Heading back to Yellowstone after more than thirty years was exhilarating and sad. I took my family on a journey to my past, only to find that very little had remained the same. The Park had been repeatedly stricken over the years by forest fires, leaving the grandeur of the evergreens that lined the…
Summertime is the time for travel for most families. The kids are out of school, the weather is great, and you need a break from work to regenerate. So where do you go? Chances are you want a place that entertains the kids while still providing a relaxing and hopefully pampering atmosphere for you. If…
As the winter bears down on most of the country, there are few places in the US where the weather is warm and mild. Many think of jetting off to Hawaii with the rest of the tourists seeking the sun, but there is another place that offers spectacular views, inexpensive lodging and loads of outdoor…
A group of 113 children from Cancún, Mexico have stepped into the courtroom to stop the destruction of a large area of mangrove forests. On November 4th, a judge suspended the project to remove 69-hectares in one of the hottest resort towns in Mexico. The catch…the children have to pay a bond of $1.2 million,…
Beginning October 3, Albuquerque’s skies will come alive with an amazing display of hot air balloons. This world-class festival is a must visit. There are plenty of activities, music, and crazy balloons to entertain kids of all ages, and if you are feeling a bit adventurous, you can climb aboard a balloon for your own…
A pretty incredible beluga whale, Noc (pronounced No-see) has been working with his Navy trainer since the late 1970s. Originally, he was captured and trained to retrieve sunken experimental torpedoes in the Arctic, and now he works with his Navy trainers to test innovative military technology. According to Sam Ridgeway, marine biologist, the marine mammals…
On July 14, 1789, troops stormed the Bastille. a medical fortress and prison in Paris, and became a pivotal event at the beginning of the French Revolution. Later, Fête de la Fédération was celebrated in 1790 to mark the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in France. This day has been celebrated in some fashion ever since,…
The celebration of the creation of four provinces from the British North American colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Province of Canada into the current provinces, occurs annually on July 1st. This day is filled with festivals, fireworks, carnivals, air shows, musicals, and citizenship ceremonies for new citizens. Most communities across Canada host an…