america
Travel from sea to shining sea; by car or by plane, there's plenty to see in the good ole US of A.
Anchorage on Cook Inlet
Anchorage is surrounded by the Chugach Mountain and is the largest city and commercial center of Alaska. The Alaska Native Heritage Center explores the cultures of eleven Alaskan Indigenous groups. Here you can learn about the history and culture of Alaska. Six traditional dwellings surround the small Lake Tiulana. Each displays artifacts and offers various experiences. Visitors can enjoy cultural dances, games, and artist demonstrations. In the Hall of Cultures you can see local and regional artwork and a theater shows an educational film series.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Birmingham in Jones Valley
Birmingham is a city in the north-central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. The Birmingham Museum of Art is located in the heart of the city’s cultural district and opened its doors in 1951. Its permanent collection consists of more than 25,000 art objects. Its collection of Asian art is one of the finest in the Southeast and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics is one of the best in the world. Other highlights include a Kress collection of Baroque and Renaissance paintings, decorative arts and sculpture, 18th-century European decorative arts, and the world-renowned collection of Wedgwood china. The museum offers lectures, events, and activities for a variety of audiences including school children.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Mobile on the Gulf Coast
Mobile is a port city on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The USS Alabama a BB-60 battleship that was nicknamed "Mighty A” can be found in Battleship Memorial Park. It was launched in 1942 and decommissioned after WW II and became a part of Mobile’s new veteran’s memorial park in 1965. You can tour this ship and the USS Drum, a historic submarine. The park also has an impressive collection of aircraft and other historic military equipment from these eras as well as from the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the Desert Storm conflict. The Battleship Memorial Park is dedicated to Alabama veterans who served from WW II to Operation Desert Storm.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival feat. The Fray
I’ll be honest: I am not a fan of living in Orlando. And I don’t even technically live in Orlando, I live in the suburbs. I moved here two years ago to do the Disney College Program, and never left after my program ended. With life looking like I’ll be Orlando-adjacent for a while, I figured it was time to start looking at O-Town from a different lens.
By Victoria Brown3 years ago in Wander
Chandrayaan - 3 "A journey to the moon"
Chandrayaan-3: A Journey to the Moon Introduction: Chandrayaan-3 is the third mission in India's ambitious Chandrayaan program. Building upon the successes and lessons learned from the previous missions, Chandrayaan-3 aims to further explore the uncharted terrains of the Moon and expand our understanding of Earth's celestial neighbor. This article will take you on a detailed journey through the story of Chandrayaan-3, from its conception to its anticipated accomplishments.
By Alone Hyper3 years ago in Wander
Anniston the Model City
Anniston is located in Calhoun County Alabama. It was named “The Model City” by a newspaperman because of its careful planning in the late 19th century. The city is situated on the slope of Blue Mountain. It was involved in some of the country’s historic events. The U.S. Army set up training camps nearby during WW I and WW II and during the Civil Rights Movement, a life-changing event took place here. Anniston also offers many outdoor activities.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Washington D.C. on the Potomac River
I have been doing a series about sightseeing in the US capitals. The capital of the USA Washington D.C. is a city that is not in one of the fifty states. However, the final capital in my series number fifty is the capital of Hawaii, Honolulu. Before I started this series I had written about Honolulu so you'll find a link to the post below.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
