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'Old Baldy' horse head going back up in Philly

The mounted head of Old Baldy, the war horse of Gen. George Meade, is seen with some of Meade's effects at the Civil War Library and Museum in Philadelphia in this file photo from 2003.A museum in Philadelphia will once again showcase the head of Old Baldy, the horse Gen. George Meade rode during many of the Civil War's most infamous battles.


Limited Hanford nuclear tours fill up fast
Hanford is a hot destination for tourists.

Ground zero hotel wants to attract 9/11 tourists

The World Trade Center construction site is shown in a view taken from the rooftop restaurant of the World Center Hotel in New York. The rooms boast views directly on the memorial site’s construction.Looking down into the construction site covering the 16 acres where the World Trade Center once stood, some might see a place shadowed by death. But Cheryl Palmer sees a rebirth.


Utah scenic byways guide goes online
A guide to some of Utah's most scenic roads can be found on the state Office of Tourism Web site.

Slugger Museum offers glimpse into baseball’s past

Bland McCall of Bennettsville, S.C., poses in front of the iconic Louisville Slugger bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Ky. At the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, baseball memorabilia mixes with a close-up look at how the famed bats are crafted.


NPS predicts D.C. cherry blossom bloom

Celebrate the season with cherry blossom festivals around the world. Those famous pink and white flowers in Washington are expected to bloom on schedule on trees around the nation's capital as soon as the end of March, the NPS predicted Thursday.


Popular spring break beach cleans up image

Spring breakers take part in a dance contest during MTV spring break activities in Panama City Beach, Fla.The craziness will soon crank up as temperatures climb and students descend on Florida’s spring break paradise, Panama City Beach.


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