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North Georgia's Kangaroo Conservation Center: A Home For Kangaroo’s and Other Exotic Animals Just North of Atlanta

Category: Georgia Travel

For 25 years a unique institution in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains has been a refuge for kangaroos and other species in need of protection. more...

Lake Michigan's Beaches, Festivals & Dutch Treat: Grand Haven, Muskegon & Holland Offer Sun, Fun and a Taste of Europe

Category: Michigan Travel

For Midwesterners, the West Coast of Michigan offers all of the big water advantages of visiting the ocean without the salt water, the drive, or the resort pricing. more...

Personal Disaster Preparedness for RV Travelers: Recreational Vehicle Emergency Planning & Personal Loss Prevention

Category: RV Culture

Whether the disaster involves losing prescription drugs, a hurricane, or identity theft, contingency planning should be part of every RV traveler's preparations. more...

River Adventure Travel in British Columbia: Whitewater Rafting and Jetboat Tours on the Fraser & Thompson Rivers

Category: British Columbia Travel

The Thompson and Fraser Rivers in British Columbia offer whitewater adventure tours that combine jaw-dropping natural splendor, powerful rapids, and a sense of history. more...

Kansas City Jazz, BBQ, Art, History & Nightlife: American Royals, Music, Museums and Downtown KC Attractions

Category: Kansas Travel

Known for baseball and barbecue, Kansas City delivers also jazz, top-notch restaurants, arts, history, and nightlife, just as you would expect from any world-class city. more...

Scenic Railroads of the American West: The Grand Canyon Railway and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

Category: New Mexico Travel

In as much as the railroad tamed the American West, today it's possible to climb aboard a train and, step back in time and rediscover the history and culture of The West. more...

Creativity & Adventure in Northern New Mexico: Red Rock Landscapes Inspire Georgia O’Keefe and Outdoor Adventurers

Category: New Mexico Travel

The majestic landscapes of northern New Mexico have long inspired both creativity and outdoor adventure, quenching visitors' desires to both create, and recreate. more...

Downtown Milwaukee Offers Music Arts & Nightlife: Crowds Come for Summefest and a Revitalized Downtown

Category: Wisconsin Travel

In recent years as Milwaukee's downtown has shifted from a brewing and manufacturing economy to an atmosphere that offers music, arts and nightlife in a lakeside setting. more...

Cruising Norway is Warm, Unique, and Affordable: Fjords, Reindeer, & Outdoor Adventure Showcase the Best of Norway

Category: Cruise Lines & Routes

Cruising the coast of Norway emphasizes the area's natural beauty, the native peoples, and offers the possibility of taking adventure excursions among the fjords. more...

Page Arizona is the Center of the Grand Circle: The Richest Concentration of Natural Splendor in the United States

Category: Arizona Travel

With more than a dozen National Parks, National Monuments and other notable landmarks nearby, Page Arizona is the center of a Grand Circle of America's natural wonders. more...

Suggested Reading List for Screenwriters: Books About Format, Drama, Structure and Storytelling for Film & TV

Category: Writing for Stage/Screen (general)

Good screenwriting requires a mastery of not just story, but also strict adherence to format and a host of industry conventions that are best learned from the experts. more...

Freelancing Free Agency & Work At Home Careers: The Freedom of Self-Employment and Working For Yourself

Category: Small/Home Business (general)

Recent technological advances and changes in the business world make the case for freelancing, free agency and self-employment not just plausible, but highly compelling. more...

Historic Sites in Central & Southern New Jersey: Smithville, Lambertville and the Howell Living History Museum

Category: New Jersey Travel

Southern and central New Jersey are filled with attractions that tell the stories of the area's early history and its vital role in the founding of the United States. more...

Beach, Boardwalk and Nature On the Jersey Shore: The Boardwalk, Beaches & Natural Attractions of Southern New Jersey

Category: New Jersey Travel

For many people going "Down the Shore" is the ultimate summer escape. But southern New Jersey offers more than just casinos, surf, saltwater taffy, and the boardwalk. more...

Amsterdam Art and Culture Museums: From Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Anne Frank to Sex, Drugs and Religion

Category: Netherlands Travel

Alongside the masterworks of Dutch art and culture, global history, culture, customs and artifacts imported by Dutch traders are Amsterdam's greatest gift to travelers. more...

Albuquerque's Airborne Adventures: Hot Air Ballooning, Sandia Peak, and the Acoma Pueblo

Category: New Mexico Travel

As the world's premiere hot air ballooning location, surrounded by towering peaks and cliff top pueblo villages, Albuquerque, New Mexico is filled with aerial adventures. more...

Easygoing Austin is Texas' Capital of Creativity: Music, Independent Film and Tex-Mex in Texas’ Hippest City

Category: Texas Travel

While San Antonio may have its history, Austin's food, music and film scene mark it as the undisputed hip, high-energy, brash younger brother of Texas Hill Country. more...

Culture and Adventure in Fredericksburg Texas: History, Food, Wine and Outdoor Sports in Texas Hill Country

Category: Texas Travel

In the surprisingly cool green hills of Central Texas, Fredericksburg has become the getaway spot for escapees from Austin, San Antonio and much farther afield. more...

How to Host a Holiday Wassail Party: Everything You Need to Know to Throw a Traditional Christmas Party

Category: Winter Recipes

A wassail party is a traditional holiday gathering intended to earnestly express the wish that host and guests alike should have a hearty, healthy and happy life. more...

