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- Driving Directions - Best Places to Get Free Driving Directions Onli…Updated: Thu Aug 7 00:49:21 2008
Driving Directions: Many people go online to get free driving directions. But which online driving directions tools are the best and most accurate? Travel writer Kim Knox Beckius, who has field tes… - Zucchini Festival Photo - Kids Look at Zucchinis and ZukapultsUpdated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:25 2008
Kids will never look at veggies the same way after you take them to the Vermont State Zucchini Festival, held each August in Ludlow… - How to Build a Zukapult - Zucchini Festival in VermontUpdated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:25 2008
The owners of the Veggie Chucker, like all of the zukapult competitors, are happy to speak with Zucchini Festival visitors about how they built their zucchini-hurling contraptions… - Veggie Chucker - Vermont State Zucchini Festival PhotoUpdated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:25 2008
The moment we spot the Veggie Chucker, we know that the zukapult contest at the Vermont State Zucchini Festival is serious business… - Zucchini Festival Picture - Zukapult Team from Massachusetts Repairs…Updated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:24 2008
The team from Massachusetts ran into a few technical difficulties with their Roman-style zukapult, but they still managed to finish in second place at the Zucchini Festival. One of their three toss… - Home Team Struggles at Zucchini Festival Zukapult Competition - PhotoUpdated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:24 2008
The home team had worse luck. The first zucchini they launched flew backward. The second was catapulted straight down into the ground. But when their third and final zuke soared 20 feet, the crowd … - Vermont State Zucchini Festival Zukapult Contest Photo - Youngest Co…Updated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:24 2008
The two youngest competitors prepare their zukapult for launch. Their ingenious catapult cup that will hold the zucchini is... a Cool Whip container… - Zucchini Launched from Zukapult Flies Through the Air - Vermont Zucc…Updated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:24 2008
Although simple in design, the first zukapult worked like a charm, propelling a zucchini into the air. Not bad for a couple of kids… - Zukapult Contest at Vermont Zucchini Festival - Home TeamUpdated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:24 2008
Some zukapult teams traveled from as far as Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, but this team hailed from downtown Ludlow. Unfortunately, the home team only started building its zukapult t… - Flying Zucchini - Zucchini Festival in VermontUpdated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:23 2008
Now YOU can say you've seen a zucchini flying through the air. That is, if you squint and look carefully in the upper left-hand corner of this photo. Take it from me: It's not easy to photograph fl… - Judging the Zukapult Contest at the Vermont State Zucchini Festival …Updated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:23 2008
Judges said the Veggie Chucker's longest zucchini toss was 244 feet! With a total score of 714 feet for three tosses, the contraption's owners won first prize. My husband, the engineer, spent the e… - Zucchini Festival Ludlow Vermont - But Wait There's MoreUpdated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:23 2008
The zukapult contest is the big highlight of the annual Zucchini Festival, of course, but there's more to this quirky event in Ludlow, Vermont, including a few carnival rides for little kids… - Vermont State Zucchini Festival in Ludlow Vermont - Squashing the Co…Updated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:23 2008
By this point, spectators were on the edge of their lawn chairs waiting to see what the Veggie Chucker could do. This monstrous zukapult was built by a father-son team from Groton, Connecticut, and… - Duke of Zuke - Logo for the Vermont State Zucchini FestivalUpdated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:22 2008
