The United States Civil War — sometimes called the War Between the States — began in 1861 and lasted until 1865. While the American Revolution gave birth to the US, the Civil War helped define the identity of this country. That is, the US Civil […]
A Lesson in Falconry, the Sport of Emperors
Falconry is one of the oldest sports around. Throughout history it was pursued by nobles, kings, and emperors — like the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II (1194 – 1250). Wanting to learn more about this exciting pastime, we visited Sky Falconry in Alpine, California. Falconry […]
Mesmerized by a Mirror Maze
Mirrors are cool because they can be used to make optical illusions, like those found in a mirror maze. A mirror maze essentially confuses and befuddles because of the wide array of mirrors within it. You’ll be surrounded by reflections that seem to extend endlessly. There’ll […]
Visit to a Lavender Farm
In our recent excursion to a farm, we decided to see one that grows lavender. Located in southern California’s Valley Center, the Keys Creek Lavender Farm was a beautiful location with its many rows of this bluish-purple flower from the mint family. Here’s a map […]
Visiting the Map & Atlas Museum of La Jolla
Maps are informative tools that help us understand location. And, an atlas is a book full of charts and maps. Interestingly enough, there is a southern California museum dedicated to maps and atlases. The museum was created by Michael Stone, who graduated from both Duke […]
A Visit to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
The President of the United States holds a significant leadership position, so we wanted to find out more about this executive role by visiting the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in southern California. There are several Presidential Libraries and Museums in the US — […]
A Lesson in Wolf Conservation
Recently we visited the California Wolf Center in Southern California. They help educate folks about North American wolves. We learned about the history and biology of wolves. For instance, wolves normally live in packs. Within the pack, there is an order — the leader is […]
On This Day in History: August 13th
Today we are beginning our new segment called On This Day in History. Two notable birthdays occurred on August 13. In 1814, the Swedish physicist Anders Angstrom was born. There’s a crater on the moon that’s named after him because he helped advance the field […]
Facts about Ships of the Desert: Camels
Almost every children’s story about the African, Arabian, or even Asian desert features the camel. Camels are fascinating because of their ability to withstand their extreme environment. It is no wonder then that in certain cultures the camel symbolizes endurance and patience. Camels are herbivores. […]
Fun with Blueberries
Blueberries are popular with kids because they are mighty tasty. What’s more, they’re known to be highly nutritious since they’ve got a lot of vitamin C. Blueberries can be harvested in early May and on through to August. So, try to find a blueberry […]