Hot Air Expeditions - Mesa, AZ

Ballooning is an exhilarating experience for everyone - from the neophyte adventurer to the seasoned veteran, from the young to the more mature. "A magic carpet ride" and "riding on a cloud" are two phrases that have been used to describe the beauty, exhilaration and gentleness of ballooning. Even though you travel at speeds of five to six miles per hour, there is virtually no sensation of motion because you are flying with the wind. Should you light a candle aloft, the flame would remain motionless - there is no breeze since you match its speed exactly.


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Enjoy the Activities on the Southeast Coast

Walk the Junction Bridge Trail - Arkansas
Experience the beauty and strength of the past! Originally constructed in 1884, this defunct railroad bridge has been reconfigured and now serves as a pedestrian and bicycling walk across the Arkansas River, connecting riverfront parks in Little Rock and North Little Rock. The 17-foot wide Junction Bridge is the fifth component of the Six Bridges Plan, which focuses on renovating and maintaining the Interstate 30 Bridge, Main Street Bridge, Broadway Bridge, Junction Bridge and the Rock Island Bridge near the Clinton Library.

Edward T. Douglass Nature Trail - Alabama

The trail winds through one-half mile of scenic Alabama woodlands. Experience the natural history of this part of Moundville Archaeological Park along this meandering boardwalk. Here you will find traces of a thousand years of human activity at Moundville. Beginning about A.D. 1000, the Mississippian Indians cleared the site and began building the mounds.



Tour the Agricultural Heritage Center - Thoroughbred, SC
Located at the Clemson University Edisto Research Station, the Agricultural Heritage Center consists of a museum interpreting the historical and cultural influences of agriculture on the area of Thoroughbred Country. The Agricultural Heritage Center is a hands-on learning facility focusing on todays and past farming in the beautiful countryside of Thoroughbred Country.





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The Beaches of Jetty Island - Snohomish County, Washington

If summertime is when you’ll be in Washington, head north to Everett and board the ferry to Jetty Island, a 2-mile long, man-made island with sandy beaches and shallow warm water. With two miles of sandy beaches and the warmest water in Puget Sound, enjoy beach combing and marine programs. Kite boarding is becoming a popular sport and experienced boarders have found the waters near Jetty Island in Everett to be the perfect match for a day of kite boarding.

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Healing Springs and Blackville Historical Tour

On your Blackville Historical Tour you will see churches and homes in Blackville’s historical downtown, Healing Springs, Civil and Revolutionary War sites and the Mennonite Community. Learn about the history of different churches or about the secrets of growing, preserving and using herbs while visiting Lil's Herb Garden. You may choose to end your tour with an afternoon tea at a Mennonite home where you will enjoy a choice of several kinds of tea as well as sandwiches and pastries.


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The Hollywood Casino - Louisiana

In 1994 the Hollywood Casino opened its doors in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With over 1140 slots, Hollywood Casino offers all of the favorite games, such as, Double Lucky 7's, Double Diamond, Sizzling 7's, Wheel of Fortune, Fort Knox, Blazing 7's, Loco Loot and many more! The steakhouse at the Hollywood Casino features dishes made from the highest quality products and offers one of the best wine lists in Baton Rouge!



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St. Marys’ Rock Shrimp Festival 2008 - St. Marys, GA

Enjoy a day of delicious food and family fun at the 2008 Rock Shrimp Festival on October 4th! The festival includes unique arts and crafts, great food, a parade, live entertainment, a 5k & 10k run and St. Marys Rock Shrimp Festivals’ infamous Rock Shrimp Dinners. Bring the family; spend the day in Historic Downtown St. Marys, GA and enjoy the festivities.

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Tennessee Valley Fair - Knoxville, TN

The Tennessee Valley Fair will be held September 5th - 14th, 2008. Where adults and kids of all ages have the time of their lives with out-of-this-world fun? This exciting magical world of clean family fun is none other than the 89th annual Tennessee Valley Fair, which brings to mind the sights, sounds, smells and taste of experiences that we have all enjoyed for generations. Whether it's the sweet smell of funnel cake, or the memory of your first ride on the Ferris Wheel, the Tennessee Valley Fair is a great place to have fun and celebrate the regions rich heritage and history.

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Stone Mountain - Atlanta, GA

Brimming with Civil War history and fun-filled family adventure, Stone Mountain Park is a must-see attraction for any Georgia getaway. Located just 16 miles east of Downtown Atlanta. When you’re at Stone Mountain Park, the adventures are endless. Travel throughout the park and explore its woodlands, hills, lake and more than a dozen exciting attractions. The focal point of the park is the massive Confederate Memorial Carving built into the side of Stone Mountain itself. On its face are the famed Confederates Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson – each riding atop their horses Blackjack, Traveler and Little Sorrel.

