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Fish for Free on Memorial Day, but be safe on the water
With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, many families annually head to state parks to get their picnic and swim on. Beltzville State Park issued a press release earlier this week regarding visitor safety and parking. Parking is not permitted on Pohopoco...Tags: State Parks, Canoeing and Kayaking, Memorial Day, Holidays, Fishing Forecast
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Centennial Celebration Is A Walk In The Park
If you like camping, swimming, hiking, climbing, biking, boating and, of course, history, then you are ready and hopefully eager to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Connecticut's state parks. Their contribution to the quality of life in the state is...Tags: State Parks, Ceremonies, Rocky Hill, Culture, Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum
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Day-use beach at Truman State Park closed due to high E. coli levels
cbrewer@schurz.comWARSAW, Mo. - Missouri State Parks officials have postponed the opening of the day-use beach at Harry S. Truman State Park due to high E. coli levels. The campground swimming beach is still scheduled to open May 24 and will be open to all visitors....Tags: State Parks, Harry S. Truman, E. coli Infection, Tourism and Leisure
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Connecticut Celebrates 107 Parks, 100 Years
The Hartford CourantIt was 1918, five years after the Connecticut State Park Commission was created and charged with developing a statewide system of parks. Even though the commission was presented within its first year of existence with a grand plan identifying ideal park...Tags: Dannel P. Malloy , Hurricane Sandy (2012), Sleeping Giant State Park, State Parks, Lobbying
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Universal Plans Worldwide Promo Push Around 'Despicable Me' Stars
VarietyFor an early poster teasing "Despicable Me 2," Universal Pictures went with a more minimalist approach: two Minions stand above the date July 2013. It didn't need to say more because since the first film hit big in 2010, the yellow Twinkie-shaped...Tags: Movies, Online Advertising, Despicable Me 2 (movie), Hasbro Inc., Trips and Vacations
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Little Puck steals show in SeaWorld's new wild ride to Antarctica
A young black-and-white bird soon will take SeaWorld Orlando guests for a spin on the theme park's new ride, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. Little Puck, an animated creation who's the star of the ride, met dozens of SeaWorld's business partners...
Tags: Kennedy Space Center, Amusement and Theme Parks, Antarctica, Trips and Vacations, Lauren Alaina
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#Beltzville State Park reminds visitors about illegal parking
Lehigh Valley WildThe Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is preparing for another very busy holiday weekend at Beltzville State Park in Carbon County. “Our crowds exceed the capacity of our parking lots on Memorial Day weekend, and if we have nice... -
READER SUBMITTED: Florence Griswold Museum Celebrates Summer With Fifth Annual GardenFest June 7 through 16
Old LymeThe Fifth Annual GardenFest at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme is a ten-day celebration of the site's historic gardens, featuring special events, displays, demonstrations, and family activities. From June 7 through June 16, visitors can enjoy a...Tags: Old Lyme, Florence Griswold House, Artists, Arts, Museums
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Taking the Kids: Tips from the First Lady on staying active on vacation
Ready to let the kids lead the way on vacation? First lady Michelle Obama suggests that's one way to get everyone more active on vacation this summer. The first lady told Taking the Kids exclusively, "The key to getting kids moving is to find something...
Tags: Gaming, National Parks, Weight, Obesity, Wildlife
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Readers' top travel picks
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Aruba With a free-form pool for the kids and a casino for the adults, Hector Rivas and his family say the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is the perfect getaway. “We’ve been there four...
Tags: State Parks, Palm Beach Shores, Fort Lauderdale, Trips and Vacations, Restaurants
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Somerset County Where to Go for May 23
Fireman’s Adventure Race The Fireman’s Adventure Race June 1, includes a 5 kilometer walk/run through town that will also include some off-pavement terrain. The start and finish for the 5k will be at the Rockwood Fire Department. Breakfast...Tags: Personal Service, Goodwill Industries International, Lutheranism, Lobbying, Cross Country Skiing
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Theme-park tips for Memorial Day weekend and beyond
The heat is on for Central Floridians. Daytime temps are on the rise, and Memorial Day weekend signals the arrival of house guests who want to spend days (and nights) at our theme parks. Here is a park-by-park strategy -- broken down by morning, afternoon...
Tags: Movies, Memorial Day, Foods and Beverages, Restaurants, Festive Events
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