Geeky States of America Archives

The Bath Book Bash 2023

September 20, 2023September 19, 2023Sarah Pinault

A wonderful Fall event in New England, the Bath Book Bash is a haven for young readers and aspiring authors.

Destination Bookstore: Northshire Books, Vermont

November 24, 2022November 23, 2022Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah takes a journey to the wonderful world of Vermont to explore a new-to-her bookstore in Manchester. Northshire Bookstore is everything you have ever wanted a bookstore to be.

National Parks and Other Places to Visit From Your Book Shelf

August 16, 2020August 15, 2020Sarah Pinault2

Enthusiasm for the National Parks does not have to wait! Thanks to a couple of new books from Gibbs Smith, my kids and I have been learning about (and plotting adventures in) the National Parks, some of which are right on our doorstep.

San Diego Zoo: All About the Bears

July 28, 2016December 8, 2017Corrina Lawson

The San Diego Zoo was all it was reputed to be, especially the pandas, but I also found it unexpectedly relaxing.

Geeky States of America: Bishop Castle, Near Pueblo, CO

August 11, 2015December 3, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

Patricia tells us about her family’s visit to southern Colorado’s weirdest attraction: Bishop Castle.

Cryptic States of America

July 25, 2015December 3, 2017Sarah Pinault

Looking for something pointless to do for a while? Try these U.S. state quizzes.

GeekMom Ariane had an adventure with her 4-year-old in Los Angeles, visiting The Last Bookstore.

Geeky States of America: Visiting Los Angeles’ The Last Bookstore

May 20, 2015December 2, 2017Ariane Coffin1

I woke up last Saturday morning in the mood for an impulsive mother-daughter excursion, so I Googled kid-friendly activities in Los Angeles and quickly settled on visiting The Last Bookstore in downtown L.A.

Play Ball! Minor League Baseball’s Best Goofy and Geeky Team Names

April 28, 2015December 2, 2017Lisa Tate

A look at some of the most wonderfully weird team names from ballparks across the country.

My Geeky Southwest

April 26, 2015December 2, 2017Lisa Tate

The Southern New Mexico and West Texas region may not be on any official geeky lists, but there are plenty of reasons why it could.

Bringing Halloween Back to the Neighborhood

October 30, 2014November 23, 2017Lisa Tate2

How my childhood neighborhood did trick-or-treat right—as a community.

Geeky States of America: Maine’s Scale Model of Planet Earth

January 23, 2014November 24, 2017Sarah Pinault

Explore the Earth in Maine, from a view that can’t be beat: DeLorme’s large scale replica of our planet.

A Children’s Music Garden in an Industrial Land

November 20, 2013November 24, 2017Karen Burnham

Using recycled industrial canisters to make a music garden.

The neon bright blown glass on display at Chihuly Garden and Glass.

5 Geek-Worthy Destinations in Seattle

October 13, 2013November 24, 2017Kris Bordessa

There’s plenty to see in the Emerald City, and a fair number of them make the cut for those of us who consider ourselves geeks.

Character Meet and Greet: Story Land NH

September 30, 2013November 24, 2017Sarah Pinault1

Want a character experience in New England? GeekMom Sarah and her family met Winnie the Pooh at Story Land in Glen, New Hampshire.

Geeky States of America: Story Land, New Hampshire

August 23, 2013November 24, 2017Sarah Pinault1

If you are looking for a theme park in Northern New England, consider heading to Story Land in Glen NH, where fantasy lives.

Geeky States of America: Orlando Science Center

July 28, 2013November 24, 2017Dakster Sullivan

A well kept secret of my busy hometown is the Orlando Science Center!

Geeky States of America: Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, Connecticut

July 6, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson3

Why is the Mystic Aquarium my favorite? Three very friendly beluga whales.

Geeky States of America: Ashfall Fossil Beds & Fossil Vacations, Royal, Nebraska

April 9, 2013November 26, 2017Patricia Vollmer5

The Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park isn’t necessarily near anything. We endured a 360-mile round trip in one day — six hours worth of driving to and from our then-home in Bellevue, Nebraska — for about two hours of exploration in a very rural part of northeastern Nebraska.

Geeky States of America: Viva Florida 500

April 2, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer

How many of you knew that Juan Ponce de León first landed on the east coast of the United States on April 2-3, 1513? How many of you knew that it was he and his crew who first called the large peninsula on which they landed La Florida, giving props to the Easter season and the beautiful landscape surrounding them. So if you do your math correctly, that would mean today is the 500th anniversary of Ponce de León’s landing. The state of Florida is celebrating this anniversary in style, with commemorations and celebrations throughout the state, throughout the year 2013.

Visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites

April 1, 2013November 24, 2017Kris Bordessa2

For any history buff, a trip to Oahu really must include a visit to the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. Here you’ll find four separate locations to visit, each with its own story to tell about World War II history. I’ve been there a number of times, but my most recent visit was with two teens […]