For Naturalists Young and Old, Visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre

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For anyone interested in ecology, be sure to put the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre in North Vancouver on your lists of things to do when you are visiting Vancouver. If you live here, and have never taken the time to visit, make sure you do. It’s a great place to take the kids for an outing, and for hiking enthusiasts there’s always the challenge of a hike (rain or shine) across the suspension bridge and along the various trails of the Canyon. The Lynn Canyon officially opened way back in 1912....

April 8th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0
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Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate!

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Five magical days of Disney start next week at Reliant Park in Houston, TX. Disney on Ice presents “Let’s Celebrate!” Wednesday April 14 – Sunday April 18. Get in on the fun as Mickey, Minnie, Lilo & Stitch, the Disney Princesses, and the rest of the cast of characters from your favorite Disney adventures entertain you with a spectacular show on ice! What: Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate! Where: Reliant Park (map) When: Wednesday April 14th, 7:30 PM Thursday...

April 7th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0
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Vacation Solution: Farmers’ Markets

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When we go on vacation my husband and I love to treat ourselves to expensive dinners at fine restaurants. There is nothing like getting dressed up and having a romantic meal complete with a nice bottle of wine and rich desserts. However for lunch we often find that we want a quick bite rather than a long meal so that we can do and see more during the day. It doesn’t take long before fast food lunches and fine dining in the evening take their toll on our energy, our waistlines, and our...

April 5th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0
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Operation Bluebonnet

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As soon as I moved to Houston people started telling me, “Wait for the bluebonnets! You have to go and take a picture in the bluebonnets!” Bluebonnets being, of course, the Texas state flower. This spring tradition requires that one drive to any number of places (“go north toward Humble”, “head to Fredricksburg”, etc.) to find a field of bluebonnets and get your (or your kids’ or your dog’s) picture taken. Most living rooms in Texas, I am...

April 2nd, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 5
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Peixe em Lisboa, Top Gastronomic Event

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Peixe em Lisboa (Fish in Lisbon), now in the third edition, has become one of the best gastronomic events in the country. It gathers in the same place top restaurants, live demonstrations of the best chefs in action, gourmet products, wine and beer and lots of activities like concerts. Pavilhão de Portugal, at Parque das Nações (map), was once again chosen as the place to receive this year’s edition. This is one of the most striking contemporary buildings in Lisbon, design by the celebrated...

March 31st, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 2
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Red and White Fleet Sails The Bay

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In 1939 the City of San Francisco held the Golden Gate International Exposition to celebrate it’s two recently built bridges – the Oakland Bay Bridge and the the Golden Gate Bridge. The exposition took place on the newly created (and artificial) Treasure Island, which was built specifically for the Exposition. The theme of the of the fair was “Pageant of the Pacific.” It showcased wares of nations who resided on the Pacific Ocean, boasted an 80-foot statue of Pacifica, goddess...

March 28th, 2010 | kleland | Read More | Comments: 1
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Best Ice Cream Store in Lisbon is Already Open

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Santini Stores are both on Cascais area. The main one, still close for vacations, stands on Cascais Village (map). The second in near S.João do Estoril train station (map) and is already open. Image: sxc.hu Santini is known to have the best ice-creams in Lisbon. The same products that have already served national and international royalty. The main secret is the freshness of the products and the way to combine them. If you happen to be around the area, take your time to try il galati piu fino del...

March 27th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0
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Think Big (Thicket National Preserve)

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If you think it’s time trade your street shoes for some hiking boots, a day (or a weekend) at Big Thicket National Preserve may just be the ticket! Sometimes there is too much to do in a city. When I lived in Alaska my playground was The Great Outdoors. Now that I have “everything urban” at my fingertips, I find that I occasionally want nothing at my fingertips but trees and trails. It’s times like those when it’s the ideal time to visit Big Thicket. More than...

March 26th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0
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Celebrate Spring with Arts & Entertainment

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Spring is here and the Cultural Olympiad may be almost over but there’s plenty of live entertainment to enjoy in Vancouver. From stage productions to classical music concerts, you have lots to choose from. Here’s just a few of the major events happening around town. March 27 Orpheum Theatre Granville at Smithe The Vancouver Bach Choir sings JS Bach’s St.John Passion Tickets to March 28 at the Orpheum Theatre: Immerse yourself in the Classical Chinese dance and music in...

March 26th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0
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Vintage Panama City Beach, Fla., Reborn with Miracle Strip at Pier Park

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If I said “Miracle Strip,” those who grew up or vacationed in Panama City Beach, Fla., during certain decades know exactly what I’m talking about. Up until its closing in 2004, Miracle Strip Amusement Park was one of the places to spend the afternoon or evening at after a morning or day on the beach. Now you can re-experience some of Miracle Strip at Pier Park (map) thanks to Teddy and Jenny Meeks. And it all started with a carousel. To make a long story short, the Meeks took a chance by purchasing...

