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Ichnusabike Across Sardinia
We're a bike tourism company, which organizes all kinds of journeys and trips in Sardinia, for all legs and for all requirements. Self guided tour, Group tour, bike rental, luggage transport, bike guides.
Imagine Adventure Travel
Imagine descending 4000 feet on a mountain bike into the mouth of Copper Canyon during which time you will witness the terrain change from alpine forest to a desert environment with Cactus and finally to a tropical environment bearing native mango, papaya and lime trees at the bottom of the canyon. This trip includes plenty of riding as well as sites such as a lost mission, 17th century Hacienda San Miguel, and plenty of cultural interaction with native Tarahumara Indians, Mennonite farmers, and Spanish peoples.
Independent Bicycle Tours New Zealand
Bike tour operators specialising in quality self-guided bicycle tours in the South Island. Travel at your own pace stopping where and when you want and save on the cost of fully guided cycling vacations.
India Wildlife Adventure
India Wildlife Adventure is a complete tourist guide which provide information about the major Wildlife and adventure destinations in India including jungle resorts, wildlife parks, trekking, water sports, aero sports and different other adventure tours in india.
Indiana Department of Tourism
Every year we welcome millions of people to Indiana. They come to enjoy our parks, museums, festivals and more. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development works closely with industry partners around the state to make our tourism industry the best it can be. This site provides specialized information for industry professionals and travel media including trip ideas and market research. I hope that you will find it a valuable resource. Thank you for your help in making Indiana a top tourism destination and a great place to "restart your engines."
Irish Cycling Safaris
Join us for guilt free lunches with thick buttered bread and a dark creamy pint as we forget all else while marvelling in the beauty of Irelands dramatic scenery. Primarily a family business we hope to share our 15 years experience and knowledge of the most interesing and breathtaking parts of the country while making you feel welcome to our shores. We cannot promise you lions and tigers but we can guarantee lungfuls of clean air and a stream of endomorphins in your veins!
Irish Cycling Tours
we offer guided and self-guided cycling tours in Connemara on the West Coast of Ireland. These are fully supported on quiet back roads amidst stunning scenery along the coast and inland. Accommodation ranges from friendly family run B&Bs to most luxurious country manor house hotels and castles. Standard duration from 7 or 8 days to two weeks. Shorter trips can be arranged on an individual basis.
Jeju Eco Travel
Provides walking, scuba, golfing and multi-sport tours of Jeju Island in South Korea.
Kapiti Coast - Adventure tourism
The Junin Region includes highlands as well as Amazonian jungle. To the west, at the border with the Department of Lima, the mountains are steep and snowy. Towards the east, he landscape is made of glacial valleys and high altitude plateaus. At the rim of the jungle, deep narrow gorges and mist forests abound.
KE Adventure Travel Worldwide
KE Adventure Travel Worldwide organize over 100 hiking, trekking, walking, climbing, biking, cultural tours and safaris to 38 countries. Our destinations include Patagonia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Alaska, Canada, France, Corsica, Turkey, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, Nepal, India, Bhutan, Tibet, New Zealand and more.
KE Adventure Travel Worldwide
KE Adventure Travel Worldwide organize over 100 hiking, trekking, walking, climbing, biking, cultural tours and safaris to 38 countries. Our destinations include Patagonia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Alaska, Canada, France, Corsica, Turkey, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, Nepal, India, Bhutan, Tibet, New Zealand and more.
Kepplewray Centre - Cumbria
An outdoor activity centre in the heart of the English Lake District. Kepplewray specialises in inclusive holidays and field study courses (catering for groups and families where some of the members have disabilities)
Kilimanjaro Safari Expedition
Mount Kilimanjaro and African safari specialists. We offer Kilimanjaro trekking and safaris in Tanzania and Kenya.
Lacoronacion SEA
Travel agency in Cuba, specialized on Cuba. Hotels, car renting, touristic services, incentive travels, group travels, language courses, salsa courses and much more
Ladakh Tourism
Ladakh is a land like no other. Bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram, it lies athwart two other, the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range. In geological terms, this is a young land, formed only a few million years ago by the buckling and folding of the earth's crust as the Indian sub-continent pushed with irresistible force against the immovable mass of Asia. Its basic contours, uplifted by these unimaginable tectonic movements, have been modified over the millennia by the opposite process of erosion, sculpted into the form we see today by wind and water
Laos Outdoor Adventure, Travel&Eco-Tourism Specialist
Green Discovery Laos is Laos' pioneer in Adventure Travel and Ecotourism since 2000. We offer over 80 unique tour programs all around the country involving rafting, kayaking, trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking, cycling, caving and river trips. We also organize guided motorcycle trips and help you design your own self-guided caving, river trips and motorcycle expeditions. in addition to our pre-organized tour programs, we also offer customized self guided tours. If you prefer the comfort of a car, the thrill of 4 wheeling or just want to hang out and do the tourist thing, we also organize caravan holidays and classical tourism vacations.
lapdog inc.
