101 Meet Me at the Fair (Knox, Indiana)

Feed the cows, take out the garbage, clean the house, all before breakfast?! That's part of life on the farm for sister and brother Lauren and Nathan. But as they show Buster, there's more to living on a farm than chores-like riding horses, driving tractors, and showing off their pigs at the County Fair!
Related activity: Noisy Farm

102 A Sense of Direction (Chicago, Illinois)

At the Sears Tower, Buster meets Farah, a 10-year-old Muslim girl who tells Buster about wearing hijabs, praying towards Mecca, and shopping at her favorite neighborhood Pakistani shops. Buster is intrigued with how Farah's Muslim parochial school is both different from and the same as his own.
Related activity: Neighborhood Map

103 Buster and Beatrice (San Antonio, Texas)

Buster meets 12-year-old Robert who has been playing Conjunto music on his accordion since he was five with grownups who share this traditional Mexican-American musical form. In between jam sessions, Buster gets a lesson in real Mexican cooking, and learns what makes a perfect taco.
Related activity: Tasty Tacos

104 The Giant Pumpkins (Mt. Hood and Canby, Oregon)

Near Mt. Hood, Buster meets some regular-sized kids who grow giant pumpkins for competition. He also goes mountain biking—extreme, Oregon-style—with siblings Jordan and Ashley.
Related activity: Is It Bigger Than a Bathtub?

105 Among the Hmong (Madison, Wisconsin)

At a Southeast Asian festival, Buster meets Diana, Caitlin, and Rosie, who share the same last name and Hmong heritage—AND they all live on the same street! Buster cheers on the girls in a traditional dance competition, and joins in on a family barbecue that includes Hmong foods and one of Buster's favorites, hot dogs.
Related activity: Play Ball!

106 Sleepy in Seattle (Seattle, Washington)

All this traveling has Buster frazzled, and in Seattle, he's developed a bad case of insomnia. Luckily, Buster meets Russ and Rebecca, who teach him Tai Chi to soothe his mind and body. Buster's newfound state of mind comes in handy as he catches flying fish with fishmongers at Pike Place fish market.
Related activity: Lucky You!

107 Up the River (Mandan and Bismarck, North Dakota)

Following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, Buster takes a canoe trip with the Stensley family. Along the way they introduce him to the Norwegian music, language, and dance that make up their family traditions. The adventures continue with the Miller family, who share their favorite pastime: motocross racing!
Related activity: Family Heritage

108 Rodeo Cowgirl (Houston, Texas)

When Buster arrives in Houston, he's disappointed to learn that Texas isn't all cowboys and open country. Then he meets 12-year-old Tayler, a self-described "rodeo rat" and granddaughter of retired African American rodeo star Cornelius Cleveland. Buster goes on an adventure into the heart—and history—of cowboy country.
Related activity: Rodeo Games

109 Buster's Buffalo Round-Up (Rapid City, South Dakota)

Buster experiences the traditions, history, and adventure of South Dakota. Chris, a direct descendent of a Lakota soldier, takes Buster behind the scenes at the Crazy Horse Memorial. Buster also gets a close-up look at a South Dakota tradition with the Lantis family: a buffalo roundup full of cowboy adventures!
Related activity: Campfire Evening

110 Moose on the Loose (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)

Amidst the beauty of Jackson Hole, Buster is determined to track down a moose to show his friends back home. With help from some knowledgeable nature lovers, Buster discovers all that Wyoming offers: fly fishing, bird watching, and maybe even the elusive moose.
Related activity: Ah, Nature!