Independence Hall Independence Hall in Philadelphia can be considered the birthplace of the United States of America, as it was in this building that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, the Articles of Confederation uniting the thirteen colonies were ratified in 1781, and the Constitution setting out the nation’s basic laws was signed […]

Carlsbad Caverns National Park World-famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park was established to preserve Carlsbad Cavern and numerous other caves within a fossil reef located in the Chihuahuan Desert in southeastern New Mexico west of the Pecos River. This karst landscape comprises over 300 known caves beneath the surface, 109 of which are located within the […]

The Grand Canyon – One of the World’s Wonders The Grand Canyon is known the world over for its vastness, its beauty, and its uniqueness. Located in the state of Arizona and cutting across the Grand Canyon National Park, this most spectacular of the world’s gorges was carved out by the Colorado River and is […]

Yosemite National Park Naturalist John Muir remarked, “No temple made with hands can compare to Yosemite.” And, indeed, every view, every moment passed, every breath taken in Yosemite National Park reminds one that Mother Nature is the world’s greatest living artist. She has really outdone herself at Yosemite. No matter where one turns, one is […]