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The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, held annually on the Ellipse, between the National Mall and the White House in Washington, D.C., will take place on Thursday, December 6, 2012, at 5 p.m.

With another year of renovations under her belt, Lady Liberty reopens her crown to the public on October 28, 2012. The welcoming beacon of the New York Harbor, embodying freedom and democracy, closed her doors the day after her 125th birthday last year, and will reopen just in time to celebrate her 126th.

If you live near downtown Philadelphia, you are in luck! Historic Philadelphia Inc. is putting on events throughout the fall that will bring history to life and celebrate the season.

Did you ever wonder how the pumpkin earned its spot as the revered symbol of autumn? Or how it made its way to front stoops and Thanksgiving tables across the country?

Fall is in the air, which means it’s time to cue the pumpkin recipes.

Spanning five centuries beginning in the age of exploration, Latino peoples have played an important role in American history and the development of America.

The lost souls of the high Sierras will inspire the imagination for all ages throughout October at Wuksachi Lodge and Sequoia National Park.

If you're looking for a way to spruce up your usual camping meals, you'll want to give this tasty, yet relatively easy recipe a try.

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, is home to fifteen young goats with a purpose: eat the poison ivy!

Running outdoors always presents a challenge for active Americans living in cold climates. From October to March, the weather is cold, snowy, and downright miserable in many places. Icy winds and falling snow promote sledding and snowball fights, but the puffy coats and snow pants that are used for these activities are not conducive to more strenuous workouts.