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2 weeks ago | 
travel2next.com | Mark Westwood
The largest and most economically active city in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is a fascinating American travel destination renowned for its stunning natural beauty, world-class cultural attractions and thriving neighbourhoods which have produced some of the world’s biggest musicians and business leaders.
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2 weeks ago | 
travel2next.com | Mark Westwood
The largest state in the United States and disconnected from continental US, Alaska, or the “Last Frontier” is a fascinating part of North America. What is Alaska known for? The 49th state is famed for its incredible wildlife, massive oil and natural gas reserves, staggering natural beauty and rich Alaska Native culture. Alaska became the union’s 49th state following the Alaska Purchase, which saw the United States acquire the entirety of the state from Russia for $7.2 million.
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2 weeks ago | 
travel2next.com | Mark Westwood
Forming part of the four corners states, Utah is known for its incredible skiing and snowboarding slopes, national parks and salt flats. The state is home to the headquarters of the LDS Church founded by Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young. Utah is nicknamed the Beehive State and is named after the state’s native Ute Tribe, who have called modern-day Utah home for thousands of years before the arrival of Young and his followers.
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3 weeks ago | 
travel2next.com | Mark Westwood
Known among locals and throughout New England as Beantown, Boston is among the most storied and cultured cities in North America, having first been settled as early as 1630 when English Puritans arrived in Boston Harbour seeking freedom from religious persecution in the New World. Boston has served as the setting for some of the most important moments in US history and is even recognised as the birthplace of the American Revolution, which was kicked off following the Boston Tea Party of 1773.
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3 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Mark Westwood
Jay Codey shut down the Bombers on the mound and added a 2-for-3 day with four RBI at the plate in Tuesday's home win. The Hurricanes got five goals …
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Mark Westwood
19 hours agoCENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Survivor of Whitman Massacre becomes Central Oregon pioneerCatherine Carney Sager was born on April 15, 1835, in Union County, Ohio. Her parents, Henry and Naomi Carney Sager, had decided to make the trip …15 hours agoHow far does Illinois have to travel this spring? Illinois (13-16, 1-5) is more than halfway through its 2025 campaign, and the team has traveled quite a bit.
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1 month ago | 
travel2next.com | Mark Westwood
One of the best ways to see Tennessee’s historical landmarks, nature parks and attractions is by travelling from Memphis to Nashville on an epic Southern road trip. Start this journey by visiting Memphis’ parks and museums before hitting the road to Nashville, where you can watch a live music performance on Broadway Street and jump right into the party scene.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
travel2next.com | Mark Westwood
As a state in the Great Lakes region bordered by four lakes and with 3,288 miles of coastline, it’s not surprising that Michigan is a great place to go fishing. More than 40 per cent of Michigan is covered in water, and vistas of Lake Superior’s stunning shores are a picturesque landscape of waterfalls, rivers and forests. The state is home to the longest freshwater coastline in the United States. Most of the Upper Peninsula is covered in trees and forestry is an important industry.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
travel2next.com | Mark Westwood
Known as ‘The Wheat State’, for the volume of wheat grown and wheat flour milled, this Midwestern USA state is America’s heartland and rich in pioneer history. Kansas was named after the local Kansa First Nations tribe and means people of the south wind. The state’s other nicknames are the ‘Sunflower State’, because native sunflowers grow abundantly, and ‘Tornado Alley’ because of the number of tornadoes that rip through Kansas each year.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
travel2next.com | Mark Westwood
Like the mighty river, the state of Mississippi is full of surprises. With over 1300 historic buildings, forts, bridges and battlefields listed on the national register, there’s a treasure trove of landmarks in Mississippi. The state has a rich tapestry of history, antebellum architecture, music, art, culinary culture and warm hospitality, so it’s easy to see why Mississippi is beguiling. Important battles, such as the Siege of Vicksburg, were fought in Mississippi.
