West Coast Trail

The story of the United States has always been one of westward expansion, beginning along the East Coast and continuing, often by leaps and bounds, until it reached the Pacific, what Theodore Roosevelt described as "the great leap westward." The acquisition of Hawaii and Alaska, though not usually included in discussions of Americans expanding their nation westward, continued the practices established under the principle of Manifest Destiny. Even before the American colonies won their independence

It’s easy to forget that you’re just outside the one of the largest cities in North Carolina as you drive down the roads of western Wake county. The country roads that lead into the communities of Morrisville, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina are lined with pine forests, horse farms picket fences, fields of tobacco and soybeans. For decades, rail lines like the Augusta Air-Line Railroad, The Chatham Line, and The Palmetto Seaboard played a part in developing these five towns. Now, their

Frontier American frontier is the border area of settlement of their descendants of American counterpart. The American civilization was established a long time ago, but even later the American West held a great attraction for some of the men. However, the frontier began when colonists settled on the east coast of the continent the 1600s.The values represented the American frontier that are important such as Self-Reliance and Rugged individualist, American macho, Inventiveness, and Can-do-spirit. Each

venture to dream of the sands of the French and Italian Rivieras. What I dream of though is just a bit different. I always imagine the words "beach day" scrawled in the sand with pieces of seashells underlining the letters somewhere along the Pacific coast of Oregon. While the western half of the state is known for its cooler and wetter climate, the Summer season can be quite temperate and makes its beaches a perfect destination for escapes from the high heat. Once you get there, in addition to simply

freedom in 1876 from the “Important’’ Men who were British soldiers who invaded the West coast of Africa especially the City of Asante from where Abina live. These British soldiers came to the West Coast of Africa (Gold Coast because they were searching for Gold. This time period is called the Gold rush because Africa has a lot gold as a natural resource. The British also gained a major control of the local trade in West Africa. The British started to imported large numbers of children’s into the colony

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starting in Chestertown, NY, and going as far west as Yellowstone National Park. The first stop on the trip was Niagara Falls. We went at night, and the water was lit up in various colors, it was pretty cool. These days heading out west were mainly long days in the truck followed up with even more long days in the truck. Before we went to on the trip, I thought that the trip down to Albany took forever, but a couple of fifteen plus hour drives going out west made going to Albany seem like it was just

Do you already have your summer vacation plans nailed down? If not, the Mendocino Coast is a trip you should add to your list. For the more spontaneous, tuck this spot away for a future spur-of-the-moment daycation. Either way, you’ll be delighted when you go as there is much to see and do. At 115 feet, the Point Arena Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast. Visitors can reach the top by climbing a spiral staircase comprised of 145 steps. The 360-degree view that you’re rewarded

the sea or land route, but if you were on the Pacific Ocean coast you direct sea route to there. The land route took you across the great United State through some of its most extremes weather and terrain, and traveler had survived the untamed west on their own and what they bring. Also, they had to struggle against diseases outbreaks such as Cholera which the text said, “As many as 1500 travelers died from Cholera along the Overland Trail in 1849” (Gillon, 298). The most popular route

Captiva Island, a beautiful barrier island off the west coast of Florida is a great summer destination for people wanting to get away from everyday city bustle. Discover the island's rich history and the pirates that once roamed about. Pirates used the island to repair their boats and detain female prisoners. Captiva Island is one of the most beautiful barrier islands in Florida with 15 miles of unspoiled beaches covered with shells, over 20 miles of bike paths, more than 45 varieties of fish,