Ever wonder what it would feel like to snowmobile and telemark ski in Northern Sweden, or to trek through the Himalayas as you make your way towards Everest Base Camp, or to climb into a volcano and be surrounded by the ancient Inca culture in South America.....you can do it with lapdog, inc. We provide adventure experiences for people of all ages and from all walks of life!
Latin Link Adventures
Dedicated New Zealand specialists in South American travel take adventurers to lands that have spellbound and inspired novelists, adventurers and photographers alike.
Lava Tours
Lava Tours offers trips primarily in eastern Costa Rica - an area rarely included in the tourist loop. Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes, Tapantí National Park and Valley of Ujarras are often included in Lava Tours. More advanced trips include riding from Cerro de la Muerte at over 9000 feet to the Pacific Coast. Lava Tours offers trips for all types of riders, from beginner to advanced skill levels.
Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures
Offers a variety of guided interpretive trips along the Lewis and Clark Trail in both Montana and Idaho. Canoe the Upper Missouri, hike or bike the Lolo Trail and raft the Main Salmon, Lochsa or Clark Fork Rivers.
Look Tours of Las Vegas
Every 1/2 and full day trip around Las Vegas, Hoover Dam & Grand Canyon imaginable.
Louis Cruises
Cheap cruises to the Mediterranean, Greek islands - Eastern Mediterranean. Cheap last minute cruises.
LunaTours Outdoor Adventures for Women
LunaTours is an outdoor adventure company run by women for women, offering fully supported road bike tours for beginning to advanced cyclists in some of North America's most intriguing and scenic areas. We specialize in tours in beautiful SW Montana, where we are located and cycling tours for the novice cyclist.
Maah Daah Hey Trail Guides and Resort / Lodge - Hiking / Biking / Horse Back Riding
Maah Daah Hey Lodge provides year-around Top Quality Mountain biking, Overnight Backpacking, Eco-tours, Hiking, Canoeing and Great Wildlife Photography
Maniototo 4WD Safaris
ffer historical goldfields, high country special and custom tours, such as farm, conference and photography tours or flora and fauna trips.
Mets, Movement for Eco-Tourism in Suriname
METS Travel & Tours established in 1962, is the most experienced tour company in Suriname. The objective of METS is the development of sustainable tourism in Suriname on a healthy economic basis. The starting points of METS at the achievement of this goal are quality, involvement of the local people, preservation of nature and satisfied customers. METS is specialized in: Tours, hotel accommodation, transportation and other travel arrangements for both tourist and business travelers visiting Suriname and the neighboring countries Guiana and French Guiana and the Caribbean region. Management of recreation resorts and jungle lodges. Currently under METS management are the jungle lodges Palumeu and Awarradam and recreation resort Colakreek. METS personnel The personnel of METS consists of enthusiastic professionals that are ready to be of service to you and help you choose between the many interesting destinations Suriname has to offer or to organize your own tailor-made dream holiday. Our team has followed various internationally recognized management trainingcourses abroad in the hotel- and tourism sector whilst all our employees have followed tourism training courses at various levels. METS Representatives METS has a wide network of tour operators and agents which have included the METS destinations and services in their tour programs. In order to make Suriname more popular as a tourism destination, the following representatives were appointed, namely:
Moore Sports Tours: Ice Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, Field Hockey, Rugby, Volleyball, Sailing
Moore Sports Tours: ice hockey tours to Europe, soccer, baseball, field hockey, rugby, sailing, volleyball - we play the game anywhere, anytime.
Mount Kenya Climbing & Trekking Kilimanjaro Climbing
Climbing Mount Kenya climb Mount Kenya expeditions Mount Kilimanjaro climbing Mount Meru climb Africa safaris wildlife safaris in Kenya Tanzania wildlife safaris Africa wildlife Lodge. Kenya Camping Safaris Tanzania Camping Safaris kenya Tanzania Tours safaris Tour operator wildlife Lodge Safaris Kenya
Mountain Bike Tours NSW Australia
Mountain Bike Tours (NSW) will take you to some of the finest and most spectacular unspoilt places you can imagine in the beautiful Hinterland of Byron Bay. We offer you maximum access Our tours are refreshing, adventurous, exhilarating, fully guided, supported and include all transport costs, park entrance fees, Lunch, snacks, soft drinks, quality Cannondale mountain bikes and bike helmets. World Heritage Listing (11 World Heritage listed sites in Australia). You will have your own experienced local tour guides trained in mechanical skills and travel in a small group
Mountain Guide Adventure
A Mountain Guide team in Chamonix propose : mountaineering, alpine rock climbing, ice climbing, heliskiing, ski touring, off piste skiing and expeditions all over the world.
Mouriscastours- Sightseeing Tours Portugal
Mouriscas Tours will help you to enjoy the vast heritage of Portugal .To those who like to have the best quality, these guided tours are designed to bring you everything you need to have a good trip. You will get known about traditional arts, heritage, architecture, religions, gastronomy and wineries.