Fine Art, Theatre and Dining in Ann Arbor: Art Fairs, Theatre, Restaurants and the Univ. of Michigan

Category: Michigan Travel

Even for a good-sized midwestern college town, Ann Arbor Michigan offers a diverse slate of visual
& performing arts and dining options, worthy of a much larger city. more...

Outdoor Attractions in Grand Rapids, Michigan: Year-Round Arts, Music & Exercise Activities in Michigan

Category: Michigan Travel

With outdoor summer concerts, public sculpture displays, art parks, and walkable historic neighborhoods, Grand Rapids is a surprisingly good outdoor getaway destination. more...

Emergency Preparedness and Gear for RVing: Emergency Planning and Equipment Choice for Recreational Vehicles

Category: RV Culture

Because a good deal of the fun is tied up in their recreational vehicle and other gear, RVers should consider what equipment is essential for a safe & satisfying trip. more...

Museums and Festivals in Trondheim, Norway: Nidaros Cathedral, the Norwegian Crown Jewels, Food, Film & Music

Category: Norway Travel

Deep in fjord country, the original capital of Norway delivers all of the art, history and fair weather festivals one would expect from a modern coastal university town. more...

How to Build a Raised Bed Garden Plot: Instructions & Materials List for Building a Wood-Framed Garden Box

Category: Garden Hardscaping

Raised wood-framed garden plots offer a number of advantages for gardeners, including protection from animals, custom soil mixture, and an attractive look. more...

Santa Fe Plaza and Buffalo Thunder Resort-Casino: Museums, Shops, Golf, Gaming & Spa Treatments in and Around Santa Fe

Category: New Mexico Travel

The cool air and vibrant surroundings of Santa Fe offer visitors the chance to relax and unwind amidst natural splendor and resort-level pampering and accommodations. more...

Coastal Norway's Art Nouveau Masterpiece: Alesund Offers Rich History and a Gateway to Norway’s Fjords

Category: Norway Travel

Art Nouveau architecture, spectacular surroundings and ready access to the fjords have made Ålesund, Norway a cultural oasis in the midst of an outdoor paradise. more...

Bergen is the Key to Seeing the Best of Norway: Culture, History, and Adventure Along the Norwegian Coast & Interior

Category: Norway Travel

With history, culture and easy access to the natural world, Norway's second largest city is the ideal starting point for exploring this remarkable country in any season. more...

Battlestar Galactica Prequel Soon To Be Released: Caprica Provides Backstory & History for Hit SciFi Channel TV Show

Category: Sci-Fi TV (general)

Set more than fifty years before Battlestar Galactica (BSG), Caprica lays a cultural foundation for the cult science fiction TV series that aired from 2004-2009. more...

Barter System Offers Alternative to Cash Economy: Barter Transactions Exchange Skills, Goods & Services and Not Money

Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)

Long before governments minted coins and printed currency, mankind found ways to trade whatever skills or items they possessed in abundance for the things they needed. more...

Chauvin Sculpture Garden & the Art of Kenny Hill: Folk Art Sculpture in the Heart of Louisiana Bayou Country

Category: Louisiana Travel

Set deep in Louisiana bayou country, the story of artist Kenny Hill's enigmatic sculpture garden is a tale of artistic beauty, creation and unexplained abandonment more...

Popular British TV Action/Adventure Shows: MI-5, Cracker, and Primeval Offer Action-Adventure Alternative

Category: British TV

While the world may take its lead from the U.S. regarding action, adventure and suspense television, British TV producers have also produced a few good action thrillers. more...

Gateway to Great Smoky Mountain National Park: Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee

Category: Tennessee Travel

During the 75-year existence of Great Smoky Mountain National Park the towns just outside the Tennessee side of the park have become wildly popular in their own right. more...

Albuquerque's Wild West Attractions: Chuckwagons, Cowboys, Native American Culture, and Rattlesnakes

Category: New Mexico Travel

The mountains and desert around Albuquerque provide the ideal backdrop for remembering, reenacting and experiencing the Wild West and the Native American West. more...

Wild West & Frontier West in Vegas: Las Vegas New Mexico, the Rough Riders, and the Santa Fe Trail

Category: New Mexico Travel

Las Vegas, New Mexico's long history of gunfighters, the Rough Riders and the Santa Fe Trail make it a must see destination for Wild West and Frontier West enthusiasts. more...

Amsterdam Offers Easy and Rewarding Travel: Art, History, Food, Nightlife and Rail Access to all of Europe

Category: Netherlands Travel

Amsterdam is a traveler's delight, offering a mélange of arts, culture and nightlife in a city blessed with efficient public transport and links to the rest of Europe. more...

San Antonio's Historic Past and Relaxing Present: Explore the Alamo, Stroll the River Walk and Play at Fiesta

Category: Texas Travel

With a turbulent past, missions, the Riverwalk and spring Fiesta, San Antonio stands out as Texas Hill Country's wise elder sister who likes to have a good time. more...

Texas Hill Country Offers Unexpected Variety: History, Food, Music and Outdoor Adventure in Central Texas

Category: Texas Travel

The rolling green hills and rivers of Texas Hill Country offer travelers a blend of history, food, wine, music, culture and outdoor adventure. more...

A Brief History of Wassail: The Traditions, Lyrics and Recipes Behind an Old English Custom

Category: Winter Recipes

As a tradition meant to celebrate and promote health, wealth and good fortune around the holidays, it's hard to beat wassail and wassailing for fun and a sense of purpose more...



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