Remember falling in love with your spouse? Was it his offbeat sense of humor that set him apart from the crowd? Or her detailed knowledge of foreign policy (or the Ravens) that made you take a second look? You know what the magic equation was that brought the two of you together, but what do [...]

This month going Down Under is easier than going “downy ocean, hon” when Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extremes opens Dec. 16 at The National Aquarium in Baltimore. The nearly 65,000-square-foot addition has been under construction for three years and will house an exhibit depicting a typical river gorge in Australia’s Northern Territory, fully inhabited by [...]

Toddlers and preschoolers, get ready to head down to the port. Port Discovery, that is. Known as the Children’s Museum in Baltimore, Port Discovery has expanded its offerings to include programs and exhibits designed for 2- through 5-year-olds. The change was made to respond to feedback from parents. “When Port Discovery first opened, we had [...]

The only thing worse than an illness or accident is one that occurs while traveling. Add children to the mix, and the potential is even greater for something to go wrong far from home. To help take the mystery – and panic – out of such occurrences, Dr. Michael Zimring, director of The Wilderness Travel [...]