What to See in Colorado

olorado has got to be one of the most beautiful states in the United States. Having just about any kind of terrain imaginable, and a variety of climates to match - as well as rapid weather changes, there is something for just about anyone - all year around. About half of the state is a plain and capable of good crop growth, but the western half is mostly mountainous - providing any visitor with magnificent sights all over. Denver, the state's capital, is setup on the High Plains in the South Plate River Valley.

Of the many things that Colorado is known for, its mountains are what brings the people here. Offering unequaled scenic views all over the mountains, its beauty is a constant draw for tourists throughout the year. With over 550 peaks that are over 13,123 feet (4,000 meters), many of these are snow capped through most months of the year. The highest peak is Mt. Elbert, which stands at 14,400 feet - and it is also the highest peak in the
Rocky Mountains, too.

Many people come to Colorado just for the peaks that are over 14,000 feet - there are 54 of them. Some, that love to climb, make it a goal to do something like climb 14 of the 14'ers (as they are called) in 14 days, or 21 in 21 days. Most can be climbed without any kind of special gear, but great caution is always advised. Others, that love the snow, may try something like skiing all of them in a year, or some kind of similar challenge.

One of the most fascinating mountains has got to be Pike's Peak. At 14,110 feet, this mountain has the highest road on it in the US. Besides that, when you get to the top, there is a store with a restaurant - and souvenirs. The views are breath taking, and well worth the trip. Bring a coat, though, because even in August it can snow up there. For those who may not want to drive to the top, there is a scenic train ride that runs all the up. After visiting here, you will understand what inspired Katherine Lee Bates to pen the words to our own special anthem - America The Beautiful.

Colorado Springs is right next to Pike’s Peak, so you will want to stop in and see some of the many sights while you are here. Among them would have to be the beautiful red rock formations at the Garden of the Gods. A nearby place, Cave of the Winds, will give you a tour through 20 lighted rooms in this cave – the area’s oldest public exhibit. At the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, you can see and feed some of the 500 exotic animals that live there. Then, for a change of pace, you can visit the Pike’s Peak International Raceway for some NASCAR racing. Not far from Colorado Springs is the new museum, the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park. This new 20,000 square foot museum features many dinosaur exhibits and has a working lab where the family can see real people cleaning and preparing real dinosaur bones for exhibits.

Mesa Verde National Park is another great place for sightseeing. This historic Indian village is considered one of the top 50 places in the world to see - according to National Geographic Traveler. These Indian adobe homes are built under a massive rock ledge and have existed for centuries, and then was abandoned around 1,300 AD. It is well preserved, fascinating, and you can even climb through and walk around the ruins. Also in the same Park, are many other archeological ruins that you can see while you are there. Mesa Verde is located in the Four Corners region of Colorado.

Another fantastic place to see is Royal Gorge. Here you will find the world's highest suspension bridge. It is more than 1,000 feet above the wild Arkansas River. You can drive across the bridge (there is a toll), or just walk across, for a great experience. There is also a tram that goes across the Gorge. It also holds a world's record, too, as being the longest single span aerial tram at 2,200 feet long.

While you are in the area of Royal Gorge, stop by and see a ghost town, and get a glimpse of the wild, wild west in action. Gunfights are held several times a day at the Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway. There are also some other shows in the town, as well as a 30-minute train ride that takes you to the Royal Gorge. A restaurant in the town also gives you good food.

If you plan your trip ahead of time, you may want to spend some time on one of Colorado's dude ranches. Plenty of activities with an obvious way to get away from it all and relax a few days to a different lifestyle. Besides some of the roping and riding, however, dude ranches are now offering things like tennis, skeet shooting, biking, as well as fishing and hiking. Some places may even offer massages for those sore muscles after riding a few hours, and of course, there's the evening campfire - and some offer a gourmet meal. You select the options you want - and how long you can stay.