Multi-sport adventures in Slovenia
Trektrek offers outdoor adventure tours: trekking, hiking, rafting, canyoning, kayaking, climbing, biking, mountaineering and more.
N.O.W. Tailor-made tours in Tuscany
N.O.W. propose tailor-made tours in Tuscany, especially bike tours on Tuscan hills, wine and food tasting tours in Tuscan countryside, cooking lessons and much more...
N.Y.C.A Adventure
N.Y.C.Adventure is a Company where many activities are carried out and it is located at El Chaltén Town Patagonia Argentina. It offers you the opportunity to take part in a tour combining activities such as Rafting, Mountain Bike, Trekking, Rappel, Climbing, Ice Field Expeditions, and Camping Tour.
National Secretariat of Tourism and Sport Argentina
Argentina has definitely entered a hopeful stage. A new growth- and development-oriented public affairs management model is in place. Tourism is destined to continue to play a key role within this ambitious, promising work scheme adopted by the Government. Tourist development has been conceived as a Government policy, a common cause that we are all required to foster and protect from any changes in political leadership that may flow naturally from life in a democracy. We are convinced that Tourism is the best tool to generate real income and create the new jobs so urgently needed in Argentina. Tourism will significantly contribute in overcoming, once and for all, the extreme crisis bearing down on the Argentine society as a whole. In this stage, equal care and professionalism will be used in developing tourism for both Argentineans and international visitors, with a view to securing the sustained, consistent growth of our tourism options, a task in which the public and private sectors will continue to work hand in hand. This can be done in an Argentina that is already a world-class tourism country given its wide variety of scenery and attractions, featuring high ecological protection levels in line with the present high demand for sustainable tourism. Its diverse and year-round tourism possibilities are one of Argentina’s distinguishing features, resulting from a singular geography that ranges from the subtropical forest in the northern border to the icy Antarctica in the farthest south. Throughout its lengthy coastal area, Argentina offers numerous opportunities to enjoy sunny beaches and the possibility to watch a wide variety of protected native wildlife in the Atlantic Patagonian area. In turn, the Andean Patagonian area displays its majestic forests, lakes and ancient glaciers, with a large combination of snow, active and adventure tourism. A country that preserves a strong aboriginal presence throughout its Northern region, its colonial past in Córdoba and the Northwestern region, outstanding vineyards surrounded by the high mountain tops in the Cuyo area, its gaucho tradition and impressive ranches in the vast, fertile humid Pampa plains, its history and culture in the vital, cosmopolitan Buenos Aires; basically, countless possibilities that are impossible to list here. There is also the excellence of our hotel and gourmet industry, as well as an efficient, modern airport and air/land communications system, in addition to the supplementary services required to receive tourists from both Argentina and abroad. In short, tourism in Argentina is a unique, singular experience within everyone’s reach. You are invited to live and enjoy it to the fullest.
Natoura Adventure Tours
Working since 1989, Natoura Tours was formed by a team of young and enthusiastic nature lovers who have since then provided organized safe and exciting eco/adventure tours throughout Venezuela. We pride ourselves on the "hands-on" approach that show you the most beautiful and untamed places in Venezuela in a most ecologically responsible manner.
Natures Highway New Zealand Cycling Vacations
Self guided bicycle tours throughout the South Island of New Zealand suitable for individuals or groups of all ages and abilities plus custom cycling vacations, golf tours & transport to golf courses.
Nelson helicopter tours, NZ's leading adventure tourism
Whether busy flying visitors to the region over mountain or breathtaking coastline, scouting a location for a new movie, or assisting with a construction project in a remote location... our philosophy is the same. Nelson Helicopters are: "Total solution providers". We combine rigorous attention to safety with the utmost in customer service and total flexibility. Every customer and every project is different and so is our response to your requirements.Regular services or a tailored solution? Just let us know what you'd like to do and how far you'd like to go? Nelson Helicopters is based in Nelson, central New Zealand, and is in an ideal location to cover the country
Nepal Climbing
Unique treks & expedition for Trekking, Hiking, Tours,Tour holidays, Adventure trekkking in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.
Nomadic Advenures
Trekking in the Himalayas, Tanzania to Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru, and in Kenya to Mt Kenya.
Nomadic Advenures
Trekking in the Himalayas, Tanzania to Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru, and in Kenya to Mt Kenya.
Nordland Adventures Northern Norway
Nordland Adventures offers guided trips, outdoor adventure and glacier trips in the sceniic and arctic Northern Norway.
North Cariboo Tourism
We invite you to explore and experience the unique and authentic Canadian lifestyle found in the North Cariboo. Our region of British Columbia offers vacations and travel options for all ages and all walks of life. rnrnWhat to Expect When You ArrivernrnVisiting the North Cariboo will give you and your family and friends years of fun filled memories. You will want to come back each year to take in all the outdoor activities and adventure opportunities that are at hand in the area.rnrnFor those of you familiar with North Cariboo, after settling in at your accommodation, you can take some of your old favorite activites like walking through Pinnacles Park, or packing everyone up and heading out to Barkerville. We invite you to try out some of the new adventures like a tour at Cottonwood House Historic Site.
