San Francisco is known for its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Measuring 49 square miles, this walk-able city includes landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and the largest Chinatown in the United States. A stroll of the City’s streets can lead from Union Square to North Beach (San […]
Our beautiful country was one of the first to portion off part of its land to be preserved for the wildlife, and for future generations. Yellowstone National Park, signed into law in 1872, would be the first of many such parks spanning the entire nation. And though everyone should visit as many of our national […]
In 2007, documentary filmmaker Doug Prey premiered his film Surfwise at the Toronto International Film Festival. It portrays the inspiring and tumultuous story of the aging surfer, his wife and their nine children who were born, raised and home-schooled in a small camper on beaches across California, Mexico, Hawaii, and Israel. They surfed daily and […]
In 1967, the song “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)” by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas (sung by Scott McKenzie) was an instant hit and became the official song of the city. Before that, crooner Tony Bennett recorded the song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” (written […]
I have always marveled at the allure of the Niagara region. As a child, with my extended family, we would pack lunches—enough to feed an army—and embark on summer day trips to Niagara Falls. We would pose along the iron gate with the falls in the background, trek up and down Clifton Hill, and park […]
Summer’s here, and, for those of us craving some nice sunny days lazing on the beach or out on crystal clear waters, a visit to a nearby lake may be the most cost-effective alternative to a tropical getaway. Fortunately, America boasts many jaw-dropping lakes (which span 39.9 million acres!) for you to enjoy. Dense, untouched […]
