Tonopah, NV: Tonopah Historic Mining Park

______________________ COST: Adults: $5.00 Children 8 – 17 years: $4.00 Children 7 years & under: FREE Veterans & Active Military: FREE HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Closed on “legal” holidays. *Wear comfortable shoes. *The elevation of the mining park is 6200 feet. Be sure to stay well … Continue reading

Hayward, WI: National Freshwater Hall of Fame

______________________ COST: I haven’t been able to verify how much admission costs HOURS: June, July & August Daily: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. April 15, May, September & October Daily: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *Admittance to the museum stops a half hour before closing. *They have a giant … Continue reading

Locust Grove, GA: Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary

______________________ FREE, but accepts, much needed, donations HOURS: Animal Habitat Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Welcome Center & Picnic Area Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *The sanctuary is behind the Tanger Outlet Mall. *They have a black bear, African lion, & tiger that … Continue reading

Roswell, GA: Chattahoochee Nature Center

______________________ According to website in December 2013 COST: Seniors 65 years & over: $7.00 Adults: $10.00 Students 13 -18 years: $7.00 Children 3 – 12 years: $6.00 Children 2 years & under: FREE HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, … Continue reading

Jekyll Island, GA: 4-H Tidelands Nature Center

______________________ COST: Nature Center Exhibit Area: Per Person: $4.00 Children 2 years & under: FREE Nature Walks: Adults: $5.00 Ages 8-18 years of age: $3.00 **$25.00 max per family HOURS: Nature Center Exhibit Area: Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. … Continue reading