Author Archives: Ken Dowell

The Cradle of French Civilization in America

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Samuel de Champlain founded the first French colony in America here. Continue reading →

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The New France Festival

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The 20th anniversary edition of Quebec’s celebration of the its colonial era. Continue reading →

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Boardwalks, Jersey Shore Style

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Boardwalk images from Asbury Park, Ocean City, Wildwood Continue reading →

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The Amusement Parks of My Childhood

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Where these amusement parks once stood, we now have luxury condos, luxury townhouses and luxury hi-rises. Continue reading →

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On the Salt Marsh

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Animal and plant life at the Wetlands Institute Continue reading →

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Theme Parks: The Unusual, the Outrageous and the Outright Awful

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Weird theme parks, past, present and future. Continue reading →

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One-year-old Korean dog, rescued from meat market, finding a home in Southern California

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Adami is currently in a foster home recovering from a severe case of heartworm. Continue reading →

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How Amusement Parks Became Theme Parks

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Ken Dowell

It took another wave of prosperity, the one following WWII, to start a new flurry of amusement park openings. Continue reading →

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Baseball, Local and Global

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The Can-Am independent baseball league hosts teams from Japan and Cuba. Continue reading →

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American Pioneers of Amusement, Part 2: The Fearless Frogman, a Collector of Human Oddities and a Roller Coaster Engineer

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Ken Dowell

One built amusement parks, one added the side show and one created the coasters. Continue reading →

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