Amherst is home Amherst College and the University of Massachusetts. On the surface, Amherst seems like a typical college town, but look closer. The town of Amherst, Massachusetts is also home to permanent residents, and the town is lively and active even during “wintersession,” spring break and summer vacation. There are some obvious places to ...
With a state as big as Texas, it’s not surprising that the state park system is a sizable one as well. More than 120 state parks and state historical sites make up the Texas system, and that means there is something of interest for everyone. From sandy beaches to windswept canyons to grassy plains, there ...
Transport yourself to an African savannah without ever boarding a plane. The savannah, complete with grasslands, rolling hills and giraffe is located within easy driving distance from the Fort Worth/Dallas metroplex. An ideal daytrip for families, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center guarantees to thrill visitors with over 50 species of exotic African and Eurasian animals. Once ...
When my son was four, I bought a new bedding set for my bed. Once the initial set-up was finished, I asked my son what he thought. He looked at me quizzically, and said, “Mom – why is your bed wearing a skirt?” At first glance, boys and bed skirts aren’t two things you would ...
Do you want to get out of your everyday hustle and bustle and just go somewhere on your long weekend off? You might find it hard to decide where to go for a long weekend because you and your mate might have totally different interests. If this is the case, then decide what you want ...
Want to put your hand in a dinosaur track? The place to do this is Dinosaur Valley State Park in near Glen Rose, TX. This unique 1524.72 acres is in Somervell County, TX and is located on both sides of the Paluxy River, a branch of the Brazos River. Using funds from the State Parks ...
Culpeper Virginia is a must visit for those Civil War Buffs lucky enough to tour Virginia. 3 major battles were fought in the area during the American Civil War. The Battle of Brandy Station, The Battle of Kelly’s Ford and the Battle of Cedar Mountain. Culpeper is taking advantage of these historic battles to combine ...
The U.S. is exploding with great culture, historical old towns, nature parks, monuments, and museums. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a lifetime local, finding adventurous day trips from Dallas is quite easy. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a perfect family day trip outside Dallas. Approximately an hour and 40 minutes southwest of Dallas ...
In 1993, the Massachusetts Legislature adopted the Baked Navy Bean as its state bean symbol. Boston Cream Pie joined it in 1996 as the state dessert. Then in 1997, the Chocolate Chip Cookie was adopted as the state cookie symbol. Before these in 1986 the state made the Corn Muffin its state muffin symbol. The ...
