Featured image by Raventhorne, courtesy Creative Commons Immerse yourself in the cowboy culture this weekend (March 2-4) at two annual events in Texas and Utah. Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous, March 2-4 Mountain Crest High School, 255 South 800 East in Hyrum, Utah On Friday and Saturday, admission is free to three stages of continuous western … Continue reading Two cowboy poetry gatherings this weekend in Texas and Utah

Featured image: A fried whole-belly clam plate at The Clam Box (photo credit: The Clam Box) Updated March 3, 2018 The Clam Box, one of the best places to get fried clams in the Boston metro area, still plans to open for the 2018 season today (March 2) if Mother Nature allows. A Nor'easter is … Continue reading Nor’easter slowing The Clam Box’s 2018 season opening today, but owners still hopeful

Featured image: Salmon Caesar salad at Salty's on the Columbia in northeast Portland (photo by Cheryl Landes) More than 125 restaurants are participating this year in Portland Dining Month. Through March 31, enjoy three-course meals for $33. Some restaurants require reservations. Check before you go. Dine and support the Oregon Food Bank at the same … Continue reading March is Portland Dining Month, with three-course meals for $33

Featured image: The "ShBoom" flame-throwing truck at a previous Autorama in Detroit, Michigan (photo credit: Autorama) See more than 800 custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles on display this weekend (Friday-Sunday, March 2-4) at Autorama, America's Greatest Hot Rod Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The 66th annual show also includes guest appearances by Dale … Continue reading Autorama heats up Detroit and Edmonton March 2-4. That’s just the beginning of this blazin’ tour.

Featured image: A flock of sandhill cranes (photo by skeeze, courtesy Creative Commons) This weekend, March 2-3, see the majestic sandhill cranes at the peak of their migration at the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in Greene County, Indiana. And while you're at it, check out Marsh Madness in Linton. The Friends of Goose … Continue reading It’s Marsh Madness March 2-3 in Greene County, Indiana, where sandhill cranes are at peak migration

Featured image: A guide shows guests how to tap a maple tree during The New Hampshire Maple Experience at The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem, New Hampshire (photo credit: The Rocks Estate) Maple syrup season has returned to New England, which means that The New Hampshire Maple Experience is back at The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem. … Continue reading 2018 dates for The New Hampshire Maple Experience mid-March through early April

Featured image credit: Oregon Cheese Festival in Central Point, Oregon Discover the best cheeses produced at Oregon and other Western U.S. creameries at the Oregon Cheese Festival at the Rogue Creamery Saturday-Sunday, March 17-18. Sample and buy artisan cheese, specialty foods, beer, wine, and cider from more than 100 vendors at this farmers' market style … Continue reading Looking for a grate food experience? Make your whey to the Oregon Cheese Festival March 17-18.

Featured image: Scrumptious cupcakes from a previous Oregon Chocolate Festival in Ashland, Oregon (photo credit: Oregon Chocolate Festival) It's too tempting to pass, especially if you're a chocoholic! Delectable delights return to the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites at the Oregon Chocolate Festival Friday-Sunday, March 9-11. The festival kicks off on Friday night with a … Continue reading Cave to the temptation at the Oregon Chocolate Festival March 9-11