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How To Volunteer On Vacation
Choosing to volunteer on vacation with so many options available can be a daunting task. This is especially true for families and teens...
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LL Bean Summer And July 4th Family Events In Freeport Maine
This year marks 111 years of Maine's famous adventure outfitters offering L.L. Bean July 4th and Summer events. Join the fun at their annual Summer in...
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Massachusetts Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
Massachusetts apple farms are the ideal destination if you're looking for a bargain staycation. Make it u-pick fruit farm daytrip or plan a weekend at a family...
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Hear The Whistle Blow On The Grand Canyon Railway
Come aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway for a comfortable train trip that will wow grandchildren. The journey travels through time between the Old West town of Williams,...
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Camping 101: How To Look Like An Experienced Camper To Your Kids
Camping is not easy, but these eight Camping 101 tips will help you look like an experienced camper to the kids -- especially useful for weekend warriors who haven't polished their...
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Autumn Adventures In A Corn Maze
Visit a farm with a huge corn maze the kids can puzzle on for a great autumn family getaway. Our favorite farms feature Escape Rooms carved into living cornstalks as the main attraction....
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Highlights Along The Silk Road In China, Journey Of A Lifetime
Trek the Silk Road in China 4,000 miles from the Kingdom of Xi'an west across the Gobi Desert. Pause at the oases of Dunhuang, Turpan and Kashgar. Ride carefully across the...
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California Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
The late summer and early fall is apple picking time for San Francisco and Bay Area families. Start with our list of California apple farms and u-pick pumpkin fields in Mendocino,...
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