Photo Credit: “Coronado Sunset” © 2006 by Owen Byrne (CC BY 2.0)
With so many spots to choose from, it can get overwhelming when deciding which beach to splash onto with your loved ones. SanDiego.com has put together a list of recommended spots to check out. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2014 Best Vacation Beaches… (MORE)
Arlington National Cemetery. Photo Credit: “Graves with flags” © 2012 by Alan Kotok (CC BY 2.0)
People love Memorial Day because it usually grants them a day off from work or school, offers steep discounts at retailers, and kicks off the summer season with barbecues, picnics, and trips to the beach. However, with all this excitement, people might forget the purpose of the holiday, which is to remember the numerous brave soldiers who have died in military service to the United States.
One place where it is hard to forget the true meaning of the holiday is Arlington, Virginia, home to the Arlington National Cemetery. According to the cemetery’s official website:
The primary mission of Arlington National Cemetery is to function as the nation’s premier military cemetery and shrine honoring those men and women who served in the Armed Forces. The cemetery conducts an average of 27 funerals each weekday … [and] hosts more than 3 million visitors a year. More than 3,000 ceremonies take place at the cemetery each year as well. Dignitaries from around the world come to Arlington National Cemetery to pay their respects to the nation’s fallen heroes. In addition, organizations also host remembrance ceremonies and events at Arlington.
This year actually marks the cemetery’s 150th anniversary. The first soldiers were laid to rest there in May 1864, and now it is the final resting place of about 400,000 soldiers (nearly double the population of Arlington itself). Various events will be held over the course of a month at the cemetery to commemorate the momentous occasion.
If you aren’t able to make it to Arlington for the Memorial Day weekend or the cemetery’s 150th anniversary celebrations, don’t worry because Arlington still has a lot to offer throughout the rest of the year. Warm summers, good schools, outstanding lifestyle amenities, and its tie to the government make it an attractive place to settle for families and individuals alike, not to mention its relatively high home values.
The county’s proximity to Washington, D.C. and extensive public transportation system means it has easy access to the nation’s Capitol without being directly located in the city. It is also home to many federal organizations such as the Department of Defense, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Transportation Security Administration, making it a great place for those with aspirations to work in the government.
The Pentagon Memorial. Photo Credit: “Memorial at night” © 2009 by Mike Myers (CC BY 2.0)
In addition to the Arlington National Cemetery, the county is also the location of the Pentagon Memorial, the Marine Corps War Memorial, and the United States Air Force Memorial.
In the spring of 1970, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day to push environmental protection to the forefront of the national agenda, and later that year the Environmental Protection Agency was born out of the same necessity.
Since then, Earth Day has become an international phenomenon, with communal efforts being made worldwide to ensure our planet’s longevity. In the United States alone, thousands of individuals, schools, corporations, and other organizations come up with projects and events to aid environmental efforts and help spread awareness. These happenings may include campus beautification projects, beach clean-ups, or charity events, just to name a few. Click the links below the image to learn more about a sampling of the many Earth Day celebrations around the country this year:
If you don’t live near any of the locations listed above, be sure to check for similar events and projects in your neighborhood.
Even if you don’t have the chance to get involved in a project in your community, there are easy adjustments you can make right in your own home to help protect the environment. For example:
For more earth-friendly ideas, visit the EPA Website.
Lastly, always keep in mind that just because we only celebrate Earth Day once a year, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do everything possible to protect our universal home (i.e., the planet) on a daily basis. As a real estate company, we know that most people are diligent when caring for their own homes, so wouldn’t it make sense to do the same for the one we all share?
Know of any fun Earth Day projects happening in your area? Do you have any environmentally friendly home maintenance or repair tips? Share them in our comments below!
For the full original post, go to: Yampa River, Utah, Best Family Trips – National Geographic. By Kim Brown Seely
Floating along Yampa River. Photo Credit: “river-high-110522-61” © 2011 by Greg Hamilton (CC BY 2.0)
If adventure is the spice of life, then Yampa River is the spiciest place in Utah. Offering exciting activities such as rafting down rapids and climbing up canyons for spectacular views, this is the place for thrill-seeking families to go for their spring and summer vacations. Read more about this adrenaline-pumping vacation here and make sure to pack your sense of adventure.
For the full original post, go to: Kauai, Hawaii, Best Family Trips – National Geographic By Kim Brown Seely
Nature’s beauty in Kauai, HI. Photo Credit: “End of the Day” © 2011 by Paul Bica (CC BY 2.0)
Kauai, Hawaii is pretty much an earthly paradise compared to here in Minnesota where it is freezing cold roughly six months out of the year. Kauai’s seemingly endless sunshine, abundance of fun family activities, and picture-perfect resorts make it one of the most popular vacations spots in the world. Just thinking about Hawaii is making us feel warmer already. Or that could be the frostbite. While we check on that, you should read more about Kauai here.
How To Do Miami Up Big On A Small Budget (via Wicked Good Travel Tips)
Miami has a reputation for being a sultry and expensive vacation destination, but it doesn’t have to drain your wallet to have a great time in this chic city. The key to a low cost vacation in Miami is embodying the lifestyle of the locals and embracing…
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New York City is a magnet for travelers both foreign and domestic. And it’s no surprise: NYC is packed with sights, sounds and people from all walks of life. Although the cost of living in New York is notoriously high, the cost of visiting doesn’…
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No, we’re not mistaken – this photo really is from Nashville (NOT Greece). Photo Credit: “Parthenon at Night” © 2011 by Ron Cogswell (CC BY 2.0)
Despite what you may think, there’s more to Nashville than country music and finger-lickin’ barbecue (although there’s nothing wrong with either of those things). From a full-size replica of Athens’ Parthenon in Centennial Park to celebrity run-ins at City House, Music City is full of delightful surprises. For a list of everything you need to do when you’re in Nashville (and, yes, it does involve some country music; there’s no way to avoid it completely!), read the original blog post here.
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