The Crown of the Continent
The park has it all. Massive glaciers, old-growth forests, deep ice-cold lakes, and plenty of wildlife. It is the only national park in the USA where ALL its natural carnivores survive. Grizzlies, Black bears, wolves, lynx, and cougars thrive. Such a larg... more - travel report by
bootlegga
Charleston, South Carolina
We missed out on some of the great sites (Fort Sumter) and neat things to do (carriage tours) due to weather and illness, but enjoyed Charleston and the surrounding area. While she shares southern charm, historic value, and great seafood with her cousins... more - travel report by
anna_moon
Juneau -- At the Edge of the Wilderness
Juneau is just this thin strip of civilization along a coast of densely-wooded mountains, which was originally a tent city of gold miners. Now it's a stop for cruise ships and adventure groups. Armies of college students pour in to go over the mountains a... more - travel report by
shotclog
Sedona - A beautiful mystical setting in Arizona
The area as captivated visitors for many years. People have been attracted by the red-rock monoliths that have been named Coffeepot, Cathedral and Bell because their massive shapes resemble these distinctive objects. Recently it was rated the most beaut... more - travel report by
murrayskinner
Traveler Goes To 'Frisco
The San Francisco Bay Area is know as The Bay. One of the best things about San Francisco is that you can be in a museum in the morning and on a mountain in the afternoon.
You can walk, try a cabel car, a bus or a taxi. There is a lot of way... more - travel report by
travler
A Little Week- Long Getaway to Fort Myers Florida
There were a few different places that I explored on my little vacation. First, I stayed in Fort Myers with a friend's mother and we spent the week eating berries, pastries, sipping coffee, reading, and drinking long into the night. The area has beautiful... more - travel report by
vbx000
The Golden Gate City
I remember the opening credits of Three's Company, with the trams going up the hills, the characteristic shot of the bridge and the sea lions on the Pier, etc. For me growing up in London where you only see animals at a zoo, I thought this was a phenomeno... more - travel report by
mistybleu
DA-OW-A-GA Lake
Washoe Indians had discovered Lake Tahoe and called it: “Edge of the lake”-Da-ow-a-ga on their native dialect. Explorers interpreted the name as “Tahoe”. The lake had several names:” Mountain Lake”,” Lake Bigler”. In 1945 Lake Tahoe became the official na... more - travel report by
picasso
A weekend (or week) of debauchery and history
First of all, be careful. From traffic, to scammers, to violent crime, it can be a dangerous place. In general though, staying in the touristy areas and being both observant and street smart (i.e. don't buy any drugs on the street, nor be sucked into some... more - travel report by
neon9nine
