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Little River and Vacations With Your Kids: Family Travel Articles, Tips, & Guides
ARTICLES AND TIPS ABOUT LITTLE RIVER: Little River Family Vacations and Trips with Your Kids
JACKSONVILLE BEACH RESTAURANTS SUCCUMB TO MULTI FAMILY HOUSING BOOM - Just over a month after the First Street Grill's final New Years Eve bash, another popular eatery on the Intracoastal Waterway closes its doors for the last time on February 3rd. The Lighthouse Grill, located at the San Pablo River bridge on Beach Blvd... (
JANUARY RIVER - Once having been the capital of Brazil, in 1959 Rio lost this status but is still one of the centers of the country - with the offices of the large corporations, the first airport in Latin America and, of course, its carnival! (
AMSTERDAM SIGHTSEEING AND HOTELS - Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands, and is one of the largest historic cities in Europe. The city lies near two bodies of water, the Amstel river and the IJ bay. For many tourists, Amsterdam is a city which is well known and praised for its (
ANTWERP HOTEL GUIDE - Antwerp is a city in Belgium, which is a center of commerce. It has a population of just under half a million people and is the capital of Antwerpen province, one of the three areas of Belgium. The city is situated on the right side of the Scheldt River. (
FRANKFURT HOTEL GUIDE - Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany and is an important financial center of the country. It lies on the Main river and the metropolitan area has a population of five million people. It is one of the wealthiest cities in the European Union. (
CASTLES ALONG THE RHINE - The Rhine River is one of Germany's most popular tourist attractions. This famous river has been at the heart of German history for centuries, dating back to at least Roman times. In fact the river marked the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire. (
GREAT PLACES TO VISIT: PRAGUE CAFES AND CASTLES - Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic is an extraordinarily beautiful city. Standing on the banks of the river Vltava (the locals generally use the German name for it the Moldau). (
TRAVEL IDEAS: HIKING IN SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK - Hiking trails at Susquehanna, along the East Coast's longest river, are a popular nesting spot for bald eagles. Tips for making a trip.
THE NIGER RIVER - The Niger - Learn about the great river that feeds many nations.
BRANTFORD - ONTARIO, CANADA - The history of Brantford, Ontario can be traced back three centuries to when Chief Joseph Brant forded the Grand River. Brantford has come a long way since then.
A TRIP TO NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA - An article describing the town of New Hope, Pennsylvania, known for its art galleries and magnificent views of the Delaware River.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: GOVERNOR'S LIGHTHOUSE - South carolina lighthouses: The Governor's Lighthouse in Light Keeper's Village near Little River, South Carolina is definitely worth visiting while you're touring South Carolina.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: CAPE ROMAIN LIGHTHOUSE - South carolina lighthouses: The Cape Romain Lighthouse, located on Lighthouse Island near McClellanville, South Carolina, sits on Raccoon Key, 10 from the entrance to the Santee River.
PLAN A TRIP TO CASSEVILLE, WISCONSIN - Plan a trip to Casseville, Wisconsin. Town of the Great River Road and close to Potosi. Sites available to see their like lead mines, Stonefield Village and caves.
A TRIP TO NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA - An article describing the town of New Hope, Pennsylvania, known for its art galleries and magnificent views of the Delaware River.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: GOVERNOR'S LIGHTHOUSE - South carolina lighthouses: The Governor's Lighthouse in Light Keeper's Village near Little River, South Carolina is definitely worth visiting while you're touring South Carolina.
SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHTHOUSES: CAPE ROMAIN LIGHTHOUSE - South carolina lighthouses: The Cape Romain Lighthouse, located on Lighthouse Island near McClellanville, South Carolina, sits on Raccoon Key, 10 from the entrance to the Santee River.
PLAN A TRIP TO CASSEVILLE, WISCONSIN - Plan a trip to Casseville, Wisconsin. Town of the Great River Road and close to Potosi. Sites available to see their like lead mines, Stonefield Village and caves.
COLORADO IN THE SUMMER - Go take a bike -- or a hike. Raft down a river or race down a mountain slide. Practice that golf swing or tennis serve. Learn to fly-fish or horseback ride. Count the constellations from your sleeping bag. There's so much to do even the most finicky kids won't complain they're bored on this trip.
ON A FRENCH BARGE TRIP - ALONG THE RIVER SAONE IN FRANCE -- Uh oh. Our captain is angry. The crew isn't moving fast enough.
A RAFTING TRIP -- EXCITING FOR EVERYONE - Guy Gibson has the answer for parents whose teens insist they've outgrown family vacations. And he's not talking about leaving them home or dropping them at the nearest theme park. The Northern California attorney and father of three teens advises gathering the gang and heading for the river, one with enough white water to keep the young folks interested but not so much that parents have to clutch the raft for dear life.
