Explore The United States of America

Wisconson is part of the Great Lakes district with the world’s largest body of fresh water lakes. To the north is Lake Superior and on the east coast, Lake Michigan. The great out doors offers all the attractions of winter and summer sports, sightseeing, active adventures and visits to “America’s Dairy land’ and the beautiful pastures that produce some of the countries best cheeses – and beer. Famed as the Midwest’s premier vacation destination to the; Apostle Islands on Lake Superior and 98 State and county Parks with forest trails, rugged lakeside cliffs, broad rivers, dense forests and lush green valleys. Wisconsin also has many cultural sites, Arts & Innovative museums, entertainments like casinos and greyhound racing, spas, amusement parks, science and nature centers, fairs and festivals, sophisticated cities and of course is home to some of the worlds most famous beers!

Fascinating cities and towns make up a variety of cultural and entertainment venues in this predominantly ‘Agricultural State’.

Milwaukee is (Like neighbor, Chicago) is a manufacturing and famous brewing center. Even the local baseball team is named ‘Brewers’. The city’s spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline is most popular for festivals and musical extravaganzas. Museums with rare displays from paleontology and historical to Advertising and Design, Historical Mansion and eclectic Fine Art.

Door County peninsula is lined with more than a dozen County Parks and five great State Parks, with miles of hiking and biking trails and, Washington Island across the straits is accessible all year by ferry for peace and quiet, and splendid lake views.

Wisconsin Dells along the Wisconsin River, winds through the awe inspiring stretch of deep sandstone canyons – a prime summer vacation area, with water parks, boat tours and great photo opportunities.

Baraboo the (still) popular base of the famous ‘Ringling’s Circus Museum’ has live performances music, parades, calliope concerts and demonstrations of earlier days and much more.

Madison nestled between Lakes Monona and Mendota is one of the countries most attractive Capital Cities. Home to the State University, it’s considered one of the nation’s best places to live and work; with a variety of bookshops, galleries, vegetarian friendly restaurants and a network of biking and hiking trails with access to the sparkling lakes around the city.

Spring Green farming community, lies north of the Wisconsin River has the famous Architectural School founded by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Alex Jordan’s ‘House on the Rock’ museum exhibited a vast collection of Americana.

La Crosse has a well preserved down-town district around the verdant neighborhood of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Campus and is a fine base for exploring the Mississippi River towns and historical sites.

Apostle Islands,(miscounted and misnamed by French Missionaries) has 22 islands, 21 of which form part of the National Lakeshore with preserved forests, many sand beaches, and sea caves making it very popular to eco-tourists, cruises and kayakers.

Interesting Events – With over 300 Festivals and Fairs in July and August alone, and 672 listed for the year, it’s a dazzling choice of events to attend! Whatever ‘floats your boat’ you’ll find in Wisconsin. See you there!

Puerto Rico is one of the largest Caribbean islands in the Antilles, sharing with Cuba much of the history of conquest by invaders from South America and Europe, to induction of slaves from Africa, and to date under the protection of the USA, as a Territorial State. This modern day Caribbean Island is a popular tourist venue, offering natural beauty, historically confusing sites and overlaying a strong Spanish influence, a multicultural vibe all of its own.

The Island is of a number of different features from; rocky shorelines to sandy beaches, many coastal towns and innumerable villages, Spanish watch towers that are now lighthouses, El Morro Castle at St Juan is a 500 year old monolith that broods of centuries of guardianship over the city and contradicting the centuries – a most modern Observatory at Arecibo – presently the worlds largest radio telescope to probe the depths of outer space. The small island of Visques to the west has beautiful beaches and caves to explore and Cajado Muertos Island has Coriba Lake, Cartessa Lagoon – a bird paradise. Gallegan Island has many caves of which Canue limestone formations are some of the largest in the western hemisphere – with only 7 miles explored so far. Phosphorescent Bay gets excited when marine life is disturbed and ‘sparks fly’ alongside vessels. Numerous small islands offshore have coves, caves and beaches – no wonder it was a pirates and smugglers paradise!

