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    A legacy of legends: Documents suggest Dr. Frank Powell left behind a daughter  Jan 4, 2009
    Then last summer, a roving freelance writer named Michael Bie was killing time looking at old maps in the store. He noticed the Doc Powell exhibit, and Allen struck up a conversation. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Slater Tour of Homes was attended by many people  Dec 27, 2008
    Many "tourists" stopped by Heritage Hall, home base for the tour, for maps and refreshments and to admire the museum pieces. SAHA members Jackie and Louise O'Donnell had the hall festively decorated for Christmas. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    Parents feather new nest near grown children  Dec 21, 2008
    They sent maps highlighted with Beulah and nearby attractions and in every way made clear their hopes that the Ericksons would move nearby, said Rhonda Obrigewitch. She said her parents traveled to every game and activity involving their three grandchildren anyway. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Kinjockity crowned as Kings  Dec 19, 2008
    The event featured maps, brochures, informational stations about the area and its history, as well as a collection of photographs and antiques. Constructed sometime around 1939 and 1940, the renovated adobe ranch house is of Pueblo Revival style architecture, designed by Phoenix architect Edward C. Morgan. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Red Rock Canyon - An Outdoor Family...  Dec 9, 2008
    A small gift shop sells books, maps, hats and other collectibles relating to Red Rock Canyon. The Visitor Center also provides children the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. (Suite101.com)

    Holiday Guide -- Gifts  Dec 9, 2008
    com 2008 Holiday Guide. McClatchy Newspapers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Unique stores New York City  Dec 7, 2008
    "Also worth a visit is Kidrobot at 118 Prince St., the Lucky magazine editor says. The store, which does have locations in Miami, Los Angeles and several other cities, showcases collectible and limited edition "art toys," from cartoonish 3-inch, 10 reindeers to foot-tall, two-headed furry creatures called "furillas," 37. A little farther uptown, Loehnen suggests checking out John Derian's stores, at 6 and 10 E. Second St. "He has an exquisite eye for one-off antiquities, curios and china," and... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Holiday home tour caps Dakota City's 150th celebration  Dec 6, 2008
    Maps for the tour and a brochure about the homes are provided with tickets. Return to City Hall for refreshments. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Make your presents felt: Spend time if you can't spend money  Dec 4, 2008
    Use the Sunday comics, old maps or colorful cloth instead. Re-gift items. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Bradman's Greatest Cricket Bat for Sale  Dec 3, 2008
    Leski Auctions is a recognised leader in the area of early photography, art, wine, cameras, books, autographs, entertainment memorabilia, medals, coins, stamps, aerophilately, cigarette and trade cards, maps, railway memorabilia, advertising artwork and posters, and the Olympics, football and cricket. It was the first auction house in Australia to introduce an on-line, real-time bidding system 'Live Bid Online'(TM), which allows participation from anywhere in the world. (PR Newswire)

    Unique stores and Christmas markets in NYC  Nov 27, 2008
    You'll find unusual jewelry, art books, housewares, stationery, posters and post cards in all price ranges in, among other places, the shops at the Museum of Modern Art (53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues), the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum (2 E. 91st St.), and even the New York Transit Museum, which sells everything from subway map shower curtains to colorful purses made from recycled maps ... Finally, don't forget the city's specialty bookstores, including Drama Book Shop in... (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Holiday tea, home tour planned Dec. 6  Nov 26, 2008
    Tickets and maps for the Holiday Tea and Home Tour may be purchased at the church on Highway X between Chippewa Falls and Cadott or at any of the homes for 5. The event is sponsored by the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and co-sponsored by Thrivent. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Best Place to Buy Gift for Someone Who Has Everything  Nov 25, 2008
    The Grey Parrot Gallery at 2300 Peachtree specializes in rare historical documents, maps, prints, etc ... The unique shop opened its doors in Buckhead a year ago and specializes in rare, signed or first edition literature, as well as historical maps and prints from around the world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Arts & Entertainment Briefs  Nov 23, 2008
    Maps will be available during the open houses at all locations. Charles City s Holiday Tour set for Dec. 7. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping  Nov 13, 2008
    Maps to locate the various vendors can be picked up at John s Cheesecake, 4 Commercial Blvd., Suite 2, Novato. (415) 883-5815. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Board delights in new flood plain maps  Nov 13, 2008
    But closer perusal revealed their ecstasy could be traced to an entirely different prize they have awaited for some five to eight years new flood plain zoning maps that were displayed Monday evening at the monthly board session. The maps, which have been approved by the state Department of Natural Resources and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will become official after a 90-day review period (March 26, 2009), according to Erik Evenson, of Menomonie s Cedar Corporation, the firm... (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    Artwalk! looks to help feed areas families  Nov 13, 2008
    Visitors can start at any of the locations listed below, which will provide maps showing which venues are open for Artwalk. For more information, call 756-1989. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Downtown 'Deadmonton' no more  Nov 11, 2008
    Or my favourite find: a selection of handmade paper, including historic maps of London and New York City. And don't miss the large collection of greeting cards. (Globe and Mail)