OZARK MOUNTAIN REGION: TRAVEL BRIEF - If outdoor activities and a connection to nature are what you're looking for in a trip, then the Ozark Mountain region might be the right destination for your family. This area spans five Arkansas counties and is known for its phenomenal natural attractions: beautiful scenic mountains, vast wilderness areas, magnificent underground caverns, crystal clear lakes, world-class trout streams, and the majestic Buffalo National River. Also absorb a bit of Ozark history with a visit to museums and old-time villages.
DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA: TRAVEL BRIEF - National parks and national preserves boast some of the most beautiful land in the country, and the Delaware Water Gap is no exception. This park preserves 40 miles of the middle Delaware River and almost 70,000 acres of land along the river's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. At the south end of the park, the river cuts eastward through a scenic water gap in the Appalachian Mountains. The park also includes historic Millbrook Village and several environmental education centers.
NEW ORLEANS: TRAVEL BRIEF - New Orleans may be large in population, but it hasn't lost its small-town feel. Many families have lived there for generations and pride themselves on the city's classic neighborhoods, Cajun history, and Dixieland jazz. Its most popular tourist attractions, such as Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, the French Quarter, and the Mississippi River, are must-sees, but to get a feel for the heart of the city it is also highly recommended that you visit the jazz clubs and taverns where locals congregate.
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL: TRAVEL BRIEF - Located on opposite sides of on the Mississippi River, Minneapolis and St. Paul were settled in the 19th century. Minneapolis is a major city with a blend of architecture and the city skyline, while St. Paul has preserved much of its Victorian architecture. Popular cultural destinations in Minneapolis include the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis Planetarium, and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. St. Paul offers the Minnesota Historical Society, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Children's Museum. Due to the cold winters, these cities have extensive skyway systems that allow people to spend a day in town without ever stepping outdoors.
TRAVELING WITH HOLIDAY FOOD - We may not go over the river and through the woods anymore, but many of us still head to Grandmother's house at holiday-time, sometimes with a dish or two to contribute to the Thanksgiving table. And that presents a problem that can affect your health: How to keep hot foods hot, cold foods cold, and all food safe to eat
FESTIVALS OF NEW ULM, MINN. - More than a century after Germans settled this town of 14,000, the community above the Minnesota River northwest of Mankato holds fast to its heritage. Greenery and colorful lights trim Minnesota Street, as festivals launch the holiday season.
MINNESOTA'S GRAND PORTAGE STATE PARK - You hear the rushing water rumbling like a freight train long before you arrive at the viewing platform near the top of Minnesota's highest waterfall. The Pigeon River crashes between granite boulders that glisten under the warm sun. Then, the river cascades 120 feet down a series of stone ledges in Grand Portage State Park (150 miles northeast of Duluth), bursting into a shroud of mist.
MISSOURI RIVER, NE - The year 2004 marks the bicentennial of Lewis and Clark's expedition. But modern-day explorers have already begun retracing the steps of this dynamic duo as they charted their way west.
BUCKS COUNTY, PA - When the weather calls for one of those 3H (hazy, hot, and humid) weekends, take some advice from Big Mouth Billy Bass, the singing fish: "Take them to the river!"
MISSOURI RIVER, NE - The year 2004 marks the bicentennial of Lewis and Clark's expedition. But modern-day explorers have already begun retracing the steps of this dynamic duo as they charted their way west.
LOESS HILLS, IOWA - The Loess Hills, which the wind sculpted from silt deposits as glaciers retreated eons ago, dominate a narrow section of western Iowa in the Big Sioux and Missouri River valleys. The region stretches from Akron (about 25 miles north of Sioux City) south through the Council Bluffs area to Hamburg, just north of the Missouri state line. While the silty loess (pronounced "luss") soil is common, it's accumulated in such proportions in only a few places (Germany, China and Iowa).
