Articles written by Beth VanHoose

Fans of comic books, anime, science fiction and other fantasy genres can gather at the 2010 Phoenix Comicon on Memorial Day Weekend in Phoenix, Arizona.

May 25, 2010 - Beth VanHoose

Riverview Drive, Jackson Park, and Atchison's Friendly Ghost are just some of the ghostly attractions in Atchison, the most haunted town in Kansas.

May 5, 2010 - Beth VanHoose

Atchison Kansas is one of the most haunted towns in America, and is the most haunted town in Kansas. This is part two of a three-part series.

May 5, 2010 - Beth VanHoose

Atchison Kansas is known as the most haunted town in Kansas. This is part one of a three-part series on the haunted locations in Atchison Kansas.

May 5, 2010 - Beth VanHoose

Send a mark of love to a friend or loved one on Valentine's Day. Several cities and towns offer special postmarks for the holiday through a remailing program.

Jan 8, 2010 - Beth VanHoose

The popular children's book comes to life as The Polar Express makes its way from Williams, Arizona to the North Pole.

Nov 19, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

The five remaining teams travel from Sweden to Estonia, where they join the Brotherhood of the Blackheads for a Roadblock; and two teams get physical.

Nov 16, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Teams head to Sweden and are faced with a repeat of the most difficult Roadblock in Amazing Race history.

Nov 13, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Teams leave Dubai and head to Amsterdam for this leg of The Amazing Race

Nov 13, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

The teams race around Dubai, hoping to remain in The Amazing Race.

Nov 11, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Baked Acorn Squash provides a colorful and flavorful complement to any meal. Serve at Thanksgiving or Christmas as an alternative to yams.

Nov 11, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Teams head to Dubai in the Persian Gulf, where Meghan and Cheyne successfully complete the only Fast Forward in this season's Amazing Race.

Oct 26, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Despite being the first team to reach the Pit Stop, friends Justin and Zev are eliminated from The Amazing Race when Zev loses his passport.

Oct 16, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

The second hour of the two-hour premiere episode of The Amazing Race took teams from Tokyo, Japan to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.

Sep 28, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

The 15th installment of the hit reality show begins at the Los Angeles River Basin, where Eric and Lisa are the first team eliminated from The Amazing Race.

Sep 28, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

A former Miss America, two Harlem Globetrotters, and professional poker players are among those competing on The Amazing Race 15, which premieres Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009.

Sep 27, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

The 15 remaining chefs hope to improve their performance at their second dinner service but fail miserably.

Jul 23, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Sixteen chefs come face-to-face with the harsh tongue of Chef Ramsay, and the grueling challenges presented in Hell's Kitchen.

Jul 22, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Meet the sixteen head chef hopefuls who are competing for the top spot on Season 6 of Hell's Kitchen. Hell's Kitchen Season 6 premieres on FOX on Tuesday, July 21, 2009.

Jul 20, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Corbin, Kentucky, is the birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken. The Colonel Sanders Museum is located in Corbin, about an hour and a half south of Lexington.

Jul 3, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

In this day and age of computers and email, it's probably hard to believe that mail was once delivered to the rugged American West by horseback.

Jul 3, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Whether staying home or planning a vacation this summer, there are a number of free attractions located in most towns.

Jun 7, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

In episode 13, Andrea, Paula and Danny vie for the title of Head Chef at Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ.

May 13, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Danny wins the challenge and goes on a high-flying adventure with Chef Ramsay. Before dinner service, the chefs are presented with a gift from Chef Ramsay.

Apr 30, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Six chefs remain in Hell's Kitchen, and they become one team as the competition heats up.

Apr 30, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

The Red team is rewarded with a TV Guide photo shoot in Episode 8; while King Crab proves to be a challenge for the aspiring chefs in Episode 9.

Apr 30, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Route 66 in Kingman Arizona bears the name Andy Devine Avenue in honor of the town's most famous resident. Kingman also celebrates Andy Devine Days in October each year.

Mar 24, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

With the help of Giovanni, the Red Team wins both challenges, and for the first time ever Chef Ramsay sends a chef home during dinner service.

Mar 20, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

For the first time ever in Hell's Kitchen, the aspiring chefs will be cooking for a Bar Mitzvah party, and the Harlem Globetrotters make an appearance.

Mar 19, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Stephen makes plans to keep the hidden immunity idol for his own use, and Taj partakes in her first team reward in Episode 5 of Survivor Tocantins.

Mar 19, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Hell's Kitchen serves up Asian Fusion dishes; the Red Kitchen struggles, and Lacey keeps the Blue Team motivated.

Mar 19, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Brendan accepts the role of leader on Timbira. Coach thinks the tribe would be better off if he was the leader. Tyson is indifferent to the whole discussion.

Mar 12, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Episode 3 brings a secret alliance and the first reward challenge; while an ailing tribe member is voted off.

Mar 12, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

In episode 3, Giovanni, the steakhouse chef, gets a chance to prove his worthiness to Hell's Kitchen in the first-ever Hell's Kitchen Steakhouse.

Feb 20, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Sandy Burgin and Sierra Reed make unfavorable first impressions on their tribes, and the first castaway is voted out of Brazil.

Feb 18, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

The last Friday in April is National Arbor Day, as declared by President Nixon in 1970. All 50 states and many countries observe some form of Arbor Day.

Feb 14, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

The Hell's Kitchen chefs endure a messy challenge that results in a lofty reward for some of the chefs and a disappointing let down for others in Episode 2.

Feb 8, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

In the Season 5 premiere of Hell's Kitchen, sixteen aspiring chefs began their journey to make it or break it under the iron fist and bitter tongue of Chef Gordon Ramsay.

Feb 7, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Meet the 16 hopefuls who were selected in a lottery drawing from a pool of 300 top contestants to compete on Season 5 of Hell's Kitchen.

Feb 7, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Although most of Route 66 has been bypassed by the interstate, some of the scenic transcontinental road still exists. The longest continuous stretch runs through Arizona.

Jan 26, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Meet the 16 Americans who will be living in the Brazilian highlands for 39 days. They will be competing with each other for the one million dollar prize.

Jan 26, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

American Idol has lost some of its steam after seven seasons. The reality show is undergoing some major changes and some minor tweaks for its eighth run.

Jan 17, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Try this melt-in-your-mouth low-fat twist on Chocolate Chip cookies.

Jan 16, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Chocolate is America's favorite flavor, but how much do you know about the delectable delight?

Jan 13, 2009 - Beth VanHoose

Learn about St. Valentine and a brief history of Valentine's Day.

Feb 11, 2007 - Beth VanHoose

Follow these tips to ensure a satisfactory thrift store shopping experience.

Feb 11, 2007 - Beth VanHoose

Learn how to make inexpensive toys to keep your cat happy and playful.

Jan 27, 2007 - Beth VanHoose