As a kid, I did a fair amount of fishing with my Grandpa. I have to admit that the main reasons I enjoyed the fishing had nothing to do with the fish – I loved being with Grandpa and I loved riding in the boat.  My favorite fish dish at the time was my Grandma’s Perch that were fried in a beer batter.
Fishing is still a favorite pass-time of many people, but unfortunately, eating the fish could pose some possible dangers for your health. The U.S. Geological Service released a report saying that recent testing in 291 streams across the …read more

I try to sneak in an aquarium visit on every vacation. When I say “sneak,” I mean I might talk my husband into a certain location and then mention it has a great aquarium I’d like to visit. I’m sure he’s grown to expect it by now.
Of all the aquariums I’ve visited, the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga remains a favorite. A lot of people will tell you that the Shedd in Chicago is the best aquarium in America. I agree that the Shedd is amazing, but the Tennessee Aquarium is right there in the same league.
The viewing areas are large, …read more

Continuing with the cool aquariums, check this one out. It’s kind of reminiscent of a one of those hamster habitats with the tubes, but for fish! How much fun would this be to watch? It’s made by Octopus Studios and is designed for tropical freshwater fish. It holds 230 litres of water and comes with a complete kit for set up (lights, filtration, silk plants, etc).
All cleaning accessories come with the kit, though I’m not sure how those bottom orbs would be cleaned. It’d probably take some practice!