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Introduce your young children to the world of adventure travel. Here are a few great places to get started: Appalachian Mountain Club Adventures. New England. Beginning at age five, kids can participate in pond studies, GPS treasure hunts, forest ecology lessons, and wildlife watching and tracking activities. It is all part of…
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Within this wonderland’s 2.2 million acres you'll have plenty of opportunity to see wildlife of all kinds - bear, elk, moose, buffalo, wolf, pelicans -- and some tourists who get a wee bit too close to these untamed creatures. I captured this image of a playful Grizz with a telephoto lens…
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Each year, the month of February is deemed “plant seeds of greatness month” in an effort to encourage Americans to examine their goals and aspirations and make changes where desired. Use this idea ( you don’t have to wait until February), to spark a conversation within your family. Then forge…
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The Whole Family
There is nothing so American as our national parks. The fundamental idea behind the parks is that the country belongs to the people. – Franklin D. Roosevelt As a resident of both Montana and Arizona, in recent years I was pleased to note that President Obama, Mrs. Obama and the…
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National Parks
The American Civil War, a conflict of considerable scale, was fought on home soil. Sixty percent of the battles were fought in Virginia. Communities, parks and museums, primarily in the East and South, will continue to offer living histories, lectures, and tours noting this era in our history. 1. …
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Hitting the trails is a great way to get some exercise and explore an area up close. Strike out with friends, join a group, or sign up for a guided outing. Find a trail close to home or make a great hike the centerpiece of a family adventure. Consider these…
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National Parks
Hitting the trails is a great way to get some exercise and explore an area up close. Strike out with friends, join a group, or sign up for a guided outing. Find a trail close to home or make a great hike the centerpiece of a family adventure. Consider these…
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It’s a must see: stunning vistas, more than 200 lakes, 175 named mountains and 40 glaciers, tucked within one million acres of natural beauty. That’s Glacier National Park. Established in 1910, by an act of Congress, this extraordinary recreational playground is also home to more than 350 structures listed…
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It’s a must see: stunning vistas, more than 200 lakes, 175 named mountains and 40 glaciers, tucked within one million acres of natural beauty. That’s Glacier National Park. Established in 1910, by an act of Congress, this extraordinary recreational playground is also home to more than 350 structures listed…
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Every day should be an Earth Day celebration. Here are some special ways we can honor our beautiful planet. Take part! Enjoy a Farm Stay. Get close to the land by planning a farm stay. You’ll wake to a rooster call or the sounds of other barnyard animals welcoming in…
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