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Sunland Park is a city located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,309.
Geography
Sunland Park is located at 31°48′24″ North, 106°34′48″ West (31.806719, -106.579985)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.0 km² (10.8 mi²). 27.4 km² (10.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.31% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,309 people, 3,355 households, and 2,969 families residing in the city. The population density is 486.6/km² (1,260.6/mi²). There are 3,617 housing units at an average density of 132.2/km² (342.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.80% White, 0.53% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 26.02% from other races, and 2.76% from two or more races. 96.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Black Jack is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,792.
Geography
Black Jack is located at 38°47′27″ North, 90°15′43″ West (38.790799, -90.261885)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²). 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.37% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,792 people, 2,422 households, and 1,789 families residing in the city. The population density is 985.9/km² (2,553.3/mi²). There are 2,587 housing units at an average density of 375.5/km² (972.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 26.31% White, 71.32% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Buffalo Grove is a village located in Cook and Lake counties in Illinois. The town was named for Buffalo Creek, which was itself named for bison bones found in the area.- As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 42,909.
Geography
Buffalo Grove is located at 42°9′59″ North, 87°57′48″ West (42.166332, -87.963391)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 23.9 km² (9.2 mi²). 23.8 km² (9.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.22% water.
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Georgetown is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,643. It is the county seat of Sussex County6.
Georgetown was founded in 1791 specifically to serve as the new county seat of Sussex County. Previously, the county seat had been in the town of Lewes, located on the Delaware Bay. However, as the population of Sussex County increased, a more central location for the county’s government was sought. Georgetown’s location, almost in the geographic center of the county, was felt to be ideal for that purpose, and 76 acres (308,000 m²) of farmland was purchased for that purpose in 1791.
Georgetown is unique among Delaware municipalities in that the center of the town is built around a circle, instead of the more traditional parklike square. Straddling “The Circle", as it is unsurprisingly called, is the Town Hall; state and county buildings, including the historic Sussex County Courthouse (built in 1837); lawyers’ offices; and banks. This layout is similar to that found in Annapolis, Maryland, except that, unlike in Annapolis, where the State House is the focal point of the circle, the center of Georgetown’s circle is a small park with a fountain.
Arizona : Parker
Parker is named after General Eli Parker, an American Indian and respected officer. General Parker was part of the staff for General Ulysses S. Grant. He was present during the surrender of Robert E. Lee, during the Civil War at Appomattox. Later, General Grant became United States Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Parker, has a beautiful winter climate and, like many Arizona cities, is a winter home to many Snowbirds. With plenty of fishing, boating and camping, holiday week-ends bring lots of folks from Phoenix and Southern California. Parker has lots of lodging and dining options to cater to its many visitors.
The town sits at an elevation of 450 feet. The climate is hot in the summer, yet mild in the winter. The winter low is 38 degrees and the summer high is 108 degrees. Parker does receive a scattered amount of rainfall about 3 inches a year. There are so many recreational activities in Parker. It is a great town for boaters, fishers, and campers.
Wyoming Travel Guide
Wyoming particularly Known as the ‘Cowboy State’, has a diverse geography is what makes the state a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, and a paradise for visitors and residents alike. This is a place where cowboys and Indians still exist, where people wave as they drive past and where the countryside is unspoiled, wide and open. The state also has quite a few interesting historic sights. Most are related to the covered wagon emigration trails of the 19-th century. They all came together in Wyoming and several forts arose to meet the settlers’ needs.
Laramie, a town much famed through its association with Hollywood westerns, invites tourists to two of the region’s newest attractions, the Wyoming Territorial Park and Prison and the American Heritage Center. As Buffalo Bill’s hometown, Cody is well known for its western-style wares and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center detailing the history of the American West. Around the sophisticated resort town of Jackson are numerous guest and working ranches that are a reminder of the state’s history, and everywhere the hat-brandishing cowboy that is the state insignia preserves the image of the romantic Wild West. East Wyoming sees rock climbers tackle America’s first National Monument, Devil’s Tower. Cheyenne, the state capital is in the east, as is Buffalo, a city that sits at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains. Experience the state’s Old West heritage throughout the state at museums in Casper and Cody, or join a fossil dig in the desert of Fossil Butte.
