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How the Junior Ranger Program Teaches Children to Become Advocates for their Environment The first time I set foot in a National Park, I was 18. After all, living in the flatlands of…

  The National WWII Museum 945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 GRADING – B Museum Exhibits and Store Hours: Open 7 days a week, 9:00am – 5:00 pm (except Mardi…

A Visit to St. Louis Cemetery #3 3421 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA 70112 Hours: Monday thru Saturday: 8am – 4:30pm; Sunday: 8am – 4pm Free street parking  ♦ New Orleans has many…

A Review of Cajun Encounters Tour Company Swamp Tour Located at 55345 on US-90 in Slidell, LA GRADING Overall Score: A Cost: B (Without hotel pickup, adults: $29, kids 12 and under: $19)…

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden – New Orleans Museum of Art One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park New Orleans, Louisiana GRADING: A Touring Information: Admission Fee: FREE Monday…

Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World 1380 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, LA 70130 GRADING – B Admission prices: Adult – $19.95 Child (2-11 years old) – $12.95 Seniors…

A Review of the US Army Heritage and Education Center –  Carlisle, Pennsylvania GRADING Overall Score: B Cost: A (It’s free!) Fun Potential: B Recommended?: Yes HOURS: Mon-Sat. 10-5; Sunday 12-5 (Research area closed Sunday,…

GRADING Overall Score: A Cost: A ($10 per vehicle with 4 people, $3 each for extra passengers; cash payment requires exact change) Fun Potential: A Recommended?: Yes *Summer hours 8am-7pm (last…

Last year, I wrote about my first and only 24 hours in Portland. I haven’t been back since, but the vitality and spirit of the city draws me back. One…

MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) Overall Score: A Cost: $10 per person marine park fee (plus fees for Aquaworld) Fun Potential: A Recommended?: Yes AQUAWORLD (Boat/tour group we chose for excursion) Overall Score: B…