Understandably because of its long history of occupation, there is a plethora of towns and places to visit.

To mention only a few of the favorites:
Arroyo – an old smugglers port.
El Yunque’s – National Rain Forest.
Boquerón – a fishing village with great night life.
Jayuya – fascinating town, surrounded by jungle covered peaks.
Las Cabezas De – San Juan’s Nature Reserve.
‘Old’ San Juan has half-a-millennium of history within its buildings. Lagos dos Bocas has a beautiful lake for boating.
Playa Flamenco, an amazing beach. Rinein – for big, big surfing.
Vasquez – with its secluded island beach, and
Desechio Island.

Wild life Reserves offer 15 choices, one such is:
Acquirre Forest Reserve – mangrove tidal flats, for fabulous bird watching – with a large Manatee population and, Kyaking, fishing, camping and barbecue facilities. Barranquitas; San Chrystobal Canyon, has three rivers, 750 foot deep ravines and highest waterfall on the Rio Usabon.

The Regions of North, Central, South and West, all offer a dazzling array of towns and sites to visit.

Briefly, the Northern area has amongst others:
Arecibo – Lighthouses, Historical Park museum,Recreational and Sports Areas, and Observatory. Aselioch de Beneficia – Exhibition Galleries of P.R. culture. Arteno Puertorriquens – Art Museum. Bacardi Rum Plant – the largest rum plant in the world. Barrachina – hosts the largest and oldest ‘mall’ – of fine goods, libraries, pubs & café’s on the Campus.

The Eastern Area : Near San Juan – the Arroyo Train takes visitors through the sugar plantations.  Avionnes Beach, Babylon Hotel Casino, Bahia Beach Golf Course, Berwin Country Club, and Coco Beach with its 36 hole International Golf course. Other attractions are; The Beaches, ‘Castle Usutu’, Carrizo Lake, Culebra Island with coral reefs and sandy, white beaches.

Central Area : The Coquina Indian Ceremonial Park – an 800 year old archaeological site of the Taino Indians, Lakes, Waterfall, Museum and Recreational Ranch, Plantations and caves.
Southern Area: The Acquirre Forest Reserve. Cathedral – with beautiful fountains, Ancient (Taino) Indian site and a Resort Village. Plazoda Calibri has an elegant mall worth visiting and Salinas a Fine Art Gallery displaying ‘Batista’.
Western Area : The Taro Negro National Forest.
Numerous Casinos operate: Mayaguiz (2), San Juan (7), Fajardo, Ponze (2), Dorado (2), Humacao, and Rio Grande.
Transport : The Capital of San Juan has a large bay serving 10 of the major Cruise Lines and an International Airport connecting from New York, on the Miami Route as well as Major Airlines from London, Europe, Australia, Canada and New Zealand to mention only  a few. Bi-monthly Ferries visit the Virgin Islands, from Fujardo. There is good public transport and taxis within the Capital and ‘Publico System’ of mini-busses to surrounding areas – but you need to do your homework!

Puerto Rico is not only a ‘cross roads’ to other Caribbean destinations but a major destination itself. The fascinating Island state has a modern booming tourist economy because of its situation in the Caribbean, its half a millennium history and its vast array of man-made and natural attractions. Wouldn’t you like to see for yourself?

VERMONT as part of the New England area of timeless landscapes, craggy coastlines, historical villages and sophisticated cities, is the historical homeland of the birth of the United States. To the Tourist, Vermont’s attractions are Historic Villages and natural splendors of the Green Mountain Forest in the south while in the northwest, Lake Champion, famous Ski Resorts of Stowe and in fall, the spectacular leaf colors are a vision to behold.