    Explore London's Neighbourhoods  Nov 6, 2008
    Source: Visitors can buy Oyster cards and find useful London maps and information at www. visitlondon. (Suite101.com)

    The movie magician  Nov 3, 2008
    Swept aside were the dusty maps of Ancient Greece and Macedonia, the thick volumes on Moroccan interiors and Turkish trade routes. Now, Luhrmann surrounded himself with every Australian film ever made, every Australian historical book , discovering and rediscovering his culture and homeland: To have all this Australiana in this place in Paris threw into relief just how far away we (Australians) are, and how unique we are, and how powerful it is to live on the edge of the world, in a really... (The Australian)

    North Iowa Arts & Entertainment Briefs  Oct 7, 2008
    Directions, more detailed maps and GPS coordinates are available as web downloads. The detailed maps and directions will also be available at Vesterheim (location no. 1). (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Spoon River Scenic Drive officials invite visitors to enjoy 41st event  Oct 5, 2008
    The theme is "Finding Treasures of Fun on Fall Festival of Spoon River Scenic Drive." Entry forms will be in the program book with maps and the Web site ... To fully enjoy Spoon River Scenic Drive, visitors may want to order a program book with maps, photographs, stories, and lists of activities in each of the fifteen areas. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Newport in the Gilded Age  Oct 4, 2008
    The Newport Historical Society offers walking tours with professional guides and maps for self-guided tours. 401-846-0813. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Company: Broker stashed millions of dollars in coins  Sep 20, 2008
    System uses Google Maps to show where web traffic comes from. The software giant is increasingly looking south of the border for talented developers. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Dog severely beaten  Sep 11, 2008
    For more information about the Interactive Animal Cruelty Maps, see the. Dog severely beatenSan Rafael, CA (US). (Pet-Abuse.com)

    Crossing Morocco on camelback  Sep 9, 2008
    If you are comfortable with maps, you can drive to Imlil and pick up a guide. We turned again to Hassan, who arranged transportation to Imlil and mules for the mountain climb. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Nothing old about Media's Antiques Day  Sep 5, 2008
    The idea was sparked by the cultural interest in quality vintage goods, as opposed to "white elephant'' items, arts and crafts which predominate at other street events. With the antiques day, Media further recognizes and support its history. Vendors have been carefully screened for appropriateness. Among specialists expected to exhibit and sell are those with jewelry, furnishings, glassware, art, maps and frames. More than 100 classic cars will line the street. For those certain they have a rare... (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    * Frances isle of beauty  Sep 4, 2008
    com) is a trove of centuries-old globes, maps and nautical equipment. Outfitted with white tablecloths and candles, the elegant harborside restaurant Le Voilier (Quai Comparetti; 33-4-95-73-07-06) serves a three-course daily menu (37 euros) that includes fish soup (or fish of the day) followed by lamb or fish, rounded out with sorbet or tiramisu. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Weekend Calendar  Sep 4, 2008
    PORTLAND - Tri-Town Youth Services will sponsor Geocaching at Camp Hazen Sept. 28 from noon until 2 p.m. During this program, teams will work together with Hazen's professional staff to use and understand GPS technology, follow maps and trails, and search for hidden boxes of goodies. Tickets are limited and cost $12 for age 8 and up (no charge for children under 8) and can be purchased at Tri-Town Youth Services weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon. (Middletown Press, CT)

