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Our Beautiful United States, A-Z

From coast to coast, the United States boasts so many beautiful destinations. Here are a few, alphabet-style: A is for Arches National Park (Utah) This eye-catching park is home to over 2,000 natural arches, millions of years in the making. The Delicate Arch, an iconic massive red rock structure standing 52 feet tall, is Utah’s official state symbol. B is for Bixby Bridge (California) Big Sur’s Bixby Bridge, one of the most photographed bridges in the United States and a popular road trip stop, is located on California’s famous Pacific Coast Highway. C is for Crystal Mill (Colorado) Crystal Mill, constructed in 1893 on a precarious rock outcropping, is one of the most photographed spots in Colorado. In its heyday, the mill (which…
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USA Towns That Will Get You in the Christmas Spirit

Festive season is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a little real-life Hallmark magic throughout the holidays, look no further than these cozy Christmas towns around the United States. Leavenworth, Washington Nestled in the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth might be in the United States, but its Bavarian architecture style transports you directly to Germany. (The nearby stretch of the Cascades is called The Enchantments and even feel like The Alps!) The city decorates with more than half a million lights that remain in place through February, providing a colorful glow long past the holidays. A wide variety of…
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Alaska by the Numbers

Travelers know that Alaska’s captivating wilderness is its big draw, but when breaking down The Last Frontier by the numbers, Alaska flaunts some pretty dazzling statistics. Mountain Peaks 17 of the country’s 20 tallest mountain peaks are in Alaska, including imposing and breathtaking Denali that stands 20,320 feet above sea level. Experience it: Make arrangements for a narrated tour or stay at one of the area’s lodges and spot the peak if the clouds clear. Winding Rivers There are more than 3,000 rivers in Alaska, and the 2,000-mile-long Yukon River is the third longest in the country. The Last Frontier…
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Reading Around the USA

There are still plenty of warm, sunny days ahead to settle into your beach chair and enjoy some summer reading. Grab your favorite refreshing beverage, and let’s tour the United States through a few great reads. The joy of visiting these destinations can be as simple as escaping through a story while being poolside, on a cozy porch swing, or with our toes in the sand. Here are a few suggestions: Massachusetts: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman For two hundred years the Owens sisters have been blamed for everything that has gone wrong in their small Massachusetts town. As children, Gillian…
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Alaska’s Big Five and Where to Spot Them

From seals to arctic hares, Alaska is home to a diverse range of animals that thrive in its vast swaths of untouched land, which includes seven of the twelve largest National Parks in the United States. Many travelers make the trip to the Last Frontier to catch glimpses of Alaska’s remarkable wildlife, the most notable of which are collectively referred to as the “Big Five.” What are Alaska’s “Big Five?” Originally the term Big Five referred to five large land mammals that were difficult to hunt, but today they are the five animals that visitors are most lucky to spot…
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