Information about the top ski resorts located in the Northwest US, including Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Purvis, Mississippi, with a population of less than 3,000, as of 2005, is the county seat of the Hattiesburg metro area of Lamar County. The main attraction in Purvis is the Lamar County Bluegrass Festival, which takes place on a summer weekend. Since Purvis is so small a town, there are no hotel

Viewing the sunset is one of the perks when camping in Cleburne, Texas.the sun say by to texas image by Lars Koch from Fotolia.comCleburne, Texas is located west of Highway 35, just a half-hour south of Fort Worth. Cleburne offers cultural experiences as well as recreational activities...

Mitchell, South Dakota, is right off Interstate 90 in the southeastern region of the state, and it provides opportunities for boating at Lake Mitchell. The hotels in Mitchell are only 20 minutes from the lake, and they are within 10 minutes of Dakota Wesleyan University, making it...

Many hotel chains accommodate families traveling with infants.baby image by Ilya Postnikov from Fotolia.comLife doesn't stop when you have a baby. As any well-seasoned traveler and parent can tell you, there are hotels that take pride in accommodating guests with infants. Many of these...

Learn about the pandas at Washington DC's National Zoo, Tian Tian and Mei Xiang and their cubs, learn about their habitat and the breeding program .

Explore the scenic beauty, culture and history of Georgia's coast.Chattahoochee River, Georgia image by StylezInk from Fotolia.comThe state of Georgia has 100 miles of coastline to explore. From barrier islands to sandy beaches to salt marshes, the region offers a variety of attractions...

Unadilla, New York was founded in 1770. In 1879, during the Revolutionary War the town was completely destroyed by fire. Unadilla was rebuilt and became incorporated in 1889. Situated at the foot of the Catskill mountains along the Susquehanna River, the town of Unadilla is home to 4,669 people as o

Located in Greene County, Beavercreek, Ohio is nine miles southeast of Dayton and 48 miles northeast of Cincinnati. Approximately 5 percent of the population of Beavercreek classifies themselves as Italian, making it the fifth largest ethic group in the community, according to...

Hawaii is home to many famous tourist attractions.hawaii image by csaba fikker from Fotolia.comWith its white sand beaches, crystal blue waters, red hot lava and lush green jungles, Hawaii offers visitors a colorful range of diverse landscapes. While natural wonders abound --- and it's...

As one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes was a profoundly important figure in 20th century African-American history, and has posthumously been embraced for his role in an emerging LGBT culture as well. Find out more about the life of this world-wandering poetic genius who cal

Pizza is just one of the menu items available at Quakerbridge Road restaurants.pizza image by Christian De Grandmaison from Fotolia.comQuakerbridge Road is located in the Trenton suburb Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Local Italian and Japanese restaurants offer a variety of American and...

The Billings Depot is a historic landmark located in Billings, Montana. The depot, which was constructed in 1909, served several different railroad companies in the area, such as Great Northern and Northern Pacific. Presently, the Billings Depot functions as a convention center that puts on a wide a

The state of Alabama has a very short coastline of just 32 miles, but it is blessed with sugar white sand and clear water. Gulf Shores is a popular vacation spot and the home of many tourist attractions including a water park, several excellent golf courses and other outdoor activities. Visitors wil

Located just minutes from the tourist town of Westport, Washington, the Grayland area has been attracting travelers and campers for years. While the town of Grayland itself is very small, it has some of the best beach access that Washington state has to offer. Between Grayland, Westport and Tokeland

LaPorte is a city located in the Midwestern state of Indiana's northwestern region. The city's name translates directly to mean "the door" in the French language. LaPorte is home to a variety of noteworthy attractions, including the Legacy Hills Golf Course, the Fox Memorial Park, the LaPorte Town S

San Diego has a number of areas where there is a concentration of Asian restaurants and food markets. Here are areas around San Diego County where you can eat and shop for Asian food.

Key Largo is just a few minutes' drive to mainland Florida.Florida Keys Beach Bridge in Background image by pelvee from Fotolia.comKnown to locals as "the diving capital of the world," Key Largo is the largest and northernmost island in the Florida Keys. Key Largo offers a variety of...

See the Pacific Ocean while vacationing in Carmel-by-the-Sea.l'oc??an pacifique vue de carmel, california image by s??bastien marassoglou from Fotolia.comCarmel-by-the-Sea is located in Monterey County in California. Area attractions include the Carmel Mission Basilica, Carmel Beach, the...

Some like the luxurious beaches on the Gulf of Mexico coast for the rest and relaxation that they get there, and others want to take a part of the beach with them. In Pinellas County, many beaches on this western Florida coast side offer spectacular sea shell findings for souvenir seekers.