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The Most Parodied House in the World- Visiting the American Gothic House
You may not realize it, but one of the most recognized houses in the world stands in tiny Eldon, Iowa. American Gothic House, Eldon, Iowa This humble house, built in the early 1880′s, caught the eye of...
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Celebrating Groundhog Day in North America
February 2 is the day those of us in the northern climes of North America anticipate in a tongue-in-cheek sort of way. Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will winter end early or will we endure another...
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Kid-Friendly (and Inexpensive) Things To Do in New Orleans
Voo doo dolls in a New Orleans gift shop The first time I visited New Orleans it was to attend a conference and hang out with friends. It’s no surprise, then, that I spent a few nights on Bourbon...
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5 Fun Family Spring Break Vacations
Spring break is the first real getaway of each year and families across the country take advantage of the time off school and work to enjoy a fun family vacation. While many head for sun, sand and...
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3 Must-Dos at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim
Grand Canyon view from Desert Watchtower on South Rim All my life, I thought the Grand Canyon was a place to stop in the middle of the desert and take a picture. Sitcoms, movies, and even travel...
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The Fastest Way to See the Grand Canyon
Although it only takes a single look to be awed by the Grand Canyon, there are nearly 600 miles of rim ledge from which to gaze, each mile offering a new vantage point and unique perspective of the...
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McKinney Falls State Park: Inexpensive Beauty in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas has many claims to fame. It’s the liberal hotbed of conservative Texas, the live music capitol of the world (or at least the country), and it’s proudly “weird”. It’s also been criticized...
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Family Fun near Phoenix, Arizona
When I told my sister in law that I was taking my eldest daughter to Sunny Arizona she scoffed at me and said, “There is nothing to do there.” I understood what she meant as, when she goes to Arizona,...
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Highest Lighthouse in the World in Mazatlan, Mexico
When I first learned that Mazatlan’s lighthouse in Mexico – el faro – is considered to be the highest lighthouse in the world, I was impressed. I did a quick calculation…hmmm, 157 meters high, that...
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Best Rides for School-Aged Kids at Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom
Explore Animal Kingdom with the whole family. This is the second post in a series about the best rides for school-aged kids at Walt Disney World. Check out earlier posts for recommendations on rides...
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