Oak Bay Tourism
Welcome to Oak Bay, Victoria’s Seaside Village A vibrant community only 10 minutes from downtown Victoria on Vancouver Island, Oak Bay is a world away from the rush of everyday life. An unhurried day may be spent browsing one-of-a-kind shops and galleries, strolling through the many green spaces or soaking up the ambience in cafes and bistros. A year-round gardening mecca, the local enthusiasm for plants of all kinds is evident as every available space is green and public and private gardens are four-season showcases. Oak Bay’s Palm Tree Count is annual testament to the mild climate and gardening potential in the area. Many natural and full facility parks offer beach access with stairs and pathways that lead to pockets of quiet coastline. Oak Bay’s beaches include sandy stretches and rocky, walkable bays and coves carved by glacial activity and pounding waves. If the tide is right, aquatic life can be seen swimming in tide pools.
One World Trekking
One World Trekking offers the classic Himalayan treks to Nepal, India, Tibet and Pakistan for all levels of ability.
Ophorus - Discover Southern France
We are a Toulouse based minivan tour operator and organise tours, excurisons and transfers in Southern France in fully equipped minivans and with your personal bilingual driver guide.
Orquidea Tours
Discount vacation travel packages and tours to all the exciting destinations in Peru, visit Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lima and all of Peru.
Outback Bolivia
Outback Bolivia organizes biking in the Amazon and Andes in Bolivia with the best guides and personnel available in the country. Bikes: 2004 model 4900 TREK bikes with disk brakes.
Outdoor Adventure Sports Expo
California's First Annual Outdoor Adventure Sports Expo, proudly produced by Enterprise World Productions Inc., will open its doors to all the Outdoor Adventurers on August 27-29, 2004, at the San Mateo County Expo Center - located on the San Francisco Peninsula. A first of its kind in California, the Expo features several adventure pavilions representing all adventure sports interests. Industry leaders will exhibit the latest trends and gear, apparel, outdoor products and top exotic travel destinations throughout the world.
Outdoor Holidays Europe
Tailor-made tours in Carpathian Mountains. Adventure tours in Eastern Europe. You'll join a small group to hike in transylvanian alps (aka dracula's mountains), stay in tents and eat 100% natural food.
Outdoor Ukraine
Adventure trekking tours in Crimea and Carpathian mountains.
Pack & Pedal Europe
Affordable cycling tours throughout Europe, including Bike & Boat tours and Luxe Barge tours in Holland, Belgium etc.
Pangaea Adventures
Sea kayak camping trips in Alaska. Alaska kayak tours in Prince William Sound. Multiday trips to glaciers and wildlife viewing areas. Sea Kayak icebergs and with whales. Visit the web site for more details.
Parawild Safaris
South Africa is home to some of the world's wildest places and animals. Here at Parawild Safaris, we give our clients the opportunity to experience all that South Africa has to offer, including the beauty of its landscapes, the historical cultural traditions, and the excitement of wildlife conservation. We specialize in a unique combination of traditional tourism, cultural tourism, and the added adventure of wildlife capture.
PEAT : Northern Ontario Ecoadventures
Partners in Eco-Adventure Tourism (PEAT) is a grassroots network of environmentally attentive eco-adventure tourism companies, organizations and educational programs specializing in low-impact, non-motorized wilderness experiences in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. As a member-driven, cooperative, not-for-profit organization, PEAT works to promote Northeastern Ontario as a world-class destination for year-round wilderness adventure experiences by featuring: - Non-motorized experiences (such as canoeing, kayaking, cycling, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, horseback riding) and/or simple accommodations (such as lodges, retreats or campgrounds) highlighting the natural beauty and solitude of the North - Low-impact wilderness ethics and camping techniques, to emphasize its commitment to and respect for natural environments - Excellence in guiding and outfitting services, to ensure that the safety of the client is paramount - Smaller group sizes to maximize client experience and minimize environmental impacts - Authentic, educational experiences highlighting local natural and cultural history - Local expertise and services, to benefit the local economy - Industry certification, college diplomas and university degrees for individuals aspiring to become professionals in the outdoor eco-adventure industry
Pedal and Sea Adventures
Pedal and Sea Adventures is a small but mighty company offering creative bike tours for cyclists and adventurers looking to explore many of the world's best places on a bike, including Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Ireland, and Tuscany. We stay at historic inns, eat at delightful restaurants, and plan many side excursions that may include whale watching, or hiking through World Heritage Sites.
Pedaling.com
One thousand free self guided bike routes throughout the US and Canada The routes on www.pedaling.com include cue sheets, maps and local information. Search for routes by location, distance, difficulty and terrain
Peru Gateway Travel
Peru travel and tourism guide,Tours and Hotels reservations, discount airfares, vacations holiday planner for Machu Picchu, Lima, Cusco, Cuzco and all of Peru.
