The city of Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama has been involved in some of the country’s most historic events. The city’s iron furnaces on which the industry relied, were destroyed by the Union cavalry during the American Civil War. The US Army set up training camps nearby during WWI and WWII, and during the Civil …
Downtown Houston is an eclectic mix of commercial properties, high rise offices, and green spaces. Covering just under two square miles in the very heart of the city, it’s where skyscrapers rise above the spread of Houston itself like a cluster of massive stalagmites. Houston was founded on the banks of Buffalo Bayou which cuts …
Overlooking the mouth of the river Kenai, this town is home to some beautiful scenery. Expect amazing views of the Alaska mountain range, Mount Spurr, Mount Iliamna and Mount Redoubt. Not only is there a spectacular backdrop but the area is abundant when it comes to wildlife too. Expect bears, eagles and specific to this …
Downtown Seattle may have been founded in the mid-nineteenth century and have a history which dates back to the gold rush days, but it is a surprisingly modern metropolis with only around two dozen historic buildings within its boundaries. What DT Seattle lacks in historical buildings, it makes up for with skyscrapers including one with …
The Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada in California is a fine example of a natural, unspoiled environment. Highlights include the huge, ancient sequoias and the granite cliffs of El Capitan. Yosemite has been formed by glacial activity over millions of years and small glaciers still exist. Waterfalls are found throughout the park, some …
Often used as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and other Appalachian attractions, Asheville is a key tourist city in North Carolina. The local community has gained a reputation in the state for their artsy nature, and this is exemplified by the sheer number of art galleries, museums, and workshops available across the city. …
Located in the south of Florida along the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, West Palm Beach is a popular getaway spot not just for tourists, but also for locals from elsewhere in Florida. The city is known for its excellent nightlife, with a huge variety of bars, clubs and other nighttime entertainment attractions. The …
From twin falls to multi-tiered cascades, Hawaii happens to have the most incredible and awe-inspiring waterfalls of all time, thanks to its piercingly eroded, serrated mountain peaks and bountiful rainfall. The falls are framed with lush valleys, volcanic mountains, and tropical jungles in an epic landscape like no other. From short and tranquil to tall …
Imagine the gushing of water over rocks, sometimes aggressive and other times calm, as it surges and plunges down hillsides. Alaska is one spot washed by an overflow of splendid falls moving fast to carry the streams downhill as they make their way to the sea and the larger rivers. The image isn’t complete until you …
Part of the Hawaiian archipelago, or chain of islands, Kauai is also known as, ‘the Garden Isle’ due to the verdant rainforest that blankets large portions of its surface. Full of stunning vistas of all different kinds, the island is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts, nature-lovers and vacationers from all over the world. With its …