Wyoming also caters for a wide range of outdoor activities. From boating, water-skiing and fishing in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area through the full range of winter sports (including sled dog tours) in the Rockies, this is truly a state for all seasons.
Wisconsin Travel Guide
Wisconsin is known as the Badger State of the United States. It is considered as a top travel spot, it owes much of its popularity to its natural beauty, with two Great Lakes (Superior and Michigan) and the Mississippi River, as well as 15,000 inland lakes. Around forty per cent is forested land, with 48 state parks and nine state forests, providing scope for any amount of outdoor recreation.
Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s largest city, legendary for the tempting scent of malt seeping from its many breweries. Nearly one million people gather each year along the banks of Lake Michigan for Summerfest—a live music and entertainment festival.
The north offers the vast pinestral forests of the Northwoods. Shimmering lakes and thousands of waterways each extend their own appeal. Highlights include the Oconto Area, Park Falls and Superior.
The heart of Wisconsin, the center of the state, pulses with the quiet activity of small towns surrounded by rugged natural beauty. Located on rivers, at the edge of lakes or in the shadow of one of the state’s highest peaks, these home towns have individual graces that recommend themselves to visitors. Their welcome mats are always out.
The eastern part of the state along Lake Michigan is a wonderful combination of scenic agricultural landscape, beautiful woodlands and lakes, and growing urban centers. This is also home to the almost religiously regarded Green Bay Packers football team. The cities of Appleton, GreenBay and Milwaukee are all in this area.
Southwestern Wisconsin brings you striking rock formations, steep hills and hidden valleys, ravines filled with ferns and woodland flowers as well as man-made delights and diversions. The city of Madison is located in the eastern edge of this area.
The Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, a stunning example of Roman Renaissance architecture, stands between Lake Mendota to the west and Lake Monona to the east. Green Bay is home to the NFL’s oldest team, the Green Bay Packers. A trip to this city during football season would not be complete without taking in a game at Lambeau Field, or visiting the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.
West Virginia Travel Guide
West Virginia is a state in the central Appalachians, with two “panhandles” or long, narrow arms of territory which reach East almost to Washington DC and North almost to Pittsburgh PA.
West Virginia was part of Virginia until 1863 when the inhabitants of the western counties decided to become their own state rather than join the Confederacy. Slavery was legal in WV, but it was not common. Most West Virginians lived in small farms or industrial communities, and had no need for slaves. Also, many of the inhabitants belonged to churches which opposed slavery, and thus abolitionism was strong.
West Virginia is very different from Virginia. While Virginia is the home of the planter aristocracy and very English in its customs, West Virginia was settled by the “scotch-Irish” (people born in Ireland but of Scottish descent) and thus the relationship between Virginia and West Virginia is analogous to the relationship between England and Scotland or Ireland.
After statehood, West Virginia boomed. Coal was king. Immigrants from Germany, Italy, Ireland, and all over the world moved to the area to work for the robber barons of the Industrial Revolution. The Organized Labor Movement has been strong in West Virginia ever since.
West Virginia is neither entirely southern nor entirely northern. The speech inflections and attitudes are reminiscent of the south; the architecture and climate are reminiscent of the north. It is true that West Virginia is the most rural and isolated state in the region. It is not true that the inhabitants inbreed. Many West Virginians have left the state in search of jobs to become prominent in their new locales. There are many, many West Virginians living outside West Virginia, particularly in Ohio or in North Carolina.
Charleston is the capital and largest city of West Virginia. It is located in the Kanawha (kah-NAW-ah) Valley, which is heavily industrialized and the home to numerous chemical plants. Healthcare is increasingly important in the city, with 5 major hospitals which serve the entire region. The city hosts the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, an impressive Capitol building and state museum, and a brand new Cultural Center. It is located on Interstate Highways 64, 77, and 79. Amtrak serves the city, as do several major airlines. Most major hotel chains have locations in Charleston, and there is a network of busses (KRT) for public transportation. The shopping mall is located smack-dab in the middle of downtown, and Capitol Street is an area of Victorian Buildings experiencing an renaissance of commercial activity.
