Iowa is not the first state that one thinks of when considering waterfalls, and many of the cascades here are, in fact, manmade spillways rather than natural falls. However, these impressive waterfalls are still gorgeous and well worth a visit if you are interested in getting into the great outdoors during a trip to Iowa. …
In Spanish, Costa Rica means, ‘Rich Coast,’ and not surprisingly, Costa Rica boasts long coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Sandwiched on a narrow strip of land between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, it is home to endless stretches of pristine, rain-drenched forests and some of the most …
New Mexico is located in the southwestern part of the United States. It is known as one of the mountain states, familiar to many because of the ‘Four Corners’ between Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. New Mexico is the 36th most populous state in America and the fifth biggest state in size, with incredible nature parks …
Miami in Florida has a downtown which will take your breath away. DT Miami has an Atlantic Ocean waterfront lined with marinas, off-shore islands both natural and artificial and all backed by architecturally impressive high rise towers plus the odd palm tree or two. While Downtown Miami may be the oldest part of the city …
Describing itself as the “Salmon Capital of the World” Ketchikan is well known for its fishing, beautiful scenery and rich Native culture. The people who live here are proud of their culture and heritage and you’ll find them willing to share their knowledge of the local area with you, especially the rangers. The scenery is …
Whatever you’re looking for when visiting a city, guaranteed, you’ll find it in Downtown Denver. This bustling urban nucleus covers several districts including the city’s historic center Lower Downtown, or LoDo as its called in Denver. Downtown Denver has its fair share of skyscrapers, but they’re spread along wide avenues and interspersed with open squares, …
Montana is the 4th largest state in the USA, yet has a population of under a million. It borders Canada to the north, with the impressive Rockies in the West. It was the original “Wild West,” meaning that many who have never been there feel like they know it. The ‘’Big Sky Country” State appears …
A popular tourist resort on the Costa Del Sol, Marbella is known for its beach life, nightlife and for being in one of the sunniest regions of Europe. The cosmopolitan resort town combines vibrant bars, historical sites and local culture to delight even the most seasoned tourists. The surrounding region of Andalusia, however, is also …
South Dakota is a sparsely populated Mid-Western US State famous for Mount Rushmore, with its four US Presidents carved in the granite rock and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Dakota is a native Indian word meaning friend. The Great Plains were home to the Sioux Nation. ‘’The Black Hills of Dakota,’’ sung by Doris Day in …
It’s hard to picture waterfalls in one of the driest states in the country, but that is what makes Nevada’s waterfalls so intriguing and unique. Nevada is famously known for Las Vegas and all the accompanying beautiful hotels and casinos. Depending on where you are in Nevada, there are different waterfalls spread out across the …