Colorado was made for whitewater rafting. With its many mountains and wild rivers you can find just about any level of whitewater rafting you want - just be sure to find out what level it is before you jump in your kayak or canoe. One of the most popular spots in the world is the Arkansas River - which is the river that runs under Royal Gorge. Rafting packages are available in many different locations and can be for an afternoon or a several day rafting trip. If you get a package, make sure you get it at least a month ahead of your trip - longer is better.

Other outdoor activities include golf, skiing, hunting and fishing. There are places all over the western half of Colorado where you can enjoy these activities to your heart's content. There are also a number of amusement parks such as Water World and Six Flags, the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Captain Zip Line Adventure Tours, and many more.

What to See in Alaska

When Large Spaces Matter

Would you be surprised if we told you that Alaska is about 375 million acres in size but less than 1% of that is inhabited by humans? It’s actually double the size of Texas. Alaska lies at the northern tip of North America and separated from the rest of the US by Canada. Is that why Canada is so cold, or is it the other way around?

What images do you have of Alaska? If you said icebergs and snow-capped mountains, we’ll agree with you. If you said bears, we’d get all excited. We actually “trekked” to Alaska to get a good look at bears feasting on salmon, and for some odd reason the people we were traveling with chose Hyder, Alaska. Hyder is the twin sister city of Stewart, British Columbia. That’s how we crossed into Alaska. We landed at Calgary airport, drove all the way to British Columbia, and then bunked in at a bed and breakfast in Stewart. We were told by our host that the best time to go and watch the bears was around 7 pm. She said all we had to do was cross a dirt road and in less than a minute we’d be in Alaskan territory. That was neat, we thought. No more driving. We could visit two countries simply walking through a dirt road.

Hyder, Alaska is small so there’s not much happening. Its redeeming factor, however, is the reserve where the bears can be photographed chasing after salmon. There were hundreds of people already waiting in line, setting up their photographic equipment. Some even came with tents in case no bear would show up until 11 pm. But they were punctual alright and they put on a good show to the delight of weary travelers who came from afar.
But Hyder won’t tell you much about Alaska. It’s but a microcosm of this humongous state…

Alaskan Geography
Three distinct regions make up the entire state of Alaska:

* Inside Passage – this is southeastern Alaska. Miles and miles of islands and channels are situated in between the Pacific Ocean and Canada’s Coast Mountains. This is where the capital, Juneau, is and this part of Alaska has been labelled “picturesque” by frequent visitors.
* Northwest Alaska – it is closer to Russia than the lower 48 states and this region allows you access to the Kenai Peninsula and Denali National Park. From here you can get into Kodiak Island and the Alaska Peninsula, if you’ve got the intestinal fortitude and a strong sense of adventure. Anchorage is in this region.
* Aleutian Islands – they are a volcanic archipelago and they extend 1,200 miles into the Bering Sea.

Alaska: Present Tense

The population is tiny – approximately 650,000 people live here. Of that number, 16% are of Native descent.

The economy of Alaska depends on oil, mostly from the North Slope, although tourism, government and seafood processing bring in revenues for the state as well. Anchorage, for instance, is a busy shipping cargo center.

Much of Alaska is natural wilderness and the government has taken steps to protect its natural beauty – the national parks attest to this rare beauty.

Given that Alaska is the largest American state, visitors will spend a lot of their time travelling within the sites. Major cities have good transportation systems and road travel is excellent. However, a substantial part of southeast Alaska is not accessible by road. Visitors who have taken the ferries will be familiar with the Alaska Marine Highway where you get breathtaking views of fjords, glaciers and natural forests. The vessels that cross are often well-equipped with cabins and dining areas. If you like, you can even set up your tent on the outer deck.

Points of Interest - Tourist hot spots and attractions

Ketchikan – this is your first stop as you make it to the Inside Passage. Ask where the former redlight district is – it’s now Creek Street precinct. From here you will see wooden houses standing over the water and linked together by a boardwalk.