FORE RIVER SANCTUARY - Fore River Sanctuary, Portland Attraction type: Nature reserve
THE TREKKING REGIONS OF GARHWAL AND KUMAON - Garhwal and Kumaon together constitute what is known as Uttarakhand. This is a high mountain region in northern Uttar Pradesh from where the sacred Ganga River originates, draining into the fertile Indo Gangetic plains of North India. Of the two, Garhwal is the western region of Uttarakhand and Kumaon is its
TREKKING REGIONS - GARHWAL & KUMAON - PART 2 - The lower hills in this region too are the Shivaliks lying below an altitude of 3,000 m. From West to East ,this is how the trekking regions are oriented. Western Garhwal, bordering Sirmour and Kinnaur of Himachal Preadesh has the Tons River and the Har ki dun Valley, a delightful trekking
GANGES: THE RIVER MOTHER - The Ganges is variously called Ganga, Gangai, Mahishmati, Bhaageerathi. By whatever name the Hindus refer call it, the Ganges represents the ultimate clearnser of sins and soiled minds. It is the ingrained wish of every Hindu over the generations to make a pilgrimage to the riverside town of Varanasi (or Kasi)
TASMANIAN PLACE NAMES 3 - So, you'd like even more Tasmanian place names? I hope you're game! We'll start today with colour names which include Auburn, Black Creek, Black Hills, Black River, Blackmans Bay, Blackstone Heights, Blackwall, Blackwood Creek, Blue Rocks, Red Hills, Redpa, Blumont, Cornelian Bay, Golden Fleece Rivulet, Albion Heights, Golden Valley, White Beach,
CAMPBELL RIVER - THE SALMON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - Located on the East Coast of central Vancouver Island, this lovely community lies on the shores of Discovery Passage. The natural beauty of the mountains, water and forests make Campbell River & district a wonderful destination. This town of 31,000 people is the gateway to Northern Vancouver Island and as you
PRINCE RUPERT - THE NORTHWEST CONNECTION - Prince Rupert is located on Kaien Island at the mouth of the Skeena River on British Columbia's north coast. It is situated 920km (550 miles) north of Vancouver and 65km (40 miles) south of southeast Alaska. Prince Rupert is best known as Canada's marine gateway to Asia and is the second
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF DüSSELDORF, THE FW'S CITY OF ORIGIN! - Relax and visit the beauty that is D?sseldorf, take a virtual stroll along the Rhine river, down the K?nigsallee, and through the Altstadt. Enjoy a virtual tour through the art museum, and read fascinating details about this city that grew from just a small village at the river D?ssel.
THE RHINE RIVER.GATEWAY TO GERMANY'S SOUL - Originating in the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps (near Andermatt), the Rhine river is alternately a trickling brook, a raging stream, a breathtaking waterfall, and a last but not least a majestic river. It finally joins with the waters of the North Sea.In 53 B.C. it refused to easily yield
BRATISLAVA CASTLE - The imposing silhouette of Bratislava Castle, which is familiar to people throughout the Slovak Republic, can hardly escape the attention of visitors of the capital city Bratislava. The castle is situated on the hill over the river Danube and its visitors can enjoy the view over the Old Town and the
FORT QUIATENON'S FEAST OF THE HUNTER'S MOON - Hoosier Hannah visits the famous Feast of the Hunter's Moon, a festival reenactment of the 18th Century Rendezvous of trappers and Native Americans that took place each year in September at Fort Quiatenon on the Wabash River, West Lafayette, Indiana.
HOT? GET WET - Hot and Bothered? Good. Now you can chill out at a water park.or in a park.New Trails to FollowFrom ODNR comes this great news: On June 4, the Ohio Water Trails team designated the Kokosing River Water Trail as the first Ohio Water Trail in the state. What's a "Water Trail?"
THE NORTH CAROLINA ESTUARIUM - The town of Washington is located on the Pamlico River deep within the heart of eastern North Carolina. The Pamlico River is part of a unique ecosystem called an estuary. Located within Washington and on the banks of the Pamlico River is the North Carolina Estuarium. The North [nce.jpg]Carolina Estuarium exists
PADDLING NORTH CAROLINA'S NEW RIVER: PART II - Part I of this series was published in March of 2005. In Part II, I describe some of the details from our time on the New River in August of 1993.
PADDLING NORTH CAROLINA'S NEW RIVER: PART I - If you are looking for fun, adventure, good exercise, relaxation, and beautiful scenery all rolled into a single experience, you might want to try a canoe trip on the North Carolina section of the New River. Most famous for its exhilarating white water further north in West Virginia, the North Carolina
EXPLORERS FIND SOURCE OF THE AMAZON RIVER - Explorers from an international team sponsored by National Geographic determined the precise source of the Amazon River high in the mountains of Peru late last year. It is a truly historic scientific discovery.
EXPLORERS FIND SOURCE OF THE AMAZON RIVER - Explorers from an international team sponsored by National Geographic determined the precise source of the Amazon River high in the mountains of Peru late last year. It is a truly historic scientific discovery.
THE BEND IN THE RIVER - Some of the most spectacular scenery in Texas lies out west in the Big Bend region where the Rio Grande makes a gigantic S-curve. This is the sort of landscape associated with the state, especially by those whose mental images of Texas were formed by watching western movies filmed with locations
THE BEND IN THE RIVER - Some of the most spectacular scenery in Texas lies out west in the Big Bend region where the Rio Grande makes a gigantic S-curve. This is the sort of landscape associated with the state, especially by those whose mental images of Texas were formed by watching western movies filmed with locations
GARDENS OF QUEBEC - Gardens of Quebec In June, eastern Canada along the St. Lawrence River is a gardener's paradise. Here are three reasons why.
DESTINATIONS: NEW ZEALAND; BRONX NY - Destinations: New Zealand; Bronx NY According to legend, New Zealand's South Island was formed when the dawn froze 150 shipwrecked gods into mountains. There are worse places to spend eternity... Canoeing the Bronx River...
