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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.

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• 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 rel trcka
December 13th 2009

Canyon de Chey North America » United States

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The drive into Canyon de Chelly was not at all what we expected. Of the 100 or so miles it took to get into the reservation town of Chinle, only half were paved. The van does not have the best shocks either, so needless to say we were a bit jostled by the time we found the hotel. We stayed at The Thunderbird Lodge right around the corner from the Canyon de Chelly visitors center where we were supposed to meet our guide, Bobby Van Winkle, the next day. Before our scheduled rendezvous time we ran into town to grab a [View Full Entry]

By Vanessa Fennell
December 13th 2009

day-dia 1 North America » United States » Florida » Jacksonville Beach

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This is the day we thought we would leave Jacksonville Beach. But there was much to do and we went bowling with some dear friends and family. We sang happy birthday to Julia! Esse eh o dia que pensamos que deixariamos Jacksonville Beach. Mas tinha muita coisa pra fazer ainda e nos fomos jogar boliche com bons amigos e familia. Cantamos parabens pra Julia! [View Full Entry]

By 3Peaks3WeeksHeather
December 13th 2009

3 Peaks Official Sponsors North America » Canada » Ontario » Toronto

3 Peaks Official Sponsors

Thank you to all of our supporters! Many incredible organizations and corporations have supported the 3P3W Team this year with services, support and gear. These are the official sponsors! I will be updating my list of sponsors ASAP - Thank you! There have been so many people involved in making what 3 Peaks 3 Weeks is today. Thank you for your patience, time and most importantly.... belief. To our families, friends, donors and sponsors, thank you for your encouragement, support and donations. If you are interested in supporting 3 Peaks 3 weeks, please contact Chloe; chloe [View Full Entry]

By ZahraT
December 12th 2009

Noo Yoik North America » United States » New York » New York » Queens

I can't believe I forgot about it, but the day I went to Central Park and FAO Schwarz I also visited The Cathedral Church of St John the Divine . It was amazing. It's a massive building, apparently the size of two american football pitches and the statue of liberty could comfortably fit under the done (without her pedestal). It's unfinished and looks like it won't be finished until 2050 due to various funding crises and a big fire but it is remarkable, not only for it's vastness but for the beautiful stained glass windows and peaceful mini chapels (my terminology [View Full Entry]

By jeffjant
December 12th 2009

Christmas 2009 in LA North America » United States » California » Los Angeles

We are spending Christmas this year in LA at Russ' house. We hope to fly standby on Sunday 12/20. If you didn't know, Dave is a Pilot with Continental Airlines and we get FREE flying. Free flying sound great, but there has to be empty seats and we get in line with the other employees and their families. My place in line is based on Dave's seniority date. It is very hard to use standby for the holidays, but we are taking our chances and we don't mind getting stuck in warm and mostly sunny LA. It might take us 2 [View Full Entry]

By Tommy Rooney
December 12th 2009

Walking in a winter wonderland North America » Canada » Alberta » Banff

Snowy Owl

Banff is a gorgeous mountain town in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Millions of visitors flock to this tourist mecca every year as they've done for a hundred years, and the random discovery of the hot springs by three Canadian adventurers in the 1890's proved the catalyst for today's tourist phenomenon. The Canadian Pacific Railway cottoned on to the potential of the area early on, and financed the construction of the rail line and the famous Banff Springs Hotel, as well as the Chateau Lake Louise. Build it and they will come is a famous saying ... well I'm here! [View Full Entry]

By Golden Years
December 12th 2009

Mission accomplished North America » United States » California » Los Angeles » LAX

Certificate in hand

In transit on our way back from Brisbane sitting at LAX. Adrienne's graduation went smoothly yesterday and she will be home for Christmas. [View Full Entry]

By mjhdolfan
December 12th 2009

Home North America » United States » North Carolina » Greenville

HOME. What is about about an overcast, cold December day that makes the mind wonder? Is it warm memories of a tropical paradise with white sand and infinite aqua water? Maybe its the reflections of a snow capped mountain off a glacier fed lake in a national park. Right now for me, its being at home looking at photos of this past years adventures. Charging my batteries for the year to come by just surrounding myself with friends, family, and cold beer to put us in a Carolina state of mind. Bring on next year. [View Full Entry]

By Wizzie
December 12th 2009

Eskimo Fish Tales - Alaska North America » United States » Alaska » Kenai

35 lb King Salmon

Our new best friends Dave & Pam, whom we had met in McCarthy, invited us to sponge off their friends Bob & Patty for a weekend at their cabin, so we could fish for King Salmon on the Kenai river, which boasts some of the best salmon fishing in the world. Obviously after long and careful consideration we said yes! Bob who is half Eskimo, raised by his Eskimo mother, has hunted whale in just a canoe. Eskimos now use modern weapons in their canoes, rather than the traditional method of jumping out of a canoe onto the whale’s back and [View Full Entry]

By laurand
December 12th 2009

Day 28 - Santa Monica (and the rain!!) North America » United States » California » Los Angeles » Santa Monica

View from Sana Monica Pier

After another few hectic days, we desperately needed a sleep-in. It turns out that LA had a large storm move through, so it had rained most of the night and was still raining all morning. So it was a good morning to take it easy. Once the rain eased late morning, we headed down to Santa Monica. We checked out the huge pier (the official end of Route 66), before walking along the beach toward Venice Beach. We encountered some weird and wacky stuff along this walk - the only shops open were tattoo parlours and pipe shops (not your musical [View Full Entry]

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