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Kick of the Week: Hollywood Walk of Fame

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Nick

Established in 1958, the Hollywood Walk of Fame honors achievements in movies, TV, radio, music and theatre. It currently covers 18 sidewalk blocks in Hollywood, with over 2,400 stars. Each year the Walk of Fame Selection Committee receives on average 200 … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Soldier Field, Chicago

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Nick

Happy Veterans Day! Fun Soldier Field facts: – Initially named Municipal Grant Park Stadium, it opened in 1924 as a memorial to American soldiers. – Its earliest seating configuration allowed for anywhere from 74,000 to over 100,000 spectators. Current stadium … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: New York City

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Nick

Get well soon!

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Kick of the Week: Travel-themed costumes

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Nick

When figuring out a Halloween costume, finding inspiration from your travels can help. Upon returning from our Great Western road trip in 2009, the first to include National Parks and Monuments, we decided we should be park rangers for Halloween. … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Richardson Corn Maze

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Nick

If your idea of a perfect fall day includes s’mores, apple cider, and pig races, then head over to Richardson’s Adventure Farm, home of the world’s largest corn maze! Our friend Hillary rented a fire pit (you bring the food … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Chicago Botanic Garden

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Nick

Located in the northern suburbs of Chicago, the Chicago Botanic Garden is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. With over 2.5 million plants and flowers in 26 gardens, it’s a wonderful place to go for an afternoon stroll at any time of … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Regusci Winery (Napa Valley, California)

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Nick

On our Pacific Northwest trip in 2011, we drove through Napa Valley on our way to Lassen Volcanic National Park, and thought it would be a crime not to stop by a winery. We chose Regusci Winery for its location on … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Hoover Dam

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Neil

We stopped by the Hoover Dam on our way to Las Vegas, NV during our Desert Southwest road trip. Although we didn’t have time for a tour, it was well worth a stop simply to appreciate the sheer magnitude of … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: CPS Teacher Strike

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Nick

Kicking for a cause!

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Kick of the Week: New Glarus, WI

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: Do: Bike the Sugar River and Badger State Trails (inc. the 1,200ft-long Stewart Tunnel!) Eat: Glarner Stube and New Glarus Hotel Restaurant (traditional Swiss cuisine) Drink/See: New Glarus Brewing Co. (great beer, only sold in Wisconsin)

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