If you have ever watched a John Wayne western, read a Mark Twain novel, or had a ride on a Ferris wheel, you are sure to enjoy your adventure along the Kit Carson Blue Line Trail. This 2.5 mile-long blue line (painted on the sidewalk) directs visitors through Carson City’s historic district on the west side of town. A walk along the trail takes you past beautiful examples of early Victorian architecture and some of the city’s first government buildings. Often referred to as The Blue Line Trail or simply The Blue Line, it is the brain child of Candy Duncan and Mary Walker. At the time Duncan was the Executive Director of the CarsonCity Convention and Visitors Bureau and Walker was the City’s Finance Director. They came up with the idea …show more content…
We named it The Kit Carson Blue Line Trail in honor of the famous scout who first visited this area in 1844. Work on the Blue Line started in 1994 and the first walk took place in May of that year.” The Blue Line is an easy walk that takes you down quiet, shaded streets, past quaint shops, art galleries, a variety of eateries, and beautiful homes from the mid-1800s and early 1900s. There are benches along the way where you can relax or just do some “people watching.” You do not need to walk the entire line to enjoy the experience. With your map in hand, it is easy to divide the Blue Line into sections and cover just the areas that interest you. If you prefer to drive-and-park, there is ample free parking. Bicycling is another popular way to travel the line. The main attraction is visiting the magnificent old homes associated with the rich-and-famous. This is where John Wayne, Mark Twain and the Ferris wheel become part of our story. Krebs-Peterson House (1914) – John Wayne fans will immediately recognize this house because of the role it played in John Wayne’s last film “The …show more content…
Here the line is replaced by brass markers in the sidewalk…each with a distinct picture that represents a famous person or event in Carson City’s history. This part of the trail is where you find museums, government buildings (old and new), plus restaurants and a variety of “watering holes.” Start Here: Kyle Horvath, the Social Media Manager for the Carson City Visitors Bureau suggests, “Before starting your tour, stop by our office. Our staff is up to date on all the latest activities in the area and we have free brochures that include a map of the trail and information about the historic landmarks.” You may want to plan your walk to include other interesting events. During the summer, on the first Saturday of each month, is the Carson City Wine Walk. Another thing you should not miss is the Carson City Ghost Walk. Both activities are very popular and take place on sections of the Blue
In 1775 Boone and 30 other woodsmen were hired to improve the trails between the Carolinas and the west. The resulting route reached into the heart of Kentucky and became known as the "Wilderness Road." That same year Boone built a fort and village called Booneborough in Kentucky, and moved his family over the Wilderness Trail to their new home.
Birling Gap has quite a lot of history to it, a long long time ago it
The city of Denison was named in tribute of George Denison, who brought the city into being (“Ancestors and Descendants”). Main Street started off as a wide dusty road filled with horses and buggies that gathered in front of old wooden saloons and business buildings. People dressed in attire of the 1880’s and Main Street was buzzing with people (see attachment 1). While Main Street and the town of Denison became known as a city of hooligans, the later establishment of local government helped put the city into existence (McLeRoy). During the 1880’s Main Street had a few firsts happen. The Security building located on Main Street was the tallest buildings in Texas at the time of its creation, and the Educational Institute was the first free graded public school in Texas (“Denison Texas First”). From 1910 to 1940 many events took place in the downtown, and Denison's Main Street had several well-liked hangouts. A specifically noteworthy establishment was Tony's Palm Garden, one of the most in style hangouts on Main Street. Anthony Giarraputo Sr. was the ingenious owner of the Palm Garden. He made candies, pastries, and he owned one of the first soda fountains in Denison. On ...
Filoli has served as the set for numerous Hollywood films and television shows, and has been featured on television programs like A&E's Guide to Historic Homes of America and America's Castles: Garden Estates.
Visitors can enjoy the best of city and country. All the cosmopolitan pleasures of a major metropolis are here: top hotels and resorts with spas and golf, restaurants that dish up fabulous cuisine from indigenous inspiration and from around the world, nightlife featuring live music and all kinds of entertainment, and beautiful parks for outdoor fun. And just one level below city streets, the lush, tropical River Walk winds for three miles, offering a one-of-a-kind walking trail. The city's location - perched at the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country -also puts the fun of exploring the countryside and its small towns just a short drive away. Floating down cool rivers, strolling quaint Main Streets in search of unique bargains or hiking, biking and riding horses through rolling, scenic terrain - all this and more await you. Here you don't have to choose city or country, because you can have both.
