October 27th, 2006
“Rivers present special hazards to vessels. They usually have varying water flows that alternately lead to high speed water flows or protruding rock hazards. Changing siltation patterns may cause the sudden appearance of shoal waters, and often floating or sunken logs and trees (called snags) can endanger the hulls and propulsion of riverboats. Riverboats are […]
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October 26th, 2006
This is just one of the little guys that you will see and what could possible be cuter?? And then there is the fact that your kids will actually be learning something while on vacation! Who would have thought that possible?
Hmmm, but don’t do what I did when we took the kids to the […]
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October 26th, 2006
You have to admit, a graveyard at any time of the year can be a little unnerving, but during the month of October, it’s a lot easier to believe. And then what about the church? A lot of people are saying that it’s haunted as well.
Tags: Halloween, haunted, haunted-church, holiday, southern-byways, Texas, travel, Vacation
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October 26th, 2006
On a daily basis, Tropical Bob has some pearls of wisdom to share and you simply never know what it will be. Personally, I can’t resist going over to see what he has come up with. One day it was for a kickass vodka drink that had a lot more kick to it than […]
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October 25th, 2006
Well, if you ever want to go diamond hunting while on vacation in the south, you might want to pencil in a few hours at The Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. One such visitor unearthed a 5.47 canary diamond that was bright yellow and had no flaws. But get this… it was only […]
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October 25th, 2006
And if this is any indication of what you can expect to find, you can just imagine the thought that goes into their pizza! But you have to admit, this looks like one amazing sandwich. Now lets get back to the pizza.
“It’s hard to imagine the Prince of Jordan sucking down a slice in […]
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October 23rd, 2006
Locals have been talking about this cemetary since 1865. Apparently more than a few people have spotted phantom Union soldiers in the graveyard. If you are Civil War history buff, this might be one area to add to your must see list! And around Halloween, they do say that the “curtain” between the two worlds […]
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October 21st, 2006
“Taking a road trip with a restless toddler can be a challenge, but there are many ways to make the time go faster and keep everyone happy for at least most of the trip.” So, here are a tips on making it easier.
“#1: Follow the seatbelt/car-seat rule: The car doesn’t move until everyone is […]
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October 19th, 2006
Now here is an easy way to get to know a little more about the Lone Star state. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!
Tags: holiday, southern-byways, Texas, travel, Vacation
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October 19th, 2006
When other vegetables are withering beneath the icy glance of fall, kale stands tall, saying, “Bring it on!” The robust green actually prefers a touch of frost to bring out the sweetness in its leathery leaves.
Kale, a ruffle-leafed green that grows in loose heads on thick stems, is native to the Mediterranean and has been […]
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