Port Canaveral Transportation
Exquisite Town Car offers the finest and luxurious limousine and transportation service in Orlando, Port Canaveral and state of Florida. Our Limo fleet consists of Luxury Town Cars, Luxury Vans, Stretch Limousines, and Luxury Stretch SUV Vehicles. We specialize in all aspects of transportation, whether an Orlando airport transfer to Port Canaveral, a corporate business trip, an Orlando wedding, we strive to deliver the highest quality of service to our customers by providing the best.
Prague Day Trips
Prague Day Trips provides fully customized day trips from Prague to various locations in the Czech Republic.
Quest Mexico
Imagine traveling with a small group, never more than ten, who share a thirst for exploration and nature. Imagine traveling with a company that is committed to unique destinations. Come on in and learn why Quest Mexico is being considered the new model for adventure travel in Mexico.
Rail Europe
Rail Europe allows you to book all types of European rail passes and tickets online. Eurail passes, Euro passes , Single country passes, Point to Point Tickets, Rail 'n Drive passes, Night trains, Special trains, High Speed trains, TGV, Eurostar, Thalys, and more are all bookable online. They also feature online train schedules.
Rail Rocket Europe - Trains at a Discount
Discount European trains tickets. Eurail pass & Train Tickets you to travel Euro Rail Europe the way the Europeans do.
Randonnee Tours
SELF-GUIDED Cycling in Europe & Canada: cycling & multisport tours in Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, Holland. Combine security/expertise of guided tours with flexibility/freedom of independent travel. Route instructions, maps, accommodations(B&Bs, country inns, chateaux), luggage transfers, bikes, emergency support. Perfect for independent-minded individuals, couples, groups of friends, business travelers who seek authentic experiences.
Rapture Surf and Snow Camps Worldwide
Surf Camps in Morocco, Marokko, Costa Rica, Bali, Portugal, Snowboard Camps in Austria.
Remarkable Adventures New Zealand
Small group, guided multi activity adventure tours for sophisticated travellers seeking an active New Zealand vacation with opportunities to try new activities and gain an insight into our culture.
Richmond/Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau
Come enjoy the History & Heritage of Richmond/Wayne County! As you explore Richmond/Wayne County's history and heritage, echoes of the past will encompass you. We invite you to travel the historic National Road, today U.S. 40, the trail pioneers used as they made their westward trek. Immerse yourself in the many historical museums depicting the way of life of Hoosier families and pioneers during the westward migration. You'll be amazed when you discover where pre-Civil War runaway slaves hid at the Levi Coffin House, the Underground Railroad, where over 2,000 slaves escaped to freedom. One of the many slaves who hid in the Coffin home was "Eliza," whose story is told in "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Richmond was settled in 1806 by North Carolina Quakers and is one of the older cities in Indiana. Quakers (called Friends) were drawn to the Northwest Territory by its cheap, fertile land and its prohibition on slavery. By 1809, nearly three hundred Friends, almost all from North and South Carolina had settled here. They formed the Whitewater Monthly Meeting of Friends (now Richmond's First Friends Meeting), the oldest Quaker congregation in the state of Indiana. Quakers founded not only Richmond but other communities, such as Economy, Dublin, Milton and Fountain City. Quaker meeting houses became part of the landscape all over the county. Historic districts and buildings are a reminder of the hard work and success of the past. Wayne County has preserved its extraordinary collection of early 19th to early 20th century architecture. Richmond has one of the finest early Victorian neighborhoods in the nation. The area also consists of late Federal and Greek Revival townhouses and cottages, early 19th century farm homes and sturdy barns, ornate churches, mansions, and the majestic county courthouse. Just west of Richmond lies the charming community of Centerville, dotted with historic early 19th century row houses with magnificent archways. With this architectural treasure not found elsewhere in Indiana, Centerville is truly an architectural gem. Jazz Heritage - Back in 1916, the Gennett Record Company of Richmond, Indiana began making records in a primitive little studio. Over the next 30 years Gennett became the place in the country to record jazz. Jazz artists of the 1920s, 30s and 40s, including Hoagy Carmichael, Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, and Jelly Roll Morton, flocked to Richmond to record their radical music. back to top THE HISTORIC NATIONAL ROAD Trails of Days Long Past The Historic National Road was America's first interstate highway established by an act of Congress in 1806. The Indiana portion was built between 1829 and 1834, linking the eastern seashore with the western interior. In 1996, the Historic National Road was designated as a state scenic route. And in 2002, The Historic National Road from Maryland to St. Louis was designated as an All-American Road. Driving the route evokes a sense of traveling through the passageways of history from historic architecture and early 19th century farms to nostalgic gas stations, historic monuments and genuine Midwestern scenic beauty. History of the National Road The construction of the nation's first highway, built with federal funds in the early nineteenth century, was not without government mandates. For citizens' own protection, legislators prohibited any tree stump in the National Road to exceed 15 " in height. Carved through dense forest, the