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SeaWorld Orlando: Kraken Unleashed virtual reality roller coaster

Just in time for summer vacation, one of the fiercest underwater legends has come to life in an entirely new way. SeaWorld Orlando’s original roller coaster offers an adventure for thrill-seeking guests unlike any other when Kraken Unleashed opens to the public June 16. Kraken Unleashed is a first-of-its-kind virtual...

Outdoor Adventures / Travel / Trip Ideas

Oregon Designates Sherar’s Falls Scenic Bikeway in John Day River Territory

Oregon’s newest Scenic Bikeway traverses the strikingly scenic high desert canyon of north central Oregon, known as the River Canyon Country. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission formally approved the designation of the Sherar’s Falls Scenic Bikeway during its June 14 meeting in Salem, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department...

Travel / Trip Ideas

Fall is the Time to Explore SLO CAL on California’s Central Coast

Explore the vineyards, farms and rolling hills bursting with vibrant colors this fall season in San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL), located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on California’s Central Coast. From wildlife viewing to helping with the local harvest, visitors will enjoy an abundance of activities paired...

Family Travel / Hotel & Resort / Travel / Trip Ideas

World’s First Ski-in/Ski-out Treehouses Open This June

Snow Bear Chalets, the world’s first slopeside, ski-in/ski-out treehouse chalets, opens to guests this June. Located in Northwestern Montana at Whitefish Mountain Resort, Snow Bear Chalets offers the ultimate accommodations to enjoy hiking, mountain biking and outdoor adventure for this summer season, as well as world class alpine skiing for...

Entertainment / Music

Maryhill Winery Hosts World-Class Concert Series

Maryhill Winery with its world class amphitheater overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, is gearing up for its 2017 Summer Concert Series. Performers include Santana, Boz Scaggs & Michael McDonald, ZZ Top & The Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood and Goo Goo Dolls with Phillip Phillips. While the Santana and ZZ Top...

Books / Entertainment

Michael Hill’s historical fiction novel, “Militia”

Xlibris Publishing is releasing Michael Hill’s historical fiction novel, “Militia”, which is available on its website and in bookstores just in time for the Independence Day holiday. Hill has researched family genealogy for many years and has uncovered a pattern of traits that permeated to the descendants of the fighting...