Huntington, 50 miles west of Charleston, was an important industrial center and Ohio River port during the early 1900s. Today, the city is attempting to rebound from years of job losses and declining industry. Today Huntington is probably best known as the home to Marshall University and the Thundering Herd. Interstate 64 serves Huntington, as do Amtrak and several airlines. Lodging is readily available through major chains or local establishments.
Wheeling, in the Northern Panhandle (about 45 minutes from Pittsburgh, PA) is a small city rich in history. Strategically located along the Ohio River, Wheeling was the terminus of the National Road in the old days, and retains a charm and character unparralled for a town its size. The downtown area is simply georgeous, Wheeling Island in particular, and Oglebay Park is an impressive local getaway.
Other small cities dot the landscape. Morgantown is the home of West Virginia University and retains the mantra of a college town. Clarksburg is a fast-growing area and home to a large Italian-American community. Beckley serves as a cross-roads and staging area for excursions to the scenic parks.
Natural scenery is the biggest draw to West Virginia. The high peaks of the Allegheny Mountains at Spruce Knob and Seneca rocks draw climbers, bikers, and frustrated city dwellers looking for some much needed relaxation. The New River, an ancient waterway, has carved a great canyon into the landscape creating the New River Gorge National River in the southern part of the state. Not only good for hiking and breathtaking vistas, the rivers in this region are conducive to whitewater rafting. And many visitors take on the challenge of the rivers each fall. The Gauley River is second only to the Colorado for its technical difficulty. Winter brings ski season, and the hilltops get a lot of snow. Numerous ski resorts are located in West Virginia, for anything from a day-trip on the slopes such as Snowshoe to a week of 5-star relaxation.
Speaking of 5-star, the cultured jetset crowd shouldn’t miss the Greenbrier, a 5-star resort in White Sulphur Springs with world renowned accommodations, golf, cuisine, and activities.
Historic battle sites in the eastern part of the state, such as Droop Mountain, afford gorgeous views in the fall when the trees turn colors. Fireflies abound in the summer. Pearl Buck’s birthplace is available for viewing in Hillsboro. The Monongahela & George Washington National Forests in the Allegheny Mountains are beautiful, especially close to the Greenbrier River.
To get to West Virginia, you can come by car, train, or airplane. Driving is the best option to see the sights; West Virginia has invested heavily in roads and bridges and now boasts one of the best highway networks in the country (and the roads are rarely congested, making for great driving. 70 mph speed limits in some areas.) Only the usual precautions are needed; crime is uncommon in West Virginia.
Washington D.C. Travel Guide
Washington, DC, the Nation’s capital, sits at the center of the region which is traversed by the Potomac River. The seat of the Nation’s government provides visitors with some of the worlds most famous landmarks including the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the Smithsonian Institution, and a plethora of monuments, museums and other attractions at the core of the Washington, DC area. Washington, DC with its low-profile skyline is a city of green parks and open spaces, grand buildings, historic landmarks, marbled monuments and impressive museums, with character-filled neighborhoods that support a thriving cultural scene.
More than 20 million visitors flock to the legislative and administrative headquarters of the land each year. D.C. is also home to the Smithsonian Institute and the National Gallery of Art. The state offers much for the romantic. As well as quiet countryside, there are the flaming sunsets, misty islands, snowy mountains, picturesque small towns and exciting cities. Whatever you are seeking as inspiration, you’ll find it in Washington State. In fact here there are more islands than anywhere else in the West. Mist-cloaked or sun-struck, rocky or forested, remote or abuzz with visitors, there is somewhere for every mood. The most famous are the San Juans, strewn like emeralds across the cobalt sea, which offer facilities for every type of holiday.
Just to the northeast of Washington in Maryland, an easy car ride away, is another great city, Baltimore. The Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean are easily accessible. The city and the surrounding suburbs in Maryland and Virginia have an active and exciting night-life. There are clubs, bars, and theaters to satisfy any taste and restaurants of nearly every type in existence.
Although technically located in the South, Washington is a very cosmopolitan city and in fact bears little resemblance at all to the rest of the US. To most Americans DC is a fascinating place to visit, teeming with politics, diplomacy, history, and scandal. Those of us who live “inside the Beltway” by choice wouldn’t have it any other way.
