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Loving the Library of Congress
Loving the Library of Congress Located on every Discovery Map within a little red frame is the following: “This map is catalogued in the Library of Congress, Harvard Map Collection & American Geographical Society Library for Historical Reference.” Have you ever noticed that? If so, have you ever thought about what that means? Well, Map…
Read MoreLocal’s Corner: Narragansett Best Kept Secrets
Most Discovery Map franchise owners live and work in their map territories. The ones that do not spend significant time in those territories (think vacation home, seasonal visits). As a result, they’re experts in all things local. We asked Amy Newman from Discovery Map of Narragansett about some of her favorite local spots. Read on…
Read MoreLibrary of Congress National Book Festival- A Great Way to Kick Off this Fall
Library of Congress National Book Festival- A Great Way to Kick Off this Fall Here at Discovery Map International, we love the Library of Congress. Why wouldn’t we? It is one of the world’s greatest repositories of books and maps, including our entire collection of Discovery Maps. Yep, that’s right! I think I even heard…
Read MoreHitting Our Parks and Other Outdoor Playlands
Hitting Our Parks and Other Outdoor Playlands What a summer it has been! Back in the spring when the shutdown first began many people in the hospitality business were panicked about the prospects of a slim summer season. And now, look at how it has panned out. Our mountain and beach towns are booming, our…
Read MoreHave You Ever Visited a Quirky Museum?
Have You Ever Visited a Quirky Museum? Do you know there is a carnivorous plant garden in Wilmington, North Carolina? A wordless language that relies on pitch variation to communicate meaning in La Gomera, Spain? A baobab tree in South Africa that is so large it has a pub in it that can comfortably fit…
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