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November 14th, 2006

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument

Another day, another wonder, and this one will also stir the debate about whether wonders should be man made or natural.  Regardless of your position on that issue, there is no doubt as to the beauty of the underwater world of the Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument.
The national monument encompasses nearly 140,000 square miles of […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

October 3rd, 2006

Orlando: Get Spooked at SeaWorld

If you want to splurge for Halloween, you could try Orlando’s SeaWorld Spooktacular, where kids get to combine artificial trick-or-treating events with artificial sea life.  It may seem plastic and artificial, but kids love it, and there’s no disputing it’s safe.
Included with the price of park admission, Spooktacular includes trick-or-treating at 15 different stations throughout […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

August 16th, 2006

10 Last Minute Ideas for Your Kids’ Last Days of Summer Vacation

The idea of vacationing at home seemed to resonate with readers, both as a money saving idea, and as a practical solution with time remaing before school starts.  Here are some ideas for those of you in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area.  For those of you who don’t live in this area, use the ideas to think […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

June 1st, 2006

National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland

Sharks are the predators of the sea, and there were lots of predators last weekend, in one of my favorite exhibits at the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
Sharks are large, and lumbering, yet somehow able to move with speed and grace.  The Aquarium’s swim tank allows visitors to view sharks from both above and below the water.  […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments