A west wing tour AND cherry blossoms.
Entries Tagged as ‘North America’
January 17, 2009
‘What I Want for You — and Every Child in America’
By PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA
Next Tuesday, Barack Obama will be sworn in as our 44th President. On this historic occasion, PARADE asked the President-elect, who is also a devoted family man, to get personal and tell us what he wants for his children. Here, he shares his letter to them.
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you’ve [...]
January 6, 2009
Assateague Island
Assateague’s horses have been here for over 300 years. The landscape and the people who care for it adapt around the wind and waves. It’s a beautiful place to spend any time in. Year round beach camping, wild horses, and short trails to enjoy. The best way to see the wilderness is over water. Rent [...]
August 21, 2008
Out There
Teton Gravity Research + the Surfrider Foundation present:
Insane Waves : A Dying Ocean : An Uncertain Future
August 13, 2008
Seattle, WA
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (the Ballard Locks) is a great place to visit. See how the ship canal and locks work, walk in to the ship ladder viewing room, and watch a salmon run. It’s all pretty amazing. There’s also a beautiful botanical garden. Not to mention Seattle is one of the world’s most [...]
August 12, 2008
ZipCar USA/Canada/London
This is one of my favorite ideas ever. Rent a car for an hour, a day, or a weekend. Pay an annual fee (I can waive for you via a referral) and get your gas, insurance and 180 miles a day covered. They have cars that range from a Toyota Prius to a Mini Cooper [...]
July 31, 2008
The Farm
Travel is not always about the destination. It’s the company you keep. If you can find people to share with, engage and play with, to indulge, laugh and escape with, that is as good as it gets. To farm cooked meals from Indian night to hot dogs, card games, a table of books, and naps [...]
July 2, 2008
New York City
I’m so grateful for reliable public transportation, street food, outdoor art, and rooftop soirées, for free entertainment, farmers markets, and summers full of music and movies.