The Green Mountain Range runs almost the full length of Vermont and has some of the best skiing centers in the US. The Sugarbush and Mt. Snow areas have peaks almost four thousand feet high.  Twenty Alpine Resorts, hundreds of miles of trails from beginner to the challenging offer exhilarating, skiing, snow boarding, snowmobiling to snow shoe hiking, racing or marathons.

Summer sport offers a variety of; finest Golfing from Professionally designed (27 hole) to leisurely (9) hole courses and training schools. Water sports on the huge Lake Champion and around its 70 islands, from sailing, motor, kyaking, scuba diving and swimming. With over eight hundred smaller lakes and ponds and many mountain streams, rafting and fishing for walleye, bass and trout opportunities abound. Hunting is offered – for white tailed deer, moose, black bear, wild turkey, grouse, woodcock, water fowl and hare.

The ‘Back Country’ is renowned for its fantastic scenic drives, hiking and biking trails – from the gentle to the adventurous and challenging, charming towns, woodlands, pastures and farms.

Another major attraction is the Shelburne museum and farm which has 37 historical structures including a reconstructed Circus building, Railroad station, restored lighthouse, steamship, art, tools and memorabilia- All this on a large working dairy farm.

Some major towns are:

• Manchester, a scenic town ringed by mountains has skiing destinations of Stratton and Bromley nearby, prime shopping and a historical Georgian Manor.

• Killington offers both outdoor adventure and social life. With the  second largest mountain and  the largest ski resort in the country it offers a great variety of snow sports and all year round activities.

• Woodstock is a very historic and picturesque village, with charming renovated brick and clapboard houses dating back hundreds of years. Special attractions are the Farm Museum and the Institute of Natural Science, a restorative bird sanctuary and the nearby Gorge, spanned by a steel bridge.

• Burlington, on the shores of Lake Champion is a favorite tourist destination. It houses the State University and four colleges, shops, marketplace, historic landmarks, parks, churches, museums, entertainment venues, fine restaurants and easy to explore on foot.

• Stowe is also ringed by mountains and arguably the most popular skiing capital in the New England area and is lined with tourist services. Summer visitors can rock climb, fish, canoe, cycle and visit the famous Von Trapp family Lodge Estate, now a popular Hotel.

A visit not to be missed is to, the mouth watering B & J, Ice Cream Factory for sampling of yoghurt and new flavors, ‘to die for’!

Vermont is not left behind in events throughout the year. Categories are as follows:

• Agriculture offers – Fair and Field Days, Farmers Markets, Horse and Livestock events.

• Science and Nature offers – Birding, Fishing, Gardening, Nature, Birdlife watching, Aquatic, Botanical Gardens and Game Preserves.

• Performing Arts offers, Literary Reading, Plays, Theatre of all variety, Music of all variety and Dance.

• The Visual Arts offers festivals of, Glass, Film, Crafts, Digital Art, Painting, Photography, Pottery, Sculpture, and Drawing, Exhibitions, Open Studio and more.

• Community events celebrate – Auctions, Bazaars, Foods, State and National Fests, Carnivals and Parades, fireworks, Flea Markets, Workshops, Conferences, and Demonstrations.

• Special Events include, Antiques, Benefits, Educational, Food, Sports, Ethnical, Family Fun, Kids Activities, Religious, Retail, Products, Skiing, Racing, Aircraft, Boating, Spectator Events and Winery and Brewery.

• Then there are the Historical, Local & National, Reenactments and Revolutionary War celebrations.

There is something very special about Vermont that will induce you to visit again and again and again. Come and find it for yourself.

UTAH is a naturalist’s delight, from the Colorado Plateau in the south, to the snow capped peaks of the Wasatch Mountains of the north and Salt Lake City in the West offer stunning diversity of terrain. A series of beautiful National Parks and forests offer stunning scenic beauty, outdoor sports and activities. Monuments of towering mountains, natural formations of caves, arches, amphitheaters, canyons, up-thrust and eroded citadels, rivers and lakes are tourist’s delights with winter and summer and outdoor sports for the thrill seeker.