My three-year-old enjoyed coloring a picture of the Duke of Zuke. My husband gets an even bigger kick out of wearing the Duke of Zuke T-shirt we bought. The zucchini cartoon character that serves a… - Versatile Zucchini - Making Zucchini Art at the Zucchini Festival in…Updated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:22 2008
According to the organizers, "Anything can become a zucchini-based activity." Here, my husband and daughter make zucchini art. The much-maligned squash that grows so well in New England i… - Zucchini Festival Vermont - Picture of Zucchini Art with ForksUpdated: Wed Aug 6 20:30:22 2008
By noon on Sunday, after munching on zucchini cookies, we were ready to head for home (after giving up on creating zucchini art as elaborate as this!).The Zucchini Festival is a small event, but it… - Photo - Crowd Gathers for the Zukapult Competition at the Zucchini F…Updated: Wed Aug 6 20:29:18 2008
Spectators prepare for the start of the Zucchini Festival's zukapult competition. The winner will be determined based on the total of three zucchini tosses. As you might imagine, the color commenta… - Zucchini Festival Photo Gallery - Vermont State Zucchini Festival in…Updated: Wed Aug 6 20:29:17 2008
Zucchini Festival photo gallery. The zukapult competition is definitely the highlight of the Vermont State Zucchini Festival, held annually in Ludlow, Vermont, since 1997. You really have to see th… - Zucchini Festival Photo Gallery - Vermont State Zucchini Festival in…Updated: Wed Aug 6 20:29:17 2008
Zucchini Festival photo gallery. The zukapult competition is definitely the highlight of the Vermont State Zucchini Festival, held annually in Ludlow, Vermont, since 1997. You really have to see th… - Zucchini Festival Photo Gallery - Vermont State Zucchini Festival in…Updated: Wed Aug 6 20:29:17 2008
Zucchini Festival photo gallery. The zukapult competition is definitely the highlight of the Vermont State Zucchini Festival, held annually in Ludlow, Vermont, since 1997. You really have to see th… - Moose Alley - New Hampshire's Moose Alley is One of New England's Be…Updated: Tue Aug 5 19:36:26 2008
Moose Alley, the stretch of Route 3 that runs from Pittsburg, New Hampshire, to the Canadian border, is one of the best places to see moose in New England. It's also a scenic drive through New Hamp… - Kim's New England Deal Sheet - New England Travel and Shopping Disco…Updated: Tue Aug 5 17:58:10 2008
New England travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, free stuff, insider tips, and secrets, from New England Guide Kim Knox Beckius… - Be a Smart Outlet Shopper - Outlet Shopping TipsUpdated: Tue Aug 5 14:27:43 2008
Outlet shopping tips. New England travelers LOVE the outlet stores in Kittery and Freeport, Maine; North Conway, New Hampshire; and other great bargain-hunting destinations. But how do you know whe… - Deborah Fowles - Bio for Maine Writer Debby FowlesUpdated: Tue Aug 5 01:52:16 2008
Rockland, Maine, native Debby Fowles lived in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC, for many years before returning to her beloved home state in 1998. Shortly thereafter, she began sharing her tr… - Maine Fall Foliage Driving Tour - Portland Region to Rangeley Lake R…Updated: Tue Aug 5 01:49:48 2008
Maine fall foliage driving tour from Portland. See Maine's stunning fall foliage on this driving tour from the Portland area to the Rangeley Lake region… - Maine Fall Foliage Driving ToursUpdated: Tue Aug 5 01:30:48 2008
Maine fall foliage driving tours. Find the best places to view Maine fall foliage on fall foliage driving tours in Maine this autumn… - Fall Foliage Driving Tours in New England - New England Fall Foliage…Updated: Mon Aug 4 23:24:59 2008
New England's country roads beckon throughout the year, but there's no more magnificent time for a driving tour of New England than autumn. Here are some fall foliage driving tours and suggested sc… - Massachusetts - Fall Foliage Driving Tours - Scenic Routes - New Eng…Updated: Mon Aug 4 20:20:37 2008
