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The third-largest continent, North America is almost entirely in the Western Hemisphere. It is bordered on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southeast by the Caribbean Sea, and on the south and west by the North Pacific Ocean.

North America provides a stunning landscape, a choice of vibrant cities, a range of climates and numerous activities and experiences on offer. The continent offers a diverse range of cultures - both existing and past - and boasts some of the most famous landmarks in the world.

Highlights

• The Rocky Mountains
• Niagara Falls
• New York City
• Mayan ruins in Yucatán
• El Día de los Muertos (The Day of The Dead) Festival
• The Grand Canyon
• The United States Independence Day celebrations

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By Mumtraveller
October 5th 2008

Wildlife report - Yes we did see a bear!

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Whistler

I am getting so confused - writing this up a week after - that I forgot to say - we did see a bear. Driving on the highway between Banff and Lake Louise - I glimpsed this v BIG black dog in a field and thought - whats a big balck dog doing there and of course silly me - it wasn't a dog it was black bear- we were past it in no time and couldnt stop - it was so quick and Tracie said she saw it too - but Suz didnt see it. Left you all last time [View Full Entry]

By A License To Wander
October 5th 2008

Musings in a Familiar Land

North America » United States » Alaska » Fairbanks

Cabbage Patch

I can’t believe it snowed in September. I remember my first fall in Fairbanks. I arrived October 11th in a 737 on a dark evening with one piece of luggage. The sky was still thinking about dropping snow and ice cracked beneath my shoes as I walked across the parking lot. A week or so later the sky finally made a decision and the brown earth was put to sleep. Two inches of the stuff fell Thursday night. It brightens the world, reflects the moon at night, and dampens the tips of my shoes. I love snow and the activities it [View Full Entry]

By Finding lost Time
October 5th 2008

Day14 Bylas to Safford 33 miles

North America » United States » Arizona

Geronimo
So if he was alive today and went on a parachte jump what is he going to say as he leapsout of the plane......

Oct 2nd Up early at 5.30 and away before 8. Its an easy day today, only 33 miles to Safford, quite flat and ther are even a few towns with services on-route so I dont have to stock up with litres of ice and water.I have a coffee in Fort Thomas and notice I need some air in the rear tyre and later that the gears are clunking a bit. Its about time the bike had a service and I can do this at the cycle shop in Safford. I make good time and am in Safford bike shop and internet [View Full Entry]

By Lisa and Dave
October 5th 2008

2. Los Angeles & the home of Pretty Woman!

North America » United States » California » Los Angeles

Santa Monica pier

Los Angeles, La-La-Land, Hollywood hmmm..... We weren´t too impressed with US$70 taxi fare to our hotel but we quickly sussed out the metro system which was reasonably good, although the 12-20 minute waits for a train made us appreciate the tube in London a whole lot more and made us dread Melbourne´s trains. We only had a couple of days here and it´s a pretty unusual city to be tourist in. Public transport is really average and everything is spread out. We decided to do the tourist bus tour which took 5 hours but it ticks off all the main sites [View Full Entry]

By Doc Nic
October 5th 2008

Ready, set, ....

North America » United States » New Jersey » Princeton

I'm on the launching pad... As many know, I finished work at Bethesda on Sept 23 and have about 6wks off before I have to be in Pensacola for flight school. With the time, I decided to visit my cousin Nick who is currently living in Sapporo, Japan (for a little big longer). My other cousin, his brother, Mike will be flying out (commercial) from Oct 9-22 for us all to meet up and travel together. Roughly it should be about 1 week in Sapporo and 1 week traveling. However, since I have the time off, I decided to make it [View Full Entry]

By Pies Picantes
October 5th 2008

Carpe Diem 100508

North America » United States » California » Palo Alto

Author: Marlon Hernandez I found out today from my mother after telling her that I’ve been hiking lately that my late grandfather was into hiking and that it was one of his favorite hobbies. I guess it’s in my blood, no wonder it feels good. Gracias abuelo! Our trip was to the Arastradero Preserve, a very nice place and scenic all throughout its landscape. Benjamin and I jumped out the car the minute we got there and foolishly jumped on a trail, meanwhile gluing our faces on the map and pretending to know how to use a compass…we were definitely on [View Full Entry]

By DennisnBets
October 5th 2008

Willie Clinton Country

North America » United States » Arkansas » Little Rock

William J Clinton Library
East wing of the complex

We finally got to Little Rock and had only lost half a day in Nashville. I am not a big city person, but found Little Rock was easy to get around and next morning on 9/23, we gathered ourselves to visit the William Jefferson Clinton Library and Museum. This was a required visit as one of Bets favorite prezs is little Willie Clinton. The building was ultra-modern and Bets remarked that it reminded her of a stainless steel sided double-wide. However I found the facility to be remarkable. The theme was a Bridge to the 21st Century and in this case [View Full Entry]

By Finding lost Time
October 5th 2008

Day 15 Safford to Duncan 35 miles

North America » United States » Arizona

Downtown Safford
note to other small towns in America this is what downtown shoul look like

Oct 3rd For a change there are clouds , I decide that I am getting too obsesed with early starts and covering miles so taking advantage of the cloudy skies I decide on a leisurely start leaving camp at 9.15, spending time in the library at Safford and starting cycling after mid-day. Its a bit of a worry leaving the ACA well documented route amd not knowing how accomodation will pan out but relying on serendipity puts me in a more relaxed frame of mind. The road to Duncan involves climbing but its gradual and the scenery is right out of [View Full Entry]

By Whiskers
October 5th 2008

From Blue Ridge Parkway to Bluegrass music to a near miss!!!!

North America » United States » Tennessee

Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge parkway

Another fine day and the prospect was for an 80deg high so its back to shorts and tee shirt.Our stay at the Hojo was a comfortable one and theirs was the biggest breakfast room we have encountered.The hot breakfast turned out to be cold eggs(not sure if they were supposed to be like that)and "biscuits"and gravy....we must be getting further south !!!The sight of this delicacy is almost as endearing as a Japanese breakfast !! Gretchen had planned the route back to the parkway and we were there quickly along the interstate. First viewpoint was up the 4 mile Roanoake mountain,a [View Full Entry]

Pickers at Country Music Centre,Blue Ridge

By punkcat
October 5th 2008

Columbia Icefield - Lost&Found

North America » Canada » Alberta » Banff National Park

Chateau Lake Louis
Das ist kein wirkliches Architektonisches Kunstwerk... Ein Zimmer zum See kann in der Hochsaison bis 1500 Euro die Nacht kosten, und das ist bei weiten nicht die Präsidentensuite...

Es gibt mal wieder neues von mir: Heute ging es also in die Rocky Mountains. Darum hiess es: um 4.15 Uhr aufstehen, da es um 5.20 Uhr mit dem Taxi Richtung Downtown Sandmann Hotel ging (um diese Zeit fährt leider noch kein C-Train). Am Sandmann angekommen, setzten wir uns in die Lobby und warteten, da wir noch eine Weile bis zur Busabfahrt hatten (6.05 Uhr). Da kam ein jüngerer Mann vorbei, und wollte uns irgendwas fragen (laut Lucie irgendwas mit "students"), nur leider hat er so genuschelt und undeutlich gesprochen, dass man ihn selbst nach der 3ten Wiederholung nicht verstanden hat... [View Full Entry]

Der Lake Louis ist ein begehrtes Fotoobjekt...

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