Hands-On Museum Ann Arbor Michigan

Ann Arbor Attractions - Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
By James C

If you live in Ann Arbor or will be in the area and are looking for something to do, you should make it a point to visit the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum. Instead of visiting a mindless tourist attraction, why not visit an attraction where you can actually learn something. If this sounds like something that you would be interested in , you should read on.

The Ann Arbor Hands On Museum has over 250 exhibits to both educate and entertain you. The exhibits are too numerous to list but I will name just a few. One exhibit is the Lights and Optics Gallery. In this exhibit visitors can explore the world of light including shadows, colors and even lasers. through the use of hands on displays. Another exhibit is Waste to Watts. Here visitors can learn how new technology will allow us to turn waste into usable energy. Learn how methane gas can be pulled from landfills which will reduce our dependence on other fuel sources. In addition to these exhibits there are countless others which are designed to teach you about a wide range of topics from math to nature to physics.

If you would like to visit the museum you can find it at 220 East Ann Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hours are from 10 to 5 from Monday to Saturday and 12 to 5 on Sundays. Admission to the museum kids only $7 but it is free for children under the age of 2. Special pricing is available for large groups. For more information you can call the museums information line at 734-995-5439.

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Its Fall Festival Time In Ohio

With the approach of fall, there are many fairs and festivals around the state of Ohio. Please find a listing of some of the most popular events around the state that take place in September or October.

Crestline Harvest - Antique Festival
September 15 - 18, 2005 Crestline, Ohio

Clyde Country Fair
September 16 - 18, 2005 Clyde, Ohio

Jackson Co. Apple Festival
September 20 - 24, 2005 Jackson, Ohio

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
September 22 - 25, 2005 Barnesville, Ohio

Geneva Area Grape Jamboree
September 24 - Geneva, Ohio

Germantown Pretzel Festival
September 24 - 25, 2005 Germantown, Ohio

Ohio Swiss Festival, Inc.
September 30 - October 1, 2005 Sugarcreek, Ohio

Ohio Gourd Show
October 1 - 2, 2005 Mount Gilead, Ohio

Algonquin Mill Fall Festival
October 7 - 9, 2005 Carrollton, Ohio

Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival
October 8 - 9, 2005 Jefferson, Ohio

Holmes County Antique Festival
October 8 - 9, 2005 Millersburg, Ohio

Oak Harbor Apple Festival
October 8 - 9, 2005 Oak Harbor, Ohio

Fall Festival of Leaves
October 14 - 16, 2005 Bainbridge, Ohio

Circleville Pumpkin Show
October 19 - 22, 2005 Circleville, Ohio

Robert Ward is the author of My Ohio Travel. More information about Ohio Travel and Tourism events can be found at MyOhioTravel.com

Family Friendly Campgrounds in Ohio

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COLUMBUS, OH -- Family camping trips can make lasting happy memories for both parents and children. And while all of Ohio State Parks 57 family campgrounds make ideal family getaways, some are especially suited to families with pre-school and elementary-age children, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

These campgrounds range from scenic wooded retreats to busy lakeside villages. All offer drinking water, restrooms, parking pads, picnic tables and fire rings. And many also provide "Class A" amenities such as flush toilets, heated shower houses, laundry facilities and electrical hookups.

Most campgrounds also feature basketball and volleyball courts and horseshoe pits. Games and other recreational gear are available free of charge to registered campers in most instances. The ODNR Division of Wildlife provides fishing poles and tackle to campers in many state park campgrounds.

Campgrounds especially suited to young families include Tar Hollow State Park in Ross County, Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County, Delaware State Park in Delaware County, Cowan Lake State Park in Clinton County, Barkcamp State Park in Belmont County and Harrison Lake State Park in Fulton County.

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CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY TO OPEN THE LION’S MANE: SCIENCE IN THE SERENGETI EXHIBITION ON JULY 16

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s newest exhibition, The Lion’s Mane: Science in the Serengeti, opens on July 16 and runs through September 25. With mounts and models, interactive displays, video footage and touchable objects, visitors of all ages will learn more about the “King of Beasts” and discover how scientists work to better understand our world.

