19th
March
2008
by David Reichman
Give yourself a break and get on motorcycle road trip along the longest rural parkway in the United States, the Blue Ridge Parkway. The parkway runs 469 miles that connects the Great Smoky Mountains in southern North Carolina to Shenandoah National Park in northern Virginia and stretches across the southern Appalachian Mountains. That fact alone already states a very promising scenic road trip.
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posted in US, Southern Region, Sightseeing, Scenic Drive |
19th
March
2008
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Whether you are planning an adventure on your own or a family getaway Missouri has a lot to offer. In fact it’s home to some of the best attractions and destinations. Missouri lakes and rivers offer incredible opportunity for adventure. Come explore the lakes and rivers of Missouri!
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posted in US, Hiking, Adventure, Fishing, Midwest, Canoeing, Biking |
19th
March
2008
by Nancy Jackson
Modern families can’t always find time to have fun. With working parents, sports practices, music recitals, play dates, homework and overtime to contend with, there’s little time left over for bonding. That’s why when vacation time comes, it’s important to let loose and have a ball. A Newport Beach family vacation offers something for everyone in your family.
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posted in California, US West Coast, Beach, Los Angeles, Getaway, Vacation, Family Vacation |
19th
March
2008
By: Michele de Capitani
Another Chinese city similarly named is NanJing, meaning south capital.
At times in history, the capital was declared to be NanJing rather than BeiJing, according to whether the then current powerbase lay to the north or south of China.
Emperor Wu was the first to declare the site of Beijing as the capital in 1057 BC. Subsequently, the city has gone by the names of Ji, ZhongDu, Dadu, then finally Beijing
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