A RIVER LOST IN TIME BUT OPEN FOR TRAVEL - A River Lost in Time But Open for Travel Although not yet officially announced, the Mekong border crossing has been reopened to foreigners, allowing river travel from the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh to southern Laos for the first time in half a century...
MACAU OFFERS A FUSION OF FLAVORS -- BY THE TON - Macau Offers a Fusion of Flavors -- By the Ton Centuries before the term fusion was invented, it was cooked up in this former Portuguese outpost across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong...
CANOEING THE ZAMBEZI - Canoeing the Zambezi Our river guide Solomon gave us a few pointers before we shoved our canoes into the Zambezi River and began a three-day, thirty-mile paddle through Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park...
ROOMS WITH A VIEW - Rooms with a View Aaah, what's not to like about snuggling up to a warm fire with a loved one and glass of wine after a day on the river? Why nothing, of course, and that's why we've compiled the following list of river lodges where pampering comes into play as much as paddling...
WAKE UP TO THE SUNSHINE COAST - Wake Up to the Sunshine Coast Explore nature's playground at Powell River and Lund, British Columbia
THAILAND: DETOUR - Thailand: Detour Umphang's superlative Mae Klong river
THE ALLURE OF LUANG PRABANG - The Allure of Luang Prabang This spectacular, unspoiled, river-flooded town, set in northern Laos, turns the clock back to the 19th century.
A STROLL ON THE SOUTH BANK - A Stroll on the South Bank An afternoon spent on the River Thames' Jubilee Walkway offers an intense dose of London art and entertainment.
RIDING THE WILD COLORADO - Riding the Wild Colorado Strategies for taking America's ultimate river trip.
OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS - Ozark Mountain Daredevils On river and ridge in Arkansas: Day 1 - Most paddlers do the ten-mile (16-kilometer) run to Kyles Landing in one day, but camping gives you time to explore... Day 2 - Hit the water early, then break at river mile 35.8 to hike to... etc.
SOUTHBOUND ON THE MEKONG - Southbound on the Mekong The best way to catch a ride in Laos hasn't changed in centuries. Just walk down to the Mekong River and hop on a cargo boat headed your way.
LAOS BY RIVERBOAT - Laos by Riverboat Along the Mekong River, Southeast Asia's superhighway, Laos is one small country that delivers big.
DRY RUN ON THE RIVER OF SORROWS - Dry Run on the River of Sorrows The Dolores used to be one of the mightiest whitewater rivers in the West. Then politics and dry weather got in the way. But neither drought nor dam nor partisan bickering can stop the author from floating (and walking and driving) the entire course of the Rio de Nuestra Senora de los Dolores.
FIND YOUR FLOW - Find Your Flow We've zeroed in on the best blue-ribbon river trips in North America--from remote rapids to meandering flatwater--for getting wet, wild, and recharged. Also recommended gear.
THE RIVER WILDER - The River Wilder A Thoreauvian river trip through Maine's North Woods.
LIVING IT UP IN ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - Living it up in Asheville, North Carolina If you're tempted by stunning mountains, awesome river access, and a lifestyle that mixes play into each day, then be warned: These photos may move you to relocate.
THE GRAND RIVER RIDE - The Grand River Ride You too can follow in the wake of John Wesley Powell down the Colorado on an adventure trip.
BRAZILIAN BUSHWACKER - Brazilian Bushwacker Taking Buccaneer Yachts' hull No. 1 up an uncharted river in Brazil called for guts, guile and one tough trawler.
UNTOUCHED NUNAVUT - Untouched Nunavut This adventurer/photographer was eager to see Canada's Burnside Falls and the region's prolific wildlife, so she set off with her husband to raft the frigid river.
CHINA PHOTO ESSAY 2 - China Photo Essay 2 Photos of Wuhan, the Hubei Province and the Three Gorges: The Museum of Jinzhou in Jinzhaou, Hubei Province... Hubei Provincial Museum, Wuhan... Cruising on the Yangtze River to experience the Three Gorges...
SAFARI ON THE SALMON RIVER - Safari on the Salmon River We began our 86-mile float down the Salmon River with the sun shining and snow-bright clouds mushrooming on the horizon. By the time we pulled into Magpie Beach for lunch the clouds had turned kettle black and let loose on our tostada salads.
THERE & BACK - There & Back Temple and Vivian Harris raft the Zambezi River, Africa.
EAGLES SOAR - Eagles Soar A great place to find Bald Eagles in the winter is to head to northern Washington state, to the Nooksack River valley and the Skagit River valley.
THE RIVER WILD - The River Wild Extreme-sports fans head down to the Zambezi for the ride of their lives. Expert guides lead river boarders into violent Class IV and V rapids with dangerous drops and irregular currents and names like Stairway to Heaven and Oblivion.
USA: SOUTHEAST, FAMILY CAMPS FOR THE FUN. - Family camp requires no management skills. From exotic up-close animal encounters at Busch Gardens or mother/daughter sailing lessons in North Carolina to space simulations at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville or river rafting at Ace Adventure in West Virginia. Family camps make it easy to be a kid with your kids.
