Hearst Castle, the lavish estate of William Randolph Hearst, stands near San Simeon, California, between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Donated to California in 1957, it’s now a State Historical Monument and National Historic Landmark open for public tours. Hearst named it “La Cuesta Encantada” (“The Enchanted Hill”), but often referred to it simply as […]
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, linking San Francisco with Marin County. Completed in 1937, it held the record for the world’s longest suspension bridge span at 4,200 feet. Its distinctive orange vermilion color, officially known as international orange, was chosen for visibility in fog and harmony with the
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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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