Why do male lions have manes? Do manes offer protection from injury or are they signs of power and fitness? Visitors to The Lion’s Mane will learn how University of Minnesota researchers Drs. Craig Packer and Peyton West answered these and other questions. For example, to help visitors appreciate the nature of fieldwork, the exhibition has a “Land Rover Research Station,” which showcases a replica of the scientists’ mobile laboratory, including the Global Positioning System units used to track lions across East Africa. The lifelike model lion specially designed for Packer and West’s experiment is another highlight.

By interchanging the dummy’s manes, they discovered that manes play a role in mate selection: female lions prefer males with long, dark manes, while other males fear them.

A variety of interactive activities reflect Packer and West’s findings as they encourage guests to think scientifically. For instance, the “Mane Grading Game” presents the results of the study in a fun, hands-on way, while a “Wound Identification Game” explains how Packer and West’s work refuted an earlier theory suggesting that manes protected fighting lions.

Another game challenges visitors to identify individual lions using photographs of whisker patterns, a common procedure for researchers in the Serengeti. This family-friendly exhibition includes a touchable lion’s skull, teeth, claws, and other artifacts. For the youngest visitors, the Museum is planning a lion mask activity and a treasure hunt, along with a lion puppet activity available on the Museum’s website, www.cmnh.org. Wildlife mounts from the Museum’s permanent collections will also be on display.

Another aspect of The Lion’s Mane focuses on the final component of Packer and West’s research: the unusual maneless lions of Tsavo, a hot dry region in Kenya. The section shows how West used a thermal camera to discover that lions with darker manes had a higher body temperature, thus proving the mane is a signal of overall fitness. A mount and footage from National Geographic enhance this display. To place Packer and West’s work in a broader context, visitors can peruse several interesting panels on lion behavior and pride life. A concluding panel compares Packer and West’s findings with data from The Serengeti Lion Project, which has kept tabs on individual lions and lion prides for over 30 years.
The Lion’s Mane was developed by the Bell Museum of Natural History at the University of Minnesota.

The Lion’s Mane exhibition is included in the Museum’s general admissions fees: $7 for adults; $5 for children ages 7-18,college students with ID, and seniors; $4 for children ages 3-6; and children 2 and under are free. Members are always free.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is located at 1 Wade Oval, University Circle, Cleveland, OH, 15 minutes east of downtown Cleveland. This Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, please call the Museum at 216-231-4600 or 800-317-9155.

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The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is based on the understanding that science is the process through which we come to understand our world, and that play is the way children do science.

Thus, we are a place where play and learning come together so that visitors of all ages can explore the wonders of the world.

The Museum includes a host of places for adventure - -

That Kid's Playce,

The Hall of the Universe,

The Caryl D. Philips Space Theater,

Oscar Boonshoft Science Central,

EcoTrek,

The Mead TreeHouse,

Bieser Discovery Center,

Charles E. Exley, Jr. Wild Ohio Zoo,

And two galleries for temporary exhibits -- where reality and imagination mix.

Adventures are enhanced through real specimens and artifacts from the museum's collection of 1.4 million items.

Our sister site, SunWatch Indian Village, brings to life the 900 year old Fort Ancient culture. Here visitors of all ages can experience the daily lives of these members of Dayton's first neighborhood.

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 9 to 5

Saturday 11 - 5

Sunday 12 - 5

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Special Event: Muskingum Riverfest Saturday, July 9, 2005,

Special Event: Muskingum Riverfest Saturday, July 9, 2005, along the Muskingum River (McConnellsville Boat Ramp) in Morgan County.


This summertime fun and free family event is hosted in partnership with the Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, Morgan County Recycling and Litter Prevention, the Muskingum Valley Boating Association, and other area public safety agencies, organizations and businesses.

Free boat rides to introduce nonboaters to recreational boating, a safety display by ODNR, and Morgan and Guernsey County public safety agencies will be featured. Also included is a variety of arts and crafts vendors who will be demonstrating their skills and selling crafts. The Muskingum Valley Boating Association’s 7th Annual Poker Run from Zanesville to Malta will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 and from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. For further information, please contact Ernie Parent at 740-683-6986.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will steer its popular “Coastie” safety boat throughout the festival providing entertainment and a safety message to children in addition to conducting
watercraft safety inspections. Entertainment and live music also will be offered each day along with food and refreshments.

