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2010 Kentucky Visitor’s Guide Gives Travelers Food for Thought
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Whether you are looking for a way to keep busy this weekend or looking ahead to your summer vacation, checking out this year’s Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide should be your first step. The 2010 Guide is chock full of photos, information and stories that will inspire and assist in your [...]
February 24, 2010
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Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma Named One Of The ‘Top Ten True Western Towns Of 2010′ By True West Magazine
TAHLEQUAH, Okla., (February, 2010) — Dispelling the notion of western towns as nothing more than Hollywood movie-lore, Cherokee Nation and its capital city of Tahlequah is a thriving cultural community that has earned the seventh spot on the list of ‘Top Ten True Western Towns of 2010′ as recognized by True West magazine.
February 17, 2010
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New events, attractions, exhibits and activities make their debut in Wisconsin in 2010
MADISON, Wis. (February, 2010) - Wisconsin’s tourism industry has a penchant for attracting national-level events, creating new attractions and expanding old favorites, and searching for ways to make the travel experience fresh and exciting year after year. And 2010 is no exception. Whether your ideal getaway is to be entertained, learn something new, get active [...]
February 5, 2010
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Location of 2010 Symphony in the Flint Hills Announced - Texas/Kansas Rancher to Share Private Land with the Public
January, 2010, Topeka, Kan., … Edward Bass, a rancher with extensive interests in Texas and Kansas, will host the fifth anniversary of the Symphony in the Flint Hills on his picturesque tallgrass pasture in Chase County.
January 14, 2010
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Chicago Tourism Offers Enhanced Water Works Visitor Center
(January, 2010) Chicago’s 44 million+ annual travelers have the perfect spot to find city information and travel tools at the enhanced Water Works Visitor Center. The Center is located in the historic Pumping Station at 163 E. Pearson, along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and across the street from the iconic Water Tower.
January 7, 2010
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Winter’s Chill Won’t Stop Outdoor Fun in Kansas State Parks
December, 2009, Kansas … Cooler temperatures and fewer people provide visitors some of the best opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities in Kansas. Bird watching and wildlife photography, trout fishing, hiking, biking and winter events are just some of what’s available in the Kansas state parks during this uniquely beautiful time of [...]
December 14, 2009
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The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, Presents “Memories of Korea”
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, MO has been called the best presidential library in the nation by the Dallas Morning News and is truly a fascinating place for the entire family. From March 27-December 31, “Memories of Korea” is the chief exhibit.
December 9, 2009
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What’s New in Kansas, December 2009
Kansas Coalition for Children in Nature (KCCN) Encourages More Outdoor Time for Children: After a number of strategic working group meetings, the KCCN is in the process of creating a report for the governor that will implement steps to encourage children to spend more time playing and learning outdoors.
December 3, 2009
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Unwrap a “Season of Magic” With New Holiday Traditions in Kansas City, Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - From new holiday happenings to fresh twists on classic favorites, there’s no shortage of things to see and do in Kansas City this season. Following is a list of the new holiday adventures that await your family in KC. For a complete rundown of winter activities, plus hundreds of “Season of [...]
November 19, 2009
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Hit the Trails in Kansas
November, 2009, Kansas - For more than 150 years, trails have criss-crossed Kansas and played a major role in the history and development of the state. Thousands of pioneers and traders moved along the Santa Fe and Oregon trails. Later, millions of cattle were herded along the great cattle trails such as the [...]
November 13, 2009
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