Some call it the welcoming process. Some call it rush. No matter what name it goes by, this is the week where many first year college women are being introduced to college sororities on both small and large campuses across America. the pictures will be posted. The bids will be given. And the offers will be accepted. In almost all cases, however, the women who decide to accept a bid to the college sorority of
Choose Your Own Adventure Camping Style
When is the last time that you were able to spend quality time with your whole family? Chances are, when you do happen to get everyone together, there are plenty of distractions, from work calls or stress to social texts to homework to sports to media. And chances are quite good that you often feel that you are competing with some sort of device for the attention of your family members. If that does not
Quick Tips to Make Your Next Family Road Trip Bicker-Proof
Well they are finally approaching, the dreaded dog days of summer. The days that make you beg for the cooling mercy of fall and winter. But as the summer comes to a toasty close, instead of hunkering down at home blasting the air conditioning and licking ice cubes like so many Americans around this time of year. Consider it your last opportunity to take advantage of these precious last few bits of summer. Start planning
Things to Remember When Going Cabin Camping
When surveyed, campers said that they were planning an average of 4.9 camping trips. This should come as no surprising, considering that the American landscape is full of amazing wonders and beautiful, accessible parks. Indeed, in 2010 alone, more than 40 million people went camping for a grand total of 515 million outings. And they didn’t just stay nearby — campers traveled an average of 186.7 miles to go camping, and see some sights far
Is Your Family Ready for a Memorable Summer Vacation?
I choose to stay in Colorado. The social media post, which as made by the Nebraskan visiting Buena Vista Attractions in the Rocky Mountains, really made its point. While the temperatures in Omaha were in the 100s for the third day in a row, the Colorado vacation temperatures had dropped to 40 degrees overnight. And while the afternoon temperatures of 80 degrees near the Buena Vista attractions felt like 80, the 100 degree temperature had
How Many Camping Trips Do You Have Planned This Summer?
The girls are very excited. When they were younger they were able to spend one weekend a summer camping and boating with their older cousins and their aunt and uncle. Camping near a lake gave the youngest cousins in the family a chance to wake up, have breakfast, and head straight to the boat. Afternoons were spend skiing, tubing, and laughing. After a lunch back at the camper, an afternoon nap reenergized everyone for more