CZECH REPUBLIC: TAKING THE KIDS. - European cities provide storybook scenes and marvelous experiences to share with kids. From freshly baked sweets and hand dipped chocolates to funiculars and river boats Prague does not disappoint. Many American movies and television shows were shot in Prague. Episodes of Mission Impossible and Alias as well as Spy Game, Amadeus and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Known for celebrating music in a grand style, 2006 is reserved for Mozart. Go for the music and enjoy the city. ?
FLORIDA: LAKE BUENA VISTA, WATER FUN AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT. - Take a ferry excursion across Seven Seas Lagoon or ride the Norwegian river adventure at Epcot. Experience an encounter with a flash flood at Disney-MGM Studios or splash through a white-water raft ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Take a plunge down a mountainside in a hollowed-out log in Magic Kingdom. Plus.
UTAH: MOAB, GOING DOWN THE GREEN RIVER WITH THE KIDS. - It is not easy to stay in touch with active grandkids. Their schedules are as hectic as those of adults. It seems that each week brings one more way for children to pretend to do something that is like "real life". I have visited almost-to-scale models and waited bench-side near thrill rides. No more! My advice to parents and grandparents, get real.
ILLINOIS: CHICAGO, TAKING THE KIDS. - From the beauty of Lake Michigan and Grant Park to the fireboats on the Chicago River, Chicago is an awesome place. The parks are better than ever and the Sears Tower is still a thrill when it is not in the clouds. Best of all Chicago has traditional neighborhoods easy for visitors to find and to enjoy. Street fairs in the warmer months seem to run continuously; all of them free.?Imagine unending possibilities for fun. Trying a new pizza place every night could take months. The city offers a true glimpse of the creative energy found in the heartland of America.
FLORIDA: VERO BEACH, FAMILY VACATION TREASURES. - Beginning with real gold from sunken Spanish galleons; miles of world-class beaches; easy flowing estuaries; woodland pathways; moonlight paddles; turtle quests; surfing and kayaking, Indian River County, on Florida's Central East Coast, is loaded with delightfully affordable family vacation treasures. They've got the fun stuff to make memories.
TEXAS: SAN ANTONIO, TAKING THE KIDS. - Texas: San Antonio, Taking the Kids. The city is really a vacation playground for families. From beautiful Brackenridge Park with the Witte Museum and the San Antonio Zoo to the lively city center with the energizing River Walk and the historic Alamo, the city is spunky and fun.
ENGLAND: CYCLING THE ROYAL THAMES VALLEY. - The River Thames is England's royal thoroughfare - for centuries, kings and queens used it as a link between their palaces and castles. Along its meandering course, much of the nation's history has been written.
WEST VIRGINIA: OAK HILL, ROCK AND REPEL WITH ACE ADVENTURE. - Staring out over the New River Valley Gorge, adrenaline pumping through my system and rain soaking everything I should have been miserable or scared. Strangely, I was neither. That's saying something for someone that's as terrified of heights as I am. Sitting there, looking out at such an incredibly beautiful view, I felt such an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
WEST VIRGINIA: OAK HILL, ACE ADVENTURE CENTER, SURFING THE RIVER. - I could hear the screams of delight; bodies of all shapes and sizes were bounced about as each raft navigated the first rapid on the New River. Soaked by the first rapid and my heart pounding, I could see more whitewater and more fun ahead. I knew it was going to be a vacation to remember.
USA: FAMILY CAMP VACATIONS--PURE FUN WITH KIDS. - Each summer millions of kids enjoy time away from home at sleepover camps. The idea is fun times ten. For parents just a little envious of the concept there is a practical solution "family camp". Growing in popularity, family camp requires adults to let go for a little while. No management skills needed just show up with the kids and enjoy the experience. Family camp, just like a river rafting trip or a family adventure tour, requires paying attention to the fun and enjoying the good stuff.
USA: WESTERN EDGE, FAMILY CAMPS JUST FOR FUN. - Ever been a tad jealous when reading about the fun planned for you kids at summer sleepover camp? You are not alone. The good news is there are family camps to fit all family types and some of the best are in the west. Imagine kayaking with dolphins off the California coast or fort-building under giant sequoias. Try river rafting with the kids or watch elk graze at sunset. From square dancing to storytelling family camps offer memory making experiences with or without green Jello.
USA: MOUNTAINS WEST, FAMILY CAMPS JUST FOR FUN. - Having fun with the kids while someone else takes care of the details, that is the basic idea of family camp. From square dancing to storytelling family camps offer memory making experiences with or without green Jello. Hike a rocky mountain path; try river rafting with the kids; watch elk graze at sunset or count stars from a cozy sleeping bag. Make one-of-a-kind memories.
