Named after the hometown of the pioneers who settled here, Bloomington, Illinois, this town in Minnesota was settled in 1851 when the Ames, Whalon, and Goodrich families moved in. It is just 12 miles south of Minneapolis and is bordered on the south by the Minnesota River. Bloomington is home to the largest mall in … Read more
Located in southwestern California, Temecula is a popular resort city with just over 110,000 residents. It is mostly recognized for its spectacular wine country and gardens and is home to the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival as well as the International Film Festival. It is named for the Temecula Indians who settled here hundreds … Read more
Only 11 miles northeast of Los Angeles, Pasadena is a popular tourist town in California’s San Gabriel Valley. With a population of almost 140,000 people, the city is one of the most populated in the state. Known as the home of the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl NFL game, many people come … Read more
Seattle is a well-known city on the west coast between Lake Washington and Puget Sound, just 100 miles from the Canadian border. It was home to Native Americans for more than 4,000 years before European settlers moved in. It was the Denny Party, named for Arthur Denny, who settled there in 1851, and then it … Read more
Home to some of the largest tech companies in the world, Bellevue is a large city just across Lake Washington from Seattle. In fact, it was voted number one in the list of best places to launch a business by CNNMoney. Over 145 companies have been started here, including Amazon and T-Mobile. The city is … Read more
Located on the Idaho/Washington border less than 100 miles from Canada, Spokane is a well-known northern city along the Spokane River and the Selkirk and Rocky Mountains. Its official nickname, Hooptown USA, refers to the annual Hoopfest, which is the largest basketball tournament in the world. But it is also known as the birthplace of … Read more
Key Takeaways Weed, the colloquial term for marijuana, is the dried parts of the Cannabis plant which has long been used in herbal medicine and textiles. In modern times, weed is typically used for medicinal or recreational purposes. With more and more states in the US legalizing the use of Cannabis, we see more cases … Read more
Key Takeaways: Face it. For most of us, Oreos are really yummy! But what if your dog tries a sample when you’re snacking on a plate of these delicious cookies and step out of the room for a moment? Should you be concerned? If Fido isn’t a miniature-breed dog and only gets one bite or … Read more
Key Takeaways Most homes have charcoal, whether for grilling or composting or one of the other myriad uses, and most pooches aren’t known for their discerning palates. During grilling season, it can be easy for a pooch to sneak something from the grill, and if it’s charcoal, that could be a problem for your pooch. … Read more
Key Takeaways: We’re all familiar with the warning about cigarette smoking and tobacco chewing being bad for the health of us humans, but what about our dogs? While we don’t need to worry about our furry friend smoking, they may be at risk of munching on a cigarette butt while out on a walk or … Read more
Key Takeaways While caffeine is a great pick-me-up in the morning for us humans, it is not tolerated by our canine companions. Canine metabolisms are different from ours, and many human foods are toxic, including coffee grounds. There are other products that contain caffeine as well as coffee grounds, including tea, cola and sodas, chocolate, … Read more
Key Takeaways I doubt you think of aluminum foil as a tasty treat, but your dog may have other ideas, particularly if it’s just been wrapped around some roast beef. Aluminum foil, also known as aluminum foil or tin foil in some parts of the world, is commonly stolen from the trash or off the … Read more
Key Takeaways Finding true wasabi with your sushi is rare, as most of the green pastes that come with sushi are imitation wasabi. Nevertheless, they still taste very similar. True wasabi is a special Japanese horseradish. Related to other horseradishes and mustards, it’s traditionally prepared by grating the stem and then mushing it into a … Read more
Key Takeaways While the thoughts of your beloved pooch munching on a used condom are rather disgusting, it does happen with some dog breeds being less discerning about what they eat than others. While we often don’t find out the cause of our pooches eating nasty or unusual non-food items, if it’s a rare occurrence, … Read more
Key Takeaways Onions are a staple in most cuisines, but did you know that they can make our dogs super sick? Onions (Allium cepa) belong to the Allium family of herbs, which contains over 90 species. All parts of these plants are toxic to dogs, whether raw, cooked, or even dried. Onion is commonly found … Read more
Northampton is a quaint city along the Connecticut River in western Boston, about 20 miles north of Springfield, known for its culture, music, art, and academics. With almost 30,000 residents, it is one of the most populated small cities in the state as well as the most politically liberal. The city was known as Nonotuck … Read more
At the southeastern tip of Virginia, on the border of North Carolina, you can find Virginia Beach. The city is part of the coast on the Atlantic Ocean, where it meets the Chesapeake Bay and includes miles of beaches as well as some islands off the coast, like Rock Island, Ragged Island, and Cedar Island. … Read more
If you have ever heard the saying, “Houston, we have a problem,” you probably already know that the city is known for its Houston Space Center. It is also one of the most populated cities in the United States, with a population of more than 2.3 million people. Being so close to the Gulf of … Read more
Panama City Beach is a popular tourist attraction in Florida known for its snow-white sand beaches. In fact, it is known for having the world’s most beautiful beaches, according to many. It is located in northern Florida in what is referred to as the panhandle and was the film spot for MTV Floribama Shore in … Read more
Ocala is one of the few vacation towns in Florida that are not on the coastline. In fact, it is right in the middle of northern Florida, just a few minutes from Silver Springs Shores, which is a popular attraction and one of the largest springs in the United States. It is not a very … Read more