Massachussetts offers a bounty of options for leaf lovers looking to drive and explore. Here are some fall foliage driving tour ideas and scenic routes, from western Massachusetts to Boston and eve… - New Hampshire Fall Foliage Driving ToursUpdated: Mon Aug 4 16:52:57 2008
New Hampshire fall foliage driving tours. Find the best places to view New Hampshire's fall foliage on New Hampshire fall foliage driving tours this autumn… - Fall Foliage Driving Tours Rhode Island - New England Foliage CentralUpdated: Mon Aug 4 16:47:14 2008
Try these fall foliage driving tours in Rhode Island. The nation's smallest state has plenty of miles of scenic driving for fall foliage travelers… - Vermont Fall Foliage Driving ToursUpdated: Mon Aug 4 15:38:24 2008
Vermont fall foliage driving tours. Find the best places to view Vermont fall foliage on Vermont fall foliage driving tours this autumn… - Fall Foliage Driving Tours New York State - New England Foliage Cent…Updated: Mon Aug 4 14:35:48 2008
Here's your guide to scenic New York routes and driving tours that will take you to the state's best fall foliage viewing this autumn… - Connecticut - Fall Foliage Driving Tours - Scenic Routes - New Engla…Updated: Mon Aug 4 13:13:03 2008
Head out on Connecticut's scenic highways and winding roads this autumn for some of the best fall foliage views. Here's your guide to Connecticut scenic routes and fall foliage driving tours… - Plan A New England TripUpdated: Sat Aug 2 03:09:41 2008
Plan a New England trip… - New England Fall Foliage Travel Planner - Accommodations Lodgings - …Updated: Sat Aug 2 03:04:43 2008
It's the trip you've dreamed of for months or maybe even years--New England in the glorious, golden autumn. You're in for a spectacular show! Fall is New England's very busiest tourism season, so p… - Get a Free New England Fall Leaf in the Mail - New England Guide Kim…Updated: Sat Aug 2 02:54:32 2008
What other girl will send you the leaves from her travels? Just send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to New England Guide Kim Knox Beckius, and she'll send you a genuine New England fall leaf th… - Save The Mount - Edith Wharton Home Needs Your HelpUpdated: Thu Jul 31 01:50:42 2008
The Mount, the former home and estate of 19th-century author Edith Wharton, faces imminent foreclosure if it cannot raise $3 million by October 31, 2008. The Save the Mount campaign has already rai… - New England Travel About.com's New England Travel GuideUpdated: Thu Jul 31 01:23:10 2008
New England Travel Guide from About.com. New England travel and living guide featuring lodging and dining reviews, travel tips, fall foliage, new england vacation packages and special deals, events… - L.L. Bean Comfort Fleece Cardigan - Product Review - Perfect Extra L…Updated: Wed Jul 23 23:24:27 2008
For New England travelers, L.L. Bean's Comfort Fleece Cardigan is the perfect extra layer for cool New England days and nights. Here is a review of this soft, durable fleece jacket that is both com… - How To Pack For Your New England TripUpdated: Wed Jul 23 22:38:46 2008
A simple How To on packing for your trip to New England… - Six Flags New England Coupon and Discount OffersUpdated: Wed Jul 23 19:03:14 2008
Six Flags New England coupon and discount offers to help travelers save money on admission to New England's premier amusement park, Six Flags New England in Massachusetts… - Cheap B&B - Cheap Inn - Cheap New England Vacation - 10 New England …Updated: Wed Jul 23 18:30:16 2008
10 Cheap B&Bs. Looking for a cheap B&B or inn? If your vacation budget is tight, sleep on the cheap at one of these 10 New England B&Bs with rooms under $100… - New England Free Things to Do - New England's 10 Best Free Attractio…Updated: Wed Jul 23 18:02:28 2008
A guide to free things to do in the New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Plan a budget vacation or affordable day trip with New England tr… - Eartha the World's Largest Globe is a Great Free Attraction for Kids…Updated: Wed Jul 23 18:00:18 2008
Kids love Eartha, the world's largest rotating and revolving globe. This free attraction in Yarmouth, Maine, is open to visitors year-round. Eartha is so large, it's visible from I-295, but it's so… - Eartha the World's Largest Globe - Photos of this Free Kid-Friendly …Updated: Wed Jul 23 18:00:15 2008