The Great Salt Lake covers an area of more than a thousand square miles, depending on the weather. Within it is an island State Park with, herds of bighorn sheep, mule deer, bison and the pronghorn deer, from which it gets its name. Nearby are the Timpanogos limestone caves, stretching some thousand eight hundred feet deep into the mountain, with spectacular limestone formations. To the east and close to the Colorado border sits the Arches National Park with more than eighty of these natural wonders, are truly breathtaking sights in a sandstone natural wonderland. Further south are the ‘Canyon-lands’, a labyrinth of rocky canyons that form the heart of this wilderness. At its center the Colorado and Green Rivers carve up this stunning wilderness. Moving east to the Lake Powell and Glen Canyon sits within dramatic canyon and desert country, from where this mighty dam provides water, power and recreation to the regions growing population. Water sports, house-boating, hiking; biking and 4wd for canyon exploration make it one of the most popular destinations in the country. Heading north again, brings one to the Capitol Reef National Park, with its one hundred mile long colorful wall of rock, with its white domed rocks that gave it its name and nearby Fremont Canyon is famous for its prehistoric Petroglyphs created by the ancestral Puebloans. Turning back south to pass the ‘Grand Staircase’, named for its cliff face that rises in tiered steps across the Colorado Plateau. Still heading south brings you to the Bryce Canyon within the Paunsaugunt Plateau, filled with vast fields of pink, orange and red spires (hoodoos), amphitheaters’, natural bridges and canyons, best appreciated on foot. Close to the border of Nevada, en route to Las Vegas, lies the Zion Canyon and National Park. Carved out by the Virgin River and widened, sculpted and reshaped by wind, rain and ice, its walls rise two thousand feet and its valleys of luxuriant growth support abundant wildlife, wildflowers, cottonwoods, oak and willow trees, a veritable paradise in the desert.

Salt Lake City spreads for many miles along the base of the snow capped Wasatch Range. This spectacular setting is ‘spiritual base’ to the Mormon Church since the mid 1800’s. Here is their Tabernacle, Mormon Temple, and Family History Library dating back three and a half centuries, and a number of impressive monuments in this State Capitol.

Park City is world famous resort, for its annual Sundance Film Festival, quaint turn-of-the century buildings and excellent skiing facilities that showcased the 2000 Winter Olympics.

Green River has a small community around a ford of the river and is today a launching spot for adventure sports such as white water rafting, and to follow in the footsteps of notable canyon explorers.

Cedar City is another popular winter resort for skiers, visitors to nearby national monument, parks, Shakespeare Festival and Iron Mining Museum.

With some of the best National Parks, Ski Resorts, Golf Courses, Whitewater Rafting, and vibrant Cities, the State offers unforgettable experiences that will bring you and me back again and again.

OREGON is part of the Pacific Northwest with some of the most rugged and spectacular terrain. Any attempt to fully describe this diverse geographical state and many tourist attractions will be an understatement. Snow capped mountains, fast or lazy rivers, green forests and desert vistas, volcanic mountains, canyons, fossil beds, caves and lakes, hot springs and hundreds of miles of beaches and spectacular rocky coast, cosmopolitan cities and charming towns.

Although public transport from airlines (International and local), water, rail and busses is first class, the best way to get around and see it all, is by car. With due consideration to the varied topography and climates from west to east, it is advisable to prepare adequately for the region you wish to visit, with suitable vehicle and equipment and clothing for the environment, and to always heed the safety, laws and etiquette rules of the State. The coastal region is mild throughout the year, the central mountains snow bound and the eastern desert, either very hot or dry in summer and freezing cold in winter.

