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 […]

*Sponsored Content My family and I have attended ICE! at Gaylord National in Maryland, for many years – we can remember Snoopy, The Grinch, and A Charlie Brown Christmas themes. This year’s theme, A Christmas Story, was our favorite one yet! Earlier this week we watched the movie, as I wanted all three of my […]

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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 […]

*Sponsored Content: Please note that the links below are affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. Thank you for your support! Take five friends, “lock” them in a room, and give them an hour to try to escape… that’s our experience with The Escape Game in a nutshell, […]

*Sponsored Content: Please note that the links below are affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. Thank you for your support! Escape rooms have been popping up in various locations across the country for the past several years, so I’m sure you’ve at least heard of them, even […]

Clean Juice, the first and only national USDA-certified organic juice and food bar franchise announces four new, all-organic seasonal menu items available at more than 125 open stores nationwide. Now throughout November, the limited-time menu includes new smoothies, blended coffee, and an acai bowl featuring the most popular and anticipated flavor of fall, the pumpkin. […]