Taking a camping trip can be a fun and affordable vacation if you enjoy the outdoors and nature. Camping offers your family the opportunity to explore the great outdoors and spend quality time together. There are no televisions, computers or other distractions to take away from family time. State and national parks in the U.S. […]
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City Park Planning Using Concrete Fountains
History of Concrete Fountains Fountains have been part of city parks since the Babylonians and the Hanging Gardens. In ancient times, fountains in the park served as a water source for horses and humans. Unfortunately, this greatly increased the risk of disease, along with the lack of an enclosed sewage system. The Romans were the […]
We Need More Skate Parks
Do you have skate parks in your city? Are you aware of the significant impact skate parks can have on a city or town? Most skateboarders are all too familiar with the “No Skateboarding” signs that are posted in many desirable skating locations. Providing towns with skate parks gives the skaters a safe, designated place […]
Washington State Parks
The state of Washington offers an extremely diverse landscape. From the temperate rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula and the moderate Pacific coast in the west to the high peaks of the Cascade Range and the dry deserts of the west, it is no wonder the beauty of Washington state parks attracts visitors from all around. […]
Going Camping Here S A List Of The Top 20 Campsites In North America
When going camping, you must choose a really ideal camping park, not minding about whether it’s a paid site or a free one. It is now getting increasingly tough to make this decision of choosing a site that is picture perfect. There are many camp sites belonging to the National Forest Service, which are not […]
Camping Without A Fortune
You’re stressed out from work, the kids are getting rowdier and unmanageable by the day, and your wife is giving you that look. It’s definitely time for a family vacation. In fact, it was time for a vacation several years ago, but you just kept putting it off because you could never afford it. Or […]
Skateboarding In The Park
Skateboard parks are cropping up everywhere in major metropolitan areas. Like the roller rinks of yesteryear, skateboard parks are the rage with kids these days. It provides children a supervised area in which to practice their skateboarding and even do tricks as they would like under the guidance and supervision of the staff. Often there […]
Survival Tips What To Do When Kidnapped
A little forethought and organization will payoff in a great memorable adventure for that next outdoors excursion you may have planned. The older liquid gas lanterns give off just as much light but you will have to refill the tank with liquid gas and this can be messy as well as dangerous if you are […]
Ohio State Parks
From mountain bike riding, rock climbing, and snorkeling to winter camping, family camping, and backpacking there is a state park in Ohio with just the right activities for you. With 74 state parks scattered across the state, there is plenty to see and do in Ohio. Many of the parks offer historical exhibits, several with […]
Georgia State Parks
Georgia is a beautifully diverse state, tucked into the southeastern coast, that offers a little something for everyone. From the majestic peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the north to the tranquility of Georgia’s southern coastal plains, the 48 unique state parks found across the state are sure to provide a perfect getaway, whatever […]
Urban Mountain Biking Slick City Riding For City Slickers
While mountain biking is typically associated with the cyclists pitting their reflexes, strength, and athletic abilities against some of the world’s most treacherous back country wildernesses, deserts, and canyons, there is a new breed of mountain biker–the city dweller. Urban mountain biking may be the next big thing in sports. Where To Go Urban Mountain […]
Florida State Parks
Florida State Parks are some of the greatest in the nation because of the diverse beauty found throughout the state. The 159 state parks in Florida offer a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, boating, and cultural and historic exhibitions. At some of Florida’s state parks visitors can even enjoy snorkeling and […]
Scott Parks Wish List For Dallas Schools
Scott Parks is the education columnist for the Dallas Daily News. He had some interesting items on his January 2007 wish list for the Dallas schools. Some are poignant and in dire need. Some are possibilities during this new year. Others are down right wishful thinking without much chance of succeeding, regardless of the need. […]
Family Entertainment
Family entertainment can be very exciting and a great way to spend quality time together in an excellent environment. Children and adults alike need this time together to learn about each other and be close as a family. Entertainment can be fun and enjoyable and some forms of entertainment can even be educational. Theme parks […]
New Attractions In Orlando
If you’re looking for a entertainment filled trip, then there’s no need to look any further than Orlando. Even if you’ve been to Orlando before, the amount of new new entertainment that have opened in the area in the last year is unbelievable. Universal Studios have opened what will undoubtedly be one of the main […]
Travelling To Orlando With Children
Obviously for those travelling by car, you will have plenty of activities at hand to amuse the children and play plenty of games e.g. spying certain colours of cars etc. For those of you flying a small bag for each child to carry on board with their favourite books/colouring pads/playing cards. Most airlines offer young […]
Take A Rv Road Trip With Holiday Trails Resorts
Thinking about taking a RV road trip this year? You’ve come to the right place. In addition to the benefits of a multi-park system for a home-park, Holiday Trails Resorts members can also have a reciprocal system attached to their rv resort membership. This way members can stay at all the parks within the Holiday […]
New Attractions At Disney World Orlando
It’s easy to forget how massive Walt Disney World Orlando actually is. Even the most frequent of visitors to Disney World are impressed by what changes each year when they return to the parks. If you think about it though with the scale of Walt Disney World, with it’s host of theme parks, water parks, […]
Prepare For Your Disney World Visit
As we draw closer to the schools summer holidays, Orlando will inevitably be a dream holiday destination for many. You wouldn’t be able to comprehend the number of visitors I have spoke to that have visited WDW during the high season, whether that be summer, Easter or Christmas and really weren’t prepared for the crowds. […]
Hidden Mickeys
What do you mean hidden Mickey’s, how can a six-foot tall mouse be hidden? Well, as if Walt Disney and his Imaginers didn’t give us enough to look at when we visit their wonderful parks, they also had a little inside joke running. Hidden Mickey’s were always meant to be just that, hidden. They were […]