Battles of Lexington and Concord launched the American War of Independence on April 19, 1775.
Each year, Patriot’s Day is celebrated in Lexington and Concord MA with reenactments, day and nighttime events, parades, living history – step into 1775!
Restore reservations: Arches, Yosemite, Mt Rainier, Glacier NP
2026 National Park Service canceled day-use reservations for Arches, Yosemite, Mount Rainier and Glacier national parks. Tips for parks this summer, and take action to restore reservations for these parks.
Read more…Tips for Barcelona
Tips for Barcelona – Reserve timed tickets, visiting the Sagrada Familia, getting around the city, cable cars and funicular to Montjuic Park, understanding blue street signs, covered markets, fun places to stay.
Read more…Ramadan celebrations, children’s books, cake recipe
The sacred month of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Children’s books about preparing dishes for iftar, giving donations to people in need, prayers at the mosque, the festival of Eid al-Fitr. And sweet recipe for a rose and cardamon cake.
Read more…Waterfalls are flowing in Marin County
Across from San Francisco, in Marin County after winter rains, when the sun comes out, hills are bright green, creeks are bubbling and waterfalls are flowing.
It’s time to plan an outing – tips and three of our favorite hikes to waterfalls.
The horse in Chinese history and mythology – flying horses, dragon horses, heavenly horses
2026 is Year of the Horse, and horses have a special significance in Chinese history, culture and mythology. In ancient China horses were highly valued for transportation and war, horses are portrayed in exceptional Chinese art over centuries, in mythology horses have divine, supernatural charactertistics.
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