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Our Day at the Washington, D.C. Zoo

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We took a day trip a few week's ago to the Smithsonian National Zoo. We are fortunate to live about 2 hours from Washington, D.C., While zoos are an awesome opportunity to see exotic and beautiful animals, I struggle with the fact that they truly are out of their natural habitat. I loved the flamingos. Thanks for reading.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

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Any vendor who makes and/or sells Scandinavian goods in Oregon and Washington come to help folks with their holiday shopping lists and decorate their home. Our zoo has drive-thru nights now, there are neighborhoods that shut down the streets except for cars admiring their lights, there are raceways that have holiday light events.

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Family Travel Destinations: U.S. National Parks

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The Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian offers eleven museums and galleries on the National Mall and six other museums and the National Zoo in the greater National Capital Area. National Archives : Visiting and Sleeping Over at the National Archives in Washington D.C. Smithsonian National Zoo.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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– Several local orchards in our area are fun playtime destinations with playground equipment, petting zoos, mazes, butterfly house, picnic areas, and u-pick fruit patches, such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC. Keep your eyes and ears open for local activities.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

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– Several local orchards in our area are fun playtime destinations with playground equipment, petting zoos, mazes, butterfly house, picnic areas, and u-pick fruit patches, such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC. Keep your eyes and ears open for local activities.

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Travel Tidbits: Mid-Atlantic Light Shows

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Head to Lehigh Valley Zoo for the Winter Light Spectacular, Allentown for Lights in the Parkway, and Easton for the Winter Village. Discover Lancaster, Joel Cliff, DiscoverLancaster.com , Lehigh Valley Light up the night enjoying twinkling lights across Lehigh Valley, PA.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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Amusement Parks, Tourist Attractions, & Zoos. From a Safari tour to a petting zoo and reptile exhibit, this park is a fun destination for the whole family. Washington, District of Columbia — Kidventurous. Seattle, Washington — Thrifty NW Mom. Tacoma/South Puget Sound, Washington — Queen Bee Coupons.