Portland , ‘City of Roses’, on the banks of the Willamette River has spread inland and houses a great variety of beautiful tourist attractions, the Courthouse Square – with open air entertainment, South Park Blocks – with lawns, fountains, statues and markets running some twelve blocks within the city center, Waterfront Park stretching some two and a half kilometers along the riverfront – with a one hundred jet fountain, Oregon Battleship Memorial and the River Place Marina. Then there’s the Old Town & Chinatown area has now a trendy colorful market, bazaar and classical Chinese garden. The Pearl District of old warehouses has been re-vamped into a tourist attraction of restaurants, cafes, galleries, shops and studios. The 19th century Streetcars – a free way to enjoy a gracious travel style between these areas. Washington Park includes the Arboretum with thousands of trees , shrubs, Japanese and roses gardens and the Zoo – with a large number of elephants. The Science Museum – with hundreds of interactive exhibits and the Esplanade – pedestrian and bicycle path offer fabulous viewing.

Astoria is still a bustling port, still with many fine Victorian homes and the fascinating Maritime Museum – with a variety of old river transport and related artifacts.

Salem is the Capital since 1851. Beautiful Parks, Historical homes, Museums, Memorials and Sculptures from the past add to the charm to this historical city.

Eugene is the ‘University City’ and holds one of the best Performing Arts Complexes in the world, Museum of Natural History and several bustling market areas.

Sisters with its three peaks is till a ‘Wild West’ ranching town, surrounded by meadows, forests and fast rivers, awesome passes and lava fields of the Cascade Mountains.

Bend struggles to retain its ‘small town charm’ amid rapid development, yet is close to major tourist attractions of, ski slopes of the Cascade peaks, lakes and steams and desert grazing lands where wild horses roam free, Volcanic Cinder cone, and Mount Bachelor where astronauts used to train for their historic ‘ 1969 Moon Walk’.

Ashland is known for its annual Shakespeare Festival and other more contemporary plays housed in three theaters.

Pendleton ’s history of a wild cowboys and lawless cattle rustlers are enshrined in Annual Roundups celebrations in September, the still operating Woolen Mills – with ‘legendry blankets’ and ‘Underground Tours’ of bad, bad, old vice dens!

The State has a ‘ jewel box’  of National Parks(Crater Lake and Hells Canyon), Canyons, Spectacular Mountain Peaks(Cascades- Mount Hood), Coastal Beaches and Resorts, Wilderness & Warm Springs, National Volcanic Monument, National Caves Monument, Prehistoric Fossil Beds – scenic ‘Mountain Loop’ drive encompasses all this varied landscape and the Elkhorn Drive through the majestic Wallowa Mountains in the north east. Modern sophisticated entertainment vies with the natural outdoors to make us tourists enjoy a whole ‘basket’ of experiences. I’m on my way, are you?

OHIO is part of the Great Lakes District, situated below Lake Erie in the center of the American heartland, from the East Coast, lakes and waterfalls, waterfront wildernesses to the wide open spaces of the ‘wild west’ – A very varied landscape with large cities, industries, small towns and great natural beauty.

Cincinnati overlooking the Ohio River was once named the “Most beautiful of Americas inland cities”. Its vibrant waterfront, entertainment and parks district are a tourists delight. A distinctive landmark is the 1867 steel and stone suspension bridge linking the city with Covington, Kentucky across the Ohio River. Another is the1933 Art Deco, Union Terminal, now an Interactive Museum and Entertainment center. The Cincinnati Art Museum has an eclectic collection of ancient and modern art and artifacts.

Dayton , a lovely city on the Great Miami River is known as, “The Birthplace of Aviation” from where the Wright Brothers started their experimentation with the first powered flight. The Historical Park and US Air Force Museum houses some of the earlier experimental aircraft and missiles. The Art Institute has a large collection of classic European and American paintings.

Columbus the State Capital on the east bank of the Scioto River is the bustling Political, Economic and Cultural center. Arts, Symphony and Ballet, Historical neighborhoods, Entertainment Districts and Historical Center and Botanical Gardens are delightful places to explore.

