Located in the heart of the Deep South region of the United States, Alabama is one of the most interesting states to visit in the country. With miles of sandy beaches along its southern coast on the Gulf of Mexico to rugged mountains on its northern Tennessee border, Alabama has a wide range of beautiful natural landscapes that invite nature lovers to come and visit. For those who are lovers of culture and history, Alabama also beckons you to come visit its top-notch cultural and historical attractions. Simply put, everyone is sure to find something enjoyable in Alabama regardless of what you love. Natural Attractions of Alabama Since Alabama was first settled by the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek and Chickasaw peoples, it has been a land of immense beauty. In the northern part of the state, the gently rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains provide a spectacular location for nature lovers seeking to rejuvenate and enjoy the beauty of the natural world. One of the most amazing attractions for nature enthusiasts to see is the Mount Cheaha State Park. Located just outside of Delta, Alabama, this majestic mountain stands 2,401 feet tall, or a little over 730 meters in height. With tall pine forests and plenty of hiking trails, this wonder of nature is sure to please anyone who visits and loves the great outdoors. When visiting the southern part of Alabama, bird watchers and other nature lovers will enjoy a visit to the Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. These two attractions feature exhibits that explain the unique coastal habitats that Alabama offers its wild birds and water creatures. With long handicap-accessible boardwalks and knowledgeable guides, these attractions are sure to provide a wonde... ... middle of paper ... ...he most interesting places to visit in the U.S. Overall, few other states can match the interesting cultural attractions, majestic beauty and fascinating history that Alabama has to offer. Sources “Visiting Alabama – Gulf Shores from Bay Minette: Recommended Day Trips,” Bed & Breakfast Inns Online http://www.bbonline.com/articles/alabama/bay-minette/visiting-alabama-gulf-shores-from-bay-minette-recommended-day-trips.html “Top 10 Alabama Attractions,” Choice Hotels.com http://southeast.choicehotels.com/alabama-hotels/top10attractions Memphis Vaughan, “10 Historic Civil Rights Sites to Visit in Alabama,” Associated Content http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/506779/10_historic_civil_rights_sites_to_visit_pg3.html?cat=37 “Historic Alabama Civil War Sites,” Battle of Mobile Bay.com http://www.battleofmobilebay.com/historic-sites/default.aspx
For many, the quaint town of Point Clear, