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North Carolina

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:49:02 +0000

North Carolina is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the Southern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina is one of the largest, most beautiful and diverse states in the USA. Stretching from the Smokey Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean it is one of the most popular travel destinations, and attracts many retirees or people looking for a better way of life. North Carolina borders South Carolina on the south, Georgia on the southwest, Tennessee on the west, Virginia on the north, and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Daytime high temperatures on the coast average less than 89 °F (31.6 °C) during the summer. In the winter, the coast has the mildest temperatures in the state, with daytime temperatures rarely dropping below 40 °F (4.4 °C); the average daytime winter temperature in the coastal plain is usually in the mid-60’s.

Arkansas travel tips

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:54:11 +0000

Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquin name of the Quapaw Indians. It is known as the “Natural State”. Car travel here, as in most of the United States, is quickest. Interstate 40 crosses the state from Fort Smith to Memphis, passing through Little Rock. The interstate also goes south from Little Rock to Texarkana. Arkansas is still close enough to this warm, large body of water for it to influence the weather in the state. Generally, Arkansas has hot, humid summers and cold, slightly drier winters. Arkansas’s 50 state parks provide some of the best outdoor experiences in the country. From mountaintop hideaways with cloud-capped lodges to lakeshore cabins with cozy fireplaces to riverside campsites along the famous White River, you’ll find it all in Arkansas.
Other adventurous things to do in Arkansas include rafting down the Buffalo River, swamp tours, a museum village recreating life in frontier Arkansas, a diamond mine where you’ll search for “finders keepers” gems, prehistoric Native American mounds, world and many others.

Oklahoma travel guide

admin — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:51:16 +0000

Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. Oklahoma is a state in the Great Plains region of the United States of America. Oklahoma celebrates their centennial of statehood in 2007. Oklahoma became a state on November 16th, 1907. Many people in the world associate Oklahoma City with a terriorist act, while others think of the state as the desolate and windswept depression-era landscape described in Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. While the former is aware of it’s past and celebrates the human sprit discovered from the tragic events of April 19, 1995, the latter is far from true now. Oklahoma is located in a temperate region and experiences occasional extremes of temperature and precipitation typical in a continental climate. Will Rogers World Airport located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa are the two major state airports for domestic and international air travel. Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum in Oklahoma City. The memorial is both one of the most visible attractions in the city as well as the saddest, which has posed some problems for the city’s tourism department.

Kentucky travel guide

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:37:29 +0000

Kentucky is a mideastern state of the United States. Its state capital is Frankfort. Attractions include horse racing and beautiful lakesThe state has the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 336 miles explored and mapped, in Mammoth Cave, the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, near Hodgenville, a big chunk of the South County Dublin – an excellent area for recreational activities and the Cumberland, located where the borders of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia. Carved by wind and water, Cumberland Gap forms a major break in the formidable Appalachian Mountain chain and it was the first and best avenue for the settlement of the interior of the United States.The Audubon Parkway, the shortest road in the system, connects Henderson and Owensboro.
The Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway runs from I-65 on the north side of Elizabethtown to Versailles, just west of Lexington.There are three large airports in the state. Louisville International Airport is served by several major airlines, including Southwest, Frontier, Delta/Delta Connection, US Express, United Express, American Airlines/American Eagle, Continental Express, and Midwest Connect.

Mississippi travel guide

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:52:24 +0000

Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city.Mississippi is bordered on the north by Tennessee, on the east by Alabama, on the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico and on the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas.The mild climate in Mississippi can be enjoyed year round making outdoor activities difficult to resist. Fishing, boating, swimming and water skiing are available while visiting Mississippi on the multitude of lakes, rivers and offshore waters.The Museum of Natural Science in Jackson, Mississippi. Nature-lovers and knowledge-seekers visiting Mississippi love to plan a tour of the Museum of Natural Science in Jackson. Jackson has the largest airport in the state, Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN).You can travel around Mississippi by using the Greyhound Bus lines [3], but it is a very inconvenient method of traveling around the state. Mississippi is a beautiful city with a unique atmosphere and history. Visitors to the area will find plenty of great things to do and see while on vacation.

Colorado travel guide-Centennial State

upendra singh rathore — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:46:03 +0000

Colorado is a western state in the Rocky Mountains region of the United States of America.Colorado is nicknamed the “Centennial State” because it was admitted to the Union as the 38th state in 1876, the centennial year of the United States Declaration of Independence.The people of Colorado are known for being extremely laid-back. Coloradans can be described as “cultured cowboys”, both rugged and classy. Denver offers the hustle and bustle of a quickly growing city, however escape to the wilderness is less than an hour and a half away. City planners have also been careful to leave ample room for parks, greenways, and natural scenery throughout the city. There is even a kayaking course on the Platte River in the middle of downtown!Colorado is split down the middle north to south by the Rocky Mountains. To the east is a region of high prairie, dry and wide open. To the west are rugged mountains arranged in various groups or ranges.All major airlines fly into Denver International Airport as it is the major hub for the region, and in fact the ninth busiest airport in the world.Amtrakruns the California Zephyr from Emeryville to Chicago, stopping in Denver, Winter Park, Grandby, Glenwood Springs, and Grand Junction.

Maine travel guide

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:53:57 +0000

Maine is the easternmost state in New England. Its rugged, indented coastline and glacier-carved, forested interior give this state its unique character and have shaped the character of its people, Maine shares land borders with New Brunswick, Québec, and New Hampshire. For visitors from overseas or the rest of the United States, Boston is the major gateway to Maine. Coastal areas are moderated somewhat by the Atlantic Ocean. Daytime highs are generally in the 75–80 °F (24–27 °C) range throughout the state in July, with overnight lows in the high 50s°F (around 15 °C). January temperatures range from highs near 32 °F (0 °C) on the southern coast to overnight lows below 0 °F (−18 °C) in the far north. There is bus service from Boston to Maine’s major cities, and the Amtrak Downeaster offers train service from Boston’s North Station to Portland. Mount Desert Island is home to Acadia National Park—Maine’s most visited attraction. More than 2 million people a year come to climb (mostly by car) the miles of 19th-century carriage roads leading to the stunning peaks and vistas of the island’s mountains

lowa travel guide

upendra singh rathore — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:35:36 +0000

lowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the “American Heartland.” It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration.Iowa, like most of the Midwest, has a humid continental climate throughout the state (Koppen climate classification Dfa) with extremes of both heat and cold. Most people enter (and leave) Iowa via Interstate 80 if coming from the east or west, I-35 from the north or south. Both interstates are pretty easy to navigate, as are many Midwestern states,Its rich cultural heritage can be seen in the German Amana Colonies, with their many historic sites and museums. The tulips of Pella reflect the town’s Dutch past and Des Moines, Iowa’s capital, was clearly named by French explorers.Iowa was home to many famous individuals such as Herbert Hoover, John Wayne (born in Winterset, Madison County), Glenn Miller and Grant Wood, to name a few. It was part of the Lewis and Clark expedition and many other historic events.

Connecticut travel guide

upendra singh rathore — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:19:32 +0000

Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and New York to the west and south.Connecticut is rich with history, nature, art and beauty. Truly something for everyone. While many people are drawn each year to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos, there is much more in this state. There are a number of beaches at the shore, state parks and forests throughout the state, and many smaller parks as well. Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam is an excellent family destination,The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley in northeastern Connecticut has been called “the last green valley” in the Boston-to-Washington megalopolis. Close to Hartford, Providence, and Worcester but far enough away to avoid urban sprawl, this 850 square mile region remains predominately rural. Roadways winding through rolling hills link the region’s many small towns, villages, farmlands and forests. Old mills dot the lowlands along the Quinebaug and Shetucket rivers and their tributaries. The park is best reached through Putnam. Connecticut is the infamous birthplace of Lyme Disease. Make sure you know what to do if you are bitten. Tick season is usually from the spring to the fall.

California travel guide

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:58:35 +0000

California is the most populous state in the United States,and the third largest by land area, after Alaska and Texas; it is also the second most populous sub-national entity in the Americas, behind only São Paulo, Brazil.California coastline has a Mediterranean climate and as such, has attracted large populations and have successfully used political means, particularly in the southern region (Los Angeles in particular) to redirect water resources from both northern regions and other states to serve thirsty populations. Central California is the breadbasket of the nation.California is one of the largest states in the US (trailing Alaska and Texas in size) and is referred to as the Golden State, which originates from the gold rush of 1849. Very few miners did anything but become broke, while those that supplied the miners with materials grew very rich.Lake Tahoe — A large, gorgeous lake great for water sports and excellent skiing in the winter. Napa Valley — Spas, wine tasting, wine tours. Big Sur — one of the most scenic spots along the Pacific Coast Highway.Californians have a wide variety of political views. The Central Valley and Orange County tend to be more conservative, while the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (except for Orange County) and the San Francisco Bay area tend to be more liberal. The San Diego Metropolitan Area tends to be moderate. Southern California is also known for its theme parks: Disneyland, California Adventure, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, and many more. These places are very fun to visit, and continue bring in tourists by the millions every year. If you go Disney, always use fast-passes to get yourself scheduled on the popular rides. If you go Universal, bite the bullet and get VIP passes — you’ll do all the popular rides in a single morning — otherwise prepare to wait 2 hours per ride!Anaheim, home to the literal ancestor of all modern theme parks, Disneyland ,Santa Barbara, city on a south-facing coast which styles itself, with some justification, as “the American Riviera.”