Upward Soccer is a sports program, not affiliated with the public school system though assisted by the same through the use of school board facilities, targeted towards children in pre-school on up. It is an avowedly Christian organization and Christian beliefs drive the philosophy behind it. Other …

If you are looking for something to do with your family in a great and family friendly atmosphere, I highly recommend the Bowl-O-Rena in Dickson. They are an older bowling alley and smaller than the other center in town however since it is smaller, the atmosphere for everyone is …

Oasys Theme Park is a great day out and has the following to entertain and excite you: The Yellow Rose Saloon has a very nice atmosphere with live cowboy music and dancing can can girls. A really good place to have a drink and remember the Wild …

Politicians are slowly starting to protect some old growth forests in Canada, making them into provincial parks where no logging can occur. One of the country’s oldest old growth forests is located on Vancouver Island, in the Carmanah Valley; it is now the Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park. Like all …

I was never much of a library user in my younger days. If there was a particular book I wanted to read, I’d probably just go out and buy it. Now that I’m married and have kids, I can definitely not afford to just go out and …

It is a fact of life that this place which is hardly on everyone’s lips is probably the single most important place on earth in terms of the last century. The reason for this is that two important matters apply to this place: the winning of the Second World …

Black Thunder theme park is one of the first water theme parks I have been to. It is just 40 kms from Coimbatore. It was during my college tour, I had the oppurtunity to visit this beautiful theme park. It is a lively one with full of children and …

This is one place that I regularly have a yearning to go to. This zoo it what other zoos should be patterned after. In every zoo there are things that can be improved, but Brookfield is always clean and kept up. They also pride themselves in …

I have heard a lot of good things about Vesuvios at Sharnbrook and so was happy to go along to our works Christmas party there last December. I must say it was the best Christmas party I have ever been to! The building is relatively new and looks clean …

We had a great day out last week when my wife and our two sons Kurt and josh visited Dick Whittington Farm Park. We had such a good day and our sons had a very fun filled day. Dick Whittington Farm Park is in the forest of Dean, Longhope …

This is a very interesting and informative museum. It is located in the oldest courthouse in Georgia , and you will learn all about the first American gold rush here. This is a fun place to visit.
You start with a 15 minute film about the gold rush. It’s …

What a delightful discovery our family made when we found the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, Ohio. One weekend we were looking for something to do with our family and our son, daughter in law and grandkids. Dayton is about half way for both of us, and I …

I took my 8 year old son to Go Bananas for a friends birthday party and couldnt help but notice how bad and run down most of the games were i mean this place is basically a Casino for Children as this place supplys so many games that …

The summer is not complete until you go swimming . The Intex 18′ by 48″ Easy Set Pool from Walmart is a big pool that all ages can enjoy . This is one of the best things I have ever bought - well worth the money !
It is very …

Time is of the essence, isn’t it? I mean, who has enough time? I know that I don’t have enough time, and haven’t for a long time, to jet off to some other town, trying to relax. But, I believe leisure comes from within, and you can create your …

I went to this place for a child’s birthday party. It consists of an indoor playground apparatus which is very bright and fun looking. The staff greets the children, then takes them upstairs to party rooms which have large windows overlooking the playspace. The adults attending the party can …

My husband, along with our friends went to Avilon Zoo last August. When we went there it was raining really hard, but we decided to push through. We traveled for about two hours just to get there. Anyway, the road leading to the zoo …

My family and I sometimes go bowling at the Bowlplex bowling Centre in Birmingham just of five ways at the old hospital site. The site is now a thriving centre that has restaurants cinema a hotel, gym and the bowling ally.
The bowling centre is relatively new so all …

As a little girl I remember my parents taking me to the Ridgewood Duck Pond. My Dad loved to make model boats that he could drive around the pond. I woulld watch him drive his boats while I walked with my Mom around the pond. One …

Right in front of the official residence of the Philippine President is Wright Park. It’s located in the center of Baguio City and is accessible through public and private transportation. If not to see the scenic backdrops, you should visit Wright Park to go horseback riding. The main feature …

My husband and I are always around the Waukegan area in Illinois because we visit relatives there on holidays and weekends. We have seen cool places around like the Sears Tower and the magnificent mile in Downtown Chicago. The day after thanksgiving, we were quiet bored and we are …

Any parent who lives in the greater Delaware Valley, will more likely than not have taken their children to the Brandywine Zoo. This small, consolidated Delaware attraction is the perfect size for parents to take young children to view unique animals, enjoy the outdoors, and learn about nature …

Cedar Pointe is my favorite amusement park because it’s the one I grew up going to as a kid. When you walk in there are large walkways with flowers down the center. My mom has an old photograph she took of my dad, me and my brother and sisters …

I work at a center for disabled individuals. I have to plan trips that would be both fun and educational for them to go to. This sounds easy, but it is really hard when you have 4 wheelchairs. Most places don’t offer much for people in wheelchairs in my …

The Villages are located in the heart of Central Florida and have become one of the quaintest little shopping areas that I have come across in a long time. Not only does it give off a friendly atmosphere with its townspeople and warmly decorated streets, but there is an …