    Garage Sales  Aug 30, 2008
    Maps available - Signs posted. Something for everyone. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    ENCINITAS: Leucadia Artwalk comes to town again this year  Aug 30, 2008
    Collectible walking maps will be available at these entertainment locations as well as participating galleries and art expos. Most restaurants along the Artwalk route will be open, and some, such as the new Auggie's House of Crab, will even offer an Artwalk special. (North County Times)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Aug 30, 2008
    Website maps surnames worldwide. Gustav strengthens off west Cuba. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    * Culture Passport uncovers Taipeis hidden treasures  Aug 29, 2008
    South Village invited several artists to contribute whimsical graphics, as well as hand-drawn maps tracing the routes for walking tours. Many of the activities, including the walking tours, food tastings, Aboriginal music performances and a flea market where famous artists donated the wares sold, are designed to be interactive. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    HMSHost and Sammy Hagar Open Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill at Maui's Kahului Airport  Aug 14, 2008
    Parking Rates, Maps, Directions, On & Off Airport Parking Options. www. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Jour de Fete celebration this weekend  Aug 8, 2008
    Maps will be available at the Interpretive Center as well. See sidebar for a list of scheduled events and times. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Spend a couple days in old, and new, Beijing  Aug 2, 2008
    Wandering is the best option, as the sometimes nameless alleys are too small to be on maps. 7 p.m. - Rest under shady willow trees, or in a lakeside cafe or bar such as No Name. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    City gears up for Hobo Days 2008  Jul 30, 2008
    Darcy Eisenman, Deputy City Clerk and Hobo Days coordinator was surrounded by paperwork and maps last week as she mulled over where to place the tables for the upcoming flea market. It is also her job to line up volunteers for the inflatables games and rides, coordinate activities lined up by other committee members and figure out where everything needs to be placed. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Save money on U.S., international travel  Jul 26, 2008
    The City Pass booklet contains tickets, attraction information, transportation directions, best times to visit, maps, and details from National Geographic Traveler. City Pass ticket holders also avoid most lines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    A warm welcome in Paris  Jul 25, 2008
    "I love helping people," she says, which explains why she keeps baskets stuffed with maps all over the place. Decor: The postwar building's exterior is nondescript, but the inside feels like grandma's house -- chintz sofas and chairs, bowls of Labeyrie chocolate and photos of France's children on the walls. (CNN -- Travel)

    Quirky U.S. spots, from $139  Jul 23, 2008
    But that's not why you'll be visiting Steel City USA. With the help of the Top Weird Spots guide, you'll be searching for wacky attractions not listed on regular maps. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Lakewood 400 Antiques in Cumming  Jul 16, 2008
    Maps are available at the Lakewood office, in the center of the building near the food court. They show the way to the eight main exhibit areas and double as notepaper to jot down the location of areas you want to revisit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Globe Trotting  Jul 14, 2008
    A department store of the stature of, say, Harrods in London, has a selection of several kinds of globes, from modern, minimalist interpretations to accurate patina-ed replicas of the traditional globe with their inaccurate depiction of countries and seas (like antique maps) and even modern day school room versions for those who want it for the nursery. Considering that the genre is part antique map and part antique furniture (thanks to the finely worked stands and body) the traditional version... (India Times)