Washington Travel Guide
Washington State is in the north-western part of the United States bordered by Canada and the Pacific Ocean. The state offers much for the romantic. As well as quiet countryside, there are the flaming sunsets, misty islands, snowy mountains, picturesque small towns and exciting cities. The state offers a unique opportunity for visitors to blend the fun of a vibrant city vacation with an exciting wilderness experience, all within a relatively short distance of each other.
Seattle is one of the nicest cities to spend some time. Its location is really great and it is an excellent base for exploring the state. If you’re into coffee, this is the place. Many a funky little coffee shop, including The Hurricane, on Seventh downtown. Highly recommended.
Just across the Sound (Puget Sound, to be specific) from Seattle, a relatively short ferry ride away, you get the Kitsap Penninsula. It’s right by the city, but it’s rural enough to have character (read: cows). The entire area is full of great trees and enough incredible hidden beaches to keep you busy for weeks.
Washington’s winter recreation used to be the best kept secret in the West. Yet visitors will find here an abundance of first-class downhill skiing within easy range of Seattle. And cross-country resorts, sleigh riding, snow-boarding, snow-mobiling and dog sledding are all equally handy. Travel inland to explore national parks, three within easy reach of Seattle, most set around the peaks of the volcanic Cascades Mountains and sporting forests, rivers, lakes and glaciers. In summer the green western wilderness areas draw thousands of hikers, climbers and cyclists, while in winter the skiers head for the slopes.
Virginia Travel Guide
Virginia on America’s east coast is enormously proud of their local history and has put a great deal of effort into preserving their historical landmarks, homes and public buildings. Even Virginia’s popular seaside resort city of Virginia Beach is steeped in history, so visitors who come simply to enjoy the State’s many miles of Atlantic Coast sandy beaches cannot help but absorb some of the region’s historic importance along with their suntans.
Virginia is where America’s first permanent English colonists put down roots, founding the town of Jamestown in 1607. They stepped ashore originally on a sandy beach at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, a large estuary that became their gateway to the scenic hinterland. Skyline Drive winds along approximately 105 miles of natural paradise. It stretches from the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Shenandoah National Park - 200,000 acres of nature’s playground. Central Virginia is brimming with southern hospitality. ‘Rustle up’ some partners and travel back in time with a trip to Mitchie Tavern in Charlottesville, or visit the 2,700-acre National Battlefield in Petersburg, where the Confederate soldiers lost their battle for Richmond. As the Capital of Confederacy, Richmond is deep-rooted in the preservation of its past. The Museum of the Confederacy and the Valentine Museum pay homage to the tragedy of the Civil War. Recreational enthusiasts will find a great selecion of activities in the Chesapeake Bay area which dominates the eastern coastline. Arlington is across the Potomac River from the Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC, and home to the National Cemetery, the final resting place for such famous people as John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Joe Louis.
Vermont Travel Guide
Famous for its country inns, covered bridges, and recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, and cross country skiing, Vermont has a reputation for being the state with a “mind of its own.” Visit Montpelier, the state’s capital, which has the oldest and best-kept state house in the union. See Lake Champlain from the shore or on a schooner cruise, or visit one of the area’s numerous historic sites. In Burlington, check out the summer jazz music festival. A trip to the Green Mountains area of Vermont is an absolute must. It is here that the ski resorts for which Vermont is so well known are located. Spend some time at Killington/Pico, Stowe, Rutland or one of the several other resorts.
Utah Travel Guide
Utah is known as the Beehive State of the United States. Utah abounds with national parks, including the world famous Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, and offers a wide assortment of monuments, museums (including, in Salt Lake City, the largest collection of Mormon pioneer memorabilia in the world) and national heritage sites. In Southwest Utah, enjoy the red rock and arid landscape of Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. In the Southeast, Moab serves as a starting point for visits to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. North Utah is home to the scenic Bear River Mountains and the Golden Spike National Historic Site.
The most significant sights and attractions have been formed by the dramatic forces of nature, creating ruggedly beautiful, multicoloured canyons, eroded rock sculptures, red desert plains, forested mountains and snow-capped peaks. Southern Utah has five breathtaking national parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon. Canyonlands and Capitol Reef National parks are close by and offer more excellent outdoor opportunities.