National Road preceded most Indiana cities, and was, literally, the road to civilization. Before the National Road made its way westward from Maryland in 1811, Centerville was the only town besides Indianapolis between Richmond and Terre Haute. The crude highway completed its journey in 1832, with its last stop in western Illinois. As many as 200 wagons a day passed through towns along the route. The nickname "Main Street of America" was honestly earned as towns such as Centerville sprang up from enterprising pioneers who recognized the need for inns, blacksmith shops and grocers. In fact, settlers keen on cashing in on National Road traffic often offered their land to the government for free. To maximize National Road frontage, Centerville folks, whose homes or businesses lined the 100' Main Street, narrowed the road to its present 65' by building onto the fronts of their buildings. Archways between Federal style rowhouses allowed access to the rear of buildings and backyards. New homes were built almost flush with the sidewalk, and porches were built on the side of homes instead of in front so that residents could sit out without being smothered in dust (the first section of Indiana's National Road to be paved, however, was Centerville's Main Street). Today, more than 100 buildings in Centerville's Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Madonna of the Trail The Madonna of the Trail is a monument to Americans who traveled the bitter road. One of only 12 statues marking the pioneers' trek from the Atlantic to the Pacific, Richmond's Madonna of the Trail was dedicated by the Daughters of the American Revolution October 28. 1928. The featured speaker was a little known Missouri judge, Harry S. Truman. A "Memorial to the Pioneer Mothers of the Covered Wagon Days," the motto ascribed to the Madonna of the Trail could also salute all who made their way westward along the National Road: "the autograph of a nation written across the face of a continent." The figure of the mother is of heroic proportions, 10 feet high with a weight of 5 tons. The base on which the figure sands is 6 feet high and weights 12 tons. This base rests on a foundation which stands 2 feet above the ground level which makes the monument 18 feet tall. The Madonna is located in Glen Miller Park at the corner of 22nd and National Road. Visit all the Madonnas Location and dedication dates: Maryland, Bethesda Week of April 19, 1929 West Virginia, Wheeling July 7, 1928 Pennsylvania, Washington December 8, 1928 Ohio, Springfield July 4, 1928 Indiana, Richmond October 28, 1928 Illinois, Vandalia October 26, 1928 Missouri, Lexington September 17, 1928 Kansas, Council Grove September 7, 1928 Colorado, Lamar September 24, 1928 New Mexico, Albuquerque September 27, 1928 Arizona, Springerville September 29, 1928 California, Upland February 1, 1929 Historic Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum Travelers along the National Road stopped for the night at the farm where they were, for a fee, permitted to set up camp and rent a fireplace to cook meals. If the weather was nasty John Huddleston would allow "guests" to sleep on the floor, where the first to arrive could be nearest the fire. Technically, John Huddleston's home was not an inn: to be an inn, it would have had to have two extra beds and three people to sign an affidavit to the owner's moral and righteous standing. During inspection time, John borrowed beds from neighbors. As for the affidavit validity, John had been "disowned" by the Quaker meeting because of low attendance and asked to leave the denomination. The history of the National Road can also be found at the Wayne County Historical Museum. Established in 1930 by Quaker Julia Meek Gaar, the museum first housed her substantial personal collection. Heir to an industrial fortune (she was, in 1882, one of Richmond's 47 millionaires), Gaar traveled extensively and amassed, according to a Smithsonian director, "the largest and most valuable historical collection of any woman in America." Today, the museum boasts a turn-of-the-century general store, a fully operational 1880's blacksmith shop, an Egyptian mummy, and displays many of the 13 automobiles manufactured in Richmond. The Wayne County Historical Museum hosts Pioneer Days every fall. Indiana's National Road designated as a National Scenic Byway The Historic National Road through Indiana has been named a National Scenic Byway, one of the nation's most prestigious highway designations. This honor recognizes the Road's historic significance as America's first and most important national highway. For more than 150 years, the National Road, which stretches from Cumberland, MD to Vandalia, IL, provided the east-west pathway for the expansion of America. The idea for the National Road originated with George Washington. Funded by Congress under the Jefferson administration in 1806, the Road was the nation's first federal highway project. Construction of the Road, driven by pioneer spirit, economic development needs and national security interests, took place in sections over several decades. In the 1920's, the Road became U.S. Highway 40 and became the premier transcontinental highway. A traveler along Indiana's National Road will find echoes of the past from historic pike towns with traditional main streets, single pump gas stations, to American architecture spanning fifteen decades, historic landmarks, and tranquil, rural countryside. The national Road is focused on telling a story. It is our nation's first highway! It is a story of westward migration and settlement in six states. It is a story of one of our first automobile routes west. We invite you to drive Indiana's National Road, the Road that helped shape lives. Stories about the Old National Road What's in a Name? Names of Wayne County towns along the National