14 of the Most Interesting Workshops Still Making Things the Old Way
A Massachusetts boat shop has been building wooden boats since 1793. In Michigan, antique machines still turn wood into bowls, while…
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15 Unforgettable Wildlife Experiences in Africa
Africa is home to some of the most remarkable animals on Earth, and seeing them in their natural habitats can change how you think about the wild. From vast grasslands to misty mountain forests, each destination offers a different…
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Families Keep Returning to This Peaceful California Lake Beach for Clear Water and Clean Sand
Some places look ordinary on a map and then quietly steal your whole weekend. Just outside the busy sprawl of Southern California, there is a big blue lake with sandy shores, shady picnic spots, and fish that seem to tease every angler…
Pennsylvania
This Historic Philadelphia Hall Still Has George Washington’s Famous Chair
George Washington's original chair from the 1787 Constitutional Convention is still on display inside a Philadelphia building where two of America's founding documents were debated and signed. Independence Hall hosted the adoption…
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For Two Decades, Illinois Families Have Picked Apples and Eaten Cider Donuts at This McHenry Farm
Some of the best days in Illinois start with a simple plan to grab a bag of apples and end with sticky fingers, a full trunk, and kids who refuse to leave. That is exactly what happens at one farm market tucked…
Oregon
This 2.4-Mile Oregon Loop Crosses Four Wooden Footbridges on Its Way to Two Waterfalls
You pull off a winding old highway in Oregon because a small sign caught your eye, and suddenly the air turns cool and misty. There is no big crowd, no gift shop, just a hush and the sound of falling water. Locals…
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This Ancient Sri Lankan Capital Was Hidden by Jungle After Flourishing for 1,300 Years
Anuradhapura was once the beating heart of a mighty kingdom in Sri Lanka. For about 1,300 years, kings ruled here, monks prayed here, and engineers built wonders. Then the jungle crept in and swallowed much of it. Today the ruins…
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14 Peaceful Places in the USA to Unplug and Recharge
Notifications have a way of following us everywhere, even on vacation. These 14 retreats across the country make it easier to put the phone down and spend time on slower things. Some limit device use on purpose. Others sit in remote…
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Watch Ospreys and Egrets Along New Jersey’s Inland Waterways on a Guided Pontoon Ride
A pontoon boat with free loaner binoculars, a bathroom on board, and a naturalist who can name a whimbrel at a glance. That's the setup for one of the friendliest wildlife outings in New Jersey. Ospreys nest along the route, and egrets…