The Great Wetlands of the Florida Everglades

The Florida Everglades National Park is a slow-motion river, only a few inches deep but 50 miles wide and a hundred miles long, America’s greatest wetland ecosystem. Among things to see and do, consider Marco Island, Everglades City, kayaking and canoeing, reading Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ The Everglades: River of Grass, Flamingo, and the Anhinga Trail.

Washington, D.C., the Country’s Perennial Capital

A visit to Washington D.C. can be an invigorating adventure for anyone at anytime. Governmental Washington boasts its White House and Congress. Cultural Washington has its Smithsonian and several memorials, plus the Washington Monument.

The Annual Cherry Blossom Festival of Washington, D.C.

The annual spring Cherry Blossom Festival in Wasington, D.C., has blossoming cherry trees, a parade, and the Sakura Matsuri Japanese festival.

The MLK Memorial and Other Newer Attractions in Washington, D.C.

Beyond the new Martin Luther King Memorial, other newer memorials and attractions to see in Washington DC include the WWII Memorial, Museum of the American Indian, International Spy Museum, Women in Military Service, FDR Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, and Korean War Memorial.

Minnesota’s Minneapolis-Saint Paul for “Quality of Life”

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota rank high for “quality of life” experiences. Vacation travel visitors enjoy the Guthrie Theatre, Nicollet Mall, fine dining, the lakes within the urban area, and icons such as the State Capitol in St. Paul.

Special Newer Travel Attractions in Minneapolis

Special and newer travel attractions of Minneapolis include the Cowles Center, Target Field, Nice Ride MN, Guthrie Theatre, 35W Memorial and Illuminated Bridge, Weisman Art Museum, Tim McKee and La Belle Vie, Ethnic Eat Street, Ritz Theatre, Northeast Social Restaurant, Northup King Arts Building, and Red Stag Restaurant.

Orlando, Florida, Contrasts Disney World and Downtown

Orlando Florida includes a contrast between several Disney World Parks and a downtown Orlando, with a history center plus the Church Street Station area for dining and entertainment.

Chicago, An American Architectural Capital

The story of America’s special contribution to world architecture–the skyscraper–can best be seen in Chicago, Illinois. Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative houses in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park are another aspect of Chicago’s architectural genius.

Resilient New York City

New York City seems as resilient as ever, perhaps aided by the city’s basic exuberance and vitality.

St. Augustine, Florida, for Galleons and Gators

St. Augustine, Florida, lures travelers with its Spanish history, its beaches, and its inland waterways alive with wildlife. See the Spanish Fort Castillo de San Marcos, the St. Augustine Lighthouse, Anastasia Island, Lightner Museum, Alligator Farm, and the Coastal Outdoor Center.