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Spring Fling for Kids

Who says the only place you can hang out with the Easter Bunny is at the mall? Peter Cottontail is hopping into several towns before he makes his mad dash around the world on Easter Sunday. Take a look at just some of the places your kids can party with the holiday rabbit before he hits the bunny trail: PENNSYLVANIA You and your kids can ride the rails with Peter Cottontail on the Great Easter Bunny Train Ride in Strasburg. The Strasburg Rail Road is letting the Easter Bunny play conductor on a steam train that chugs through the Pennsylvania … Continue reading →

Zip Into Spring Break

Yesterday was the first day of spring break for kids in our area. Some of my daughter’s classmates are headed for Florida, while others plan to spend their week off from class closer to home. A number of resorts in our state are offering spring break packages, as are dozens of other tourist attractions across the nation. If I had my wish we’d be spending spring break at the following: Catalina Zipline Eco-Tour: The new zipline propels visitors over breathtaking canyons at speeds up to 40 mph. For $89 you get to zip along nearly 3,700 feet in five segments … Continue reading →

San Diego Zoo Renovates Polar Bear Exhibit to Teach About Global Warming

The San Diego Zoo has an incredible polar bear exhibit, but it has just been renovated with education in mind. The climate changes have been hard on polar bears in the wild. Their natural habitats are dwindling and their food supplies are disappearing. The world famous San Diego Zoo’s Polar Bear Plunge exhibit hopes to educate visitors about the effect of global warming. There are three bears at the Polar Bear Plunge exhibit – 15-year-old Chinook and her nine-year-old brother Kalluk and sister Tatqiq. The $1 million renovation features “the world’s first moveable experience wall.” This wall will be removed … Continue reading →

Celebrating Spring in San Diego

San Diego’s sun-kissed shores draw millions of visitors each year. But it’s not just sun worshippers that make the trip. Hikers, bikers, animal lovers and artists also gravitate to the California city, which offers an eclectic mix of attractions that spring to life once Old Man Winter exits the scene. Spring is an especially good time to tour the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Visiting this time of year helps you avoid the large summer crowds and the sweltering temperatures. The zoo is home to more than 4000 animals–from the rare and endangered (think Galapagos tortoises, tree kangaroos from New Guinea, … Continue reading →

Where to Be Irish for a Day

If traveling to Ireland to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is out of the question, then why not make your Irish eyes smile by traveling to some equally amazing, but far closer green-rific destinations this month: Chicago The Windy City knows how to make other cities green with envy by hosting spectacular St. Patrick’s Day events. One of the most popular is the Irish Miracle, which started in 1962, when the city of Chicago dumped dye into the river and it turned the entire thing green. On Saturday, March 12th, the city will keep the tradition alive by sending a bunch … Continue reading →

International Irish Fests

Let’s face it; when it comes to getting a real taste of Irish hospitality on St. Patrick’s Day, there is no better place on earth to celebrate than the Emerald Isle itself. If you are looking to go green this March, head to Dublin. The popular tourist town features a number of memorable St. Patrick’s Day activities during its week-long festival, including a massive parade complete with theater troupes, artists, puppets, dancers, and marching bands from all over the world. This year the festivities kick off on March 16th and run through March 20th with a complete line-up of events … Continue reading →

Hop Into Easter

Easter is traditionally spent with family and friends, but who says you have to spend the holiday stuck at home? This year several hotels and resorts are offering egg-cellent discounted rates on Easter weekend packages. In addition to luxury accommodations, you and your entire clan can take part in family-friendly Easter activities. Take a look: NORTH CAROLINA Pinehurst Resort is known for its pristine golf courses, but during Easter week the property goes all out for families. Holiday activities include a resort-wide scavenger hunt, relay races, bingo, face-painting, family wagon rides, an egg toss, and “Family Fairways” golf clinics. The … Continue reading →