Thanks to the Olympics, it seems only appropriate that Vancouver be the next topic of choice. To be honest this is one of those places that has always been in the back of my mind as a place I’d like to visit, but I don’t know much more about it other than it seems like a beautifully enchanting place. Nor is it one of those places that immediately jumps to mind when someone asks for places I’d like to go for vacation. (more…)
The first National Park declared in the United States is Yellowstone, established in 1872 with the help of President Ulysses S. Grant. It covers three states and is home to the famous Old Faithful geyser. As I understand it, there are currently 58 National Parks (keep in mind there are other monuments, memorials, and numerous other areas of land the park service presides over along with these parks). (more…)
A very historic city, Baltimore’s number one attraction is the Inner Harbor. Locals and tourists alike flock to this city center. Within the Inner Harbor are numerous shops, restaurants, museums, the National Aquarium, and of course the Harbor itself which is one of the United States’ oldest seaports. On the harbor is a now iconic building that is an entertainment venue housing several restaurants including Hard Rock Cafe and the ESPN Zone. (more…)