The American flag, also known as the Stars and Stripes and the Star-Spangled Banner, has gone through many iterations, as a star is added every time a state is added to the country.The 50th star was added in 1960 after Hawaii was added to the union. Until 1818, a new stripe was also added whenever a state joined.There are numerous rules and rituals involving the nation’s flag. Much of these...
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Originally built in 1882, the Original Mast General Store drummed up business with the cheerful slogan: "We sell “goods for the living; coffins and caskets for the dead.”That's their unique way of saying they've got everything a person could need, dead or alive. The store sells modern wares such as camping gear and books, as well as old-timey apothecary items. The store also hasn't been hit...
Going on a trip, whether for the weekend, a week or a month, is probably everyone’s favorite pastime. Make the most of the few vacation days you have, and don’t flock to tourist traps like New York or Los Angeles. Think outside the box.They may not get a lot of attention, but the U.S. has hundreds of small towns. Of the nation’s 325.7 million people, an estimated 205 million, or 62.9...
There are lots of reason to take the road less traveled. On top of beating lines, underrated places might offer lower prices, could be less developed and give you the thrill of going somewhere undiscovered.Just because they aren’t the top-visited tourist destinations doesn’t mean they don’t have amazing quests in store for travelers willing to pick the road less traveled.The following...
People often seem to struggle with setting aside time for a full vacation in the summer. As an alternative, they should take advantage of a relaxing, and adventurous, weekend getaway. Working hard should be followed by some kind of a reward.Get away for a few days and release the week’s stresses; get a fresh perspective on your daily life, and recharge for the chaotic days...
Despite being officially decommissioned in 1985, Route 66 has continued to captivate Americansas well as people from around the world.Thanks to the work of business owners and historians who have preserved America’s Highway, new generations can discover what lies along the ultimate road trip route.Spanning more than 2,000 miles from Chicago to LA, there are hundreds of towns and stops...
“Adventure is worthwhile in itself,” said the legendary aviator Amelia Earhart. Put her wise words into practice — alongside your significant other. Whether the two of you are a budding couple just on the cusp of love, or a seasoned pairing looking to reignite the flame, an intimate trip — to a treehouse in Texas, a contemporary hut in Washington, or a private island in Georgia — is...
There are more than 19,000 recognized cities, towns and villages and hundreds more “unincorporated places” in the United States.[slideshow:104126]In the quest to give each community a unique name, some states ended up with some truly weird and wacky city names.Some were named in jest, others by lazy officials. Some were named after oddly monikered people or foreign words that sound silly,...
Amusement parks are a popular form of entertainment. Millions of people flock to these incredible parks to ride thrilling rides, watch spectacular shows, and bond with their family and friends.A low balance in your checking account and not enough vacation time should not be factors in deciding to whether or where to have fun. Amusement parks are very entertaining,...
Sure, our national parks and monuments have been in the news as of late. But if anything, those headlines mean that our homeland-based bounty of natural treasures should be top of mind when planning your next away-from-home jaunt.A U.S. park visit doesn’t have to mean braving the tourist-laden crowds of oft-visited Yosemite, Yellowstone or our glorious Grand Canyon. Have you ever wanted to...