Road are richly historical in themselves. In Western Wayne County travelers pass through East Germantown/Pershing. Some folks, it seems, preferred patriotism to heritage when they chose to honor John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War I. Then, again, Irish heritage has nothing to do with the town of Dublin. That name comes from a hill in the National Road that was difficult to climb, especially in mud. Doublin' up of horses was sometimes required. Courthouse Battle Just as it created or enhanced opportunities, the National Road led to obscurity for some towns. The first courthouse was located in the now non-existent town of Salisbury in southern Wayne County. When Centerville began to thrive, community leaders felt the seat should be relocated. It was agreed that Centerville could be county seat if it built a courthouse as "good" as the one in Salisbury. But, the folks in that town refused to let Centerville officials inside to inspect the courthouse. The committee stood outside and counted bricks to estimate its size. They guessed correctly and the seat was moved in 1818. (In a bit of irony, the first Salisbury log cabin to serve as courthouse has also been moved to Centerville and is the only original log courthouse still standing in the Northwest Territory.) Centerville's glorious reign was short-lived, however. In 1873, Richmond vied for the county seat in what was to become the famous Courthouse Fight. Reluctant to give up their holding, Centerville officials barricaded themselves inside the courthouse. A group of angry Centerville citizens, in an attempt to block Richmond's efforts in taking county records, fired a cannon at their eastern neighbors standing at the courthouse door. In a figurative backfire, the cannon blast blew the door from its hinges and the records were seized. Today, the former courthouse is the site of Centerville's Library and the hole made by "Black Betty" is clearly visible above the doorway. back to top
Ride Strong Bike Tours
Epic Mountain Bike Tours through Nepal and Tibet. 2005 Guided and fully-supported bike adventures through the natural wonders of the Himalayas and the roof top of the world. Lhasa to Kathmandu is the ultimate challenge you will never forget!
Rio Grande River Tours
River trips and scenic floats near Taos and Santa Fe. Local weather, river flow, and tourism links. Join us in a Guided Tour down the historic Rio Grande. We take time to make sure our guests experience the beauty of the canyons and all the pleasures the river has to offer. After a year of heavy snowfall, the rivers are teeming with big waves, fast water, and lots of action. It will be a trip to remember!
Ripley County Tourism Bureau
It's time to take a drive--to Ripley County where traffic jams don't exist, and fun adventures await you. Where are we? If you draw a line from Indianapolis, IN to Cincinnati, OH to Louisville, KY and back to Indianapolis, look for us in the middle! In addition to beautiful peaceful countryside with many miles of country roads through the hills and woods we are home to Versailles State Park. You can fish, horseback ride, take a ride down the slide in the pool during the summer, hike, camp, and rent a boat. The first weekend of October each year you can also sit back and listen to some original Bluegrass music on the lakefront. Have you seen the movie "Hoosiers"? Well, the small Indiana basketball team that inspired the movie is from Milan and its history still lives there. Come visit the Milan '54 Basketball Museum. For a special treat, visit the new state-of-the-art winery where the wine is hand-crafted from the vines to the wines at Ertel Cellars Winery south of Batesville off of S.R. 129. See wine being made as you enjoy lunch or dinner at the winery snuggled in the hills of central Ripley County. Are you a history buff? Spend a week each spring and fall in Friendship at the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's Shoots, reliving a time before the 1840s. They have other events throughout the year as well. The small town also fills with flea marketers during the main shoots. Do you seek treasures? Plan to spend hours reliving memories and finding great deals at our antique shops or search for that special something at one of our specialty, gift or floral shops. Ready to relax in a beautiful, unique country bed & breakfast, historic inn, or modern hotel? We have a variety of places to rest your head. Our communities also offer a wide variety of restaurants to meet your needs. Don't forget to check out our events schedule. There's something for the family to do almost every weekend, especially in the summer and fall. Take a break, hit the road and visit Ripley County, Indiana!
Rock Climbing Holidays
Search for a rock climbing school, rock climbing trip or indoor climbing wall worldwide. Book a rock climbing vacation or climbing holiday, tour or trip online. Compare rock climbing locations, suppliers & climbing destinations.
Romania Tours, Vacations, Adventures, Dracula and More
Romania specialty tours and travel. Customized holidays, personal guides, city tours and excursions, adventures, dracula tour, Transylvania, wine, and a detailed destination guide of Romania.
Rugged Elegance
Information and upcoming events from this agency offering educational, outdoor adventures.
RusAdventure Travel Ltd
Trips: off the caravan way ascents of Mt. Elbrus, the highest peak of Europe, one of Seven Summits; heli&back country. skiing, trekking& climbing in the dramatic setting of the Greater Caucasus; Elbrus Circuit. Accommodation: in the deluxe hotels of the Elbrus area.
Russian Hunting Agency
Hunting, Fishing and Adventure Travel in Russia and Central Asia.
Safe Journeys Adventure Treks
Hiking Holidays in the Highlands of Scotland. For groups or individuals. Starting from 3150 per week.
