Articles: All for tag: "parks"
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Few people know about Difficult Run, one of the most scenic spots in Great Falls, Virginia. Passing under Georgetown Pike, Difficult Run speeds through a steep gorge with waterfalls reaching the Potomac River with panoramic views at the mouth of Difficult Run. I happen to love it - this short film is my humble attempt to show this enchanting place to those who do not know it.
Nov. 11, 2012
United States is a country with many amazing natural wonders, scenic places and routes, historic sites and recreational areas. While planning your next adventure, it may be important to know what are they but also how popular they are among visitors. Unfortunately, even with the Internet, it may require more than click (at least in my experience) to get such data. However, if the place you are interested in as a tourist destinations is administered by the U.S. National Park Service, it is easy to obtain statistics regarding number of visits.
Dec. 28, 2011
The Smithsonian National Zoological Park, also known as the National Zoo or simply the Zoo, is one of the oldest zoological parks in the United States founded in 1889 by an Act of Congress. As it follows from the name of the Park it is a part of the Smithsonian Institution with the mission to "provide leadership in animal care, science, education, sustainability, and visitor experience."
July 19, 2011
Personally, I think there is something barbaric about all zoological parks where animals are kept in captivity and shown to people for their enjoyment. Do not get me wrong - I am not implying at all that the Smithsonian National Zoological Park is somehow involved in exploiting animals to excite crowds. Quite the opposite, the National Zoo is rather successful in fulfilling its mission to provide leadership in animal care, science, education, sustainability, and visitor experience. But this very success creates some interesting dilemmas.
July 19, 2011
If you have never visited Kings Dominion amusement in Doswell, Virginia, this photo gallery can help you get better idea what you can find in the park. I am talking about all parts of it - rides, attractions, shopping, dining as well as its environment and logistics. Keep in mind that the park is big; it is located on 400 acres with endless entertainment for the entire family. Our first part of photo galleries dedicated to Kings Dominion is about things you will see when you first come to the park: parking lot, entrance, International Street. Other Kings Dominion pages:
1. Arriving to Kings Dominion (current page)
2. Inside Kings Dominion Park
3. Kings Dominion Park - Paradise for Kids
4. Big Guns of Kings Dominion Park
5. Kings Dominion for Everybody
June 27, 2011
In this part of our pages dedicated to Kings Dominion amusement park (Virginia, USA), we will try to focus on the environment of park itself. You will see that the park can offer much more than just rides - it is more like a small planet you are about to explore. Other Kings Dominion pages:
1. Arriving to Kings Dominion
2. Inside Kings Dominion Park (current page)
3. Kings Dominion Park - Paradise for Kids
4. Big Guns of Kings Dominion Park
5. Kings Dominion for Everybody
June 27, 2011
The original park opened in 1975 did not focus very much on kids. In 1997 the new Kidzville section of the park was built up around the original Scooby Doo ride proving that kids and kids entertainment are taken very serious by the current management of the park. With this part of our gallery we wanted to give you an idea of how you can entertain your kids you have brought them to the park.
Other Kings Dominion pages:
1. Arriving to Kings Dominion
2. Inside Kings Dominion Park
3. Kings Dominion Park - Paradise for Kids (current page)
4. Big Guns of Kings Dominion Park
5. Kings Dominion for Everybody
June 27, 2011
Not a secret, some people come to Kings Dominion park mostly for the sake of a thrill from various adventurous rides offered. In fact, they associate amusement parks mostly with such rides rating their experience according to the amount of the adrenaline they managed to pump into their blood. But even if this is not true, most intensive rides are always special at parks like Kings Dominion. Consequently, it would be only fair to dedicate a separate page describing high thrill rides at Kings Dominion.
Other Kings Dominion pages:
1. Arriving to Kings Dominion
2. Inside Kings Dominion Park
3. Kings Dominion Park - Paradise for Kids
4. Big Guns of Kings Dominion Park
5. Kings Dominion for Everybody
June 27, 2011
Previously, we mentioned that Kings Dominion has a lot to offer to kids. However, kids, especially, little ones, do not come to the park along. In this last part of our gallery we want to show that entire families with moms and dads and their children are very welcome in the park. True: some rides in Kinds Dominion are not meant for adults; they are simply to small. But many attractions can be experienced by the whole family.
Other Kings Dominion pages:
1. Arriving to Kings Dominion
2. Inside Kings Dominion Park
3. Kings Dominion Park - Paradise for Kids
4. Big Guns of Kings Dominion Park
5. Kings Dominion for Everybody (current page)
June 27, 2011
La colline du Chateau (Castle Hill), considered to be the birthplace of the town of Nice, is an old fortified site that was occupied by Celtic Ligurians. During Middle Ages, the whole area became a formidable stronghold, Château de Nice, with mighty walls surrounding the lower part of the town (known now as Vieux Nice or Old Nice). The castle was dismantled in 1706 when, during the war of Spanish Succession, the area was occupied by France. It was converted into a park at the end of 19th century. Visit this photo gallery with brief historic notes, tips and area information. Part I of the photo gallery focuses on history and surroundings; Part II is dedicated to the park itself and Château de Nice.
Jan. 3, 2010
As we learned from Part I of the gallery, "Le Chateau" in Nice, France, isn't a chateau. The old castle on top of La colline du Chateau (a rocky hill overlooking Nice old town and the port) was destroyed in 1706. Still it is one of the main attractions in Nice and a great place to visit. Part I of the photo gallery focuses on history and surroundings; Part II is dedicated to the park itself and Château de Nice.
Jan. 3, 2010
The Skyline Drive is 105 miles long and runs from north to south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia (from Front Royal to Rockfish Gap).
Nov. 17, 2007
Many people consider the Great Falls of the Potomac to be the most spectacular natural landmark in the Washington D.C. area. This dramatic scene makes Great Falls Park, located just fifteen miles from the Nation's Capital, a popular site with local residents and tourists from around the world who are visiting the Washington area.
Aug. 11, 2007
Great Falls Park can offer not only spectacular views, but also many trails variety of different experiences. This part of the article describes what to do at the park including the exploration of Difficult Run.
Aug. 11, 2007
