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May 6th marks the 3rd annual National Public Gardens Day. Created to bring awareness to the importance of public gardens in promoting environmental stewardship and plant and water conservation, the day will see some 500 events across the country to celebrate America's public gardens.

Horseback riding, gorgeous scenery, downtime and tasty meals are all part of a dude ranch vacation. There are no TVs, phones or other distractions at most ranches, but ah heck, you won't miss them anyway. You'll be too busy having fun.

Nestled behind the Colorado River's Parker Dam, Lake Havasu became a haven for fishermen and recreationalists soon after its creation. The reservoir straddles the borders of Arizona and California, beckoning locals and travelers alike to its water. In recent years, Lake Havasu has become a mecca of sorts for Americans looking to enjoy spring break a little closer to home. AOL Travel takes a look at Lake Havasu spring break and what's in store for 2011.

There are plenty of romantic vacation spots beckoning when you're planning a trip for two, but what if you're itching to spice the trip up? Adventure vacations are becoming more and more common these days and with fantastic under-discovered destinations becoming easier to get to, you've got your pick of vacation. Here are four great destination ideas for adventure vacations for couples that you can book right now.

With the 30 teams evenly split between Florida (the Grapefruit League) and Arizona (the Cactus League), baseball's spring training is a big deal for teams anxious to sell tickets, airlines and hoteliers hoping to fill their facilities, and fans seeking close-up encounters with their heroes.