In Springdale you find Zion National Park with the world’s largest natural arch, the Kolob Arch.
Texas Travel Guide
Texas, second largest state in the US, has plenty of people too in its half-dozen huge cities. Austin, the capital city with its lush riverside parks is a pleasant surprise to everyone who visits there. Dallas is the image of Texas that most people are familiar with, and visitors will not be disappointed. Texas is home to the largest oil industry in the US, but visitors are generally surprised to discover that the state has one of the country’s biggest wine-growing regions too; that Austin is a musical Mecca; that Texas is leading the country in high-tech production; and that it is at the heart of a gourmet movement with some of the nation’s finest restaurants within its borders.
Tennessee Travel Guide
Tennessee is a relatively small landlocked state is bounded on the west by the Mississippi River and on the east by the Appalachian Mountains, bordered in total by eight other states. Tennessee stands squarely in the middle of the South and shares borders with eight other states, making it ideal for a touring holiday. The State of Tennessee is known for its strong musical heritage. Many famous musicians, such as Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, started their careers in Tennessee.
Tennessee in becoming the central melting pot of musical styles, eventually coalescing into modern country, blues and rock ‘n roll, for which the state is now world renowned. The country music of Nashville and the traditional music and bluegrass of the Smoky Mountains add up to a glorious symphony of sound. And the state is home to such great musical landmarks as the Grand Ole Opry, Graceland and Beale Street.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is located in Gatlinburg. The national park spans almost symmetrically across the Tennessee and North Carolina border. Country music fans will enjoy a visit to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, where live tapings of the longest running country music station can be seen and heard in the 4400-seat studio. Also offered in the city are a variety of museums that are sure to gain the interest of everyone who visits. Located in the south of Tennessee is Chattanooga, which is most famous for the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
South Dakota Travel Guide
South Dakota has much more to offer than most people think. Most of the people who get to see some of what it has to offer are traveling through the state on Interstate 90. I have been through South Dakota many times. Headed west through S. Dakota is Sioux Falls which is supposed to be one of the safest cities in the states. More westward in Chamberlain is a beautiful place also along the Missouri River, Nice rest area in this area to take a break and take a short hike to rest your legs. Southwest S. Dakota In The Black Hills, offers a lot for the tourist or the people and family’s passing through the state. You may remember in history class the pictures of Mount Rushmore, but being there seeing it upclose is a whole different story.
South Dakota’s Custer State Park is filled with thousands of roaming bison and wild animals; the Badlands are another geological marvel, with ridges and cliffs covered in a blanket of white sediment. Former U.S. presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln greet visitors from the side of Mount Rushmore in Keystone. The Southeast part of South Dakota is home to many lakes and three major rivers. It is a haven for fisherman, hunters, golfers and skiers alike. Mitchell is home to the world’s only Corn Palace, and De Smet preserves the heritage of Laura Ingalls Wilder of the Little House stories. Sioux Falls is South Dakota’s most populated city and boasts many state parks and recreational areas.
South Carolina Travel Guide
South Carolina is known as the Palmetto State of the United States. It is considered to be the prettiest states in the U.S. Located on the East Coast between North Carolina and Georgia. Take a trip to South Carolina and you will soon discover the meaning of southern hospitality.
Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, is situated in the South Carolina Heartland and is an industrial powerhouse of the state that maintains a hometown air. A city preserved in time, Charleston is located near the South Carolina Coast and is the epitome of charm, complete with narrow, cobbled streets.
Charleston is, without doubt, the state’s most famous city. This is the genteel heart of South Carolina and has been so since the first English settlement here in 1670. This historic port is proud of its long history, embracing its churches, the mansions of once wealthy merchants and an important military past. Here there are museums of art and history, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and the intriguing State Museum. Outside the city, which is also home to the state university, are the 50,000-acre Lake Murray and the Saluda River, both great for fishing and a wide variety of water sports.
Charleston is one of the most elegant cities in the country. South of Charleston the coastline breaks up into small marshy islands that preserve traces of the Gullah culture. These Sea Islands are home to black communities, descendants of the West African slaves brought to the plantations who were given land when they were freed in 1865, and who speak a dialect known as Gullah that is unique to the African-Americans of the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia.
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