What on Earth is Eartha? She's one of New England's top 10 free attractions and a Guinness World Record Holder. Eartha is the world's largest globe, located in the lobby of the DeLorme map company'… - Eartha the World's Largest Globe - Photos of this Free Kid-Friendly …Updated: Wed Jul 23 18:00:15 2008
What on Earth is Eartha? She's one of New England's top 10 free attractions and a Guinness World Record Holder. Eartha is the world's largest globe, located in the lobby of the DeLorme map company'… - Eartha the World's Largest Globe - Photos of this Free Kid-Friendly …Updated: Wed Jul 23 18:00:15 2008
What on Earth is Eartha? She's one of New England's top 10 free attractions and a Guinness World Record Holder. Eartha is the world's largest globe, located in the lobby of the DeLorme map company'… - Eartha at Eye-Level - Photo of Eartha the World's Largest GlobeUpdated: Wed Jul 23 17:31:01 2008
No need to worry about craning your neck to see the continents as Eartha slowly spins. This photo was taken from the second-floor observation level. There are three observation floors in all, acces… - DeLorme Headquarters in Yarmouth Maine is Home to EarthaUpdated: Wed Jul 23 17:29:54 2008
DeLorme has been an innovator in the field of mapping products and technology since the company was founded in 1976. Eartha, the three-story globe showcased at DeLorme's Yarmouth, Maine, headquarte… - North American Continent - Photo of North America on Eartha the Worl…Updated: Wed Jul 23 17:29:53 2008
As you can see from this picture of the North American continent, Eartha is fabulously detailed. DeLorme staff compiled mapping data from a variety of sources--from satellite images to ocean depth … - How Big is Eartha the World's Largest Rotating Revolving Globe?Updated: Wed Jul 23 17:29:53 2008
As you can see from this photo, Eartha towers over my 5-year-old. According to Guinness Book of World Records official measurements, Eartha is 41 feet, one and one-half inches in diameter. 'Eartha … - Europe and Asia on the World's Largest Globe - Eartha at DeLorme in …Updated: Wed Jul 23 17:29:53 2008
The third-floor observation level at DeLorme gives visitors a view of the top of the world. Here, Europe and Asia rotate into view. Eartha serves as a giant geography classroom for kids. We helped … - Photo of New England on Eartha the World's Largest Globe at DeLorme …Updated: Wed Jul 23 17:29:52 2008
Look very closely in the lower right corner of the left-hand grid box, and you'll see the curved arm of Cape Cod. That should help you to get your bearings as you view this close-up of New England … - Map Store at DeLorme in Yarmouth MaineUpdated: Wed Jul 23 17:29:52 2008
Eartha and the Map Store are open daily year-round at DeLorme headquarters in Yarmouth, Maine. In the store, you'll find a terrific selection of globes and map products, including many fun items fo… - Lodgings for Leaf Peepers - Massachusetts - New England Fall Foliage…Updated: Tue Jul 22 23:54:19 2008
Massachusetts offers a bounty of options for leaf lovers looking to stay and play this fall. Here are some ideas for inns, hotels, and bed & breakfasts that cater to Massachusetts foliage seeke… - Kim's New England Deal Sheet - New England Travel and Shopping Disco…Updated: Tue Jul 22 23:43:37 2008
New England travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, free stuff, insider tips, and secrets, from New England Guide Kim Knox Beckius… - New England Fall Weekend Events - September 20-21, 2008Updated: Thu Jul 17 01:33:21 2008
New England fall weekend events. Festivals and happenings during the fall foliage weekend of September 20-21, 2008 of interest to those planning a day trip or weekend escape in the New England stat… - Children's Museum of Maine - Portland Maine Attraction for KidsUpdated: Wed Jul 16 19:24:10 2008
Review of the Children's Museum of Maine in Portland, Maine. How much can you pack into a two-hour visit to the Children's Museum of Maine, an attraction for kids in Portland, Maine? New England Tr… - L.L. Beckius - Guest Contributor for New England Travel Stories from…Updated: Wed Jul 16 03:17:09 2008