MASSACHUSETTS: CAMBRIDGE, BE TREATED LIKE A JEDI KNIGHT. - It's neither a long time ago nor in a galaxy far, far away - May the force be with you as you experience the Museum of Science's outstanding exhibit which highlights numerous parallels between technologies in the Star Wars films and real-world technology. Encounter new technologies and witness first-hand intriguing similarities between how scientists and filmmakers think while you discover high level guest service and thoughtful amenities at the Hotel Marlowe, a AAA Four-Diamond hotel located along the banks of Charles River overlooking Boston.
USA: FAMILY CAMPS WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. - There are family camps to fit all family types. Some are pure camps that allow adults along with kids and some are hybrids that are really resorts with great activity programs. Some of the best are connected with museums and universities. All create opportunities for families to enjoy each other while having fun while someone else takes care of the details.
FLORIDA: SUWANNEE RIVER, CHILL YOUR TOES IN PURE WATER. - Introducing kids to nature is the fun stuff. No script needed, Mother Nature provides a wide range of perfect settings to create adventures large and small. Along the dark and mysterious Suwannee River nature is at its best. Three remarkable parks, Manatee, Fanning and Hart, provide marvelous connecting points with the cooler side of Florida.
DESTINATIONS: GRAND CANYON : RAFTING THE GRAND CANYON - OK, this isn't for little kids, but if your kids are a little older and more adventerous, there is no better way to see the Grand Canyon than to raft down the middle of it. When you're deep inside the Canyon, you experience it differently. You get to watch the colors change on the walls throughout the day, you get to explore its cracks and crevicies and you ride on the river that created it. It's truly a once in a lifetime experience.
DESTINATIONS GRAND CANYON - It is a big hole. Lots of rock, a tiny, tiny river down at the bottom, pretty hot in the summer. At least that's how we joked about seeing the Grand Canyon on the way there; our oldest asked (first time funny, 167th time not as funny) "Are we just gonna look into a big hole for five days?"
DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE : THINGS TO DO: BOAT RIDE - For those who watched enough PBS to know that "bum" means "butt" in British English, it is unclear why the small cargo boats that used to work the Singapore River are called "bum boats" but they are, and you can now sit your bum down in them and enjoy a very pleasant ride. The boats include not stupid recorded commentary about the historic and cultural things you'll see, and provide a very cooling break from walking around Singapore's Colonial area. Plus, thirsty Moms and Dads, we found if you ask nicely the boat driver will drop you off on the opposite side of the river from whence you board, right in front of about a million eating and drinking places on Clarke or Boat Quays.
DESTINATIONS: TOKYO : WHAT TO DO: SUMIDA RIVER LINE RIVER CRUISES - In Paris the boats that cruise the Seine take you under bridges hundreds of years old, bridges that maybe some famous French person crossed, or at least looked at. In Tokyo, the Sumida River Line boat passes under 12 bridges, some of which are concrete and stone, others which are stone and concrete. The river banks are encased in concrete (gray with black streaks as is traditional in old Edo) and the water is murky. If your kid fell in he would never grow hair again.
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK SOME THINGS TO SEE AND DO: WATER TAXI - This turned out to be one of the unexpected way fun things that makes travel worth doing. Bangkok sits alongside a wide river, and is interlaced with canals. Many have been filled in over the years as cars outpaced boats, but water travel is still very much a real thing in the city.
A DUTCH TOUR BY BIKE - EVERYTHING in the Netherlands is on the smallest scale: the River Ijssel, once the ...
THE TREKKING REGIONS OF GARHWAL AND KUMAON - Garhwal and Kumaon together constitute what is known as Uttarakhand. This is a high mountain region in northern Uttar Pradesh from where the sacred Ganga River originates, draining into the fertile Indo Gangetic plains of North India. Of the two, Garhwal is the western region of Uttarakhand and Kumaon is its
TREKKING REGIONS - GARHWAL & KUMAON - PART 2 - The lower hills in this region too are the Shivaliks lying below an altitude of 3,000 m. From West to East ,this is how the trekking regions are oriented. Western Garhwal, bordering Sirmour and Kinnaur of Himachal Preadesh has the Tons River and the Har ki dun Valley, a delightful trekking
GANGES: THE RIVER MOTHER - The Ganges is variously called Ganga, Gangai, Mahishmati, Bhaageerathi. By whatever name the Hindus refer call it, the Ganges represents the ultimate clearnser of sins and soiled minds. It is the ingrained wish of every Hindu over the generations to make a pilgrimage to the riverside town of Varanasi (or Kasi)
TASMANIAN PLACE NAMES 3 - So, you'd like even more Tasmanian place names? I hope you're game! We'll start today with colour names which include Auburn, Black Creek, Black Hills, Black River, Blackmans Bay, Blackstone Heights, Blackwall, Blackwood Creek, Blue Rocks, Red Hills, Redpa, Blumont, Cornelian Bay, Golden Fleece Rivulet, Albion Heights, Golden Valley, White Beach,
CAMPBELL RIVER - THE SALMON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - Located on the East Coast of central Vancouver Island, this lovely community lies on the shores of Discovery Passage. The natural beauty of the mountains, water and forests make Campbell River & district a wonderful destination. This town of 31,000 people is the gateway to Northern Vancouver Island and as you
PRINCE RUPERT - THE NORTHWEST CONNECTION - Prince Rupert is located on Kaien Island at the mouth of the Skeena River on British Columbia's north coast. It is situated 920km (550 miles) north of Vancouver and 65km (40 miles) south of southeast Alaska. Prince Rupert is best known as Canada's marine gateway to Asia and is the second
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF DüSSELDORF, THE FW'S CITY OF ORIGIN! - Relax and visit the beauty that is D?sseldorf, take a virtual stroll along the Rhine river, down the K?nigsallee, and through the Altstadt. Enjoy a virtual tour through the art museum, and read fascinating details about this city that grew from just a small village at the river D?ssel.
