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Important documentary films deal with the pressing issues of the day, ranging from child abuse by Catholic clergy to the need for gun control at Columbine, from inspiring children to achieve their goals at a spelling bee to studying their indoctrination at a fundamentalist Christian summer camp, from the effects of global warming to those from attempting to live among grizzly bears. Documentaries are a rich source of information and inspiration, and these belong in a special treasury.
The Idaho Fishing Trip: Freedom of the Road 2007
South-central Idaho is the perfect place to fuel a Rocky Mountain tour with bait and tackle. Anglers bring a sense of purpose to backcountry camping trips: They just have to drop a line in the nearest fishing hole. Whether they return with the next meal or not is almost beside the point.
Everest Base Camp Trek
The view of Mount Everest from Namche Bazaar is spectacular. From here you can enjoy coffee and the breathtaking views of the Himalaya’s tallest peaks and feel like you are on top of the world! Everest Base Camp is one of the best trekking destinations in the world. Solukhumbu is justifiably famous not only for the […]
Mitchie and Her Book
Camp Rock (2008) - Photo gallery of pictures from the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock, starring the Jonas Brothers.
Visit the Land Down Under for less
Dreaming of a visit to faraway Australia? Summer is a good time to visit the Land Down Under if you want to save a bundle. It’s wintertime in the Southern Hemisphere, with the prices lower but the weather still perfectly pleasant.
Honor Vets and the Great Outdoors in Olustee
The largest Civil War battle re-enactment in the southeastern U.S. converges on Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park in February. See living history demonstrations, tour the camps and shop for old-fashioned treats and Civil War-era artifacts.
A six-pack of beer festivals worth traveling to
Gird your loins, drinkers: It’s beer-festival season. From now until late October is the busiest time of the year for these taste extravaganzas, where you can sample a wide variety of beers from brewers large and small.
Joe Jonas as Shane Gray
Camp Rock (2008) - Photo gallery of pictures from the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock, starring the Jonas Brothers.
Tess and Dancers
Camp Rock (2008) - Photo gallery of pictures from the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock, starring the Jonas Brothers.
Carrie Movie Review
Carrie, the classic that launched a bloody deluge of teen horror films, still packs plenty of suspense, a little humor, a bit of camp, and a few genuine chills. The first and one of the best film versions of a Stephen King novel, Carrie is a great movie about a really bad prom.
Forest Fire Scorches 3,000 Acres in Ulster Park
A fast-moving forest fire has scorched 3,000 acres of the Minnewaska State Park Preserve near New Paltz, N.Y., an official said on Sunday.
Parents delay decisions about summer camp as economy weakens
NEW YORK (AP) — As headlines about a struggling economy pour in, parents worried about their wallets are waiting longer to register their children for summer camp and more are asking for financial aid….
What You Need to Know About Measles
U.S. faces largest outbreak in seven years as kids head to summer camp.
Insurers Are At Odds Over Paulson Plan
Faced with a Bush administration proposal for new federal regulation, the insurance industry has formed into two warring camps, each side claiming it has the best interest of consumers at heart.
Ecuador air/hotel, 6 nights, $1,199
An early-bird discount for a weeklong tour of this ethnically diverse and beautiful country, complete with stays in superior hotels and tours in the capital city, Quito; the Amazon; and Rio Verde falls.
Happy Campers
Traveling around Ireland in a camper van offers an uncommonly great way to see the country.
Heavy snow breaking plows in Yellowstone
Two bulldozers have broken down in Yellowstone National Park since crews began clearing park roads of the heavy snowpack that …
Crystal Cove park to host walking tours at free event
Crystal Cove State Park will celebrate the dedication of its newly renovated historic district visitor centers and educational exhibits with an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
