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The Dallas Arboretum concerts against a stage of verdant expanse of beautiful, soothing gardens continue through Aug. 5th.

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers the visitor over 1000 acres of flowers, gardens, special exhibits, and a variety of classes.

Mt. Pisgah Arboretum is a 209 acre park located only fifteen minutes from downtown Eugene.

The Fullerton Arboretum is a quiet piece of earth where lush plants and wildlife give me a respite from my own wild life. Located on the grounds of Cal State Fullerton College, you'll think you landed in another world. Or worlds…

One of our family's favorite summertime getaways in North Texas is the Dallas Arboretum. Situated on the east shore of White Rock Lake, It is the perfect spot for a day trip with the kids.

I really enjoyed the Autumn Bird Walk at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the different colors, and sounds that defined each species.

Mr. Stolyarov recommends spending at least several hours this summer in Hillsdale College's Slayton Arboretum, a beautiful, restful, and well-maintained setting for observation and enjoyment of a variety of Michigan plants and animals.

Waterville, Maine may not be a hot-spot, but it offers the perfect stop-over day-trip at Colby College, with an open-door campus policy. Replete with romantic Pond, Arboretum Trail walks and Art, a perfectly refreshing day-trip awaits atop Mayflower Hill.

If you are looking for a place to commune with nature in central Ohio this summer, you can find it thirty minutes from Columbus, just off of I-70, at Dawes Arboretum.

From waterfalls and underground hideaways to suspended bamboo shelters and a house made of moss, thirteen winners of the Ultimate Tree Houses competition by Moore Tree Care will be on display through Dec. 31st at the Dallas Arboretum in Texas.

Spend the day bird-watching or exploring the colorful flora of Australia, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. When the sun dips down, take in a picnic concert with the California Philharmonic.

Our daughter was married here and we had a wonderful time. Simply beautiful!

The greater Los Angeles area is the home to some of the most beautiful gardens in the country. The Huntington Library and Gardens, the Los Angeles Arboretum and the Descanso Gardens are my favorite places to take visitors from out of town.

This year do something on Mother's Day that reflects the things Mom likes to do. These are just some of the attractions that make Minnesota such a special place. They all have a great brunch for the whole family to enjoy, a great way to give Mom an extra day off.

While in San Francisco recently, I decided to check out a couple of attractions at Golden Gate Park, the Japanese Tea Garden and Strybing Arboretum at the San Francisco Botanical Garden.

A resort exists in central Ohio that gives women a "MenoPAUSE Escape". This hotel property is designated as an arboretum & botanical garden listing. It's the Cherry Valley Lodge.

Nature's first green is gold. Dallas Blooms, the largest outdoor floral festival in the Southwest, provides families colorful fun each spring.

Newport News Park, with hiking and biking trails, an arboretum, playgrounds and picnic shelters, a campground, a 30-acre aeromodel flying field, archery range, and a disc golf course, is the gateway to Civil War and Revolutionary War sites.

The 3rd annual Nottingham Pride event took place on Saturday July 23rd, 2005. By a large leap the biggest so far, despite a certain number of well-concealed behind-the-scenes issues, for all involved on the day it seemed to run smoothly and hassle-free.

We've all heard plenty of people say, "you can't have any classy fun without a lot of money." So I took up the challenge, and invited a friend along on what I dubbed "Cheap Dates in a Chic Pasadena ."

Have your wedding at the Descanso Gardens, the Castle Green, or the L.A. County Arboretum.

Romance is in the air as Valentine's draws near and everyone is vying for reservations and roses. This year, make your Valentine's romantic and unique. Here are some driving routes that provide for a romantic and scenic drive.

To those who live or visit in the Dallas, Texas area and are considering taking the plunge into matrimony, do your utmost to keep the water warm by arranging your proposal at one of these romantic sites.

There are lots of fun winter activities for the outdoor enthusiast in Spokane, WA.

Everyone wants their proposal to be perfect and memorable. Here are some spots to help make your proposal romantic.

Boston is a major metropolitan area but it has worked hard to maintain neighborhoods that are people friendly. These three are among the best neighborhoods in Boston.

Listed are five very different spots for a romatic proposal in Pasadena.

The 11th Annual Camp and Summer Adventure Fair will be held March 3rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Shops At Willow Bend in Plano, TX.

When the Smithsonian, the Monuments and White House become stale, check out the Capitol Corinthiam Columns at the National Arboreteum or tiptoe up to the Awakening Giant. Refreshing options for those who want to venture beyond the Mall.

Raleigh is a lovely city with many wonderful places to propose to your special love.