Also being held on July 9 at Doc Richmond’s Farm will be a Civil War encampment and a partial reenactment of Morgan’s Raid. For more information on these activities contact the Doc Richmond Farm at 740-962-4909.

The Muskingum River Parkway is one of Ohio’s most unique historical treasures. The river offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities and is recognized as having the only hand-operated lock system of its kind in the U.S. The State of Ohio and ODNR have invested millions of dollars over the years to keep the hand-operated locks repaired and operational in maintain the navigability of the river between Zanesville and Marietta.

For more information on the Muskingum Riverfest, contact John Bird (ODNR Division of Watercraft) at 740-439-4076 or Mark West (ODNR Division of Parks and Recreation) at 740-674-4794.

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Ohio's 5 distinct travel regions.

Are you looking for a day trip in Ohio? Many people are looking for a short escape that takes them away from the work week and offers an opportunity to relax and re-load.

Traveling in Ohio can be rewarding. Every week there are hundreds of events and activities that can enhance your quality of life.

Ohio is typically divided into 5 regions.

The southwest portion of Ohio offers access to the Ohio river and all of the watersports activities that come with being near the water. The United States Airforce Museum is located in Dayton. The major cities that are in southwest Ohio include Cincinnati, Dayton, and Springfield.

Southeastern Ohio also borders the Ohio river, but is much more rural and is considered part of Appalachia. Some of the cities in this part of the state are Athens, Marietta, and Portsmouth.

The central part of Ohio is home to Columbus. There are many cultural events that take place in the capitol of Ohio. Columbus is also home to The Ohio State University.

Northeast Ohio is home to Toledo and offers access to Lake Erie. Port Clinton is also here and is known as the "Walleye Capitol of the World". The city of Fostoria is known for its glass and pottery work.

Northwest Ohio and Cleveland are a tourist mecca. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland and once again, Lake Erie is a popular destination. A large Amish community also exists in this part of the state, and there are several fine amusement parks including Six Flags and Cedar Point.

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Robert Ward is author of My Ohio Travel which gives travel advice for all of Ohio's 88 counties

Special Event: Muskingum Riverfest July 9, 2005

Saturday, July 9, 2005, along the Muskingum River (McConnellsville Boat Ramp) in Morgan County For more information, visit www.myohiotravel.com

This summertime fun and free family event is hosted in partnership with the Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, Morgan County Recycling and Litter Prevention, the Muskingum Valley Boating Association, and other area public safety agencies, organizations and businesses.

Free boat rides to introduce nonboaters to recreational boating, a safety display by ODNR, and Morgan and Guernsey County public safety agencies will be featured. Also included is a variety of arts and crafts vendors who will be demonstrating their skills and selling crafts. The Muskingum Valley Boating Association’s 7th Annual Poker Run from Zanesville to Malta will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 and from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. For further information, please contact Ernie Parent at 740-683-6986.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will steer its popular “Coastie” safety boat throughout the festival providing entertainment and a safety message to children in addition to conducting watercraft safety inspections. Entertainment and live music also will be offered each day along with food and refreshments.

Also being held on July 9 at Doc Richmond’s Farm will be a Civil War encampment and a partial reenactment of Morgan’s Raid. For more information on these activities contact the Doc Richmond Farm at 740-962-4909.

The Muskingum River Parkway is one of Ohio’s most unique historical treasures. The river offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities and is recognized as having the only hand-operated lock system of its kind in the U.S. The State of Ohio and ODNR have invested millions of dollars over the years to keep the hand-operated locks repaired and operational in maintain the navigability of the river between Zanesville and Marietta.

For more information on the Muskingum Riverfest, contact John Bird (ODNR Division of Watercraft) at 740-439-4076 or Mark West (ODNR Division of Parks and Recreation) at 740-674-4794.

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Are you interested in Ohio travel?

If you are interested in Ohio travel, please visit our website: http://www.myohiotravel.com

It is the summer travel season and there are currently hundreds of events taking place around the state