Iguazu Falls are a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Iguazu River between Brazil and Argentina. They have over 275 waterfalls, with the largest being the Devil’s Throat. The falls are more accessible than Victoria Falls and have a solid tourist industry. Iguazu Falls are the beautiful waterfalls on the Iguazu River between Brazil and […]
The women’s suffrage movement began in 1848 at the Seneca Falls Convention, where attendees discussed women’s rights. Charlotte Woodward Pierce signed the Declaration of Sentiments, which included a demand for voting rights. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in 1920, but Pierce was unable to cast her vote. In July 1848, the […]
Sioux Falls, South Dakota is the largest city in the state and has many attractions, including a zoo, museums, parks, and sports teams. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking and skiing, and nearby tourist attractions celebrating the Old West. The Empire Mall is a popular destination, and the city has four professional […]
Great Falls, Montana is known as “The Electric City” due to its five hydroelectric dams. It offers a variety of indoor and outdoor attractions, including Malmstrom Air Force Base and Air Park, CM Russell Museum Complex, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and Interpretive Center, First People’s Buffalo Jump State Park, and Gibson Park. These […]
Iguazu Falls is a group of 275 waterfalls on the Iguazú River, located on the border between Brazil and Argentina. The falls stretch for 1.67 km, with Devil’s Throat being the most popular spot for tourists. The mists can rise to 500 feet and the total flow of water is usually between 350,000 and 400,000 […]
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world’s tallest waterfall at over 3200 feet high, while Niagara Falls has one of the highest flow rates. Angel Falls was named after Jimmie Angel and inspired the waterfall in the Disney film “Up”. There is controversy over its true height. The tallest waterfall in the world is Angel […]
Niagara Falls is a popular honeymoon destination due to its natural beauty, history, and range of activities. The falls are located on the border of the US and Canada and offer a variety of wedding venues. The Canadian side is more popular for its better view of the falls and the opportunity to receive a […]
Twin Falls in Idaho offers outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, skiing, and visiting the Snake River Canyon and Shoshone Falls. The area is known for its wilderness and clear evening skies. Ski resorts include Magic Mountain, Sun Valley, Schweitzer, Soldier Mountain, and Tamarack. Twin Falls is located in the Magic Valley […]
Niagara Falls sends 6 million cubic feet of water over the falls every minute, but in 1969, the American Falls dwindled to a trickle. Engineers diverted water and removed bedrock to delay erosion. The falls were formed by glacial retreat and provide hydroelectric energy. The Niagara River sends 6 million cubic feet (169,901 cubic m) […]
Annie Edson Taylor, facing poverty in her old age, became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel in 1901, hoping to gain financial security. Although she survived, she never found financial stability and struggled to make money from her notoriety. There were no 401(k) plans or Social Security checks in the […]
