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1) Alaska
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At Denali National Park visitors come to see Mt. McKinley, the spectacular scenery and wildlife on the 60 mile drive into the Denali Backcountry Lodge. A journey to Denali by rail on the Alaska Railroad gives travelers the opportunity to relax and enjoy the passing scenery of the rugged Alaskan wilderness. Ferries on the Alaska Marine Highway System bring visitors north from Bellingham, WA to a variety of ports along the Inside Passage. Sitka is...
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Missions Concepción, San José, San Juan Capistrano & Espada. Frontier missions were established by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity among the local natives. Built in the mid to late 1700's, these four missions are active catholic parishes holding regular services. Discover and explore the importance of this critical part of America's history. The Alamo... Perhaps the most widely known...
3) Connecticut
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Connecticut is an historic collection of treasures with deep connections to the sea and proud agricultural traditions. The Brooklyn Fair is one of the best in New England where visitors learn about farming, animals and hot-rod tractors at the tractor pulling competition. At the Rich's dairy farm, the family pre-dawn ritual is milking, and sometimes they work their land the old-fashioned way with horse drawn machinery. When they're not milking cows...
4) Michigan
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It's all about water in Michigan…a large and magnificent state that is bordered on multiple sides by three Great Lakes – Michigan, Superior and Huron. Outdoor recreation takes place on snow and ice in the winter, and on the water in the summer. Detroit, aka the "motor city" is famous as the birthplace of the automobile. The MotorCities Automobile Heritage Area contains a number of historical sites and museums dedicating to preserving the region's...
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Irish dance with the Bru Boru dance troupe, castles and cathedrals of Dublin, beautiful countrysides with ancient ruins, experience local horse racing and other favorite community sports and entertainment activities, explore the historic inland waterways and learn about the ancient construction of the canalways, locks and bridges, meet with locks keepers and barge owners, visit Irish Pubs, the city of Dublin, historic Clonmel, Hoare Abbey, meet Irish...
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The Capitol of the United States of America is the world's most recognizable icon of freedom. The first planned city in America, Washington D.C. has become the country's grandest repository of national institutions, historical relics, museums, monuments and memorials...Here too, are museums of the Smithsonian Institution, The National Archives and The Library of Congress. The National Zoo provides a change of pace while visiting the many historic...
7) El Corazon
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Features Madrid, it's museums and nightlife including the Prado; the Palacio El Escorial; the central plateau; Segovia, with it's exceptional Roman aqueduct; Avila, a city with some of the best preserved medieval walls in Europe; Toros Guisando with stone bull carvings from the Iberian era; Toledo and it's famous Damasquinado artisans.
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The National Park Service tells the story of a very bleak chapter in American history. In 1942, in reaction to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women & children to leave their homes & detained them in remote, military-style camps. Japanese Americans & legal immigrants were unjustly imprisoned in these concentration camps until the end of WWII. "Personal Justice Denied" Decades later,...
9) Hawaii
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Hawaii...a collection of volcanic islands that is an enchanting tropical paradise. The Big Island: Volcanoes National Park with nature's spectacular display of unharnessed power. The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) provides scientists and businesses unique opportunities in developing sustainable aquaculture and renewable energy sources, from seahorses to Kona Kampachi. Oahu: The 11th biggest city in the U.S. (Honolulu) and its...
10) North Dakota
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North Dakota, a place of subtle beauty and legendary icons of the American West. The Fort Seward Wagon Train gives folks the opportunity to travel across the North Dakota prairie in covered wagons. Bee Keeper Bob Morlock tends his bees which contributes to North Dakota being #1 in honeyproduction. Dakota Growers reveals the nation's 3rd largest pasta company and in Gwinner, Bobcat opens their doors to a peek at their newest "big boys toys." At Jamestown's...
11) Washington D.C
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Washington D.C. is not only the Capitol of the United States; it's also the home of The National Park Service. Each year, millions of people visit and enjoy the National Mall and Memorial Parks with over 65 other attractions scattered around and within the District of Columbia. Featuring: The National Mall & Memorial Parks, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, United States Holocaust...
12) Coastal North
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A scenic adventure exploring some of the Basque country's most spectacular scenery, the remarkable Frank Geary designed Guggenheim museum in Bilbao; the resort community of San Sebastian; 3,000 year old dolmans; the famous lace makers of Camarinas; commercial fishing; and a visit to the harvest fields of the world's most expensive spice, Saffron.
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Featuring six National Park entities in Washington State. All are considered by the National Park Service as National Parks, though only two are so named. Each location is unique, with special qualities that require a personal visit to fully appreciate the beauty, impact and worth of each. A few hours drive from Seattle, WA, Olympic National Park is filled with sea stacked beaches, massive piles of driftwood and tidepools, 3rd rainiest place in...
14) New Mexico
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A spectacular desert landscape with ruins and relics of ancient cultures… invigorating outdoor activities…world famous cuisine… & nighttime skies that invite stargazing… these are New Mexico. The mystique of the state's Native American tribes is intrinsic to the Land of Enchantment. Pueblo Indians are the only Native Americans to continuously occupy their traditional lands, pueblo style of architecture is imitated statewide. Taos Pueblo...
15) Nevada
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Boom and Bust has characterized the state of Nevada since the beginning. Numerous ghost towns attest to the failed aspirations of many, and stand in sharp contrast to the growth and success of modern Las Vegas - the "Last great American boomtown". Learn how this small watering hole in the middle of the desert became the tourism and convention capital of the world and take a peek inside the world of casino design. Visit Lake Mead, Hoover Dam,...
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Yosemite National Park First protected in 1864, this park in California has the reputation for breathtaking splendor with soaring mountains, giant sequoias, crystal clear rivers, miles of hiking trails, challenging rock climbing and inspirational locations for photography. Perhaps best known for it's numerous waterfalls, Yosemite Falls is the tallest in North America and fifth highest in the world with a total drop of 2,425'.Sequoia & Kings Canyon...
17) Florida
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Kennedy Space Center visitors learn America's achievements in outer space, meet astronaut retired Navy captain Jon McBride. Up the coast, a historic Spanish fort and lighthouse in St. Augustine - America's oldest continuously occupied European settlement. Citrus production is big business in state and so are cows. Cattle ranching on Lightsey Ranch is an eight-generation affair. Everyone pitches in to preserve a unique Florida tradition. Airboats have...
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The Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. The Serengeti Plain is a vast expanse of east African bush with over 11,500 square miles and was known as "Maasailand", named by early explorers for the people who lived here with the wild animals in remarkable harmony. Many believed their harmonious relationship was because they didn't eat wild animals, other than the Eland....
19) Mississippi
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Natchez is oldest permanent community on Mississippi river. Well-preserved mansions & antebellum homes make up significant portion of town's residences. The town cemetery has equal amount of history - burials include millionaires from town's past, civil war soldiers & gypsies. Vicksburg is best known for role in the Civil War, where Confederate Army suffered a major defeat. Gambling in Mississippi legalized in 1990, from riverbanks to gulf coast,...
20) Rhode Island
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Rhode Island has a proud tradition of independence and a number of historic firsts. The smallest state in the union is one of America's precious gems and a microcosm of New England. The first armed conflict with the British took place in Warwick, Rhode Island with the burning of the Gaspee, and the Industrial Revolution has its origins at Slater Mill. Preservation of history in the form of 18th century architecture is a major concern in Newport. Twentieth...
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