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APRIL 13, HARRODSBURG, Kentucky. “Natives” and “settlers” come together on the Colonial frontier at Fort Harrod for a Grand Council to discuss their differences. Also on hand are characters representing Britain and France. Bring the kids for springtime weather, camping, hiking and this living history event. While you're in the area tour the many covered bridges.
MARCH 22, INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. It’s a Carnival of Color and Family Night Out at the Indiana State Museum, Wear your bawdiest, brightest colors. Learn about textiles and dyes. Go wild at the paintball wall. Eat at one of the Museum eateries. The colorama fun starts at 6 p.m.
MARCH 30-31, KEY WEST, Florida. Nobody does blue skies better than Key West and nobody flies those skies better than the Blue Angels. See a who’s who of military and civilian fliers and parachute jumpers in the air and on the tarmac at the Boca Chica Field. Here’s a chance to see an historic F4U Corsair warbird too. Bring the kids, sunscreen, chairs and your binoculars. Admission is free; paid seats are available in bleachers.
MAY 2-5, PEPIN, Wisconsin. For 100 miles along the Great River Road, shop one of the upper Midwest’s longest and most exciting yard sales. Take your time to meet folks, see goods ranging from used clothing to artisan cheeses. Enjoy springtime blooms and breezes. Stay in small towns including Cochrane, Alma, Nelson, Pepin, Stockholm, Maiden Rock, Bay City and Diamond Bluff.
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MAY 11-DECEMBER 1, SALEM, Massachusetts. Here is a one-time chance to see a private collection of American arts at the Peabody Essex Museum. Pieces are on loan from Carolyn and Peter Lynch. On display will be 33 paintings and sculptures, more than 30 pieces of furniture including iconic Sam Maloof rocking chairs, and 125 pieces of decorative arts dating from the 17th century to the present day.
APRIL 13, HARRODSBURG, Kentucky. “Natives” and “settlers” come together on the Colonial frontier at Fort Harrod for a Grand Council to discuss their differences. Also on hand are characters representing Britain and France. Bring the kids for springtime weather, camping, hiking and this living history event. While you're in the area tour the many covered bridges.
MARCH 22, INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. It’s a Carnival of Color and Family Night Out at the Indiana State Museum, Wear your bawdiest, brightest colors. Learn about textiles and dyes. Go wild at the paintball wall. Eat at one of the Museum eateries. The colorama fun starts at 6 p.m. 
MARCH 30-31, KEY WEST, Florida. Nobody does blue skies better than Key West and nobody flies those skies better than the Blue Angels. See a who’s who of military and civilian fliers and parachute jumpers in the air and on the tarmac at the Boca Chica Field. Here’s a chance to see an historic F4U Corsair warbird too. Bring the kids, sunscreen, chairs and your binoculars. Admission is free; paid seats are available in bleachers.
MAY 2-5, PEPIN, Wisconsin. For 100 miles along the Great River Road, shop one of the upper Midwest’s longest and most exciting yard sales. Take your time to meet folks, see goods ranging from used clothing to artisan cheeses. Enjoy springtime blooms and breezes. Stay in small towns including Cochrane, Alma, Nelson, Pepin, Stockholm, Maiden Rock, Bay City and Diamond Bluff. 
Be ready for ice storms, power outages and other emergencies with the Survival Food Handbook. It's a guide to food preparedness, from provisioning a boat for a cruise to facing the next power outage at home. Only affordable, everyday supermarket staples are needed. This isn't about high-priced survival rations.
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