Southeast Alaska Discovery Center – travelers strongly recommend you visit this center. If you are often intrigued by totem poles, you’ll find at least 30 here, and most of them are over 100 years old.

St. Michael’s Cathedral – everything about this cathedral is Russian. It is known as a Russian Orthodox cathedral and visitors will see the Sitka Madonna, supposedly possessing healing powers.

Juneau – considered remote but nevertheless fascinating. It’s the busiest area of the Inside Passage and boasts of tall, modern buildings. The Red Dog Saloon is a must, and so is the Alaskan Hotel. Travel brochures suggest taking the tramway all the way up to Mount Roberts. If you feel like seeing a real glacier up front, travel to the northern end of the city where the Mendenhall Glacier sits. From here, you can start a hiking trail or go rafting.

Glacier Bay National Park – more glaciers! One way of getting here is via a cruise ship, or via the hamlet of Gustavus from Juneau. Watch out for the tidewater glaciers – they are the top attractions of this national park.

Fairbanks – this is the second largest city of Alaska. It lies just 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle (brrrr), but its long winter nights are not that dreadful since winter nights are the best time to view the aurora borealis and the northern lights (produced by clasing protons and electrons). Fairbanks can get extremely hot (90 degrees F) in the summer and extremely cold (minus 60 degrees F) in the winter.

Denali National Park – Alaska’s top attraction. You want grizzly bears, you’ll see them here. Dall sheep anyone? Go to Denali. Wolves? Indeed. Many visitors with sophisticated camera equipment come to Denali National Park to get a slice of the phenomenal wildlife activity!

So whether you’re into grizzly bears, glaciers or fly fishing, come visit Alaska. It will certainly be different from the west coast or the midwest and you can fill your scrapbook with pictures that are out of the ordinary!

For history buffs, Alaska became the 49th US state in 1959.

What to See in Tennesse

s of 2006, Memphis had just less than 700,000 in habitants, making it the largest city in Tennessee. This beautiful location is known for its great music, historical presence, and culinary superiority. As a home or vacation destination, Memphis is beloved by people across the United States. No matter what your tastes may be, Memphis has events and tourist destinations that you will love.

Memphis is May
One of the biggest events in this regions is Memphis in May, a month-long celebration of the city, its people and its heritage. It begins with the first weekend in May being the date of the Beale Street Music Festival at Tom Lee Park. This is lovingly known as The Mardi Gras of the Mid-South and features big-name performers as well as local talent. This history of this weekend can be traced back to the 1800s, but more recent performers included ZZ Top, Sheryl Crow, The B-52s, Seether, and Foo Fighters. Next, Memphis in May hosts International Week, in which a different nation is honored every year. In recent years, Spain, Ireland, Costa Rica, and South Africa have been honored. Other events during Memphis in May include the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, The FedEx St. Jude Classic (a PGA golf tournament), and a closing performance by the Sunset Symphony.
The National Civil Rights Museum

On April 4, 1968, Memphis became the final stop for Martin Luther King, Jr., a prominent civil rights activist. He was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel, and after the business was foreclosed in 182, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation purchased the property at auction and constructed a museum around it. The multiple exhibits show aspects of the civil rights fight, from the arrival of the first slaves in 1619 to the assassination that occurred on site. Whether you are passing through Memphis or moving to the area, this is a great place to visit to learn a little about United States history and African-American rights.