When I look around at the statues and monuments around my neighborhood, I really don't know why they were placed there or what they stand for. Pokemon Go makes an effort to push you to walk outside of your community, thus exploration happens. After you visit a landmark and collect the items in the game, the Poke Stop does not provide any more. Since the items run out quickly, you find yourself entering other neighborhoods looking for more. While looking for these items, you are exploring the different parts of your city while gaining background information.
Biking is a tremendous way to travel the loop. There are also terrific off-road mountain-biking trails, with levels from amateur to expert. No need to haul your bike with you on, rent one from one of the recommended shops linked on Friends of Red Rock, (www.friendsofredrockcanyon.org).
There are nine regions to explore, and within those regions include locations (The Bancroft Library). In addition, by going into the regions, a person can view images of the old buildings back in 1906, and see how it was compared to today. It is very interesting to be able to see the past through photographs that one can enjoy. Finally, the last section, a person can view the panoramic picture of San Francisco when it was destroyed by the earthquake in 1906. This view can show the aftermath of the earthquake that is infamously known for it 's damaged, and have people realized what an unfortunate event this was in
Last Chance Gulch was founded in July 14, 1864 in present day Helena. Over 19
Stretching nearly 1,200 miles, the Santa Fe Trail was a monumental and influential trading route that spread from Franklin, Missouri, across the Great Plains to the mountainous town of Santa Fe, New Mexico. It opened up a gateway to the west for many traders who hoped to make a living by selling their goods to the previously isolated areas of the current American Southwest. Some of the most profound impacts that the Santa Fe Trail had on the history of New Mexico include the exposure of New Mexican’s to the goods and economy of the United States, the trail’s strategic military location, and the conflicts that arose due to a difference in ideals and culture between the travelers of the trail and Native Americans.
There were many things through this tour that I liked and a few things I did not like. What I liked was how the website was very clean and easy to find. In the title page, down below you
The long history of the land that became the local bike trails begins with the arrival of the first Native Americans in the region between 12,000 and 18,000 years ago. These first nomadic tribes came from the plains to the west and created hunting trails through the wilderness over the centuries (Shank 3). The presence of three important river fords around the confluence of French Creek and the Allegheny River led to a higher concentration of trails around modern day Franklin. One of the crossings was near present day Sixth Street on the Allegheny River while the other two were around Tenth Street and Thirteenth Street on French Creek (Brady 132-39) George Washington used the Tenth Street crossing while passing through the area on a specia...
The trail began below San Antonio, Texas, and stretched north for about 1,000 miles. The main course then passed through Austin, Fort Worth, The Indian Territory, and Wichita to Abilene. Side trails fed into the
Beside Kasson Road, ■ about one-quarter mile south of Durham Ferry Road, one can find a lonely brick pylon. At one time, a plaque memorializing California historic landmark number 777 was mounted on the pylon. However, like San Joaquín City, the place the marker commemorates, no trace remains today.
The second I stepped foot onto the amusement park’s property, I could feel the magic swirling all around me. As I walked through the crowds of people young and old wearing Disney apparel and Mickey Mouse ears, everything seemed so enchanting: the cheerful music, the twinkly lights on all of the buildings, and the stores that could have been from my favorite Disney movies. Walking along the streets, I took pictures of everything around me because I did not want to forget a single detail; I took pictures of the vibrant yellow, red, and pink flowers that lined the streets, the buildings with intricate details and designs, and the massive roller coasters that glided so swiftly on their tracks. The air was filled with heavenly scents of sweet churros, and I had to get one; it was delectable. Everything at Disneyland seemed perfect and like it was out of a movie. Even as I was about to leave, I got drawn back in; spectacular, bright, colorful fireworks started bursting right over my head, and I could not bring myself to go. My first visit to Disneyland was truly enchanting and magical. At the time I thought no other vacation could