Labor Day, most people think of a quiet fishing or camping trip when this holiday is uttered. Some however, want more excitement and variety. So, where do you go if you are in California? That’s easy… Sacramento. Labor Day Activities in Sacramento California: What’s Shaking? Sacramento is home to many great activities but nothing can ...
I was reading an article on MSN.com a while back about quick ways to make an extra hundred bucks. I usually don’t hold much stock in such endeavors since they are typically more trouble than they are worth. Since it was a slow day though, I decided to take a peak at the list, and ...
Alaska has been known as one of the top gold mining states around the world. Many people from all over the world visit Alaska just to try their luck in finding gold at one of the many locations known throughout Alaska where gold can be found. The following is a list of known areas where ...
Archimedes is credited with many inventions and discoveries, but a story about how he checked a golden crown to show if it had the proper amount of gold used in its making provides an interesting historical tale. The king at the time (Hero) had a golden crown that was supposed to be made of pure ...
Our Book Club chose The Sisters Brothers by Canadian author Patrick DeWitt for our discussion this month. We do not often explore the writings of male authors so this was an interesting discussion. The tale has been called picaresque (roguish), satiric, episodic, a parody, and a spoof of Westerns. The story takes place at the ...
Alabama has a vast array of natural wonders. Most of these wonders fall under the Alabama State Park System. There are a few that are privately owned and operated. Desoto Caverns Park is a privately owned cave. Desoto Caverns is located in Childersburg, a little over 30 miles from Birmingham. It is a theme park ...
Soar across Juneau’s wild backcountry as the helicopter dips and turns above stark white glaciers. You seem to be flying so low that the helicopter can almost touch the mountain tops. Helicopters are perfect for sightseeing tours with 180 degree views from their rounded glass windows. Era Helicopters take you on a 40 minute flight ...
Gold fever has struck many a soul and once you’ve been bitten, it’s hard to cure without gold in your pan. Panning for gold has helped build the world as we now it and has now become a hobby for those who yearn for the old west way of life. Bonanzas have been replaced by ...
Thanks to No Child Left Behind legislation, no child of mine is learning much geography and history at school. The entire elementary school curriculum now skews toward reading and math. We decided that summer vacation was a good time to fill that curriculum gap. Our summer vacation destination was preordained, since we were visiting family ...
Whether a group of people or an individual is itching to pan for gold, give one of these gold panning vacation destinations a try. Each gold panning destination is seasonal and limited, so be sure to check your schedule with their schedule before taking off work and heading to Alaska to pan for gold. Panning ...
