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The Breathtaking Beauty of Yosemite Falls

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Yosemite Falls, located in the Yosemite National Park in California, is one of the highest and most stunning waterfalls in North America. The beauty of the falls is only enhanced by the breathtaking scenery surrounding it. It is the kind of setting that will literally take your breath away. Not surprisingly, it is also one of the most photographed places ...

A Brief Glimpse at the History of Angel Island

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

Let's take a brief glimpse at the history behind Angel Island. Located in the San Francisco Bay, Angel Island is currently a California State Park, an honored member of the California Park system. There are many stories behind Angel Island because it has played a long and diverse role in California's and America's history. Angel Island didn't start off quite as ...

Vasquez Rocks, Climbing Through History

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

You may not recognize the name - Vasquez Rocks - but I'm sure you are familiar with and have probably even seen the rock formations. Vasquez Rocks is a very recognizable location as it has been on television, in music videos and in movies dating all the way back to the silent film days. You could say it's been climbing ...

The Seattle Space Needle: Representing the Pacific Northwest

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Broadly recognized as Seattle's number one tourist destination, the Seattle Space Needle is considered to not only be a symbol of Seattle itself but of the entire Pacific Northwest in general. The structure is located at the Seattle Center near downtown Seattle. It stands 605 feet tall at its tallest point and weighs over 9500 tons. It was ...

Mount St. Helens: The Deadliest Volcano in US History

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Approximately 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon you will come across the majestic Cascade Mountains and the wondrous, yet volatile, Mount St. Helens. Having been relatively dormant for over 100 years, it was Mount St. Helens' devastating eruption on May 18th, 1980 that threw her into the limelight. It was early morning on Sunday, May 18th. An increasing number of ...

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