Featured USA Tourist Area Lenses

Learn more about some of the other corners of the country that you may have little knowledge of, with these insightful lenses. The many interesting, lesser-known, and flat out mysterious tourist areas of the USA are featured here:

Alaska Cruise

We took our Alaska cruise in the second week of September 2006. It was towards the end of the season and it was beautiful. We were able to get a discount Alaska cruise through a friend who was a travel agent and we got a good deal. There are a couple...

Where to eat in Mobile, Alabama... and Kalamazoo too!

Mobile Eats is in business once again, but with a twist. So, why Mobile, Alabama and Kalamazoo, Michigan? Well, I grew up in Mobile but moved to Kalamazoo in August. My heart is in Mobile, but Kalamazoo is alright too. In the coming two years I will...

The World-Famous San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is famous for its naturalistic habitats and conservation efforts.

Places to Visit in Florida besides Disney World

Contrary to popular belief, Disney is not the only thing worth coming to Florida for. If you've come to Florida and seen your share of Disney, here are some suggestions for other experiences. Be sure to bring the sunscreen and your walking shoes. I c...

Top 50 Worst, Most Boring Sight-Seeing Trips in America Part 1

Meet the Mundanes. Bob, Fred, Amber, Fred and Amber's mom, and the frog. There they go, driving through some of the most magnificent scenery and walking across some of the most hallowed historical ground that America has to offer, but you can bet th...

Featured USA Travel Lenses

Look no further if you need a great vacation idea - these lenses outline some great spots for sightseers and casual vacationers alike:

The Big Apple: The NY City Guide

When most people say "New York City" they are really referring to the island of Manhattan, a borough of NYC.  When most people visit New York, this is where they go.  The area is small compared to the State, but the history is a r...

Breakfast in Dallas

Dallas has quite the wide variety of restaurant options and I love going out to try new places. Figuring out a good place for breakfast to meet friends or colleagues or clients has always been a bit of a challenge, however, if you want to step out of...

Sin City: The Las Vegas Guide

Las Vegas is the fastest growing city in North America, and one of the most popular travel destinations. Here are some tips to guide you through the wide range of casino, hotel, resort, golf and other entertainment attractions offered for the whole f...

San Diego Coastal Homestays

How to find a good family to stay within San Diego County, and what to do once you get here! The sights and sounds of Southern California, covering San Diego, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Encinitas, Leucadia, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and an...

Emerald City: Seattle City Guide

Seattle sits at the edge of Puget Sound, with Lake Washington nestled on the other side.  It's a city of bridges and islands, where the high-tech sector regularly has a morning latte with environmental engineers and Burner artists. The joke is,...

Featured Americana Lenses

Celebrate American style and tradition (or, just have fun) with these unique customs and ideas:

War Posters

War posters or Victory Posters were used by the US government during WWI and WWII to rally the community together in a united front for the war effort.  These posters could be empowering, startling, funny, or scary.  They encouraged the pub...

Uncle Sam: An American National Symbol

Uncle Sam is a National Symbol. He is the personification of America itself. Wearing his finest red white and blue suit adorned in elements from the American flag - the stars and the stripes, Uncle Sam is an image of patriotism. But, where did this c...

Texifornians

What is a Texifornian? Simply put, a Texifornian is anyone who has lived in both California and Texas, for any length of time! Find out more at www.TEXIFORNIA.com.

Patriotic Pumpkin Carving Patterns

Tis the season for carving and decorating Halloween pumpkins!  If you're looking for great designs on pumpkins that are a little less scary, try our patriotic pumpkin carving, scraping, and decorating ideas.  All you need to get started is...

July4th

The Fourth of July is for America.  The Fourth is for patriotism and picnics, flags and fireworks.  It's for families and friends.  It is for hanging out - America's true favorite pastime.  The Fourth is for Daddies carring t...

American Military Lenses

This is a new section paying homage to American forces: either through history, stories, pictures or events.

USMC Silent Drill Platoon Video Showcase

I have never served in the United States Marine Corps. But, I am proud to say that I know a number of people who have. And I have always had the deepest possible respect and admiration for those that serve - past and present. The videos in this show...

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, was established during the American Civil War. It sits just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington is an American military cemetery which acts as the final resting place for more...

Veterans Affairs the Advocate

Bringing you up-to-date veterans benefits information. Useful links to VA and veterans employment services. Articles and information covering PTSD, filing for benefits claims, available veterans medical assistance and job searching techniques for vet...

Fort Benning

The Fort Benning lens will be about information.  Fun things to do around Fort Benning.  Infantry Museum.  How to get around and area maps.  In general all you want to know about the base and life off the base.  Homes in the...

Featured American History Lenses

Got an interesting account of a point in American history? How about a bio of a past president, political figure, or citizen?

The American Civil War

The American Civil War (1861-65) was an event that tore America apart and still affects America even today. The war was fought between the federal government of the United States and 11 Southern states (South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Ala...

The Lincoln - Kennedy Coincidences

As far as conspiracy theories go, this has got to be one of the strangest and most far fetched. Yet for some reason, this list of 'coincidences' is eerie. Yes, each fact can be argued as quite probable and/or insignificant. But, it is the sheer numbe...

Pocahontas- an American Indian Princess

Earlier this year I was asked to create a replica of the Cameo Brooch that was presented to Pocahontas while she was in London in 1616. The Pocahontas cameo brooch was presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in a special ceremony at the South Por...

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