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Giving Back to the Community at Texas State University}}

When a University such as Texas State teams up with the surrounding community to protect and serve the environment, they do so with fervor and drive. Such a partnership introduces children to the benefits of an advanced education, caring for the land, the... Read >
Author: Taylor Benson

Western Style Home Décor

Rural style furnishings usually refer to objects that are natural, carry a sense of history, are made by hand, have a hardy or sturdy exterior, or are inspired by a correlation to the great outdoors. "Western" style decorations are similar to the rural th... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan

Exploring Atlanta’s Famous Sites

As if there weren't enough reasons to lay down roots in Atlanta: Consider all of the world-class sites which entertain, amaze and educate million of visitors and residents alike each year: Piedmont Park Piedmont Park is the epitome of the ultimate, ... Read >
Author: Tina

Hop Aboard The USS Constitution Ship For The Sail Of A Lifetime

The USS Constitution is one of the original ships of the US Navy, one of the six and the only one still afloat. The USS Constitution Museum is one of the most interactive museums in the world, and one of the most interesting. Unlike most museums, you are ... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

National Christmas Tree

While many historians attribute the first National Christmas Tree to President Calvin Coolidge in 1923, there was another, less known tree ceremony that occurred in Washington a decade earlier. On December 24, 1913 in the East Plaza of the U.S. Capitol, ... Read >
Author: Ellen Bell

Recycled and Earth Friendly Eco Smart Promotional Products

Every organization needs Promotional Products to create a unified, professional look for the workplace and to use as Corporate Gifts. Uniforms and office items are a must, but when choosing Promotional Items to give away, what message should they convey? ... Read >
Author: J. M. Leander

Washington, DC Weekend - A Romantic Getaway

Spring is finally on its way. After months of waiting for the sun to come out and the temperature to be warmer, it is finally here. Join the hundreds of thousands of other people and welcome spring with the blooming flowers at the National Cherry Blossom ... Read >
Author: Davidr

Planning Your Camping Trip

Camping should be spontaneous, fun and relaxing. But in order to relax and enjoy that spontaneity, advance planning is a must. Camping has been a tradition for over 100 years, but back then it wasn't camping so much as just living in the wild for a whi... Read >
Author: Kenneth Elliott

The Magic of the Smokies

This is the most magical national Park in the United States of America when you have spent some time in the great Smoky Mountain National Park it is not difficult to understand why The Smoky Mountains or "Smokies" are part of the Appalachian Mountains ... Read >
Author: Scott James

St. John Vacation Rentals

Since a majority of its land is protected by the National Park Service, St. John offers unspoiled natural beauty and a wealth of picturesque beaches that are simply unmatched. Rather than massive resorts and sprawling commercial centers, lush mangrove for... Read >
Author: Jennifer Weiss

Wyoming

Buffalo Bill's Cody/Yellowstone Country The Northwest region of Wyoming offers visitors a reflection of life in the Old West. It has a thriving cowboy culture, Native American history and spectacular landscapes which both challenged the rugged fortitude o... Read >
Author: John Parker

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park – just why it is so special.

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park has been described as "The most magical national park in the United States of America". The Smoky Mountains or "Smokies" are part of the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States and the whole area is ste... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan

The Amazing Galapagos Island National Park

Declared a national park by the Ecuadorian government in 1959, the Galapagos Islands offer a fantastic opportunity to see nature at its most pristine. What makes these tiny equatorial islands so incredible is that it was here that Charles Darwin found evi... Read >
Author: Jenelle Gonsalves

The Complete Safety Guide For Women Camping Alone

Copyright 2006 Karin Manning The thought of camping alone can be very intimidating, especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it is not something recommended to women new to camping. In this day and age women must be armed with both commonsense and experi... Read >
Author: Karin Manning

AT LAST HOW WOMEN CAN IMMEDIATELY OVERCOME THEIR FEAR OF CAMPING ALONE

Copyright 2006 Karin Manning The thought of camping alone can be very intimidating, especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it is not something recommended to women new to camping. In this day and age women must be armed with both commonsense and experi... Read >
Author: Karin Manning

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