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Mile 1422: End of the Alaska Highway - Delta Junction, Alaska
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Published on 05-08-2016 12:07 AM
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The original "End of the Alaska Highway" is located in the small town of Delta Junction, at Milepost 1422 (as measured from Milepost 0, in Dawson Creek, BC). When the Alaska Highway was built in 1942, this is the point where the new construction was physically linked to the existing Alaska road ...

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Splash Kingdom - Redlands, California

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Dennis Goza

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Published on 05-07-2016 12:34 AM

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The eye-catching facade, depicting a pharaoh in sunglasses, is a holdover from the days when this attraction was known as Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom. Now renamed Splash Kingdom, it's been expanded and revamped to provide even more ...

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Betatakin: Navajo National Monument - Kayenta, Arizona

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Published on 05-03-2016 12:44 AM

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There are three important Anasazi Cliff dwellings in Navajo National Monument. One of them, the Inscription House, is closed to the public. Another, Keet Seel, can only be visited by those who are willing and able to hike 17 miles on one of the ...

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White House Trail - Chinle, Arizona

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Published on 05-01-2016 12:11 AM

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The White House Trail is the only area in Canyon de Chelly National Monument where tourists are allowed to hike unaccompanied. The White House Ruin, set in a natural alcove some 20 feet above the sandy wash, derives its name from faded white plaster that still clings to several prominent walls. Built by the ...

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Muncho Lake Provincial Park - Muncho Lake British Columbia

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Published on 04-29-2016 12:03 AM

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Muncho Lake, in the heart of the northernmost section of the Canadian Rockies, is considered by many to be the most beautiful lake along the Alaska Highway. The extraordinary blue-green color is the result of a high concentration of copper oxide, ...

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SPEEDVEGAS - Henderson, Nevada

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Osie Turner

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Published on 04-28-2016 12:10 AM

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At SpeedVegas anyone can drive an exotic racecar around a 1.5 mile Formula One-inspired racetrack. Choose from Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Porsches, or a variety of other high-end cars. You can also choose to have one of their professional drivers take the wheel and take you on an unforgettable high-speed lap around the course. A 22,000 square foot welcome center, featuring a café ...

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Signpost Forest - Watson Lake, Yukon Territory

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Published on 04-27-2016 12:56 AM

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The Signpost Forest in Watson Lake, Yukon is one of the most famous landmarks on the Alaska Highway. You can't miss it: the "forest" is made up of at least two acres in the heart of this small town. There are signs of every description from towns all over the world nailed to a literal forest of poles and railings that were installed for just that purpose, row upon row, creating a fascinating maze. Visitors are ...

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Boulder City Historic District - Boulder City, Nevada

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Published on 04-26-2016 12:18 AM

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This is the town that built Hoover Dam. The historic district of downtown Boulder City was built between 1931 and 1950, with most of the construction taking place around 1932. Boulder City was built to house and serve as the ...

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Lower Antelope Canyon - Page, Arizona

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Published on 04-25-2016 12:51 AM

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There are two separate parts to Antelope Canyon: Upper, and Lower. Both are Navajo Tribal Parks, but the tours of each section are separate, run by entirely different tour companies. There are important distinctions between the two. The hike through Lower Antelope Canyon is longer, but the slot canyon is a good bit ...

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Boulder Dam Hotel - Boulder City, Nevada

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Published on 04-24-2016 12:14 AM

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The Boulder Dam Hotel was built in 1933 to accommodate visiting officials as well as tourists wishing to get a look at Hoover Dam while it was being constructed. Today, the eloquent hotel boasts 22 rooms and houses the ...

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