Fireworks season is almost here!

Fireworks displays are very popular with baseball fans of all ages. This photo was taken last summer at a minor league baseball game. The sparkling, colorful trails in this image remind me of sea jellies.

Where do you go to watch fireworks?

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Today is National Train Day in the United States. While there are many special events going on around the country, you can still celebrate our railroad heritage even if you don't live near a major rail hub.

Traveling by rail is extremely enjoyable, whether you journey by Amtrak to another city or take a scenic railroad trip. You can find historic and scenic railroads all around the US. Some, like the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad in Colorado, offer concerts and other special events along with rail excursions.

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Photo © Nancy Parode

Everyone loves a vacation - until bad weather arrives. Sightseeing in a downpour is seldom fun, and you can't relax on the beach in lashing rain.

Bad weather doesn't have to ruin your vacation. With a bit of flexibility and some ideas for things to do on a rainy day, you can continue to enjoy your trip. We have several rainy vacation suggestions to share with you.

Photo © Roberto Sosa

Ketchikan, Alaska, calls itself the Salmon Capital of the World. So many fishermen worked from this island city that the salmon fisheries collapsed in the 1950s. Happily, conservation and sustainable fishing practices have helped the fisheries to recover, and you can once again enjoy Ketchikan's delicious salmon.

The city is also a tourism hub; cruise ships regularly dock here, and there's plenty to do and see. Don't miss Ketchikan's many totem poles and the Creek Street Shops. If you visit, pack an umbrella; Ketchikan measures its annual rainfall in feet, not inches.

Take a photo tour of Ketchikan, Alaska.

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