Overton Park
Founded in 1916, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is home to a very large and historic art collection. You can find this museum in Overton Park, and a visit here will allow you to view collections from the Italian Renaissance and Baroque time periods, as well as French Impressionism and 20th-century work. Local artists sometimes exhibit at this site as well. Also found in Overton Park is the Memphis Zoo, which has more that 3,500 animals and 500 different species. The zoo has 70 acres to call home and creates state-of-the-art homes for is inhabitants, which mimic the animals’ natural habitats. One of the most popular exhibits is CHINA, which is the home of two giant pandas. With 300 students, the Memphis College of Art (previously known as the Memphis Academy of Arts) is also found in Overton Park, as is the Overton Shell Auditorium.
Graceland
If you are a fan of music, that you probably already know that Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley, is also found in Memphis. In 2006, the United States Secretary of the Interior designated Graceland a Historical Landmark. Presley himself purchased the home in 1957 because of its privacy and secure location. He died in the house in 1977 allegedly of a heart attack. His remains are found here, in a museum that opened to the public in 1982. You can find a number of Elvis-related artifacts here, like his musical awards, gold records, and jumpsuits.

Mud Island
A small peninsula on the Mississippi River, Mud Island is home to a museum, restaurants, and a water park. It is one of the hot tourist destinations for Memphis visitors, especially outdoor enthusiasts, as it is home to a number of bike trials and has areas for pedal boats and rafting. You can also see here a hydraulic scale model of the lower Mississippi River, which outlines historical facts about towns along the river and empties into the Gulf of Mexico swimming pool.

Other great places to visit in Memphis include the Memphis Botanic Garden, Beale Street, the Orpheum Theatre, and the Memphis Motorsports Park. If you like sports, you can check out a basketball game with the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum, some triple A baseball with the Memphis Redbirds (a farm team for the St. Louis Cardinals) at the AutoZone Park, or a hockey game with the Memphis RiverKings at the DeSoto Civic Center. No matter what your interests, Memphis has something for you.

Louisiana - Tourist Hot Spots and Attractions

Visiting Louisiana is a unique and memorable experience – or five unique and memorable experiences and things to do offerings. The State of Louisiana is made up of five distinct geographic regions, each of them offering a very different experience. From the bright lights and sparkling, quirky personality of Greater New Orleans to the thick, piney woods and solitude of Northern Louisiana’s Sportsman’s Paradise, the State of Louisiana offers five wonderful faces to the lucky visitor who gets to know it well.

Greater New Orleans
Located in the southeastern corner of Louisiana, New Orleans is the fabled Big Easy, the city that enchants visitors with its delightfully European architecture and atmosphere. New Orleans is a city to be experienced with all the senses. More than any other city in the nation, it has its own unique sound, its own taste, its own sweet scent. A visit to New Orleans is a journey into a different world, a world of lacy balconies and secret passageways in the Vieux Carre’, of decadent and luxurious mansions along St. Charles Avenues. Walk down Bourbon Street and listen to the very distinctive sound of New Orleans jazz. Wander in and out of the galleries and museums of the Warehouse District and feast your eyes on the artwork at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Steep your taste buds in the smoky flavor of gumbo, the decadent richness of pecan pie and the irresistible flavors of fresh crawfish and trout. There’s even something there for the Sixth Sense – the lovely and haunting marble tombs of the cemeteries of the Old Quarter, with their eerie hints of old stories and older mysteries.

Cajun Country
Following the Gulf of Mexico and stretching up into south central Louisiana is the unique flavor of Cajun Country. Settled by French Canadian refugees centuries ago, Cajun Country has developed its own unmistakable personality that you won’t find anywhere else. Cajun Country is rightly known for its spicy, fiery foods, its hot music and its wide-open hospitality. Cajun Country is Bayou Country, and the region is worth the visit even if you only come for the scenery. The magnificent waterways and swamps are home to Great Blue Heron, snowy egrets, and alligators. Cypress trees dripping with moss create an atmosphere of silky mystery against the stunning blue skies. No trip to Cajun Country would be complete without a visit to one or both of the living history museums in Lafayette. The Acadian Village is a recreation of a historic village complete with blacksmith shop and doctor’s office and the Mississippi Mud Museum. Vermilionville is a second reproduction village that authentically portrays Cajun/Creole heritage in the 19th century. Come to Cajun Country for fine dining, lively music, deep sea fishing on the Gulf Coast and wonderful, unforgettable adventures.