Berlin and surrounding area are known for their large concentration of Amish population. An excellent area to marvel at the ‘simplified, 19th century way of life’ on an Amish Farm, horse drawn carts, buggy rides, freshly baked farm foods – and –all!

Cleveland is a bustling port, linked by a canal from the Ohio River to Lake Erie. This regenerated city has built thousands of hectares of pristine parks, entertainment hubs, Rock and Roll hall of Fame and Museum a Natural Sciences Center and a superb Art Museum with rare masterpieces on the University campus as well as magnificent Botanical Gardens. The 52 floor Terminal Tower houses the railway station, hotel and offices. Nearby Canton has a famous Pro football hall of fame.

Sandusky , one a coal export port is today a ferry terminal providing access to the Lake Erie Islands. The Amusement Park is reputed one of the largest collection roller coasters, a water park and children’s camps.

Toledo is famed for its world leading glass manufacturers. The museum of art founded by a glass tycoon houses one of the world’s largest collections of glass, as well as Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Medieval exhibits. A reconstructed Fort and Museum, has summer interactive displays and re-enactments in period costume.

Interesting Sites are the ancient Serpent Mound, an Adana-Indian site dating back 800 years BC. The 400 meter ‘snake with egg in mouth’ is a puzzle yet to be solved. The other is the Lake Erie Islands off the Marblehead peninsula, once home to the Erie, Ottawa and Huron tribes, which are a prime tourist attraction with Kelley’s and South Bass Island being the two main attractions. Kelley’s island and State Park with its ‘glacial grooves’ is a geological wonder while Bass Island is known for its night life in the village of Put-in-Bay.

The number of events is astounding. On any one day there can be over one hundred events around the country. There are 19 categories from Agricultural, Art, Animals, Black History, Botanical, Car shows, Classes & Workshops, Collectors, Concerts, Exhibits, Fairs & Festivals, Family, Historical Reenactments, Multicultural, Ohio/US Heritage, Outdoor, Sporting and Seasonal – Fall, Spring and Summer Festivals.

The interesting thing about Ohio is that it combines the ancient Indian lore with, Cowboy culture, Historical struggles, Space exploration, Super Sporting events and some of the most modern Entertainment Facilities. A truly fun place to be.

SOUTH CAROLINA is famous for its many, many miles of Atlantic beaches, coastal islands and resorts, Cyprus swamps and early colonial and civil war histories. Famous coast from Myrtle Beach in the north, followed by Georgetown, Charleston, and Coastal islands give the tourist a dazzling array of visitors choices.  Inland lakes offer some of the best fishing for trout, catfish and bass, scenic waterways for canoeing and kyaking. In the north-west are the white water and waterfall areas offering exciting wild water sports.

Charlestown is one of the south’s most beautiful cities, with its old colonial atmosphere, early European architecture, grand piazzas, opulent old mansions, towering church steeples and tree lined streets. Parks, cobbled alleyways, fountains and waterfront restaurants complete the romantic ambiance. Historical Fort Sumter where the Confederate ‘rebellion’ started is preserved as a ‘complete museum’. Other interesting sites are African-American and Native American museums and galleries, River Plantations and ‘swamp gardens’.

Colombia, the State Capital is at the limit of the inland navigation. Places of interest are the surviving State House, State Museum, Confederate Museum a genuine, preserved cypress swamp ecosystem.

NEVADA’s natural attractions are overshadowed by the huge gambling and associated tourism industry. Since the early gold rush when huge amounts of gold and silver were discovered about 1860. People of all persuasions flocked to the South West in search of natures riches. What was left behind were ‘Wild West’ legacies that are today glamorized versions of the truth, encapsulated in the Gambling and Entertainment of arguably the world’s greatest adult entertainment cities, Las Vegas.

