When the Sky Opened Over the Chobe River
by Amy Piper
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Chobe River safari turns terrifying when a fierce lightning storm erupts, trapping us in a small metal boat among hippos and crocodiles.
A Journey Through Bok Tower And Polk County’s Hidden Landscapes
by Dave Nershi
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Explore Polk County's gardens, wildlife, architecture, and local flavor. From Bok Tower to Lakeland and Winter Haven, discover Florida’s quieter, authentic beauty.
Fascinating Things to Do in the Louisiana River Parishes
by Cindy Ladage
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I took a swamp tour, devoured seafood, learned about a rare form of tobacco, walked through a historic Catholic grotto, and...well, a lot more
Ypsilanti: The Midwest’s Greenwich Village
by Petula Brown
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"Ypsi" is a progressive, gritty, resurgent community with a funky attitude that improbably reminds me of Greenwich Village in the mid-1990s.
Vya in Portland, Oregon: Sangria by the Glass, Paella by the Pan
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Reduce the ocean to a demi-glace and you might have crayon-black squid ink...
Chasing the Rougarou: Food, Folklore, and Bayou Life in Houma, Louisiana
Houma has a festival devoted to a swamp monster, a downtown used as a movie set, an alligator farm, and plenty of Cajun food and folklore.
Montréal Turns Up the Heat and Lights Up Winter
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Montreal turns up the heat and embraces winter with flair with the annual Montréal en Lumière (Montréal in Light) festival.
How John Burke Became Captain Caviar: From Bayou Bowfin to Fine Dining
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Learn how John Burke became Captain Caviar, and how he transformed the eggs of the bowfin into a high-end product praised by top chefs.
Spring in the Texas Hill Country Shows up Like a Love Letter Written in Color
by Janie Pace
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One minute, you’re driving a winding back road with winter still clinging to the cedar and limestone. And next, you crest a hill and the world opens up with bluebonnets spilling across the shoulder, Indian blanket flashing red and gold in the median, and winecups hiding low in the grass like little jewels you notice
The Woman Behind the Walls of Meadow Brook Hall
by Lisa Evans
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Learn about Matilda Dodge Wilson’s journey from tragedy to triumph, and the estate that became her enduring act of generosity.