8 Tips for Mastering Leaf Peeping in the Northeast
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!
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
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
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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Our annual guide to the best fall festivals, events, destinations
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
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
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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Colorado Ski Country USA expands kids passport program
With the addition of grades K through 2 to the program, the Ski Passport now welcomes all elementary-aged children—grades K–6—to experience the joy of skiing and snowboarding
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Perth Scotland’s Cultural Heart Celebrates 125 Years
Perth Theatre celebrates its 125th anniversary, while Perth Concert Hall marks 20 years as one of Europe’s most admired modern venues
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Elvis Presley’s Graceland Opens Two New Exhibits
Controversial Colonel Parker’s World of Showbusiness and Graceland in Red 1974
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In Scottsdale AZ, an Airbnb that exceeded expectations
We moved to a terrific Airbnb managed by the husband and wife team whose company White Grape Homes manages some 15 vacation rentals in Scottsdale AZ
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Telluride Autumn Classic for car enthusiasts Sept 25-27
The annual 3-day festival amid Southwestern Colorado’s San Juan mountains brings together car enthusiasts of all makes and models
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Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin hotel to open in French Alps
Located in a prime spot in Courchevel 1850, one of the world’s most sought-after ski destinations
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Sunset Pier Walks back at Birch Aquarium San Diego
This 90-minute guided adventure offers rare access to the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier — typically closed to the public — and features hands-on science activities
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Free kids admission Kennedy Space Center in September
Throughout September, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers FREE, one-day admission to kids ages 3 – 11 as part of “Future Voyagers Month.”
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The world is scary enough. Here’s a fun fall Pumpkin Patch train ride
Join in the fun and ride behind a century-old steam engine full of games, pumpkins, beautiful scenery, vintage trains, and more!
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Take the family out to a fall festival near you
The good news is you can find a fall festival guaranteed to please whether you are traveling with or without kids.
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Program provides schoolkids free access to national parks
The Every Kid Outdoors program renews for another year this week, providing fourth graders and their families with fee-free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas
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Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Art Fall Festival in Ohio
This much-loved, free fall festival has grown to draw more than 10,000 art lovers from around the country to this renowned glass artist’s studio in southeast Ohio
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Smithsonian event Sept 5 – kids exploring world storytime
Here’s a free, educational event that will be held at the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum in Washington DC on Sept 5.
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Amelia Island FL dining month throughout September
Now in its second year, Amelia Island Dining Month (Sept. 1–30) will showcase 10 of the island’s top restaurants, each offering exclusive three-course, prix-fixe menus for just $55 or $75.
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Happy Birthday to Me at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
The resort is not only Arizona’s largest AAA Five Diamond hotel but boasts the largest spa in Scottsdale, which is spa central with more than 50 spas.
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Twain Harte CA named Audubon Bird Town
The designation is the result of a beautification project created by the Central Sierra Audubon Society (CSAS) to highlight Twain Harte’s diverse, thriving bird population.
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Cozy up with your pooch at the ARRIVE Albuquerque Hotel
Albuquerque is famous for its public art and ARRIVE Albuquerque continues that tradition with an exterior mural by Nani Chacon, a local artist.
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Seattle’s Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlights Traditions
Hispanic heritage is an integral part of Seattle, with its vibrancy especially evident in neighborhoods like South Park, Delridge, and White Center.
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Family Fun Through the Best RV Destinations
There’s nothing quite like the hum of tires on pavement, the horizon stretching out, and your whole home coming along for the ride in an RV.
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Illuminarium Las Vegas September events and promos
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Claude the Albino Alligator Turns 30 in San Francisco
From September 1-30, the museum will host a fun-filled, ongoing birthday bash for the “hatchday” boy at the museum and across San Francisco.
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International tourists are not coming to the US like they used to
As predicted by tourism experts earlier this year, the number of international tourists visiting the US is down significantly this year. Reasons cited are many, but mostly political.
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Tips for Shipping Golf Clubs on Your Fall Golf Trips
With ever-increasing airline baggage fees and mishandled baggage rates through the roof, more sportspeople than ever are opting to ship their golf clubs