The ‘Las Vegas Strip’ is undoubtedly a modern wonderland of Themed Hotels each with its own unique identity, attractions and of course a casino. Fantasy and recreations of other areas of the world abound, from ancient  Egypt, Roman, Asian, to  New York, Paris, French Riviera, Venetian, Volcanic , Birds,  Film, Mediaeval,  Tropical, Desert to name but a few. Theme Parks and some of the worlds best Golf Courses and Shopping Malls, Museums and Wedding Chapels add to the variety. The magical nightlights bring the ‘Neon Strip’ of some 6km to a blaze of fantastical atmosphere of contrasts. The older ‘downtown’ parts of the city nightlife have also been regenerated as Freemont Street has been revitalized to retain the ‘old style Vegas’ and converted to a huge 5km covered walkway and pedestrian mall with fantastic light and sound shows. Museums to Natural History, Archaeology, Famous Musicians and Entertainers offer fascinating insights into the past.

Outside of Las Vegas are many natural, man-made and cultural attractions that make this state such a varied tourist attraction that draws over 37 million visitors annually. The Hoover Dam built in 1935 gives life to the states of Nevada, Arizona and California with both water and electricity. An engineering marvel itself it provides a huge reservoir on the Colorado River and is a tourist attraction of its own. This creation of Lake Mead (the largest in the US) encouraged forests, fauna and fauna, new marinas, beaches, water sports, swimming and fishing. Nearby(90km), Valley of Fire State Park with its strange Red Stone Formations also has prehistoric rock carvings (Petroglyphs)and hiking trails and closer Red Rock canyon. The Great Basin National Park on the border of Utah is reached by ‘The loneliest road in America’, with the towering peak of Mt. Wheeler and the Limestone Caves, forests, lakes and fabulous Scenic Drives draw visitors, campers and hikers who enjoy the immense solitude.

Capital, Carson City (of Kit Carson fame), still has some of its original casinos, fine historical museums to railroad, mining, minting and natural history.

Virginia City was known for its proximity to the Comstock Lode, one of the worlds richest gold and silver deposits at the time. Today it’s filled with historic Museums, sights, fine views, themed Wild West saloons, souvenir shops and landmark buildings.

Reno, once the premier gambling destination and ‘quickie divorce’ city, still has its casino adherents, winter and outdoor attractions at many Alpine Resorts, white water parks, fine Automobile Museum, and close by, the beautiful Lake Tahoe- one of the most popular winter and summer destinations.

Special Events are naturally filled with the best of Music, Artists, Acts, Expo’s, Film Fests, Motor Cars, Historical Reenactments, Cultural Celebrations and Displays, Jamborees, Rodeos, Concerts, National Days Celebrations, Local Food & Music Fests, BBQ’s, Arts & Culture, Golf Tournaments, Horse Shows, Car Races, Balloon, Camel and Bike races in or around the cities and towns.

This ‘Desert State’ is truly remarkable as providing the ‘Greatest Entertainment Venue’ in the USA.

NEBRASKA is still known for its vast prairies. Once the crossroads for many a trail to the goldfields and settlements California and Oregon, it now draws tourists to experience the feel of the vast plains, the Panhandle in the northwest with it s rocky outcrops and jagged canyons, historic trails and majestic scenery.
Famous historical figures of the west like Crazy Horse, the great Sioux chief, Chief Red Cloud and William ’Buffalo  Bill’ Cody have left their legacies imprinted on the culture of the state. The famed Oregon Trail also passed through the southern state area. Several state parks and national recreation areas offer tourists, trails for hikers and bikers, forts, historical sites, lakes for fishing, camping, boating and hunting.
State Capital Lincoln is the custodian if the state University, museums of fossils and Native American Artifacts, landmark legislature buildings, WW2 camps and huge Memorial Sports Stadium.

Omaha the largest city with over ¾ million, one a rough Missouri town evolved into a major railroad terminus and commercial and cultural center with art treasures of America and Europe and museums.

