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  • 5 Easy Outdoor Weekend Getaways for Families
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    5 Easy Outdoor Weekend Getaways for Families

    ByEileen Ogintz September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

    Discover 5 budget-friendly weekend destinations perfect for families. From Shenandoah National Park to the Catskills—adventure awaits closer than you think.

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    Fall festivities at Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo

    ByEileen Ogintz September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

    The zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends until the start of Holiday Magic on November 21

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    Child seat safety declines after age 3 according to AAA analysis

    ByAndy Yemma September 16, 2025September 11, 2025

    A troubling trend persists: child seat use declines after a child turns three, despite the continued need for these safety devices.

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  • 8 Tips for Mastering Leaf Peeping in the Northeast
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    8 Tips for Mastering Leaf Peeping in the Northeast

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

    From Vermont’s sugar maples blazing red along winding country roads, to the Adirondacks’ golden tamaracks reflecting in pristine mountain lakes, the spectacle is breathtaking – but fleeting.

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    National Park Service wants your advice!

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2025September 11, 2025

    The National Park Service is seeking public input to help identify ways to improve visitor services in national parks.

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    Universal Orlando Volcano Bay Nights through Halloween

    ByAndy Yemma September 14, 2025September 11, 2025

    Running every Friday through October 31, the exclusive, limited-capacity event features access to Volcano Bay’s popular attractions, live entertainment and – new for the fall season – appearances by Scooby-Doo and the Gang .

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    Museum of the American Revolution living history in Philadelphia

    ByEileen Ogintz September 13, 2025September 11, 2025

    The Museum of the American Revolution’s new living history interpretation event Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1775 will explore this on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2., 2025, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  

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  • Fall decor at Fairmont Mission Inn and Spa
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    Our annual guide to the best fall festivals, events, destinations

    ByEileen Ogintz September 12, 2025October 5, 2025

    Fall is a great time to stay on budget whether you want to take the kids apple picking and leaf peeping. You can head to many (mostly) free festivals. And, if you’re an empty nester, you could do a trip to Europe when fares are lower, and summer crowds have gone.

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    Kids Free San Diego throughout October

    ByEileen Ogintz September 12, 2025September 11, 2025

    This October, families visiting San Diego can save up to $1,000 by taking advantage of Kids Free San Diego deals across the region.  

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  • Castles and vineyards and more on a Rhine River cruise
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    Castles and vineyards and more on a Rhine River cruise

    ByEileen Ogintz September 11, 2025November 10, 2025

    There are about 130 passengers aboard the AmaSerena (the maximum is 164) and a very accommodating crew of 50 from around the world.

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10 Florida Escapes That Combine Sandy Shores With November Fall Charm

Florida doesn’t hibernate when November rolls around—it just gets better. While the rest of the country bundles up in scarves and boots, the Sunshine…
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Locals Love This Hidden Oregon Lake For The Perfect Fall Picnic

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