The southwest suburbs of Chicago has many fine wedding venues

Find the perfect setting for your wedding proposal in Baton Rouge, LA

It can be difficult trying to think of the perfect spot to make your proposal the most meaningful. Here are some suggestions to consider if you are planning on proposing soon.

On a four hour hike through the rain forest my lab partner and I encounter a large group of howler monkeys, get chased by a herd of peccaries, think we've discovered the first snoring tree and I attempt to chase down a coral snake.

At Midnight on November 24, 2006, Chicago Outlet Mall in Aurora,Illinois will be open for Christmas shopping. The air will be crisp and festive as the shoppers find treasures in Aurora Illinois

Some seasonal events around the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX metroplex extend anywhere from the day before Christmas to January.

A graduate-student's-eye guide to the apartment-hunting landscape and housing prospects in Madison, WI. Finding a great apartment in Madison isn't impossible...even on a UW grad student's budget!

No matter what your idea of a fun St. Patrick's Day holiday is, Chicago has a variety of options to keep even the ficklest of leprechauns smiling.

Here are some up-to-the-minute spooky celebration ideas for Texas:

During the holiday season, it is great to sit back and enjoy a live performance that can awaken your imagination and possibly bring back memories of an innocence lost.

Looking for some great New Year's activities in Wisconsin? Take part in any of these fun-filled events to create your memorabel New Year 2007.

Winters in Wisconsin provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the ice and snow from a different perspective; on ice skates! Brave the chilly Wisconsin air and show off at an outdoor park or Madison's best ice skating rinks.

Model trains seem to go with Christmas. I don't know why, something about the power of the engine running through the powdery white snow and their link with the history of America.

Madrigal Dinners are Renaissance styled feasts just like King Henry the Eighth might have enjoyed. the feasts are colorful events with pageantry, food, music, and entertainment.

The holidays are filled with so many fun things to do and the Piedmont Triad which includes Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, is no stranger to the many wonderful holiday events that are available here are just a few.

London and the surrounding areas in England are a great spot for visiting the gardens and neighborhood parks. Enjoy the historical settings and royal tradition of visiting a garden when you’re in London; you'll be in for some spectacular settings and views!

There are two walks in the hills above Waikiki that you simply must take on your next visit to the city of Honolulu. You will experience spectacular views, wildly colorful foliage, and some rare tropical birds. Here are some tips for taking a walking tour in Honolulu.

Raleigh is a city in its early adolescence. It is not big like Boston or Philadelphia. It is just acquiring things without a clear picture of how to make the best of them. It is an advernture happening!

Every season in the Berkshire Mountains is stamped with it own beauty and charm; the green lushness of spring, the fall colors of its red foliages, the winter look of a Christmas season. Its cultural heritage from music, theater and to art has no rival.

Celebrate spring at the Dallas' Arboretum's 23rd Annual Dallas Blooms Festival through April 15th.

Many people, not only in Arizona do not realize the importance of planting native plants in their gardens. Not only will they be more likely to survive in any extreme weather conditions, but they will not compete with the other pants in your garden

Everywhere in the county spring means new life, and to a gardener it means adding new and exciting plants to their own piece of the earth. And Texas is no exception to this rule.

Spring has sprung! Stretch your legs and visit an outdoor garden exhibit with your family.

This is just a sample of the beauty you will find here in our Great State!

Lexington, Kentucky is the second largest city in Kentucky and is the commercial center for the bluegrass country. Lexington has a rich cultural heritage centered around thoroughbred horses and tobacco.

The Summit County Metro Parks offer two major trails and 13 individual parks, all within a short drive of downtown Akron or other local cities. Many offer unique features and items of historical significance.

Free activities abound in the Nation's Capital, some year-round and some summer only.

Enjoyable free summer activities in Erie, Pennsylvania

Bloomington, Minnesota, in the Minneapolis area is the largest city in Minnesota. Blessed with an abundance of natural scenic beauty, including woodlands and waterways, Bloomington is a great destination.

This spring, in addition to heading to your favorite garden center come to some of these great plant and garden sales in the Washington D.C. area. Not only will you have a chance to purchase some of the best plants in the area, you will also be able to get free advice

Washington State is a special place, with special gardening needs. Because of the extreme rainy conditions you need to not only what plants to purchase, but how to make sure that they and the weather go hand in hand

Lots of places have opened up to pet owners who want to bring their dogs with them for a walk or a romp, and even some unique dog spas and other facilities are popping up here and there.

A trip to Greensboro, NC can be a memorable visit.

Whhether you take a trip to the Green or check out a restaurant, don't miss Morristown NJ for a quick little break.

Tanglglweood is a park in Clemmons, NC that offers a variety of activities for all ages of the family.

