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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), are pleased to announce that the Museums for All initiative has reached a milestone of 1,000 participating museums. An initiative of IMLS, and administered by ACM, Museums for All is a national access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly to enjoy […]

A new program of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation will draw attention to the history that is embedded in the route of the Great American Rail-Trail®. A series of historic markers will be installed along the 3,700-mile route of the developing trail, one of RTC’s signature programs, between Washington, D.C., and Washington State. The […]

America’s State Parks are inviting everyone to start the new year off enjoying time spent in nature and tapping into the health benefits of being outdoors. To make it easy, state parks from Maine to California are offering free, First Day Hikes on January 1st. The guided hikes are led by park staff members and […]

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83 Percent of Americans Have Never Had Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Contrary to the popular holiday song, the majority of Americans have never experienced chestnuts roasting over an open fire. While more than 80% of Americans are familiar with the famous lyrics, only 17% have actually tried the nostalgic treat*. Campspot, the leading […]

Museums are special places to appreciate history, the arts, the sciences, and more. And, most likely, anything of interest or importance has its own museum here in the U.S.! If you’re not in the mood for the standard museum experience (i.e., staring at paintings or artifacts), consider spicing up your next vacation with a locale […]

Rail Explorers, featuring pedal-assisted railbikes, announced today the launch of the Rail Explorers: Boone Iowa Division at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad on July 21, 2022. This will be the first location in the Midwest and the fifth location in the Rail Explorers portfolio. Rail Explorers Boone, Iowa joins sister locations in: Las Vegas, […]

It’s hard to believe we are already thinking about summer, but knowing my college-aged kids will be home in just a few weeks, and my youngest son will be finished with school early in June is making me think ahead, and I want to kick off the summer with FUN! So I have rounded up […]

Fall is here, and we have the perfect spots for you to enjoy a great fall weekend, whether you are in Alabama, Wyoming, or any state in between. We have put together a list of the top pumpkin patches in every state to help you enjoy all the festivities that this season has to offer. […]