I was looking for a day trip activity this summer and my friends and I decided to go to Subic. Subic is less than a 3 hour drive from Manila using the SCTEX road. We reached Subic at around 9AM and we were deciding on whether to …

I just came back from Ravenna, Italy where there is yet another great thema park, Mirabilandia. I gotta say that compared to Gradaland this was a tad funner from the rides point of view but less fun from the atmosphere.
There are 3 major rides, An upsidedown rollercoster (similar to …

The Marina Bay Sands is one of the newest attractions in Singapore. It is famous for its three towers with a ship on top connecting all three. It is very easy to see from afar. The most talked about attraction in the Ship (Skypark) which is …

The last time I visited Woburn Safari Park I was only a young, so now having the opportunity to take my son was great. T was a Christmas present from Granny and Grandpa but we waited until the weather was better to travel down.
The Safari Park itself is great …

After we bought a pool last summer, we began purchasing pool toys and rafts. The kids like the toys, and I like to just float around on a raft. After looking around at several different varieties of rafts, I found the Intex King Kool Lounge raft and …

I was given a Coleman Rechargeable LED Lantern for Christmas and I absolutely love it. Even though I didn’t purchase it, it can be bought at Walmart for $34.88 which is an extremely good price for this light. It has come in handy more often than I ever thought …

My parents have been going to Fontana for the last couple of years because of the casino. I just tag along with them once in while but I feel as though this place is not really for me. I would enjoy the water park more if I was still …

Having recently spent a few weeks sailing one of these yachts, I thought I would share my thoughts so anyone considering chartering or even buying one could have someone else’s opinion.
My boat
This boat came from north Germany and was three years old, during its life it had been used …

So I finally got my hands on this putter and I am not over exaggerating when I say:
This is the best putter I have ever used!!
Let’s start with Scotty Cameron is the best known putter in the world. I thought it was just hype but there really is …

I attended Alma Park Zoo on Monday, Sept. 2009 with my 5 children. I was prepared to pay the $75.00 entrance fee (plus money to buy “animal food”) as I have attended many zoos around the world and the money is generally worth it.
Unfortunately, upon entering, we were …

Stanley Park is a great place to visit at any time of the year. Based less than a mile from Downtown Vancouver, its known and recognized as one of the great parks of the world. It is most famous for its 8.8km long seawall that circles the …

When we’re in Spain we like to take Kurt to the soft indoor play area’s like we do when we are in the UK one such place that we take him in Spain is called Kids Kingdom which is based in Estepona. We found out about kids kingdom …

Gamakatsu has been around for many years and has established itself as one of the premier fishing hook manufacturers. The EWG comes in a wide variety of sizes that will accommodate many different sizes of soft plastics. The EWG comes in red and black nickel colors.
The EWG …

Known as biggest water park in UAE, Dreamland Aqua Park is almost one hour and half drive from Dubai. To maximize our outing, we made sure that we would reach Umm Al-Quwain before eleven o’clock in the morning.
We made it as planned. Queue started in the entrance. After …

‘Everyone loves marine land.’ Except for me of course. I mean this is a great place and all but it just doesn’t catch my attention. This is a water park but it is also a place where you can see performances of marine animals, kind of like Ocean Park. …

If you are looking for a college campus that has lots of frats, a great football team, lots of clubs and activities, and a great academic reputation, you may want to take a look at Gettysberg. Gettysberg is a college with a fantastic amount of history and memorial …

Consult with any die-hard fisherman in the Delaware Valley and inquire where the ultimate fishing spots in the area are, and he is sure to give you immediate directions to White Clay State Park in Newark Delaware. White Clay sits directly off of route 896 in Delaware, directly …

This festival is fun for the whole family. It happens every October 2nd in the small town of Caycee , and celebrates bluegrass music and good times. It is free to attend and always has a huge crowd of people attending. My husband and I have been there twice …

Yesterday was such a beautiful day outside, so I decided to go to Penny Pack Park. It is such a peaceful and quiet place to walk around and be one with nature. I love the fact that there is a beautiful trail that takes you to this exquisite water …

I basically grew up on the water. Every summer my family would take several beach and lake trips throughout my childhood. We were fortunate enough to have family that owned lakefront and beachfront properties and so it only made sense to have a boat and partake in …

The Top Thrill Dragster is a roller coaster at Cedar Pointe in Sandusky, Ohio. My family went there in 2003 shortly after it first opened. We waited in line for about an hour but they kept having mechanical difficulties with the ride so we opted to go ride the …

The Emerald Pool in Pond Case, Dominica is a lovely natural pool found in the interior of the island. Even on a good day, the area around the pool presents a cool temperature that is in stark contrast to many areas on the island where it is either very …

For the outdoor lover who still likes that city “vibe” -look no further than Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA. Piedmont Park is to midtown-what Central Park is to the Big Apple. As a matter of fact, there is a restaurant called the Park Tavern, which I …

If you want a really good magazine for giving advise on the application of sound and useful advice in the recodring studio, I would recommend EQ magazine. I started getting free issues along with my guitar player magazines and they are pretty cool magazines with about 70 pages …

The Branson Family Fun Factory offers a 18 hole game of miniature golf and a game of laser tag. Last summer they ran a special that included a game of both for $10, they were new so I expect it to change this year. This place is an …