Lake Geneva is a resort town.

Hotels historical land marks.

Hotels historical land marks. These legendary hotels with vintage historical locations.
Crescent Hotel & Spa located in Eureka Springs, Ark. the hotel is noted for its therapeutic mineral springs water that has been attracting visitors since the 1886.

Fireworks free displays in these cities.

Fireworks free displays in these cities. These are the following cities that have scheduled free firework displays.
There are some cities across the country that have canceled their fireworks.
So it might be a good idea to check ahead of time tro see if your city or one that you play on going to has scheduled fireworks.
Here are some that are going to display this years free fireworks.
Some are scheduled on July 3rd.
* Hickam Air Base located in Hawaii
* New York City
* Philadelphia
* San Francisco
* Washington DC
* Boston
These fireworks display are being recommended by the American Pyrotechnics
Association.
* Addison, Texas scheduled for July 3Rd
* Branson, MO. July 3rd
* Chicago, Ill. July 3rd
* City's Taste of Chicago Event is through July 5th at same location.
(expect crowds.)
* Columbus, Ohio July 3rd
* Mount Rushmore, S. D. July 3rd
* Stone Mountain, Ga July 3rd, 4 and 5th
* Charlotte, N.C. July 4th
* Nashville, TN July 4th
These fireworks display have been recommended by the association. Check the local newspaper or online Internet state websites.
Hope this will be of some help and a happy 4th of July.
Make sure when your children are near any kind of sparklers or fireworks they are kept at a safe place and supervised.

Cyclist and hikers ridding the old railroad trails.

Cyclist and hikers ridding the old railroad trails. Bicycle Cyclist and hikers ridding the old railroad trails. Their traveling the former historical railroad tracks that routes to destinations have been discontinued servicing.

These deserted train routes have been converted into hiking and biking trails. They are not only scenic but also there are plenty of historical sites to tour on the way. They have become very popular for bikers and hikers because these trial paths have been specially development by individual states Department of Natural Resources.

Some rail trails are located along rural townships that they cater to tourism. These trails provide a vital connect to tourists through the trails that are maintained by their state.
Rural routes extend across the United States and provide the bicyclist with a more interest ride for both the hiker and bicyclist.
This is another form of tourist that is making these rail road trails more popular. There are many non profit organisations that are now promoting preservation of these historical trails.
Here are a listing of some of the trails that are located through out the United States.
*Elroy-Sparta Trail in Wisconsin
*Katy Trail in Missouri's wine country its trails coincides with the Lewis and Clark
Expedition that leads through central Missouri and cocrete tunnels that enter the plains
their state park.
*Washington & Old Dominion Trail in Washington D.C.






So traveling these rural former railroad routes can be an enjoyable for anyone who travels on them. This is something that the whole family can enjoy together.... It's not that expensive.
For more information about these trails check out these websites and find the routes nearest you.. http://www.elroy-sparta-trail.com
http://www.wodfriends.org
http://www.mostateparks.com/katytrail

Train Amtrak join guest rewards for special offers.

Train Amtrak join guest rewards for special offers. Signup for the Amtrak guest rewards program to qualify for points rewards for members only.
The program is open to all you must be a member to qualify.
For signup go to website. http://www.Amtrak.com
Telephone: (800) 307-5000
Remember everytime you make reservations to include your Amtrak Guest Rewards membership number.
Amtrak points can be redeemed toward train travel, hotel stays,
car rentals, gift cards at selected variety of retailers and other items.
Go to their website for further information.

Peanuts, Snoopy and Woodstock museum.

Peanuts comic strip,snoopy and Woodstock museum. Santa Rosa California near the edge of Napa Valley wine country is located the Charles M. Schulz Peanuts comic strip museum. Schultz is the creator of the "Peanuts" cartoon strip.
It's a chance to find out how cartoons are created and gives some other cartoonists are also on display.
The Charles M. Schulze Museum was built by family members in remembrance.
Schulze died in January 2000 at age of 77.
Address: Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies Lane
Santa Rosa, California
Website: http://www.schulzmuseum.org

Telephone: (707) 579-4452
Fall, winter and spring Hours.
Monday, wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays

Summer Hours (Memorisl Day to Labor Day)
Museum is also open on tuesday. Same hours as the rest of the week.
Price of Admission: Adult admission is $18.
Children ages4 to 17, $5.

Thomas Jefferson's Forest Retreat reopens.

Thomas Jefferson's Forest Retreat reopens April 1st. In 1809 our Third President Thomas Jefferson had an extended retirement stay at the Poplar Forest after he left office.
He designed a home that was built there its shape resembles an octagonal house.
Architecturally considered it a master piece that is on the National historical Landmark. They have just restored Jefferson's house to its original condition.
In recognition of the retreats 200th anniversary is being observed this year.

Poplar Forest is a plantation retreat located near Lynchburg, Virginia. Jefferson made his last visit at the age of 81 in 1823. It could be related to a secluded retreat in the wooded forest. They are planing several events in its honored celebration.
These events that are included are the following.
April 1 st is the opening daily from 10a.m. to 4p.m. except closed on Tuesdays through November when it will close.
Adult admission: $10.
Tours will include Jefferson's house, smokehouse, cold storage and the kitchen. Than a special walk out on the unique houses wing's roof.
May 2nd Is the Independence Day event. This it will include Conversations with
Thomas Jefferson.
July 4th The Richmond Symphony Orchestra concert.
Oct. 3rd Inaugural of the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival.
Nov. 21th This will be featuring the 5 wineries of the Bedford Wine Trail.

Jefferson's famous home Monticello which is located 70 miles from the Poplar Forest Retreat. The home is 180 miles from Washington DC.
For further information contact the following:
http://www.poplarforest.org or call (434)525-1806
This is a great opportunity for your children to get first hand history lesson.
It is also good road trip for the whole family to have fun.
This is a good thing.