L.L. Beckius, age 5, loves traveling with her mom, About.com's New England Travel Guide Kim Knox Beckius, and she occasionally shares her own take on the places they visit together… - New Hampshire Lodgings for Leaf Peepers - New Hampshire Fall Foliage…Updated: Mon Jul 14 23:37:07 2008
New Hampshire lodgings for leaf peepers who wish to get a great view of New Hampshire fall foliage. Suggested places to stay and special lodging packages in New Hampshire for the fall foliage seaso… - Vermont Lodgings for Leaf Peepers - Vermont Fall Foliage Accommodati…Updated: Mon Jul 14 22:29:43 2008
Vermont lodgings for leaf peepers who wish to get a great view of Vermont's fall foliage. Suggested places to stay and special lodging packages in Vermont for the fall foliage season… - Lodgings for Leaf Peepers - New York - New England Fall Foliage Cent…Updated: Mon Jul 14 20:30:52 2008
As a native of New York's Hudson Valley, I must say that New York can rival New England for copious fall color. Here are some lodging ideas for fall foliage season in New York including Catskill Mo… - Lodgings for Leaf Peepers Rhode Island - New England Fall Foliage Ce…Updated: Mon Jul 14 20:25:38 2008
Rhode Island is a great place for fall foliage escapes. Here are some Rhode Island lodging ideas including inns and B&Bs that will be great home bases for your autumn getaway… - Maine Lodgings for Leaf Peepers - Maine Fall Foliage Accommodations …Updated: Mon Jul 14 20:08:19 2008
Maine lodgings for leaf peepers who wish to get a great view of Maine fall foliage. Suggested places to stay and special lodging packages in Maine for the fall foliage season… - Lodgings for Leaf Peepers Connecticut - New England Fall Foliage Cen…Updated: Mon Jul 14 20:07:57 2008
Looking for a place to stay while you enjoy fall's splendor in Connecticut this year? Here are some ideas, special lodgings packages, and inns, B&Bs, and other accommodations to consider… - Lodgings for Leaf Peepers - New England Fall Foliage - Maine Vermont…Updated: Mon Jul 14 20:07:31 2008
Make reservations early for your autumn in New England getaway. Lodgings that are popular with leaf peepers book up fast. Here's your guide to picturesque lodgings in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,… - New England Foliage Central - Autumn in New England - Complete Guide…Updated: Mon Jul 14 01:10:58 2008
New England Foliage Central: Here's your New England fall foliage hub on the Internet, guiding you to the best the region has to offer this colorful autumn season. You'll find colorful fall feature… - Clam Chowder Recipes - Make New England, Rhode Island, Crock Pot, Co…Updated: Mon Jul 14 00:41:38 2008
Clam chowder recipes from New England. Find a recipe for a new chowder favorite… - New England Patriots Training Camp - Join the Patriots at Training C…Updated: Fri Jul 11 02:12:55 2008
New England Patriots Training Camp. The New England Patriots' training camp 2008 opens July 24, and you can get in on the experience at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts… - Tanglewood Concert Schedule - Tanglewood Music Festival 2008 Season …Updated: Thu Jul 10 00:16:02 2008
Tanglewood Music Festival concert schedule 2008. Here is a complete schedule of concert performances at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Mas… - Tanglewood 2008 - A Complete Guide to Tanglewood the Boston Symphony…Updated: Wed Jul 9 23:56:22 2008
Tanglewood 2008 guide. Tanglewood, there's no better place in all of New England to spread out a picnic blanket, feast on gourmet goodies, and listen to live music as the sun sets and the stars unv… - Nude in New England Nudist Naturist Resorts Campgrounds Rental Accom…Updated: Tue Jul 8 20:07:56 2008
Whether you're a seasoned nudist or a first-timer who wants to try vacationing naked, here's your guide to 10 places to take it all off and go nude in New England. Start here for information on nud… - Kancamagus Highway New Hampshire Scenic Drive - The Kancamagus Highw…Updated: Tue Jul 8 15:34:50 2008
Kancamagus Highway scenic drive. New Hampshire's National Scenic Byway with the tongue-twister name--the Kancamagus Highway--is New England's most superb scenic drive and a beloved fall foliage rou…