1.01.2023

Art & Sculpture #3: International Snow Sculpture Championship (Lake Geneva, WI)

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What kid doesn't like to play with snow?  When kids go to the beach, they can't wait to sculpt the sand.  Why not try sculpting snow...
12.17.2022

Animal Lesson #14: Winter the Dolphin at Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida

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Winter, the dolphin movie star  If your kids grew up watching Dolphin Tale movie (2011)  about a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a ...
8.06.2022

Music Lesson #3: Summerfest, The World’s Largest Music Festival

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 If you love music and want to share the love, take your family to Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  This festival features a wide variet...
1.08.2022

Geography Lesson #4: Stingray Encounter in Cozumel, Mexico

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I've always found stingrays fascinating.  If an aquarium has a stingray exhibit, I know I'll spend extra time just watching their gr...
9.25.2021

Transportation Lesson #9: U.S. Largest Wooden Passenger Collection at Mid-Continent Railway Museum

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One of the thrills of traveling in China was the opportunity to take the Shanghai Maglev (magnetic levitation train), which we called to bul...
1.27.2021

State Park #8: Wekiwa Spring State Park & 10 Other Florida Natural Springs

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Florida has more to offer than just theme parks.  While the theme parks create a lot of excitement, your family may want a break from the cr...
1.02.2021

Transportation Lesson #8: Illinois Railway Museum & 6 Other Midwest Rail Museums

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Here comes the train You probably recall the American folk song "I've been working on the railroad" from your childhood.   Ki...