    Crabtree community yard sales  Jul 13, 2008
    Free maps will be available at any sale site. Also, a flea market be open at the Crabtree Community Center, 37524 Crabtree Dr., where there also will be food, drink, and public restrooms. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Barber Shop is a Civil War gem in Paullina  Jul 6, 2008
    Inside his sharp shop at 135 E. Broadway in downtown Paullina are dozens of Civil War firearms, medals, pictures, maps and more. "This is the first time I have ever seen Confederate money," said a visitor from Denver, Colo. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Old-time charm  Jul 2, 2008
    Greater Lovell Land Trust (208 Main St., 207-925-1056, ) can provide trail maps for the 1,685 acres of forests and wetlands under its protection ... While not as homey as Rosie's, the market has a greater selection of essentials like beer and wine, tanning lotion, maps, and other odds and ends. (Boston Globe)

    Shell Rock kicks off annual Fourth of July celebration Wednesday  Jul 1, 2008
    Maps online or at Kwik Star. 10 a.m., Levi's Ride on Shell Rock Bike Trail. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Seven Lights Launches The Continuum, an Original Online Collectible Wargame  Jun 28, 2008
    The browser-based format allows Seven Lights to constantly stage events and add new content (characters, maps, abilities, etc. in real-time. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Holland America Line's New ms Eurodam Blends Traditional Dutch Art and New Works  Jun 27, 2008
    History buffs will revel in the 17th century sea maps located at the aft staircase. Drawn by Dutchman Johannes Vingboons between 1640 and 1670, the maps show the trading routes of the Dutch East India Company's ships around the world -- remarkably accurate considering he never left the Netherlands. (PR Newswire)

    The end of an era; Carousel Antiques closes; All the Best to move in  Jun 13, 2008
    For right now, Bigley is taking measurements and making layout maps. While his current space and new space are roughly the same square footage, the shape of the two spaces is very different. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)

    Harrisburg to sell more items from scrapped museum  Jun 8, 2008
    This time around, the items consist mostly of photos, maps and other documents that will be sold at Heritage Auctions showrooms in Dallas on Friday. Such items tend to cost less than $5,000 and could generate more interest from smaller collectors, auction officials said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Pa. Mayor's Wild Dream Set to End on Auction Block  Jun 8, 2008
    -- An auction house is set to sell off maps and photos that were slated for the Wild West museum once planned for a town in central Pennsylvania ... This time around, the items consist mostly of photos, maps and other documents that will be sold at Heritage Auction's showrooms in Dallas on Friday. (Newsmax)

    Hill-Stead Museum receives CT Humanities Council Grant  Jun 5, 2008
    Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, was recently awarded a $4,980 grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council in support of a new initiative, Interpreting Hill-Stead's Historic Landscape - Plaques, Maps and More ... Interpreting Hill-Stead's Historic Landscape - Plaques, Maps and More is a comprehensive interpretation project focusing on the 152-acre landscape and signature outdoor features of the 1901 Country Place Era estate and farm ... New interpretive elements - including plaques, estate maps... (Farmington Valley Post, CT)

    AIDS quilt panels to be shown in Bisbee  Jun 2, 2008
    The Bisbee Visitors Center will have maps to the locations for self-guided tours. HIV/AIDS information. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Classified 5/16/08  May 17, 2008
    Maps available at local businesses. GRAGE SALES GARAGE SALE 1113 N. Baily Dr Fri. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    Artwalk! events at almost 20 participating sites  May 8, 2008
    All locations will provide maps. For information, those interested can call Beccy Kaneen at Crystal Dolphin Gallery at 756-1989. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Mullan Days: A winter shelter found in the woods  May 6, 2008
    You see all around the main table engineers drawing these maps, and most of these maps today are located in the National Archives in Washington, D.C., said McDermott. Walter Johnson, a civil engineer with Mullan, took exception to published reports of the camp's dire plight that winter. (Missoulian, MT)

    Around Town: May 2 to May 9  May 2, 2008
    Maps of the woods trails behind Pembroke High School and Hobomock Elementary School are now available at the Pembroke Library and Town Hall. Pembroke High School seniors Elise Verkade and Alexa Teevens created the map and made the trail more accessible for the Pembroke community as part of their National Honor Society Senior Service Project. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)