San Diego Bike & Kayak
Experience bicycling like never before! Try our guided La Jolla Freefall Bike Tour... after a thrilling descent down Mt. Soledad, enjoy a scenic ride through Pacific Beach, Mission Bay and La Jolla. Stop at popular spots including La Jolla Cove, the Pacific Beach Boardwalk and Dead Man's bluff. Advance reservations are required by phone.
San Diego Bike & Kayak Tours
We offer scenic bike tours throughout San Diego. The La Jolla Freefall bike tour begins with a 360 degree view from atop Mt. Soledad and then a four mile descent into the famous surf spot at Windnsea Beach. The Coastal Leisure Ride goes through prestigous downtown La Jolla, the Pacific Beach boardwalk and MIssion Bay. The Tour de San Diego stops to sightsee at famous spots. Witness the harbor seals at Children's Pool, La Jolla Cove, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Crystal Pier and Mission Bay.
San Francisco Electric Tour Company
San Francisco Guided Segway Tour. As the world's first and only self-balancing electric transport mechanism, the Segway Human Transporter has set a new standard for sightseeing fun! Experience for yourself why a 3 Hour Guided Segway Tour is the ideal way to see the San Francisco waterfront. Fun for individuals, families or groups!
San Francisco Tours
San Francisco sightseeing tours are a great way to see the San Francisco area. We offer tours to Yosemite from San Francisco, tours to the wine country from San Francisco, tours to Carmel, tours to Monterey from San Francisco. We also have San Francisco Bay Cruises and combination San Francisco Wine Country tours with Sonoma, Napa and Muir Woods Tours.
San Martin Department of Tourism and Commerce
ORIGENES Últimamente, ha cobrado fuerza la versión según la cual los nativos Wayku descienden de los Chancas, un grupo cuyo territorio incluye los departamentos de Ayacucho, Apurímac y Huancavelica. Por los relatos del cronista Sarmiento de Gamboa, los lamas llegaron al Bajo Mayo huyendo de los incas, posiblemente en las décadas de 1450 0 1460. Su jefe y conductor fue Ancohuallo, quien al ser derrotado por el Inca Pachacutec fue forzado al lado de su gente a engrosar las huestes conquistadoras del Tahuantinsuyo. Pero Ancohuallo al enterarse que Pachacutec había ordenado eliminarlo conjuntamente con su grupo éste huyó cuando el ejército Inca se hallaba en Huanuco. Su destino lo llevó al Nororiente quizá buscando un lugar donde nadie pudiera encontrarlos. Esta historia épica es muy conocida en Lamas y quizá para conmemorar ese episodio, el nombre de Ancohuallo es popular, existiendo incluso un monumento a este rebelde Chanca en un pequeño parque designado para tal fin en el "piso" de los mestizos. niña lamista Este origen serrano lo apoya también la lingüística. Los nativos Wayku hablan un quechua muy semejante al de Ayacucho, Apurímac y Huancavelica. También existen similitudes con el quechua hablado en Cajamarca, Amazonas y Ucayali. Se calcula que las veinte mil personas procedentes de los distritos de Sisa Pongo, Chazuta, Pamashto entre otros, todavía utilizan este quechua hasta hoy como una lengua franca. Si bien los datos lingüísticos históricos, además de los estudios bioantropológicos, señalan un oriegen serrano para los nativos Wayku, éstos no incluyen la existencia de otros grupos de la sierra. Ciertamente al arribar los Chancas al bajo Mayo, se encontraron con varias "naciones" entre las que destacan los Motilones, Tabalosos, Amassifuynes, los Hibitos, Los Miniches, los Chayahuitas, etc. Estos se asentaban en el bajo Mayo y sus relaciones no siempre eran cordiales. El término "motilón" se aplica genéricamente a todos los grupos que se ubican en la provincia de Lamas. Por eso, algunos estudiosos proponen que los nativos de Lamas serían consecuencia de varias "naciones" del Huallaga Central que fueron agrupados por los misioneros jesuitas en el siglo XVII, imponiendo el quechua para catequizar a los nativos.
San Pedro de Atacama Tours, Hotels Bookings and Excursions Guide
Tour operator and information guide for San Pedro de Atacama Chile. Excursions, attractions, activities, tours, hotel bookings, pictures and much more.
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
Santa Barbara Adventure Company offers a wide range of all downhill and off road Mt. biking trips of the highest quality. All downhill, back country and winery tours. Knowledgeable guides take care of all the details on our fully outfitted trips. Come experience the natural beauty of the Santa Barbara countryside and coastline.
Scotline Tours Edinburgh Scotland
Edinburgh Luxury Bus Tours, Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Loch Lomond, Saint Andrews, Glencoe and other exciting scenic tours around Scotland
Shasta Mountain Guides
Shasta Mountain Guides offers guided mountaineering adventures and instruction, special women's trips, rockclimbing, backcountry skiing and boarding on Mt. Shasta, northern California.