Nebraska’s Events boast of “so much to see and do” is borne out by its amazing variety and number of events throughout the year, literally hundreds, too numerous to specify but they cover the following:

• National &International Days,
• town, city and county events
• Theaters,
• Festivals,
• Shows,
• Celebrations,
• Exhibitions,
• Classical, Performing arts(Ballet, Orchestral &Plays),
• Arts & Crafts,
• Farmers and  Flea Markets,
• Carnivals,
• circus,
• Performances,
• Tournaments(Rodeo , Bull Riding, Wrestling),
• Concerts,
• Expo’s,
• Music and Dancing,
• Christmas,
• Churches,
• Sports (PGA Golf, Motor, Motorcycle, Cycle, Soccer, Baseball and more),
• Festivals of Spring & Autumn(fall),
• Fruit & Wine, Flowers (Orchids & Roses),
• Vegetables (Pumpkins & Mushrooms),
• Meat,
• Farmers Days and
• Charity events,
• Children’s,
• Family,
• Writers,
• Antique,
• Quilting,
• Cultural Food & Dance (Swedish, Czech, Irish & Welsh),
• Ranch Expo’s,
• Country Food Days (Turkey and Wurst),
• Memorial Days celebrations,
• Gold Rush and other Storytelling,
• Historical and legendary  Reenactments,
• Mine Tours,
• BBQ,
• Air & Military Shows,
• Flying Club Competitions,
• Marathons and Fun Runs,
• Railroad days and
• National Schooling competitions and
• Sports,
• Astronomical Shows and
• Beauty Pageants…..and more Storytelling.

MONTANA is Magnificent in winter and Summer Scenery. The wilds of the two State Parks of Yellowstone and Glacier offer unrivalled experiences with nature. Legends of the massacre of the Nez Perce Indians and ‘Custer’s Last Stand’ are engraved in the history of this ‘Big Sky State’. Flathead Lake, the largest west of the Mississippi River, nestles at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Dozens of glaciers, limestone cliffs, waterfalls and abundant wildlife and stunning fauna fill this huge national park. Gold, silver and copper mining first opened this lost wilderness in previous century. Productive agriculture established permanence and today tourism plays an undoubted major part in this unspoilt ‘natural heritage’.
Helena, the State Capital was first established as a gold, silver and copper mining town. Today it’s the ideal starting point to explore the State.

Butte, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, has some of the countries richest mineral reserves, museum to mining, historical buildings and preserved early mining camp.

Bozeman, in the agricultural Gallatin Valley also houses the State University, museums of archaeology and geology, history and art and a planetarium. Popular area for fishing and white water rafting.

Billings is the railroad center and largest city with a population of nearly 100,000.The ‘Rimrocks’, a natural 122 meter high wall runs the length of the city along the Yellowstone River. Also known for its fine art gallery of Wild West paintings, sculptures and magnificent mountain drive to the Yellowstone National Park. Also nearby is the site of the ‘Little Bighorn Battlefield’ in the Crow Indian Reservation.

Glacier and Yellowstone Parks – Ride, ski or just enjoy seeing the Winter Wonderland, Hot Springs, Iceberg Lakes, Buffalo Herds, Bears, and rugged mountain peaks.

Events – There are more than 56 events and entertainments throughout the year – Theaters for Classical Opera, Ballet, Acts (Shakespeare-in-the – Park), Symphony Orchestras and a variety of Musicals. Museums to History and Artifacts, Cowboy Fest, Historical reenactments,  Rhubarb Fest, Beauty Pageant, Choral Week, Chorus-for-Kids, Folk Fest, Polka Fest, Square Dancing Jamboree, Baroc Music Fest, Fest of Nations, County Fairs, Farmers Markets, Rodeos, Annual Fest of Trees(Christmas), Winter Fest, Native American Arts Shows,   Storytelling Shows, Food Festivals and Arts and Crafts.

Big Sky, Big Nature and Big Hearts would sum up this Magnificent Montana experience!