Plantation Country
The history of Louisiana would be incomplete without mentioning the magnificent Ante Bellum Plantations and mansions of Plantation Country. Many of the plantations in the southeastern part of Louisiana offer tours of the gardens and homes, and some accept overnight visitors and offer lodgings. As beautiful as the architecture and landscaping is, the true magic of Plantation Country lies in its stories and personalities. There’s not a plantation in the state that doesn’t have its tales of mystery, tragedy, Confederate spies and star-crossed lovers. Many of the plantations boast their own ghosts – and if you’re lucky enough to book a night at The Myrtles, known as the most haunted house in America, you may even get to meet one or two. Other plantations of note to visit while you’re in Louisiana include Nottoway Plantation, with a total of 365 doors and windows, one for each day of the year, and Houmas House, where the classic dark film Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte was filmed.

Crossroads
Located at the intersection of El Camino Real and the Natchez Trace, Crossroads offers a taste of all that is New Orleans. Crossroads is a wide swath across the center of Louisiana, where you’ll find everything from the stunning natural beauty of Kisatchie National Forest to the patterned elegance of the Cane River and other plantations. Among the most enchanting areas to explore, Crossroads offers the opportunity to travel El Camino Real, a National Historic Trail, and walk in the footsteps of history, or to navigate a canoe across the beautifully wild Kisatchie Bayou, or to hunt and fish in the unspoiled loveliness of Toledo Bend Reservoir. Crossroads is rightly famous for its bed and breakfasts, and for the enormous number of mansions and plantations that are on the National Register of Historic Sites. If you’re planning to stay in one of the cities of Crossroads, you might consider combining the two and staying in one of the many plantation houses that offer lodgings and breakfast. Dining in Crossroads is all about tradition – country fried chicken, barbecue and cornbread are on just about every menu – but there are a couple of absolute must-tries on any tour of Crossroads – Natchitoches Meat Pies and Cane River Cream Pie.

Sportsman’s Paradise
At the northern end of Louisiana are the beautiful, thick, piney woods of Sportsman’s Paradise. While Louisiana is well-known for its wealth of hunting, fishing and outdoor sports, nothing compares with the abundant beauties and rich recreational opportunities afforded by Sportsman’s Paradise. There are acres and acres of unspoiled woods and fields for bird-watching, fishing, hunting, hiking and other outdoor activities. The streams and lake bayous are famous for the size and abundance of the fish that are regularly pulled from them, and the weather supports all the outdoor sports and fun that you can handle. But there’s more to northern Louisiana than just sports. Shreveport and Bossier City offer glitzy nightlife and casinos, world class restaurants and fine hotels, and a short hop east to Monroe will put you on a riverboat ride for a delightful, lazy ride up the river. If what you’re looking for is relaxation, you’ll find it in any one of dozens of small towns in Northern Louisiana, where you can check into a local B&B and enjoy homemade peach cobbler and pecan pie, bottomless sweet tea and the view from a spacious front porch.

New Jersey - Tourist Spots and Attractions

ew Jersey couldn’t be farther from California in location and culture, but there’s one thing that these states having in common. If you’re living of visiting New Jersey, the first question that pops to mind for people learning about your stay there will always be: “North or South?”. California has San Francisco in the north and Los Angeles in the south. For New Jersey, the split is between New York in the north and Philadelphia in the south. Of course, there are places to visit in each state that don’t fall into these two categories, but nevertheless, you can usually define your travels by either your proximately to New York or your proximate to Philadelphia.

North New Jersey

North New Jersey (or just “North Jersey” to those familiar with the area) loosely includes Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties. Some people also include Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset counties in this definition, since they are officially part of the New York City metro area. Still others define North Jersey as everything north of Interstate 195 or everything north of the mouth of the Raritan River. When you’re in North Jersey and hear reference to “The City,” people are most likely talking about New York City. Many of the residents of North Jersey, in fact, commute to New York City for work every day.