When choosing a retirement community, there's nothing more important than planning and careful review of income and affordability. Charleston has some very nice senior communities to review.

Midwesterners are ready to welcome spring. The Chicagoland Flower and Garden Show is a great time to plan gardens and get landscaping ideas

Dublin has no shortage of excellent parks and gardens. Dublin city centre alone has more parks and gardens than you would be able to visit in a day.

Whether you are a beginning gardener or one with years of experience, there is always something you need to learn. You may be just starting a garden, or want to add some new plants that you are not familiar with. But in either case you want to do it the right way.

There is something for everyone within driving distance in Rhode Island. Pick you pleasure and enjoy.

This article outlines and reviews the 2006 movie "When a Stranger Calls."

It's time once again for spring training. A comprehensive guide on where to get tickets and where to stay, plus things to do besides baseball in Florida for the Grapefruit league.

Whether you wish to find a draft of green beer, do a little jig, watch Irish eyes smiling, or skip the entire event all together, you'll find something to do in Chicago on St. Patrick's Day.

Beautiful, safe, clean

You're ready to deck the halls and ring in the New Year. The holidays are fast approaching, and Uncle Sam wants his, too!

Here are some of the best places to take a first date in Dallas, TX:

Need some new travel or vacation ideas? Try a Mystery Tour and get an unexpected surprise for a quick two day vacation that your unlikely to forget.

A brief guide to city holiday events and festivities you and yours can enjoy!

With literally hundreds of choices in Seattle and probably thousands in the greater Metro area, sushi is usually only a few blocks away. However, getting authentic, top quality sushi may be another matter. With sushi being offered everywhere from....

Chapel Hill is quiet college community (except after winning games and Halloween) in a rustic small town setting. It has an abundance of unique wedding venues.

Seeing mother nature's subterranean beauty first hand.

Santa Cruz, California appeals to visitors of all ages. Ten attraction from the Boardwalk to the numerous state parks and beaches are described in detail here.

Plopping plants into the ground is an art form. Consider calling the landscape specialists (design and maintenance) in the Fort Worth area discussed in this article to bring your yard dreams into focus. There is a lot to consider for landscaping.

The Dallas Chapter of the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS encored its wildly successful Jacket Collection fundraiser. Jackets are beaded, feathered, furred, and re-cut into haute couture creations showcased in theatrical vignettes.

When planning a trip to Dallas, whether for business or pleasure, many things are available to do and see.

City People Mercantile is a great place to go for your garden - but it also a great place to buy your christmas tree, wreaths, ornaments, and whatever else you need.

Take an afternoon to make the rounds of all the bookstores, both used and new, that grace the streets of Boston's most off-beat neighborhood, Jamaica Plain.

The first things I did when I found out I was being relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio was type the city into a search engine. I expected the usual information, but I found the unexpected; a city with a park system unlike any other I had ever experienced.

Milledgeville, Georgia, offers much to see and do, whether for the history buff or people just passing through. Milledgeville offers a small-town atmosphere with big-city amenities.

When you think of a city, you probably think of concrete, skyscrapers, and traffic. However, Seattle has plenty of exceptionally beautiful parks that can make you forget that you are in a major city.

No matter what you read in the guidebooks or hear from family and friends, until you have stared down the snout of an alligator you really haven't been to the bayou country of Louisiana. And Baton Rouge, the state capital, is the perfect place to start.

What kinds of ecotours are available in Hawaii?

Rekindle the glow of your first apartment, perfect in its imperfections, by indulging in a few classic movies about romance, roommates, and renting.

Looking for a nice afternoon outside with the family after a long winter? Want to get the kids away from the Xbox? Below are some great outdoor activities in Jamaica Plain that the family can enjoy together.

Kayaking on whitewater can be scary- why not learn in one of Seattle's lake first? Here are some good places to take lessons.

Charlotte is not yet totally taken over by the Best Buys and Borderses of the world; a few independent record stores, new and long-standing alike, come together to provide music lovers with anything they could be looking for.

Depending on where you are in the life of a musician, or depending on what type of setting you perform your music in, you'll need something different from a music retailer. Three of Charlotte's best provide something for every type of musician.

The good news is that the Triangle offers lots of choices for a day's play. Here are some of the favorite, free hang-outs of Triangle parents.

Ann Arbor offers many date alternatives to the same old routine. From highbrow theater to goofy sports, Ann Arbor's got it all and it's time you and your date checked it out.

Here is an easy guided San Francisco walk for new moms and their babies. This walk goes through three locations in Golden Gate Park. This is the second in a series of articles about walking with baby in San Francisco.