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How To Get Your Own US Passport & Start Your Adventure October 04, 2024 | FTFstaff
Your U.S. passport is a travel essential because a U.S. citizen's birth certificate does not suffice to cross borders. That law applies to citizens of any age...

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Mom and baby enjoy Boo at the Zoo event at New York's Bronx Zoo, photo by Julie Larsen-Maher c. WCS. — Article
Halloween in New York City for Free And Cheap Fun September 30, 2024 | Jillian Ryan
Starting in early September, carved pumpkins, spooky ghosts and candy treats mark Halloween in New York City. Best yet, ghostly elves spread the spirit of autumn across the five...

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Dig This! guests use heavy construction equipment in a huge Vegas sand box. — Article
Las Vegas, Nevada Attractions September 17, 2024 | FTFStaff
We'll roll the dice on this and guarantee fun on your next Nevada vacation with our Las Vegas, Nevada family attractions guide. Pack our age-appropriate rundown of the best attractions...

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Charlie Brown and Snoopie ride the historic East Broad Top Railway to find a Halloween pumpkin. Photo c. Matthew Malkiewicz for East Broad Railroad Foundation — Article
24 Fabulous Fall Getaways For 2024 September 17, 2024 | FTFstaff
Fall is a fabulous time to get away without busting the budget, whether you want to take the kids apple picking and leaf peeping, head to a festival, or revel in your first trip...

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Vintage photo of girls dressed like twin vampires trick or treating at Pickerings Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts. — Article
Halloween Witches In Salem, Massachusetts September 10, 2024 | FTFstaff
In search of Halloween witches in Salem, Massachusetts? Ready to give up the Sunday football game to take the kids exploring? Nothing is as Halloween focused as

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Spooky looking bridge at sunset leads to Baton Rouge. — Article
Baton Rouge Halloween, Haunted Houses, and Halloween Fun September 05, 2024 | FTFstaff
Start weaving your ghost tales now so you're all set for a spooky Baton Rouge Halloween weekend break. Baton Rouge is the perfect budget getaway with your...

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Leaf Peeker’s Guide To America’s Fall Foliage September 04, 2024 | FTFstaff
Fall foliage tours and affordable leaf peeping road trips are easy to plan if you use this How-To, Where-To Leaf Peeker's Guide with tips on the best places to see leaf colors...

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Boy holding his catch while fishing at a mountain stream. — Article
Summer Fun At Western Ski Resorts August 26, 2024 | FTFstaff
Western ski resorts known for winter and skiing offer summer fun at family-friendly mountain destinations. Parents love that lodging and activities are economical and the weather...

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