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Train Like an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center

By Samantha

Train Like An Astronaut

There are many reasons why actual space travel for civilians is quickly gaining momentum. Corporate ventures, like Mars One, Virginia Galactic and Elon Musk’s space-bound Tesla, have made such voyages closer to being a real possibility. Celebrities like Beyonce have reportedly put deposits on being one of the first on a commercial flight. Turmoil and […]

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Filed Under: Adventure, Family Travel, Travel, USA

Get in the Holiday Spirit in Georgetown, Kentucky

By Nicky Reynolds

These four not-to-miss Christmas events in and near Georgetown, Ky., will get you ready for Santa! It’s hard to believe the holidays are upon us again, but soon we’ll see tinsel on trees and decorated front yards, as we drive down the road listening to our favorite Christmas carols on the radio. The smell of […]

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NASCAR: Family-Friendly Fun Beyond the Track

By Karon Warren

Races on NASCAR track

When watching a NASCAR race on TV, naturally the cameras stay focused on what’s happening on the track, in the pits and back in the garage. After all, that’s what the fans came to see, right? Of course. But for fans who actually attend a NASCAR race, there is so much more going on before […]

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Top 5 Things to Do with Kids in Milwaukee

By Karon Warren

Aerial view of Milwaukee skyline

Although Milwaukee has a reputation for business and sports, it’s also quite the family destination. In fact, the city was rated as the top destination for family travel in 2014 by the ABC Travel Guide for Kids. And why not? There are numerous family-friendly Milwaukee hotels, restaurants, and attractions that appeal to kids and adults […]

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Visiting Central Florida’s Theme Parks: Then and Now

By Karon Warren

Central Florida's theme parks

When my husband and I decided to take the kids to visit Central Florida’s theme parks, I started doing some online research to find out the basics of planning our visit, getting the most for our money and making sure we didn’t skip anything crucial. After all, the last time I visited the Orlando area, […]

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Visiting Orlando: More Than Theme Parks

By Karon Warren

Orlando

Unsurprisingly, most Orlando visitors flock to the city for its collection of theme parks. While these attractions offer great fun for everyone, they aren’t Orlando’s only source of entertainment. In fact, this Florida city has a wide range of sights and activities that appeal to guests of all ages and interests. From budget-friendly outdoor activities […]

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Horsing Around in Shelbyville, Ky.

By Nicky Reynolds

Shelbyville, KY

Down a rural highway in a quaint Kentucky town called Shelbyville, beautiful barns dot the landscape, and wood-fenced fields line the roads. Known as the American Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World, Shelbyville offers everything from horse training tours and riding lessons to orchards and sheep farm tours. Farmtastic fun Gallrein Farms offers visitors a […]

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Concord, N.C.: Where Racing Lives

By Karon Warren

Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord

You may think Charlotte, N.C., is the heart of NASCAR racing action, but you’d be wrong. Like many other NASCAR racing stops on the circuit, Charlotte gets the glory because it’s the largest metro city in close proximity to the track. The same could be said for Atlanta (actually in Hampton, Ga.) or Phoenix (actually […]

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Bourbon and Barrels in the Kentucky Bluegrass

By Nicky Reynolds

Limestone Sugar Shine

I recently found myself in the state of my birth – Kentucky, where the grass is blue, the bourbon waits to be sampled and the rural backroads just beg to be explored. The Center of Attention My first stop was Lebanon, the geographic center of the state and home to some of the finest moonshine and […]

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Georgia Aquarium Introduces New Aquatic Shows

By Karon Warren

Georgia Aquarium

On March 31, the Georgia Aquarium debuted its new dolphin and sea lions shows that turn the spotlight on training and education. The AT&T Dolphin Celebration replaces AT&T Dolphin Tales, which had been showing since 2011. When my family and I recently visited the Georgia Aquarium, the new show was not in place; however, we […]

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