One of the premier destinations in North Jersey is the New Jersey Botanical Gardens at Skylands, which is located in Ringwood. In the mind-1980s, one of the area’s historical Tudor manors and almost 100 acres of land were designated by the government as the State’s official gardens. This is a hot spot during the summer, especially on Friday nights with the gardens hosts their free summer concert series.

If you enjoy historical architecture just as found at the Botantical Gardens’ house, you might also enjoy the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, located just a short drive away in Sandy Hook. New Jersey is actually home to quite a number of lighthouses, but this is the older lighthouse still in operations in the entire United States.

If amusement parks and zoos are more your style, you can try visiting Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, Casino Pier and Breakwater beach in Seaside Heights, Keansburg Amusement Park in Keansburg, or Bowcraft Amusement Park in Scotch Plains. Remember, in North Jersey, you’re also not far from New York City, so you can very well take the train in for the day to visit the Bronx Zoo of the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn.

Before you leave North Jersey, some other popular destinations are total must-sees! In Stanhope, you have go to Waterloo Village, where you can travel back in time to see a colonial town as well as learn about the Native Americans that once lived in this area. Travel over to Netcong, and you can visit the Wild West City, a reconstructed frontier town, as well. Kids of all ages will also enjoy Northlandz in Flemington, NJ, where you can find a huge model train exhibit and doll museum.

South New Jersey

South New Jersey is more closely connected to a different city—Philadelphia. Most people consider Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties as those counties that are part of “South Jersey,” although, again, others consider certain roads or waterways the lines. Ocean County is sometimes includes as part of South Jersey, although it is officially a part of the Greater New York City Metropolitan Area.

In South Jersey, the Beach is king. Some of South Jersey’s most prominent beach communities includes Avalon, Cape May and Cape May Point, Longport, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor, Wildwood, and Ventnor. Actually, if you drive up of down the coat, almost all areas have beautiful beaches. Atlantic City is a very popular destination, as gambling here is completely legal and their casinos are beginning to rival those found in Las Vegas.

As you travel inland from the coast, the primary focus of this area is less on tourism and more on residential. Like many residents of North Jersey commute to New York City for work on a daily basis, South Jersey is home to many, many people who work in Philadelphia and commute there every day. Some of these residential areas are historically “good” places to live. Morristown, for example, was honored as one of the best places to live in the United States in 2005. However, areas like Camden are known for their high crime rate.

There are no shortages of fun things to do in South Jersey, however. Some interesting and popular attractions include the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill where kids can really go wild and the Three Forts Ferry, where you can ride from Fort Mott to Fort Delaware. Older children and adults may also enjoy the Burlington County Prison Museum, a spooky historical site that features tours of old cells and dungeons. And, if you enjoy historical locations, you can also visit the Old Barracks in Trenton of the Batsto Village and Wharton State Forest in Hammonton.

Also popular in South Jersey is the Walt Whitman and His Invincible City tour, a planned tour of Camden in the surrounding areas where Whitman once lives and wrote. This is a two-hour tour via motorcoach and includes visits to the Walt Whitman House, Cooper Street, and Harleigh Cemetery. If you enjoy Whitman’s writings, you’ll be in awe to see some of the places that actually really inspired some of his best poetry.

Although there is a bit of rivalry between North and South New Jersey, you’ll find that the state as a whole is a great place to visit. Whether you want to spend your days at the beach, travel back in time, or visit New York City or Philadelphia for a bit of culture and shopping, New Jersey is a great stop on your next vacation. And who knows…you might love it so much that you decide to live there!

What to See in Washington State

There are many things to see and do in the state of Washington. It is one of the major states in the pacific northwest of the United States of America. The state gets its name from George Washington, who was the first president of the United States. In fact, Washington is the only state in the United States that is named after a president.

