American Indian Culture runs deep in Utah, with many different tribes calling present-day Utah home. The five major tribes in Utah are the Ute, Navajo, Paiute, Goshute, and Shoshone. These bands of Utah American Indians are as diverse as the landscapes of Utah; the Navajo...
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Anne Arthur and daughter Signy Sherman, authors of Minnesota State Parks, help us to discover the beauty and the countless things to see and do at Schoolcraft State Park. Join them on their visit! At just 225 acres, Schoolcraft State Park is small, but it is situated in a...
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Utah is a geologist’s and paleontologist’s dream, and yes it is also Dinosaurland. The sedimentary layers hold secrets millions of years old, and dinosaurs are a big theme in Utah. Every town seems to have a dinosaur museum with impressive collections. There is also a strong...
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In her book, Michigan Day Trips by Theme, Michigander Kathryn Houghton leads you to the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. Her book is packed with more than 300 of the Great Lakes State’s top spots for entertainment and enjoyment. Discover the state’s unique attractions: beaches, dunes, islands,...
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In her book Oregon Day Trips by Theme, Stacy McCullough helps readers to discover the state’s unique attractions―beaches, caves, lighthouses, museums, and more. Today we take a look at the picturesque beaches of Oregon. From beaches with huge sea stacks looming just offshore to rock-strewn beaches with agates, jade,...
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If Missouri boasted only the confluence of two of America’s biggest rivers—the Missouri and the Mississippi—that would be impressive enough. But there is so much more to Missouri’s waterways and so many ways to enjoy them, it can be difficult to know where to begin....
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Have you ever asked, “What should we do today?” If so, then you need Michigan Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive book by native Michigander Kathryn Houghton leads you to the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. It’s packed with more than 300 of the...
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Have you ever asked, “What should we do today?” If so, then you need Missouri Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive book by Brian Blair leads you to the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. It’s packed with more than 150 of the Show-Me State’s...
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Have you ever asked, “What should we do today?” If so, you need Oregon Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Beaver State is jam-packed with more than 150 of Oregon’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a...
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Join Ellie Kozlowski, author of Washington Day Trips by Theme, as she takes a look at the state symbols of Washington state. As far as state flags go, Washington’s is unique. Most state flags feature nods to historically important industries or landmarks, butWashington State’s features something...
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