The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, launched in September 1963, links the Coachella Valley floor to near San Jacinto Peak’s summit. It’s located in Palm Springs, California. Before its construction, access to the mountaintop required a lengthy hike from Idyllwild. Today, it’s a prominent attraction. The journey takes eight and a half minutes from the Valley […]
Construction began in 1931 and Hoover Dam was completed in 1936. It still stands tall as an engineering marvel high above the Colorado River between Arizona and Nevada. Hoover Dam attracts over 7 million visitors from around the new world every year feeding vast tourism into the Las Vegas Nevada and Arizona economy. The building
After my rainy Cedar Point trip and Top Thrill Dragster’s closure, I anticipated Six Flags Great Adventure for its unique Strata Coaster, Kingda Ka, holding world records for height and speed. Launching riders at over 120 mph, it ascends a 40-story hill at 90 degrees before spiraling back down. Despite slow loading and only two
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The Liberty Bell, forged in the Whitechapel Foundry in London, originally graced the belfry of the Pennsylvania State House in 1753, now recognized as Independence Hall. Its inaugural use resulted in a crack, prompting recasting by Philadelphia artisans John Pass and John Stow, whose names adorn the bell alongside a verse from Leviticus: “Proclaim Liberty
Introduction The Atlantic City Boardwalk hums with vibrant activity, serving as a gateway to a world of hotels, resorts, shops, and casinos. Stretching from its lively thoroughfare are several piers, each boasting an array of attractions and distinctive shopping havens. Notably, Garden Pier stands out as the cultural nucleus, hosting both the Atlantic City Historical
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Introduction The American Museum of Natural History, nestled in an 18-acre park off Central Park West in Manhattan, comprises 27 interconnected buildings. These house 45 permanent exhibition halls, a library, a planetarium, and spaces for temporary exhibits and scientific research. Founded in 1869 as a museum and library to promote scientific study, it organized exploratory
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A Theme Park but has more water activities than Disneyland. SeaWorld San Diego is a theme park that has everything from shark encounters and orca shows to an aerial tram on the bay and a gently rotating sky tower that lifts you high above the ground. It’s full of things that will fascinate and thrill
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Superintendent George Price proudly announced today that the Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod National Seashore has received the Northeast Region’s George B. Hartzog Award. This award recognizes outstanding volunteer group service. From 16 nominees across 13 states, AmeriCorps showed remarkable dedication to Northeast Region service. Named after Mr. Hartzog, who led the Volunteer-In-Parks program in 1970,
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Introduction Busch Gardens in Tampa is only an hour away and is one of Florida’s premier adventure theme parks. It combines animal adventure with the latest most extreme roller coaster in the world. It is the ultimate family adventure park offering a line-up of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent. Busch
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The neighborhood extends from the Ala Wai Canal (a channel dug to drain former wetlands) on the west and north, to Diamond Head on the east. Waikiki Beach is noted for its views of the Diamond Head tuff cone, its usually warm and cloud-free climate, and its surf break. Now, an abundance of both high-rises