What became the state of Washington came from the most western part of the Washington Territory. It became a state by being admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in the year of 2006. During a census in 2006, the state’s population was found to be 6,395,798. These people are called “Washingtonians.” In order to distinguish this state from Washington DC, it is often referred to as Washington State.

If you are planning to visit Washington, you are going to be heading to the northwestern most corner of the United States. The north boarder of the state is mostly along the 49th parallel. It shares its boarder with British Columbia, in the north, Oregon in the south, Idaho in the East, and the Pacific Ocean in the west. The region in which Washington lies is called the Pacific Northwest.

There are many things that you can see and do on a visit to Washington. There are many different opportunities for travelers, no matter what type of traveler you are or what type of things you are in to. There is always going to be plenty to see and do in Washington.

One of the largest cities, Seattle, is full of interesting sites and sounds. It was the home of the 1990s grunge music phase, and therefore the city itself is still full of music – live music, recorded music, and music of just about any genre you can think of. There are also many different museums that you can visit, which should give you a glimpse into everything from history to the arts to the sciences as well. And let’s not forget that the Space Needle is also here – one of the most well known landmarks that you should visit whenever you are in Seattle. You can eat at a restaurant at the top of this stunning, tall tower, and watch the city as it rotates around you.

The largest city, Spokane, is the heart of the Inland Empire of Washington State. This city can offer you the hustle and bustle of regular city life. There are shopping districts galore, live music opportunities, as well as sporting opportunities that you can take advantage of. This city is full of deep city life and exciting events, so it is a wonderful place to stay while you explore the rest of the state and see what Washington has to offer you.

If you are a fishing enthusiast, you should know that both Seattle and Puget Sound are great areas to fish and to boat. In fact, all the way down the east coast, straight to the Olympic Peninsula and towards Oregon, there are hundreds of great places to fish and to enjoy boating. The weather lends itself well to boating at all times through the year, as long as you don’t mind getting a little wet.

For other outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of chances to participate in lots of nature in the mountains. There are huge mountains right at the east of the coast – that include famous landmarks such as Mount St. Helens, as well as Mount Rainier. At these mountains you can do many different things. They are full of opportunities to enjoy hiking through the many different trails, as well as biking – both on great bike paths through the mountains, and off road biking that takes you right through the forests and trees as you head on through the mountains. And don’t forget camping – there are so many opportunities to camp in the mountains and the forests and woods that surround them as well. There are places in Washington that you can camp for days without seeing another living soul – and there are also great campgrounds to stay at if you’d prefer to have contact with the rest of the world.

If you are interested in seeing a bit of the history along with the sites, you can take the Cascade Loop, which is an area full of travelers that will take you right through the Cascade Range. You’ll be able to see small mountain towns, like Leavenworth. This will give you a great idea of what civilization in this area has always looked like, and not only that but you’ll also be able to meet wonderful people and enjoy local scenery, folklore, and food as well. No visit to Washington is complete without a drive along these scenic roadways, and a trip inside a small town store or two, just to get the feel for the place.

While in Washington state, you can also take in the Columbia River Basin. Here you’ll have plenty of chances to experience Washington and all that it has to offer. You can visit the Grand Coulee Dam. This is the biggest dam made out of concrete in all of North America – and it is also the third biggest electricity producer in the world. This amazing spectacle is something that your visit to Washington State should not be without.

No matter if you are a traveler who loves staying indoors and visiting museums, or one that values the history of good old fashioned rock and roll as its known today, or an outdoors enthusiast who wants to explore uncharted and unchanged wilderness, Washington State is going to have much to offer you. You’ll be able to do all of these things and more in a state that isn’t even too big to traverse in one day. When you come to Washington, more awaits you than you ever thought possible. From the inside to the outside, and with oceans and mountains in between, you’ll enjoy every moment of your trop to Washington.

Major city: Seattle

Sightseeing : What to See in District of Columbia

Sightseeing : What to See in District of Columbia

Major city: Washington