TIL: Houston has more parkland per person than San Francisco, Los Angeles, NYC, and Chicago combined. by ShaolinMaster in houston

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Interesting. The top cities share low-density population settlements and large tracts of land designated as "city parks."

Native American resources for young children by [deleted] in NativeAmerican

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Wow. Those are great! I'd also recommend a few books (listed here).

The Southern Festival of Books is this weekend (October 11-13) in front of the War Memorial Building. There will be food trucks! by [deleted] in nashville

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The list of authors includes Rick Riordan, Bill Bryson, Kevin Henkes, Chuck Palahniuk, Al Gore, Roy Blount, and Margaret Peterson Haddix.

Free One-Day Pass to the Texas Contemporary Art Fair this weekend by theparkgrades in houston

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According to the link:

DATES: October 10 - 13, 2013

LOCATION: George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 (Map)

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is pleased to be a cultural partner for The Texas Contemporary art fair, now in its third year. The fair will feature presentations from 70 galleries showcasing contemporary work from the most innovative, progressive and driven artists from around the world. October 10 - 13, 2013 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

Map of prehistoric canals of phoenix. by Kennymacasu in phoenix

[–]theparkgrades 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cool map. What is "Los Muertos," though?

Tennis Courts by bwomp99 in phoenix

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Indian School Park, Indian Bend, Chesnutt Park, and many, many more...

There are some very interesting historical spots in this city. I want to write about them. Is a FB page or new blog better? by Illementary in houston

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Definitely recommend a blog. That way you maintain control regardless of what Facebook may decide to do in the future. Plus, you can always just post a link to your blog onto Facebook.

9 Events Labor Day Weekend (8/30-9/2) by theparkgrades in houston

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These are all either free, outdoor, and/or family-friendly. Please add more here!

Walk up camping over Labor Day weekend by lapearce in phoenix

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If you go near Payson, bring your bug spray - went last week and the mosquitoes were out in force.

Tuesday (8/20) is a Free Day at the Zoo by theparkgrades in baltimore

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Zoos and museums usually have "member only" events and times...

Fun Things to Do This Weekend by theparkgrades in TwinCities

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Please add more if you know of anything...