    Around your town  Apr 20, 2008
    For visitors and hikers, the historic Carr House offers maps, exhibits, information and water. Programs are held every other Sunday and will run through Sept. 21. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    300+ seized dogs must be sold  Apr 18, 2008
    Kudzu's listing of local services and goods with ratings, maps, and more. Copyright 2007. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    St. Coletta purchases addressed  Apr 12, 2008
    Scott Simon, president of the Simon Group, explained the preliminary development maps for Sanctuary Ridge, which delineate each of the two proposed phases and identify the commercial and residential development areas. New residential development will include multifamily condominiums as well as single-family housing. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)

    Classifieds 4/5/08  Apr 6, 2008
    April 19, 8 - Noon Maps at Harper s s.. GARAGE SALES HUGE SALE. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    Lost art is alive and well  Apr 4, 2008
    Unique items and services offered include maps of the world he carves and letters, a Celtic drum case, a rifle sheath, boards for monopoly and chess, and antiques restoration, including repairing a suit of armor that was held together with leather straps. The leather comes from a number of sources, including Ipswich, Mass. (Hingham Journal, MA)

    St. Marys Georgia  Apr 2, 2008
    Take some time here and stop by the Cumberland Island Visitor s Center for friendly advice and comprehensive maps. Now stretch your legs as you meander up Osborne Street. (Suite101.com)

    Perplex City Creators Spin New Thriller  Mar 26, 2008
    Alternate reality game-maker Six to Start, whose co-founders helped create the popular ARG , has a new project that's just as mysterious: The 21 Steps, a thriller that uses Google Maps, of all things, as its storytelling medium ... A blue line traces Rick's path across satellite images from Google Maps as you work your way through the story by clicking on location markers. (Wired News)

    Go eclectic at Paris on Ponce  Mar 26, 2008
    The decor pieces run the gamut of styles, colors and tastes: framed wall maps, over-sized throw pillows, metal stars, wooden candlesticks, bowls, printed privacy screens, gold-gilt mirrors and antique phones. Lighting options include chandeliers, table lamps with fringed shades and Tiffany-style pole lamps. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Literary Club convenes  Mar 15, 2008
    She also passed out maps of historic structures and points of interest in Jasper County. It was a very interesting program. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Moveable Feast: A vicarious getaway  Mar 5, 2008
    Muffet Jones and Dotti Bryant have prepared maps and road signs pointing armchair travelers on their journey around the library. And a host of characters, including Jenny Busdon, who will appear as a munchkin, and Gary and Connie Hoffman who will be dressed to the sheik as rug peddlers will add to the fun. (Wood River Journal, ID)

    Three new 'Placenotes' guides out: Pittsburgh, Dallas, Chicago  Mar 3, 2008
    Most guides also have fold-out numbered maps that correspond to the cards. The Chicago set includes well-known spots like the city's famed Art Institute, the Field Museum, Millennium Park and the Pritzer Museum, along with sites less well-known among out-of-towners, like the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio and the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum. (USA Today -- Travel)

     Fiction 101: new location, greater selection  Feb 3, 2008
    The World Link: Fiction 101: new location, greater selection. Fiction 101: new location, greater selection. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Greater antiques  Jan 24, 2008
    Dealing in ironstone pottery and yelloware was Paula Cohen of Brooklyn, N.Y. Rare books, maps and other historical documents were displayed by dealer Richard Gosselin of Hookset, N.H. There was also a large variety of American art, pottery, glass, fine art and estate jewelry on display at the show. For more information, visit. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    On a treasure hunt  Jan 19, 2008
    The Baroque chest of drawers ($7,100) and case clock ($11,200) might be out of your price range, but considering the assortment of books, pottery, jewelry, maps, and glassware, there's bound to be something for you. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun until 4 p.m.). (Boston Globe)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET  Jan 17, 2008
    MAPWAR (Rourke, The Providence Journal) --PROVIDENCE, R.I.: Two maps going back to the early 1500s have Brown University and the Library of Congress dueling over who has the first mention of "America." 950. With photos: SH08A128MAPWAR, SH08A129MAPWAR.. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Up to 50 insurgents dead as rebels storm Pakistan base  Jan 14, 2008
    "We found explosives, suicide belts and maps of military installations" in their hideouts, he said. The suspects, who had yet to be charged, received training and religious instruction in tribal areas near the Afghan border, the official said. (International Herald Tribune)