March 24th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 5
Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, retro travel, Things to do in Florida, things to do in Panama City Beach

Comedy On Foot

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Did you know that San Francisco’s famed Chinatown was actually built after the 1906 earthquake as a marketing ploy to attract tourists back to the city? Or that the population of the city went from 800 people in 1848 to over 30,000 one year later. The reason? Gold was discovered in “them thar hills.” This and other fun San Francisco facts are part of the package when you take a stroll through the city with FOOT Comedy Walking Tours. The tours are the brainchild of standup comedian Robert Mac...

March 22nd, 2010 | kleland | Read More | Comments: 0
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Lisbon Half Marathon

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Next 21st of March you’ll have the opportunity to cross the 25 de Abril bridge running or walking. This year’s edition will be starting at the bridge, on the other side of the river and finishing at Lisbon. As you cross the bridge, you will then go down to Alcântara and go all the way to Cais do Sodré to come back the same way and continue to Belém (map) on a total of 21 km. If you like running or walking and if you would like to experience the city in a different way, this may be it. Some...

March 20th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0
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Lisbon celebrates Spring

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Despite the bad weather, Spring will come, according to the calendar, next 21st of March. The sun may not be shinning, the flowers may not be blooming and the bee may not be as happy as last year, but we are celebrating Spring. 1- Limpar Portugal (Cleaning Portugal) is an ambitious project that aims cleaning Portugal forests in one day. They are counting with the volunteer help of thousands of people. To take part, you should log in to www.limparportugal.org. 2- Sunday is Forest...

March 19th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0
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2010 Spring Fling

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March break is slowly (or quickly) coming to an end, and with only a few days left until the dreaded back-to-school Monday morning, there is an exciting attraction downtown Toronto that your kids will surely love to visit. Only a couple days left, the Spring Fling 2010 from March 16-21st at the Rogers Centre (map) is one of the most fun places you can take your kids in the city right now. The Rogers Centre has been transformed into a carnival extraordinaire featuring Zero Gravity, a giant Egyptian...

March 19th, 2010 | Katrina Verweel | Read More | Comments: 0
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Major League Fun: Houston Astros

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Spring is the air in Texas, and it’s on the baseball diamond, too! Spring training for the Houston Astros is underway and Houstonians are looking forward to the April 4th home opener against the San Francisco Giants. Whether or not you are a huge sports fan, attending a professional sporting event is an exciting experience, one completely different from watching on television. In fact my first time seeing a major league game was an Astros game at Minute Maid Park back in 2006. Here is...

March 18th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0
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Exploring Babyland General in Cleveland, Ga.

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Let’s go back in time to 1977 in Cleveland, Ga., where artist Xavier Roberts created handmade dolls he called “Little People,” and sold them at the nearby Unicoi State Park (map) gift shop. To make a long story short, he didn’t call them “Little People” for long. In fact, Roberts changed the name to Cabbage Patch Kids for something more unique and thus, history was created. If you were a child of the ‘80s, more than likely you had a Cabbage Patch doll (or two, if you were lucky.)...

March 18th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1
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Socrates Sculpture Park: Perfect for the Kids

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The first warm days of spring have arrived, flowering trees and tulips are ready to bloom, and you want to see some good art. Not up for spending hours in the sanctity of the indoors plowing through gallery upon gallery of lengthy exhibits? Then take the N or W train from Manhattan to the Broadway stop in Queens and walk eight blocks to Vernon Boulevard on the East River. Straight ahead, a large metal sign spans the entrance to Socrates Sculpture Park. One of the Many Unique Sculptures on the...

March 17th, 2010 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 0
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Watch Sledge Hockey. Become a Fan!

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I’m not really a hockey fan, preferring instead the more graceful sport of figure skating, but I wanted to attend a 2010 Paralympic Games event. So my friend and I went to see a sledge hockey game. It may not be the rough and tumble, rowdy game that regular hockey can be, but it didn’t take me long to become a fan! Sledge hockey is just as exciting and skillful. Two things stand out: the physicality and the speed. Players smash each other almost as much as NHL players do,...

March 17th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0
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Even Little Leprechans Will Love St. Patrick’s Day at Disney

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When we think about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day a few things immediately come to mind. Few of those include children. Raglan Road Restaurant in Downtown Disney has planned a celebration that includes the kids. A previous post discussed this charming Irish restaurant at Walt Disney World Resort (map). Now news from Orlando Sentinel shares that Raglan Road has planned all day family fun complete with traditional food and entertainment. Beginning at 11:00 am on March 17, adult guests...

March 15th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0
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Indy Hosts Basketball Frenzy: NCAA Men’s Final Four

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Call it March Madness or Hoosier Hysteria, but whatever you call it, March in Indiana means basketball tourney time. This March is no exception and even more exciting as fans from across the nation with turn to Indianapolis as it proudly hosts the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four competition April 1-5. As the best college basketball teams in the country come together to crown a champion, even if you aren’t a basketball fan, you won’t want to miss a moment of the excitement that...

March 14th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 2
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