Now that school is out, you’re wondering what to do to keep the youngsters busy and to make summer special.  Many families may find that distant trips are not affordable this year.  So look around your home and local area for the many opportunities available. 
 We often don’t realize what’s out there.  Until I wrote travel articles for a regional magazine and was given assignments to visit local attractions and report on summer activities, I had only a vague idea what my community and nearby areas had to offer.
 So check out what’s going on in your town, county and state.  Much …read more