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Space Shuttle Astronauts Curt Brown, Eileen Collins and Bonnie Dunbar Inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

Space Shuttle astronauts Curt Brown, Eileen Collins and Bonnie Dunbar, Ph.D., today joined an elite group of American space heroes with their induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

April 22, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Outer Space, United States

A Special U.S. Cruise for the Lifelong Learner

By Judy M. Zimmerman Seven years ago I began a fascinating quest to see our country’s 50 states from its waterways— the rivers, lakes, canals, and coastlines. Since then I have enjoyed a variety of unique adventures on more than 12 cruise lines that ply American waters, most of them small, casual ships. Last December, a 10-day [...]

March 13, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States

10 Tips for Planning a Vacation in the National Parks of the USA

DENVER, February 25, 2013 – Vacations to national parks should be special, memorable, bonding, active, relaxing, affordable and more. Because many parks are located in remote areas and accommodations inside them are sometimes limited, planning these vacations is not the same as that spontaneous trip to a resort or amusement park.

February 25, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States

During Inauguration Speech, US President Barack Obama says ‘America’s possibilities are limitless’

WASHINGTON (AP) — by Julie Pace - AP White House Correspondent Asserting “America’s possibilities are limitless,” President Barack Obama declared on Monday that a decade of war is ending and the nation’s economy is recovering as he launched into a second term before a flag-waving crowd of hundreds of thousands on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

January 22, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States

USA’s Top 10 Hotel Spas Announced

NEWTON, Mass. – The results of wellness travel survey of more than 1,100 U.S. travelers, together with the top 10 hotel spas in the U.S. have been announced today. Thirty percent of travelers surveyed plan to take a trip dedicated to rejuvenating their body, mind or spirit at the beginning of 2013. Of those traveling, [...]

January 9, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States

President Obama and first family to light the US National Christmas Tree December 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation announced that President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their family will officially light the National Christmas Tree on Thursday, December 6 at the 90th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in President’s Park, one of America’s nearly 400 [...]

December 4, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States

16 Midweek, “Made-in-Temecula” Discoveries and More in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country, 2012 – ““Providing some of the greatest joys of travel especially this time of year, midweek, “Made-in-Temecula” discoveries beckon from Downtown/Old Town Temecula to Uptown Temecula and Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. Experience local products; potentially converse with talented artisans, merchants, winemaking families, and winemakers; and purchase items [...]

November 1, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States

Eight Lodges from Five National Parks in the USA Partner with Historic Hotels of America

DENVER, Nov. 1, 2012 – Eight national park lodges have joined Historic Hotels of America® (HHA), a program for the National Trust for Historic Preservation®. The hotels are located in Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Death Valley, Zion and Crater Lake National Parks.

November 1, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States

Top 10 Brewery Tours in the US

NEWTON, Mass. – Top 10 brewery tours in the U.S., according to the TripAdvisor Popularity Index, have been revealed. These tours show lager lovers how the beverages are crafted and provide tasty samples from some of the country’s top breweries.

October 4, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States

Top Ten USA’s Best Small Cities

These terrific small cities in the USA offer strong job opportunities, great schools, low crime, quality health care and a true sense of community. Many of them are terrific tourist attractions that are rich with local history.

August 22, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States