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Exploring Bemidji, Minnesota

I live in Bemidji, Minnesota. If I were to be a tour guide and show somebody around Bemidji, the first thing that I would show them would be the statute of Paul Bunyan (18-feet tall) and Babe down at the waterfront. These two statutes were built between 1936 and 1937. I would take them to the...

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FedEx Forum Memphis Concert

Amazing Memphis

My hometown is Memphis, Tennessee and I was born and raised there for almost 17 years. Within those 17 years in the city of Memphis, I have become accustom to the many tourist attractions within this wonderful city. From the Stax Museum to the Mississippi River, Memphis has something for the whole...

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Oswego Illinois

Oswego is a fast growing community. In fact, at one point we were the fastest growing community in the nation. To keep up with this massive upheaval in population and industry, Oswego has grown in attractions and tourist events. However, Oswego still holds on to its small town charm, held together...

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Phoenix Mountains

The Diversity of Phoenix

The place is called Phoenix. It is the largest city and the capital of the state of Arizona, and it is also, the sixth most populous city on the U.S.A. Phoenix lies in the Sonoran Desert, which makes the climate a little hot. Going above 100o F on the summer, Phoenix has a subtropical desert...

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Welcome to Michigan, "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you."

Welcome to Michigan. Here, in this beautiful state, you can find many adventures. Perhaps you will take a trip up to the sleeping bear dunes on Lake Michigan,and hear the stories of how she was create. Or maybe you're seeking thrills at Michigan adventures, where there's two parks for the...

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Endless Exploring in Northern Nevada

  Northern Nevada, is my home, I've lived here my whole life. It hasn't always been my favorite place, but as I get ready for college, I see more and more value behind it. While Northern Nevada seems to be just any old place, it is so much more. All in one day, you can go...

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A Taste of Colorado

  My guess is that you want me to persuade you into thinking that Colorado is the place for you and your family to be. It would be impossible for me to make an assumption about a place that has to be experienced on a personal level. What I can tell you, I experienced personally. Colorado is...

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Vibrant on the Bay

  I live in the vibrant and diverse bay area.  The most amazing things happen here, and a lot of them in San Francisco, or “The City.” The City is full of culture, history and diverse happenings. If you are a first time visitor in San Francisco there are some definite must...

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The Beautiful Kansas Site

  Blog entry #2 Well hello again everyone! You’ll never guess what happened this past weekend here in Kansas City...nope, you are wrong. Guess again. IT SNOWED! One day it was a muggy eighty degrees and next thing you know we are getting hailed upon. I mean, if that is not cool then I...

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Elmwood Park Scenic View

Visit Elmwood Park, the best town in US!

  Throughout most of my life, I lived in New Jersey, specifically Elmwood Park. Being one of the less fortunate towns in New Jersey, Elmwood Park is barely recognized, especially that of a tourist's. However, Elmwood Park has served an amazing environment for me to grow; the town would...

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