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See the USA: The Finger Lakes of New York State

Nancy Great US Destinations June 12, 2020June 11, 2020best places to visit ny state, finger lakes, great usa vacations, lake vacation, lake vacations in us, ny state travel, ny state vacations, see the usa, us destinations, US vacations, vacations new york state, visit wineries in the us, where to vacation in the us, winery vacations 0 Comment

Iroquois legend tells us that the Finger Lakes in New York state were formed when the Great Spirit placed his hand in blessing on this land, leaving behind an imprint. And so the 5 main lakes (of the 11 total) in west-central New York do look like “fingers” – hence the name of this region. The names of the Finger Lakes still remind us of the history of the Iroguois that lived here for over 200 years – from east to west, the lakes are Otisco, Skaneateles, Owasco, Cayuga, Seneca, Keuka, Canandaigua, Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock, and Conesus. Read more

See the USA: The Grand Canyon

Nancy Great US Destinations June 5, 2020June 4, 2020grand canyon, see the grand canyon, see the usa, visiting the grand canyon, whats the best way to visit the grand canyon 0 Comment

Photo via Grand Canyon National Park/NPS

One of the most recognizable geological sites on earth – and one of the seven wonders of the natural world – the Grand Canyon is probably on most people’s travel bucket lists and for good reason. Located in northwest Arizona, it is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and up to a mile deep. The layered bands of colorful rock along the sides of the canyon, created by the Colorado River, reveal millions of years of geologic history. Read more

See the USA: Relax by the Sea at Hilton Head Island

Nancy Great US Destinations May 29, 2020May 28, 2020beach vacation at hilton head, hilton head beaches, hilton head island, hilton head SC, hilton head south carolina, hilton head vacation, see the usa, what to do at hilton head, why visit hilton head 0 Comment

Located in the “Low Country” of South Carolina, and roughly an hour from the cities of Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia, Hilton Head is an island that offers 12 miles of beautifully fine sandy beaches, along with marshlands and canals, all offering a variety of ways to enjoy all that it has to offer. It’s a lovely place to spend a vacation! Read more

See the USA: The Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains

Nancy Great US Destinations May 22, 2020May 20, 2020best places to vacation in the us, blue ridge mountains, great smoky mountains, great vacation spots in the usa, see the usa, US national parks 0 Comment

Majestic mountains, misty valleys, meadows filled with wildflowers, all kinds of wildlife (deer, and elk and bears, oh my!), fun activities, and fascinating towns can all be found along the mountains that straddle eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Home to the tallest mountains on the east coast, there is a wealth of activities that can be found in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains and nearby areas. Whether you are looking to ski, hike, bike, camp, fish, canoe, or just enjoy being in the great outdoors, you will find it in this region. Read more