THE RHINE RIVER.GATEWAY TO GERMANY'S SOUL - Originating in the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps (near Andermatt), the Rhine river is alternately a trickling brook, a raging stream, a breathtaking waterfall, and a last but not least a majestic river. It finally joins with the waters of the North Sea.In 53 B.C. it refused to easily yield
BRATISLAVA CASTLE - The imposing silhouette of Bratislava Castle, which is familiar to people throughout the Slovak Republic, can hardly escape the attention of visitors of the capital city Bratislava. The castle is situated on the hill over the river Danube and its visitors can enjoy the view over the Old Town and the
FORT QUIATENON'S FEAST OF THE HUNTER'S MOON - Hoosier Hannah visits the famous Feast of the Hunter's Moon, a festival reenactment of the 18th Century Rendezvous of trappers and Native Americans that took place each year in September at Fort Quiatenon on the Wabash River, West Lafayette, Indiana.
HOT? GET WET - Hot and Bothered? Good. Now you can chill out at a water park.or in a park.New Trails to FollowFrom ODNR comes this great news: On June 4, the Ohio Water Trails team designated the Kokosing River Water Trail as the first Ohio Water Trail in the state. What's a "Water Trail?"
THE NORTH CAROLINA ESTUARIUM - The town of Washington is located on the Pamlico River deep within the heart of eastern North Carolina. The Pamlico River is part of a unique ecosystem called an estuary. Located within Washington and on the banks of the Pamlico River is the North Carolina Estuarium. The North [nce.jpg]Carolina Estuarium exists
PADDLING NORTH CAROLINA'S NEW RIVER: PART II - Part I of this series was published in March of 2005. In Part II, I describe some of the details from our time on the New River in August of 1993.
PADDLING NORTH CAROLINA'S NEW RIVER: PART I - If you are looking for fun, adventure, good exercise, relaxation, and beautiful scenery all rolled into a single experience, you might want to try a canoe trip on the North Carolina section of the New River. Most famous for its exhilarating white water further north in West Virginia, the North Carolina
THE NORTH CAROLINA ESTUARIUM - The town of Washington is located on the Pamlico River deep within the heart of eastern North Carolina. The Pamlico River is part of a unique ecosystem called an estuary. Located within Washington and on the banks of the Pamlico River is the North Carolina Estuarium. The North [nce.jpg]Carolina Estuarium exists
PADDLING NORTH CAROLINA'S NEW RIVER: PART II - Part I of this series was published in March of 2005. In Part II, I describe some of the details from our time on the New River in August of 1993.
PADDLING NORTH CAROLINA'S NEW RIVER: PART I - If you are looking for fun, adventure, good exercise, relaxation, and beautiful scenery all rolled into a single experience, you might want to try a canoe trip on the North Carolina section of the New River. Most famous for its exhilarating white water further north in West Virginia, the North Carolina
EXPLORERS FIND SOURCE OF THE AMAZON RIVER - Explorers from an international team sponsored by National Geographic determined the precise source of the Amazon River high in the mountains of Peru late last year. It is a truly historic scientific discovery.
THE BEND IN THE RIVER - Some of the most spectacular scenery in Texas lies out west in the Big Bend region where the Rio Grande makes a gigantic S-curve. This is the sort of landscape associated with the state, especially by those whose mental images of Texas were formed by watching western movies filmed with locations
DESTINATIONS: GRAND CANYON : RAFTING THE GRAND CANYON - OK, this isn't for little kids, but if your kids are a little older and more adventerous, there is no better way to see the Grand Canyon than to raft down the middle of it. When you're deep inside the Canyon, you experience it differently. You get to watch the colors change on the walls throughout the day, you get to explore its cracks and crevicies and you ride on the river that created it. It's truly a once in a lifetime experience.
