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Plains Indians & Bison

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:19:24 +0200

Unlike bison hunters who killed the American Buffalo for its hide and left the rest of the animal to rot, the Plains Indians wasted little. They made clothing and shelter from bison hides. They ate bi ...

Tehuelche Indians

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:19:26 +0200

The Tehuelche, a South American Indian tribe, inhabited the plains of Argentina from the Strait of Magellan to the Rio Negro for roughly 12,500 years. Initially a hunter gatherer community, the Tehuel ...

Bird Beaks

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:31:28 +0200

There is more to birds than the color of their plumage. Each bird species has a different kind of beak. We can identify birds by the shape and size of their bill. What's more, a bird's beak is a good ...

Guanaco Facts

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:18:00 +0200

There are lots of fun facts about the guanaco. Did you know that?The guanaco, from the Quechua word huanaco, is a relative of the llama and largest of the wild camelid species.Guanacos are found in So ...

Elephant Seals

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:03:07 +0200

There are lots of fun facts about the elephant seal. Did you know that?Elephant seals, also known as sea elephants, are large, ocean-going mammals.The elephant seal is named for its massive size as we ...

Crazy Horse Memorial

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:49:01 +0200

Crazy Horse Memorial is a tribute to one of America's most important Indian leaders.

Jewel Cave National Monument

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:07:18 +0200

Glittering calcite crystals are the primary attraction at Jewel Cave National Monument.

Crazy Horse

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:51:52 +0200

Crazy Horse, born Tashunca-uitco between 1840 and 1845, was a warrior and leader of the Oglala Lakota. Best known for his participation in the Battle of Little Bighorn, Crazy Horse fought against the ...

Bat Facts

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:52:44 +0200

There are lots of fun facts about bats. Did you know that?Bats are not an insect or a bird. Bats are mammals.There are 1100 known species of bats. They account for about 20% of all mammal species.Bats ...

Mount Rushmore

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:42:53 +0200

Not only is Mt. Rushmore a stunning achievement it is a memorial to American history.

Gutzon Borglum

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:26:53 +0200

Gutzon Borglum, born March 25, 1867 in St. Charles, Idaho, is an American sculptor best known for creating the presidents' heads at Mount Rushmore. Borglum studied art in Paris and spent time in Engla ...

Wind Cave National Park

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:48:26 +0200

Wind Cave National Park, named for the revolving air exchange between the cave system and atmosphere, is two worlds in one.

Prairie Dog Facts

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:33:31 +0200

There are lots of fun facts about prairie dogs. Did you know that?The prairie dog is not a member of the canine family but rather a type of squirrel.Prairie dogs are found in Canada, Mexico and wester ...

Magellanic Penguins Facts

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:42:37 +0200

There are lots of fun facts about Magellanic Penguins. Did you know that?The Magellanic Penguin, Spheniscus magellanicus, is the largest warm-weather penguin and a member of the banded penguin family. ...

Killer Whale Facts

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:10:01 +0200

There are lots of fun facts about orca whales. Did you know that?Orca and killer whale are two names for the same thing.The killer whale is the largest species of the dolphin family. The largest recor ...

Kilmartin Glen

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:59:08 +0200

The sheep speckled Kilmartin Glen in Scotland is great place for walking even for those traveling with kids.

La Boca

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:59:08 +0200

La Boca is the most colorful barrio in Buenos Aires. And it offers some of the city's best street life. Plan your visit for the morning or afternoon; avoid the area after dark.

Hiking with Kids in Italy's Cinque Terre

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:59:08 +0200

Hiking is part and parcel of any trip to Italy's Cinque Terre.

Family Reunion Fun

Tia Linschied, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:59:08 +0200

A family reunion may not sound as exciting as a trip to a theme park or far away land but they are a great opportunity to teach the kids about family.

Trelew

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:59:07 +0200

Trelew is more than just a transit point for families heading to Puerto Madryn and the Peninsula Valdes; it is a top destination on Patagonia's paleontology circuit, even for kids.

Teatro Colon

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:59:07 +0200

The C�lon Opera House is a great place to introduce kids to classical arts. Take in an opera, concert or ballet on your next trip to Argentina.

African Safaris with Kids

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:59:07 +0200

Safari, the word for journey in Swahili, brings to mind thoughts of adventure and wild animals. Taking the kids need not be as daunting as it sounds.

Overnight at O'Hare: A lesson in air travel

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:59:07 +0200

When I booked our holiday flights last summer I vaguely recall thinking twice before clicking confirm. Chicago's O'Hare Airport is the busiest airport in the United States and it is notorious for delays.

Custer State Park

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:59:10 +0200

Custer State Park may not be a national park yet it has nothing to envy.

South Mountain Park

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:59:10 +0200

South Mountain Park is a great place for outdoor family fun. Hike, mountain bike or horseback ride at this enormous south Phoenix park.

Biking with Kids in the Wisconsin Northwoods

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:59:10 +0200

With over 100 miles of bike trails and a plethora of paved, lightly traveled roads biking in the Wisconsin Northwoods is an adventure on two wheels.

Navigating New York City with Kids

Nicole F. Feist, Home Exchange Travels — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:59:10 +0200

There are 8 million stories in the naked city and nearly as many opinions on touring New York City with kids. As a native New Yorker and mom raising children in Manhattan, here are my two cents on navigating NYC with little ones in tow.

Colonia del Sacramento

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:59:09 +0200

A day trip to Colonia del Sacramento offers families a different view of the area's history.

Tower Fall to Calcite Springs

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:59:09 +0200

The stretch of road from Tower Fall to Calcite Springs is nothing short of dramatic.

Touring Buenos Aires by Bike

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:59:09 +0200

Touring Buenos Aires by bike is a different kind of urban adventure.

Feeding Kids on the Move

Maria Laura Lecuona — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:59:09 +0200

Unless your child is a budding epicurean who takes pleasure in dinning at a French bistro one night and consuming Asian delicacies the next, food is likely to be an issue no matter how far you are traveling from home.

Quirimbas Archipelago

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:59:09 +0200

A family vacation in Quirimbas Archipelago is all but stress-free. White sand beaches, coral reefs and colonial history. And apart from the lone fisherman you may not come upon another sole.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:59:09 +0200

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is one of the most picturesque points in Yellowstone National Park.

River Rafting in Moab, Utah with Kids

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:59:09 +0200

Moab may be a mecca for mountain bikers but it is also a magnet for river rafters. And the rapids aren't the only attraction!