    Pakistani militant suspects were plotting suicide attacks against army, official says  Jan 12, 2008
    "We found explosives, suicide belts and maps of military installations" in their hideouts, he said. The suspects, who have yet to be charged, received training and religious instruction in tribal regions close to the Afghan border, the official said. (International Herald Tribune)

    Appraisers will evaluate antiques at home show  Jan 5, 2008
    will evaluate Civil War artifacts and old maps, along with world coins and currency. They will each be at the Home Show on both days. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Around Town Jan. 3 -- Its finally time to relax  Jan 3, 2008
    There will be rugs, furniture, pottery, books, maps, art, jewelry and historical documents, to name a few. Don t miss this antiques extravaganza. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    What's hot in coffee tables books?  Dec 16, 2007
    A painter himself, McCullough uses several 18th-century paintings by Peale and Copley blended with maps, posters and newspaper pages to tell the story of that pivotal year. There are also reproductions of documents tucked into vellum envelopes throughout. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Read 'em and weep ... bookstores thrive in county  Dec 14, 2007
    Charts and maps galore (nautical, of course, not topo), and an array of specialized periodicals: Small Craft, Multihulls, American Tugboat. Questions. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Hong Kong marks its place in market for antiquarian books  Dec 4, 2007
    Perhaps more unexpected was what they were buying: rare books and maps, at the opening on Friday of the International Antiquarian Bookfair in Hong Kong, the first major event of its kind here ... It's the gateway to China, which is becoming more and more prosperous," said Paul Feain of The Cornstalk Bookshop in Sydney, explaining why he linked up with Matsuo Nitta of Yushodo Company in Japan and Chris Li of Swindons in Hong Kong to organize the fair. China's universities and their libraries are... (International Herald Tribune)

    What to buy the reader who has read everything  Nov 28, 2007
    This gorgeous edition of the best-selling book brings together an abridged version of the original text with maps and paintings, and featuring more than three dozen facsimile reproductions of primary sources scattered throughout the text in vellum envelopes. Fans of The Kite Runner have most likely already devoured Khaled Hosseini s superb follow-up novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns (Riverhead, $25. (Newton Tab, MA)

    Eatery owners say farewell  Nov 20, 2007
    Some of their treasures are world maps from 1880 hanging from the ceiling, a life jacket from one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's boats and an red engine from 1903. Chart Room's beginnings. (Daily Triplicate)

    The Summer Retreat of Bar Harbor  Nov 11, 2007
    The visitors' centers have maps and you can get advice from a Park Ranger as to the best places to go for your particular interests. Along the rocky coastline you can beach-comb and, inland, wander through the woodlands checking out the flor and fauna. (Suite101.com)

    Pa. mayor's dream of a Wild West museum is headed for the auction block  Nov 10, 2007
    For sale are covered wagons, marshal's badges, boots, chaps, saddles, "Wanted" posters, letters, photographs, maps, furniture, pottery, artwork, pistols, rifles, knives and more. One item expected to fetch tens of thousands of dollars is a bright red Wells Fargo & Co. stagecoach, in working condition. (AZCentral -- News)

    Exhibit salutes America's veterans  Nov 10, 2007
    Collections include items from Oceano School, railroad tools, Dunite art and artifacts, photos and maps, among others. There is also a war room commemorating all Oceano residents who served in World War I, World War II and the Korean War. (Santa Maria Times)

    Harrisburg mayor’s dream of the old West is readied for auction in Texas  Nov 9, 2007
    For sale are covered wagons, marshal s badges, boots, chaps, saddles, Wanted posters, letters, photographs, maps, furniture, pottery, decor, artwork, pistols, rifles, knives and more. One item expected to fetch tens of thousands of dollars is a bright red Wells Fargo tage coach, still in working condition. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

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