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Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo - Frederick, MD

Wonderful adventures and exciting new animal friends await you and your family in the newly enlarged Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo. On now over 50 acres up-close exhibits and personal information make you feel like one of the family. Get stalked by a tiger, jaguar or lion and live to tell the tale. Feel the breath of a bear, follow a fallow deer, or tickle a tortoise. Hand-feed goats, sheep, donkeys, llamas, ducks and other curious creatures await you in the petting area.


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Finlay Park - Columbia, SC

One of the best known parks in the state of South Carolina, Finlay has hosted just about everything from festivals and political rallies to road races and Easter Sunrise services. This beautiful 18-acre park has had two lives; first dedicated in 1859 as Sidney Park, named in honor of Algernon Sidney Johnson, a Columbia City Councilman, the park experienced an illustrious but short tenure. The park is situated between the streets of Assembly, Taylor, Gadsden and Laurel and remains one of the treasures of Columbia. It is across the street from the Governor's Mansion and has one of the most photographed views of downtown.


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Fun in the Sun at Dixieland Fun Park - Clayton County, GA

Dixie Land Fun Park is now the largest family fun center of its kind in South Atlanta. Featuring rides and attractions for guests of all ages, Dixie Land Fun Park is the perfect destination for families and anyone who wants to have a good time. The goal of the Dixie Land Fun Park is to provide a fun, safe and memorable experience to park guests. The park is open full-time during the summer and weekends beginning August 14.


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Mid-Atlantic Mustang Car Show & Swap Meet - Chesapeake, VA

On August 2nd, Chesapeake will be home to the Mid-Atlantic Mustang Car Show & Swap Meet featured by the Mustang Club of Tidewater (MCT). Established in 1967, the MCT is one of the oldest Mustang Clubs in Virginia and the United States. The event offers Mustang enthusiasts a show of the best Vehicles from several States and a wide variety of fun activities!



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The NOPI Nationals Motorsports Supershow - Clayton County, GA

The NOPI NATIONALS Motorsports Supershow is the largest outdoor compact automotive show in the United States. Now in its 19th year at Atlanta Motor Speedway, over 100,000 people attend the two-day car extravaganza each year to view the myriad of car displays, exhibitions and National championship competitions in drifting, hydraulics, stereo, swimsuit and burn-out. More than 7,000 cars and trucks compete each year for more than $100,000 in cash and prizes. You can come and enjoy the festivities on September 15th and 16th. Bring all your friends and family, they're not going to want to miss this!


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4th Annual "Horse and Hound" Wine Festival - Bedford, VA

Enjoy wine from nine of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to good music and visiting art, craft and food vendors. Virginia’s most unique wine festival has numerous events throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions such as the Parade of Horses, agility dogs and muskrat racing. The "Horse and Hound" Wine Festival in Bedford, VA takes place on the spacious and gracious grounds of Peaks of Otter Winery and Johnson's Orchards and is fun for the whole family!

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Quartz Crystal Mining - Arkansas

Geologists say that Arkansas and Brazil have the best quality quartz in the world, and today rockhounds, families and tourists from all over the world head for the Hot Springs and Mount Ida area to go prospecting in the abundant Quartz Crystal deposits of the Ouachitas. Whether you are interested in mining for your own crystals in a "dig-your-own" mine or would prefer to find the perfect crystal in one of the many Rock and Gem shops in the area, you will surely treasure the natural beauty and "energy" of your own Ouachita Quartz Crystal.

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Blue Angels Air Show - Pensacola, FL

The biggest event of Pensacola’s summer festivities includes the world-famous Blue Angels! The Blue Angels Air Show over Pensacola Beach, which is supported by civilian and military performers, will be held July 11 – 12. A second performance is scheduled for November 14 – 15. The Navy’s famous flight demonstration squadron will be joined by an exhilarating line up at this must-see event. Experience first-rate pilots demonstrating the capabilities of their flying machines over the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico!

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The Cathedral Gardens - Louisville, KY

The Cathedral Garden 15 acres make up 12 beautiful gardens nestled in a valley far from the public on Hebron Church Rd. Cathedral Gardens is devoted to the enrichment of spiritual and creative thought. We offer an ambiance conducive to enhancing guest appreciation for the beauties God has given in the form of scent, touch and the intuitive senses.

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Northlake Nature Center - St. Tammany, LA

Located on 400 acres of ancient pines and hardwood forest, bounded on the west by Bayou Castine, crossed by a marsh and active beaver pond - teeming with native animal and plant life - the Northlake Nature Center is St. Tammany's "Secret Garden." The subtle splendor of Louisiana's wetlands is complemented by graceful structures, aged and new. A recent archaeological survey revealed the Center site as home to ancient peoples more than 500 years ago.

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