes and pre-planning restaurants and activities ensures a great Portland day visit.

Old city charm, fun nightlife, music and tulip festivals, live jazz and urban cool on hip Lark Street make New York's state capital, Albany NY, a great place to visit.

A can't miss family activity in Albany is the annual Capital Holiday Lights in the Park. After the lights, kids can enjoy food, crafts, a visit with Santa and rides.

There was organized baseball in Southern California long before the Dodgers got here. Teacher to lead bus tour of sites where teams played nearly a century ago.

The zoo is living up to a promise to "bring back the roar" after raising $6 million to return lions to Portland, years after closing its previous display of the big cats.

Rose Gardens, a Classical Chinese Garden, an authentic Japanese Garden and a Rhododendron Garden draw locals and tourists alike for picnics, weddings or a quiet stroll.

Leaf peepers abound as fall foliage season begins. Travelers can leave cars behind and plan a trip by train in upstate New York to see autumn leaves at their peak.

Anacortes, on Washington's Fidalgo Island, offers affordable family day trips spring, summer or fall. Kayaking, hiking, biking and beachcombing are all accessible by car.

Hotel deLuxe is an elegant and nostalgic hotel in the idyllic Northwest United States. Read Chris Bebo's Concierge Questionnaire and take a trip to the romantic NW.

Skate at Oaks Park or Lloyd Center Ice Rink, get creative at the Portland Children's Museum or see how water spouts work at OMSI for rainy day fun in Portland, Oregon.

Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics will live or die October 2, 2009 in Copenhagen. President Obama will be on hand for the final presentation and vote.

Whether under an umbrella in the Portland Japanese Garden or finding interesting indoor activities at OMSI, guests to this NW city enjoy winter vacation.

Governor Rod Blagojevich is facing federal charges in what is becoming a too common sign of corruption and business as usual in the State of Illinois.

Visitors to Portland, Oregon, can easily explore nature without a car. The city's MAX lightrail takes you right to the trailhead of two nature preserves

Baseball places more importance and ceremony on Opening Day than any other sport. Here are some of the best and worst of baseball's annual inaugural game.

The adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is recognized as America's birthday.

Eugene Field is perhaps the best known writer of childrens poetry in America. He is also considered one of the first newspaper columnists. His works provide inspiration.

Michael Weidrich, Director of Lark Street Business Improvement District, highlights BID events LarkFEST, Art on Lark, Champagne on the Park & 1st Friday gallery stroll.

A number of major public gardens around the West make it easy for budding flower photographers to get great pictures.

No need to spend a mint when you visit Denver, Colorado, since some of the best activities and sightseeing in the Mile-High City are absolutely free.

Spotlight articles and Snapshot blogs bring America's eleven thoroughbred Triple Crown champions into larger focus. Learn more about the champs' historic lives.

Flag Day, June 14, is now an official holiday and tradition of the USA Flag symbol which was started in the 1800s by children in elementary schools.

Children's museums, which offer hands-on fun and learning presented at a child's level, can be worthwhile vacation experiences for families.

December is a time for family, fun and holiday cheer. There is much to do in the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland area to brighten anybodies Christmas season.

The hip Lark Street Business District in Albany NY is alive with year-round events & festivals in an area of trendy restaurants and thriving upstate New York night life.

From the Portland Art Museum to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Forestry Center, Museum of Contemporary Craft and Oregon Historical Society discovery awaits.

The former governor's mansion has cold spots, phantom footsteps and eerie dolls. There are orbs and other strange images in photographs taken in its wine cellars.