http://www.citytracs.com Your Favorite Places on Earth! Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:36:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fossils All Around St. Louis sits at the confluence of the Missouri and the Mighty Mississippi Rivers.  You would expect that somewhere through the ages something might have fossilized around here, and sure enough.  You can find all sorts of petrified little creatures if you know where to look. My oldest son, ... http://www.citytracs.com/dests/fossils-in-st-louis/ The Rocky Mountains National Park is absolutely stunning! The mountain scenery and wildlife are among the best in America. The park offers plenty of fishing, hiking, camping, climbing, and driving sight seeing. There is a plethora of information on their website. Photos By Jerry Suchman http://www.citytracs.com/dests/rocky-mountains-national-park/ Not only is the garden it self nice to walk through. Your children will enjoy sitting on the sheep statues and feeding the Japanese carp (koi). There is also a new childrens garden. The childrens garden has rope bridges to walk across, a large sandbox, a fountain to play in, ... http://www.citytracs.com/dests/missouri-botanical-garden/ I've been here more than a few times but haven't managed to eat anything other than their sundaes. If you enjoy ice-cream, it's a must. Homemade ice-cream and chocolate candy. I'm certain their lunch menu is equally well, but somehow I haven't been able to get pass the desserts. http://www.citytracs.com/dests/crown-candy-kitchen/ Healthy Thai food in a very pleasant airy environment. Great vegetarian choices and the food is always fresh and flavorful. Every first Sunday of the month a vegetarian group meets there for a buffet from 11:30-2. The food is great. http://www.citytracs.com/dests/thai-jasmine/ Located in Destin on Florida's panhandle, Henderson Beach State park has beautiful white, wide beaches and gorgeous dunes dotted with clumps of sea oats and the ever so popular prickly pear. Over a mile of beach! The water is clear enough to snorkel, but no reef nearby. Surfing, boogie boarding, ... http://www.citytracs.com/dests/henderson-beach-state-park/ Great place to take a crowd of friends to and watch them prepare the food right in front of you. Plus they are quite entertaining. We've had a blast there everytime regardless of it being a group of friends or group of out of town co-workers in for business meetings ... http://www.citytracs.com/dests/kobe-steak-house-of-japan/ Really good Mexican food at an affordable price. Plus they have great margaritas http://www.citytracs.com/dests/chihuahuas-restaurant/ Where two mighty rivers meet. This state park is rather small as state parks go, and is more notable for its history and geological significance than its beauty. Driving from St. Louis to Alton, Il, you'll come to a great area for eagle watching in the winter. You'll have to ... http://www.citytracs.com/dests/jones-confluence-state-park/ A great museum for the kids. It is filled with animals (some you can pet), caves for the kids to climb in, free crafts, and slides. It will cost you a small fee to get in but it is worth it when the kids are having a good time so ... http://www.citytracs.com/dests/city-museum/