‘10 Best of Everything’ for families in 1 book

Published 5:00 am Thursday, March 19, 2009

WASHINGTON — The 10 best places for ice cream, roller coasters, music festivals and wildlife-watching are just a few of the lists you’ll find in “The 10 Best of Everything Families: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers.”

The new book ($21.95) from National Geographic, by Susan Magsamen, has one section organized geographically with recommendations for different states and regions of the country, and other sections organized by types of travel, such as best locations for family reunions, skiing, biking, extreme adventures, factory tours, museums, zoos, gardens, historic sites and much more. There are also sections on seasonal celebrations, seeing the world and travel wish lists.

Interesting lists include:

• 10 best skateparks: Athens Skate Park, Athens, Ohio; Alamosa Skate Park, Albuquerque, N.M.; Skatelab, Simi Valley, Calif.

• 10 best waterfalls: Multnomah Falls, Troutdale; Bridal Veil Falls, Corbett; and Wailua Falls, Kauai, Hawaii.

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