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California’s Anza-Borrego is a must-see anytime you’re in the area — anytime, that is, except for summer, when temperatures frequently reach triple digits. Yet...

One of the great joys of my childhood was sharing good times with friends. With a sizable living area, a well-appointed galley and a decent...

As the morning sun climbed above the horizon, sparkling highlights danced along the crests of waves. Birds...

  Miles of soft-sand beaches, a vibrant arts community and a weekly farmer’s market come together along the boardwalks and under the big top on...

People in Santa Fe, N.M. told me it’s the second oldest city in the United States, founded in 1607. I wondered how that could...

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 8, 2011 – Since she launched OutdoorAfro.com two years ago, Rue Mapp has been working tirelessly to reconnect African Americans with...

The seemingly endless expanse of Lake Superior’s blue water laps at the shores of 21 islands that fall under the aegis of Apostle Islands...

Enjoy the warm sunshine in central Maryland this summer by walking along the waterfront or taking in a baseball game. Feeling more sophisticated? Baltimore...

CHICAGO: ADLER PLANETARIUM AND ASTRONOMY MUSEUM, 1300 South Lake Shore Drive; phone 312-922-7827; web site www.adlerplanetarium.org.  This first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere offers...

Just like children have been sending letters to Santa in the North Pole for decades, thousands of folks send their Valentine’s Day cards to...