sleepless apart Texas is known as the “Lone-Star State” not only because it was once an independent nation from 1836 to 1845, but also because of the independent and self-confident spirit that persists in its people today. Texans, indeed, have earned a deserved reputation for being cowboys at heart. With their John Wayne swagger, their […]
Capitol Hill – Washington, DC The National Mall is the heart of touristy Washington, D.C. It is a large open-area national park located in downtown between Constitution and Independence Avenue. Its two-mile avenue of shaded trees and clean-cut grass encompasses the area between the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial.[1] Thus, the Constitution Gardens, the […]
Harborwalk Boston Harborwalk is a two-mile trail that encircles the city’s historic waterfront and offers views of the islands, wharfs, and boats. The trail starts at the National Park Service Visitor Center on State Street, which is close to the Old State House. The trail makes its way to the Boston Tea Party Ship and […]
suspended in space Arkansas calls itself the “Natural State” in boasting reference to its natural beauty. But even to the objective eye, this description is fair and accurate. Arkansas has a diverse landscape that features fields of rice and cotton, spectacular mountain ranges like the Ozark and Ouachita, forested wildernesses of pine and hardwood, underground […]
4 Bus from a 94 Bus The Pershing Square district is centered around Los Angeles’ oldest park, Pershing Square, which is sandwiched between Broadway and Bunker Hill. It was constructed in 1866 and renamed in 1918 after the WWI general. The park has deteriorated to such a state that it seems irreversible even with efforts […]
a wall for walking into Queen Anne (or Queen Anne Hill) is a neighborhood north of Belltown and is one of the highest elevated areas of Seattle at over 450 feet. It is one of the wealthier districts in Seattle where you’ll find mansions and elegant architectural styles.[1] The hill on which the houses are […]
purple mountains Denver is known as the “Mile High City” because it sits on an elevation close to 5,300 feet high. But perhaps it should be known instead as a city of contrast; while its metropolis of nearly three million people[1] beams with skyscrapers and its bustling streets are lined with street malls, trendy cafes, […]
sleepy Seattle West Seattle is a district of Seattle that is situated southwest of downtown. It is surrounded by saltwater from all three of its sides. It offers the best collection of seaside paths and parks in Seattle and some of the most stunning views of the city across Elliott Bay.[1] Not only do you […]
Hollywood Sign Hollywood Hills is the best known urban mountains in the U.S., an area once populated by all the celebrities and movie stars enjoying the views of the city from its heights. The area parallels Hollywood at the eastern region of the Santa Monica Mountains. The canyons and slopes of the hills overlook the […]
Sturgis, South Dakota South Dakota is a land of outdoor adventures set in wide-open spaces that were once roamed by great Indian warriors like the mighty Sioux, French fur traders, gold prospectors, and prairie settlers like Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of Little House on the Prairies, and her family. Today, South Dakota remains vast, yet […]