Travel 9

From the opening of Chimney Rock Park by Jerome Freeman in 1890 to Dr. Lucius Morse�s dreams for Lake Lure in the 1920s, the development of tourism in the Hickory Nut Gorge area is one of the untold……続きを見る

During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the town of Plymouth, Connecticut�formerly known as Northbury�was settled only by scattered groups of Indians and hearty newcomers from Europe. As ti……続きを見る

The Quincy Valley is a unique place with a distinct environment. In the beginning, not even the local Columbia River tribes could find a use for the sagebrush desert, home to jackrabbits, coyotes, a……続きを見る

Morrisville is known as a small, sleepy town in central North Carolina. However, this town in the heart of the state�s most technological area has a long and colorful past. The Morrisville community……続きを見る

On June 26, 1809, John McKnight and 30 other residents of Pine Township petitioned the courts of Allegheny for the formation of a new township. In the November term, permission was granted, and Ross……続きを見る

From 1924 to 1962, Texon was a model company oil town in Reagan County, Texas. Pittsburgh-based Big Lake Oil Company developed the town site next to the Big Lake Oil Field and Santa Rita No. 1, the ……続きを見る

Referred to in its beginning as a �peculiar town,� Medford was originally a town but a plantation owned by Governor Matthew Craddock. Known as Meadford at the time of its settlement in 1630, the are……続きを見る

In 1832, John, Walter, and Daniel Pearce, and their brother-in-law, William Smith Wilson, walked west from their homes in Ohio prospecting for land. When they reached the Fox River in the vicinity o……続きを見る

Part of a series of eBooks on photography at Maya ruins, "A Photographer's Guide to Tulúm" goes far beyond the usual tour books. It's a comprehensive guide to the ruins, with an eye toward making th……続きを見る

The Park View neighborhood, nestled in the northeastern corner of Washington�s Ward One and bordering the Soldiers� Home and Howard University, is historically linked to its main thoroughfare, Georg……続きを見る

It was the sweet-smelling, flowering magnolia tree dominating the grounds near a rural railroad stop that transformed the South Jersey settlement of Greenland into the tiny borough of Magnolia. But ……続きを見る

The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settler……続きを見る

Taney County, Missouri obtained its name from Roger B. Taney, who married Anne Key, sister of the author of America's national anthem, Francis Scott Key. With roots already embedded in Americana, th……続きを見る

About Mary's Writing: "Wise, warm, witty, it ripples with rude, righteous fun and at the same time offers profound insights. It resonates from top to bottom with deep and abiding humanity. Here is a……続きを見る

Nestled in a lush valley along the banks of the Root River, Preston, Minnesota, is ideally located at the geographic center of Fillmore County. The earliest settlers found the area rich with everyth……続きを見る

At the foot of the Ortega Mountains on the flank of Cleveland National Forest, the 3,300-acre Lake Elsinore is one of Southern California�s more spectacular natural wonders. It is also the region�s ……続きを見る

Most commonly known as the home of the world-famous Toll House cookie, Whitman has a rich history that goes well beyond the cookie jar. Centrally located between Boston and Cape Cod, the town played……続きを見る

Lee County illustrates the region�s history through vintage photographs, many of which are previously unpublished. This truly multi-cultural, central Texas county is home to a variety of ethnic comm……続きを見る

Newhall�s many firsts include the first gold discovery in California and the first commercially successful oil well, which led to the first pipeline and oil refinery in California. Some of the earli……続きを見る

The first in a series of books collecting travel and humor pieces the author wrote for a fabulously well-regarded newspaper column ("fabulously well-regarded" by his two dozen readers, anyway) while……続きを見る

Upper Arlington was founded by brothers King and Ben Thompson, who purchased farmland in 1913 from James T. Miller. Inspired by the garden city movement, the Thompsons envisioned an idealistic resid……続きを見る

Jamaica is an astounding visual journey documenting the unique history of this remarkable community over more than 350 years. Jamaica, Queens, has long occupied a commanding position in the politica……続きを見る

Since its incorporation, Michigan City has appreciated its lakefront assets. The point at which Trail Creek collides with Lake Michigan has always been a source of pride for the city�s residents. Ho……続きを見る

Located in the stark landscape of Eastern California�s Owens Valley, Bishop is situated between two of the highest mountain ranges of the contiguous United States. Native Americans had been in the r……続きを見る

Known as the place where glassblowers produced masterpieces for international markets in the 1800s and where some of New England's oldest homes still stand, Sandwich is a vibrant community rich in h……続きを見る

Since its incorporation in 1833, Danville has proved one of the Old Dominion State's most interesting and historic cities, ranging from its brief stint as the last capital during the waning hours of……続きを見る

In West Texas, the land that would one day become Big Spring was originally home to Comanche Indians. In 1880, the Texas Rangers were sent ahead of the railroad to establish peace among the ranchers……続きを見る

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Located near the center of North Carolina, the Lee County area has been defined by transportation for the past two centuries. From navigation along the Cape Fear and Deep Rivers to early plank roads……続きを見る

Surrounded by Long Beach, the relatively small city of Signal Hill has a rich and colorful history. Because they used the hill as a view and signal point for the surrounding ranchos, early Spanish s……続きを見る