Articles related to "Highway"

The Alaska Highway was built by the US Army across Canada's north to Alaska, a road across mountains, permafrost and rivers, as a military supply route

This article describes wineries and tasting rooms in the unique towns and villages of California's Central Coast, convenient stops for those traveling Highway 1.

This article provides advice on how to plan a driving vacation along Highway One in the United States, including where to stop and when to go.

An army committed to keeping human losses at minimum would attempt to keep track of its casualties, yet this did not happen in Iraq.

After WWII the American Federal Government took over road building from the States. An impressive road system resulted, but at what price?

Georgia has many places that are slightly off the beaten paths of its main interstates of 85, 285 and 75. Here are a few of the roads one should explore.

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks draw many tourists to Moab, Utah. The nearby Colorado river area holds scenic wonders, as well, like the photogenic Fisher Towers.

The coast road between San Francisco and Los Angeles has some of California's best views, and historic sights on the southern stretch from Hearst Castle to Santa Barbara.

Just south of the north Oregon coast's most crowded and glittery tourist towns lies a stretch of coastline dotted with quiet beaches and picturesque fishing towns.

World War II provided the main reason for the building of the Alaska Highway. This wilderness road was hacked through unknown forests within just eight and a half months.

Drive along the Feather River National Scenic Byway on Highway 70 and see some of nature's most dramatic displays of wildflowers in bloom by cascading waterfalls.

The King's Highway in Jordan is the world's oldest continuously used trading route, connecting Amman in the north to Aqaba in the south of the country.

Some may get their kicks on Highway 66, but if kitsch is the order of the day, it can be found in great abundance on a short stretch of Highway 40 in eastern Arizona.

A ghost town, a native plant garden, a World War II internment camp and museums with everything from rail cars to movie memorabilia relate Eastern California history.

To get a full appreciation of the Napa Valley in northern California, you should drive as far north as Calistoga and return to Napa. Some recommendations follow.

Worldwide, the number of people killed in road traffic crashes each year is estimated to be almost 1.2 million.

When the first of Canada's fallen soldiers in Afghanistan were repatriated in 2002, an amazing grassroots movement was started.

The interpersonal stream of consciousness throughout the narration of the poem "Key to the Highway" is intentionally inconsistent and filled with sapient self-doubt.

David Lynch does it again - he manages to trick his audience and forces them to search for a red thread in his film that might not even be there.

Although many Nebraska residents support designating State Highway 2 as an All-American road, some Grant County residents are leery of possibly more federal regulations.

The northernmost of the Philippines' three main regions, Luzon, is anchored by its rugged interior Cordillera range, the source of all the major rivers of the island.

Take the coast road between San Francisco and Los Angeles for some of California's finest views: rocky sea cliffs, roaring surf, sandy coves, wildlife and historic towns.

Some of California's best views lie along the coast road between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The most dramatic scenery is on the stretch between Carmel and San Simeon.

It took decades before the value of Snoqualmie Pass was recognized. The Department of Transportation improved it several times, turning it into a major thoroughfare.

There is no truth to the rumor that older adults can't become computer gurus. Help your friends or family gain confidence and keep up with the grandkids online.

Use the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) to access the many boating and recreational opportunities found in Alaska

Highway 101 parallels the Oregon coast for nearly 400 miles, through some of the state's most glorious scenery. Dozens of public beaches and state parks line the way.

The Adriatic highway snakes its way down the Croatian coast, linking historic towns and fine landscapes.

From California to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, Unique Inns has the best luxury lodges, boutique hotels, and historic inns on the Pacific Coast and in Napa Valley.

Legislations encouraging urban renewal and enhanced mobility significantly improved the living conditions in American cities, but also deconstructed many urban areas.

Moab is central to exploring nearby Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. The nearby river recreation area, including Onion Creek, offers scenery rivaling the parks.

Interstate highways and urban renewal programs often destroyed inner city housing units which inadvertently segregated urban neighborhoods throughout the country.

Texans enjoy, protect, and grow wildflowers in abundance. Wildflowers come from harvested seeds and only a few, like the bluebonnet, are available as transplants.

FDR believed the government should promote paternalistic housing policies to provide for those devastated by the Depression, but there were unintended consequences.

After WWI, black urbanization was often met with intense violence, leaving blacks isolated and segregated in the hopelessness of a ghetto existence.

The family road trip is the ultimate family vacation. That doesn't mean it has to be all the cliches of whining kids and grumpy parents. Enjoy your family road trip.

Measuring more than 2800 km, BC's Great Northern Circle Tour explores the unpopulated wilds of both the historic Alaska Highway and untamed Stewart-Cassiar Highway.

What are the advantages of a hybrid versus a non-hybrid car? How much better is the MPG of fuel consumed in a hybrid car? Are there any benefits to the environment?

More than just a number, the numeral seven captures the true Native American culture that encompasses Highway's play.

Vancouver, British Columbia, is currently in the midst of preparations for the Olympic Winter Games of 2010, with repairing and expanding roads as a part of the process.

Take a ride up lofty mountains and glacier-formed peaks, through dense, old-growth forests, and along lakes and ocean shorelines on these classic road trip get-aways.

Barriere is a small town in a scenic spot north of Kamloops on the Yellowhead Highway. A good place to stop en route from Vancouver to Jasper National Park.

An introduction to the best Bob Dylan products in a wide array of different mediums.

Singer Brandy rear-ended Honda and 38-year-old mother died. L.A. attorney will determine if celebrity will go to court

The California coast is one of the state's best attractions. The Lonely Planet guide covers Disneyland, Pacific Coast Highway, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.

Camp amidst the redwoods along a lazy river at the Standish-Hickey Campground in a tent, trailer, or RV.

The spectacular Columbia River Gorge showcases the breathtaking natural beauty of the Western United States, featuring majestic waterfalls and sweeping vistas.

Welcome to Pacific Mall, where you can experience Asian culture while being thousands of miles away from the continent!

Insider tips on long distance driving from a veteran of journeys from Denver to Savannah, Nashville to San Francisco, Boise to Tallahassee and Memphis to New York City.

Visiting San Simeon's elephant seal colony can be combined with a trip to Hearst Castle but you may find yourself entranced by these aquatic giants and forget the castle.