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5 Tips for Teaching Your Child to Ride a Bike

Riding a bike is actually pretty complicated. Balance, direction, and speed are all different aspects of bike riding. Start your children young and allow them to stride over a stable scooter before you allow them to push off and balance. 1. Start By Striding On Top of the Bike The bicycle works collectively with your […]

Things to Keep in Mind When Looking to Buy Your First House

The U.S. housing market is quite tight. If you’re tired of paying rent, you may notice that a house payment in your area might actually cost you less than rent. However, homeownership is a much bigger financial risk than renting. Once you have a down payment and survival savings built up, you can start shopping. […]

What Exactly is Travel Insurance and Why Do You Need It?

Planning a big trip is exciting. If you’re considering overseas travel to a destination wedding or to a cruise port, you and your luggage will go through a variety of steps. If your luggage ends up chasing you on a long tour, you’re going to need replacement clothing and toiletries. What Travel Insurance Is and […]

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Travel in Time With Historic Trains, Culture in Sicily

After the remarkable success of the previous editions, for the sixth consecutive year Sicily is gearing up to act as the backdrop for a journey into history and culture, thanks to the historic trains of the Fondazione FS Italiane, which will once again be plying the region’s tracks. Promoted by the Regional Department of Tourism, […]

Camas-Washougal Community Chest Begins 2025 Fundraising Campaign

Camas, WA — With the goal of raising $126,000 for their 2025 grants, the Camas-Washougal Community Chest has begun their annual fundraising drive. The non-profit group is continuing their partnership with the Camas–Washougal Rotary Foundation and the Camas Lions Foundation to provide additional grant funds. The combined monies are to fund grants to local non-profit […]

CGRE Students Explore Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Just a mile from their school, students saw snakes, river otters, deer, waterfowl, and insects as part of a field trip to the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (CRGE) fifth graders took part in a series of learning activities that involved cataloging wildlife and native plants, removing invasive species like […]