DESTINATIONS GRAND CANYON - It is a big hole. Lots of rock, a tiny, tiny river down at the bottom, pretty hot in the summer. At least that's how we joked about seeing the Grand Canyon on the way there; our oldest asked (first time funny, 167th time not as funny) "Are we just gonna look into a big hole for five days?"
DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE : THINGS TO DO: BOAT RIDE - For those who watched enough PBS to know that "bum" means "butt" in British English, it is unclear why the small cargo boats that used to work the Singapore River are called "bum boats" but they are, and you can now sit your bum down in them and enjoy a very pleasant ride. The boats include not stupid recorded commentary about the historic and cultural things you'll see, and provide a very cooling break from walking around Singapore's Colonial area. Plus, thirsty Moms and Dads, we found if you ask nicely the boat driver will drop you off on the opposite side of the river from whence you board, right in front of about a million eating and drinking places on Clarke or Boat Quays.
DESTINATIONS: TOKYO : WHAT TO DO: SUMIDA RIVER LINE RIVER CRUISES - In Paris the boats that cruise the Seine take you under bridges hundreds of years old, bridges that maybe some famous French person crossed, or at least looked at. In Tokyo, the Sumida River Line boat passes under 12 bridges, some of which are concrete and stone, others which are stone and concrete. The river banks are encased in concrete (gray with black streaks as is traditional in old Edo) and the water is murky. If your kid fell in he would never grow hair again.
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK SOME THINGS TO SEE AND DO: WATER TAXI - This turned out to be one of the unexpected way fun things that makes travel worth doing. Bangkok sits alongside a wide river, and is interlaced with canals. Many have been filled in over the years as cars outpaced boats, but water travel is still very much a real thing in the city.
DESTINATIONS: GRAND CANYON : RAFTING THE GRAND CANYON - OK, this isn't for little kids, but if your kids are a little older and more adventerous, there is no better way to see the Grand Canyon than to raft down the middle of it. When you're deep inside the Canyon, you experience it differently. You get to watch the colors change on the walls throughout the day, you get to explore its cracks and crevicies and you ride on the river that created it. It's truly a once in a lifetime experience.
DESTINATIONS GRAND CANYON - It is a big hole. Lots of rock, a tiny, tiny river down at the bottom, pretty hot in the summer. At least that's how we joked about seeing the Grand Canyon on the way there; our oldest asked (first time funny, 167th time not as funny) "Are we just gonna look into a big hole for five days?"
DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE : THINGS TO DO: BOAT RIDE - For those who watched enough PBS to know that "bum" means "butt" in British English, it is unclear why the small cargo boats that used to work the Singapore River are called "bum boats" but they are, and you can now sit your bum down in them and enjoy a very pleasant ride. The boats include not stupid recorded commentary about the historic and cultural things you'll see, and provide a very cooling break from walking around Singapore's Colonial area. Plus, thirsty Moms and Dads, we found if you ask nicely the boat driver will drop you off on the opposite side of the river from whence you board, right in front of about a million eating and drinking places on Clarke or Boat Quays.
DESTINATIONS: TOKYO : WHAT TO DO: SUMIDA RIVER LINE RIVER CRUISES - In Paris the boats that cruise the Seine take you under bridges hundreds of years old, bridges that maybe some famous French person crossed, or at least looked at. In Tokyo, the Sumida River Line boat passes under 12 bridges, some of which are concrete and stone, others which are stone and concrete. The river banks are encased in concrete (gray with black streaks as is traditional in old Edo) and the water is murky. If your kid fell in he would never grow hair again.
DESTINATIONS: BANGKOK SOME THINGS TO SEE AND DO: WATER TAXI - This turned out to be one of the unexpected way fun things that makes travel worth doing. Bangkok sits alongside a wide river, and is interlaced with canals. Many have been filled in over the years as cars outpaced boats, but water travel is still very much a real thing in the city.
A SOLDIER'S WIFE - Renee Calderon, 31, a former schoolteacher from the Bronx, NY, says she has what many consider the most difficult job in the world -- she's a military wife and mother. Her husband, Enrique (Rick), 25, also from the Bronx, is a corporal in the United States Marines, and is stationed in Kuwait. As a heavy equipment operator and engineer, he works on building runways for planes to land and camps for prisoners of war. Rick has been in the military for four years and recently reenlisted at Marine Corps Air Station New River, located in Jacksonville, N.C. The couple lives in nearby Camp Lejeune with their son, Sean, born in August 2002.
CONFESSIONS OF A HAPPY MOM - My 6-year-old son Carter is studying lantern fish. He tells me they are bioluminescent -- "that means they glow from within, Mom." He calls me Mom instead of Mommy, or Mama, now that he is 6. He has blue eyes the color of a river, sandy blonde hair, and a gap-toothed smile. He is so beautiful it takes my breath away. At least once a day, I try to make a point of seeing him as he is. If I blink I can imagine the young man he will become. If I close my eyes I can remember the baby in my arms. It's topsy-turvy, this business of being Mom.
