One of the smallest states in the USA, the sixth-smallest to be precise, New England’s Vermont is also the country’s second least-populous state. Having fewer people does have its benefits, though, and Vermont has been ranked as the safest state in the entire country. Vermont shares land borders with Massachusetts, New York, and New Hampshire, …
Famous for its dramatic icy landscapes, gaping gorges, stunning glaciers, glistening fjords, fascinating wildlife, cold conditions, and for being a remote wilderness, Alaska is often referred to as the USA’s last frontier. Cruising, fishing, and wildlife spotting are some of the most popular tourist activities in the state. Separated from the contiguous states by Canada, Alaska …
The city of Boaz lies between Gadsden and Guntersville in Alabama. The name “Boaz” comes from the bible and refers to a rich or wealthy landowner of which there were several when the city was first settled in the 1850s. Today, the city is well-known for its multitude of outlet stores; however, it is also …
Citizens settled in Andalusia when the river flooded, and they had to move to higher ground. The settlement was known as “New Site” but changed its name to Andalusia in 1846. As the railroads were constructed in the late 1800s, the town grew, and the local community began to thrive. Many buildings dating to the …
The charming town of Clanton sits 52 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama. It was initially founded in 1868 and became known as “Goose Pond” by locals. In later years it was renamed after Confederate Brigadier James H. Clanton. The town has a rich history, it was home to a prisoner of war camp during World War II …
Sheffield, Alabama has a fascinating history to explore. The region was home to prehistoric man, Indian villages, trading posts and was the terminus for Alabama’s first railroad. During the 1800s, Creek and Cherokee Indians were forced from their land during the Trail of Tears conflict, and in Civil War times both armies spent time here. The …
Southside is a fast-growing city in Alabama. Nestled on the banks of the Coosa River, this friendly city offers southern hospitality and scenic neighbourhoods. Settlers discovered this region in the mid-1800s – it was a rural community which relied on farming as its main source of income. Locals during these times also referred to the …
Tuscumbia was formed around 1816, when the Dixon family arrived in the area and traded land with Chief Tucumseh. From the first houses a village grew, and it became known as the community of Big Spring. Its name was changed in 1822, to Tuscumbia, after a local Chickasaw chief. During the mid-1800s Tuscumbia became a …
Located in south Florida’s Miami-Dade County, Miami is one of the country’s flashiest cities and was immortalized in the iconic ‘80s television series, Miami Vice. Back in the day much of the wealth came from the city’s meteoric real estate boom and the illegal drug trade. Italian sports cars and bikini-clad beauties are still everywhere, …
Located along the southern Californian coastline line and the border with neighboring Mexico to the south, San Diego is a land of perfect beaches, shimmering seas and what many think is the country’s best year-round weather. The city and surrounding areas are full of cultural, historical, and outdoor activities that give guests an incredible variety …