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Tourists Down Under seeking a unique travel experience can board the Indian Pacific for a three-day journey across Australia from coast to coast.

Perched on the side of a mountain, Jerome, Arizona offers visitors awesome views, unique shops and boutiques, and a taste of history.

Three women move to a remote mining town each looking for something. What they find is friendship and the strength to make changes so that they can achieve their dreams.

One of the most well preserved ghost towns in the old wild west, Calico ghost town is now a living museum.

Is there gold under the rubble of the Frank Slide? Who was the miracle baby who was the sole survivor of the slide? Was the town completely destroyed? Find out the truth

Mining activities benefit communities by supplying jobs and creating resources. However, many of these communities also have to deal with the resulting toxic pollution.

Park City is a year-round destination, filled with arts, sports, history and good food at any season, not just in the winter when it becomes ski capital of the west.

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's most popular, and busy, tourist destinations. However, the crowds of Puerto Vallarta can be forgotten in Peaceful San Sebastian.

1917 and the turmoil of a striking mining community in Wales provides a dramatic backdrop for this historical love story.

Get off the highway and take the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway to see unspoilt New Mexico. It is one of southwest America's most scenic drives

When the rush for silver began in 1903, the town now known as Cobalt in Ontario changed forever, and is now a designated National Historic Site of Canada.

With over one billion aspen trees, Colorado's fall color rivals any in the country. Take an easy autumn foliage drive from Denver to see the spectacular mountain scenery.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers some of the best nightlife in Montana: warm, luxurious midnight soaks under brighter stars than ever seen in Hollywood or Vegas.

The Black Hills not only offers Mount Rushmore, but many other scenic cities with attractions and activities fun for the whole family. Plan ahead for a unique vacation.

With the majestic Rocky Mountains at its doorstep, Butte Montana celebrates its history as an old mining town, with historic tours, monuments and festivals.

The small coastal town of Lüderitz in Namibia, Africa, offers the discerning traveler a variety of accommodation to suit any budget.

During fall foliage season, Aspen's very name is synonymous with Colorado gold. Take a drive or a hike to enjoy the spectacular fall color surrounding this mountain town.

From gold panning to wagon rides, the restored town of Barkerville revives the frenzied late 1800s of the Cariboo region's gold rush.

In the early hours of April 29, 1903, a giant rockslide tumbled down Turtle Mountain and struck the town of Frank, burying a mine and killing more than 70 people.

Ghost towns are a great way to reconnect with the adventurous times of the old west. You will find some great ones still intact in San Bernadino County.

Ghost towns are a great way for people to experience those loved times of the old west. One can find many of them in San Bernadino County.

Vintage trains that once served mining camps travel the scenic Rocky Mountains in the Denver area. Travel historic railroads for a family friendly excursion.

It's a fair drive to visit Grand Canyon West from Flagstaff or Las Vegas. Kingman, AZ and nearby towns have a range of hotels and motels with easy access to the Skywalk.

Park City, Utah has three major ski resorts: Deer Valley, Park City, and The Canyons. Each of Park City's resorts is unique, with something for every skier or snowboarder

The charming colonial city of Taxco, in the State of Guerrero, Mexico, is home to some outstanding silver shopping, great food and historical sites well worth a visit.

Toronto stock broker Sir Henry Pellatt's grand dream resulted in construction of Casa Loma at great cost to many.

Mon Oncle Antoine is a tale not only of its main character, but of Quebec itself. While Benoit comes of age, so too does the province.

Galena, Illinois is often considered an adults-only retreat, but the small town offers fun and education for younger visitors too.

Montana is known for Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, but there are many other places to discover throughout Big Sky Country.

Take an African safari to Namibia without driving on gravel and meet the wild horses of the Namib, hug a Quiver Tree, and explore the ghosts of Kolmanskop.

The hike from Aspen to Crested Butte offers tremendous mountain vistas, flowers, wildlife sitings, an aerobic challenge, and a soft bed at the end of the trail.

In this episode, the Real Chance of Love cast get to meet Real's and Chance's parents. Bay Bay Bay tries to bring down Milf and Corn Fed wins over the parents.

On that fateful Tuesday Scott pulled his gun and fired at his wife, blowing away the side of her face and the back of her head.

A four-star, four-course, four-bonfire cross-country ski/snowshoe-and-dine meal event on March 17, 2007, will support the Gunnison/Crested Butte Junior Nordic Ski Team.

The Rose Garden Motel in Geelong, west of Melbourne, Australia, is an excellent base for exploring the beaches, Great Ocean Road and, inland, Ballarat and the Grampians.

Nobel-Prize winner Gordimer's first novel is a traditional bildungsroman with a decisive political flavor.

Sophie Townsend's debut novel is a moving reflection on love, grief and friendship.

Get outside of cities like Vancouver and Victoria to experience the gorgeous countryside of British Columbia.

Feel like a day out to go back into the past into another golden era? If visiting Canberra and the Australian Capitol Territory, discover the outlying regions and areas!

Deadwood breaks out with same-sex storylines in season three

My Name is Bruce is the ultimate movie for any Bruce Campbell fan - it has Campbell making fun of himself the entire time!

Hiking in Wickenburg, Arizona, is an activity overlooked by many. There are many excellent trails with beautiful vistas and historical remains.

Prepare well, come with a guide, know the routes and above all, enjoy yourself while trekking a few short hours from the Bolivia de facto capital of La Paz.

Sure it 's 110 degrees, but real men don't let a little heat stop a good time. When the sun sizzles in Phoenix, the prices drop, and it's the ideal time for a mancation.

Park City has a variety of accommodation options. Those who want the highest level of service should consider the "Private Concierge Service" at the Silver Star Resort.

As the man responsible for Katie Price's perfect pout, make-up artist Gary Cockerill is a familiar face to celeb spotters, but what's the goss on the man with the gloss?

There's more to Mexico than just the big cities. Exploring small to medium towns help visitors get a complete understanding of all the cultural richness Mexico offers.

Head to the mountains of Western North Carolina, Maggie Valley to be precise, and get a taste of the old west.

Oprah Winfrey flies to South Africa and proactively deals with allegations of abuse by a dorm matron

From quaint Main Street to five-star luxury, this mountain town home to the Sundance Film Festival makes the good life accessible to groups from all over the U.S.