Seligman is a small community in northwestern Arizona, located along the historic route of U.S. Route 66 in Yavapai County. The town sits on a high plateau surrounded by open grassland, juniper, and pinyon pine, with the rugged terrain of northern Arizona extending in every direction. Seligman is closely associated with Route 66 and is recognized as one of the places that helped preserve the character and traditions of the old highway.
On the Oregon Coast, Lincoln City is more a collection of beach towns strung along 7.5 miles of ocean, than a city....Fans of sports or nature walks find pieces of heaven. River, lake or ocean, fishers can take their pick. The boutiques, shops, galleries and national brand factory outlets say that you've found a place where shopping really is a day at the beach.
The capital of Ontario and Canada's largest city, Toronto is a vibrant destination on the banks of Lake Ontario. Highlights of this striking cultural capital include the looming CN Tower (featuring a revolving restaurant), Casa Loma, Toronto Island Park, Royal Ontario Museum, and Ripley's Aquarium of Canada.
Waterberg Plateau National Park is a protected area in central Namibia, known for its long sandstone plateau rising above surrounding savanna and thornbush. The porous sandstone supports permanent springs at the base of the plateau, creating greener habitats than those found across much of the surrounding region.
Dallas is a major city in North Texas, situated within the broad prairie and wooded creek landscapes of the Trinity River region. Its urban area includes a dense downtown, established residential neighborhoods, modern business districts, and extensive parks and trails. The city is part of the larger Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and has developed as a major center for business, transportation, technology, arts, and culture.
Who would have thought, back in the tumultuous coup and counter coup days of the 1970s, that Burkina Faso would become the cultural darling of West Africa? Unlikely as it seems, Burkina Faso has become the Utah of West Africa, hosting a biennial film festival that rivals the Sundance Film Festival for cultural clout. When it's not hosting film festivals, it's busy organizing its other biennial cultural festival.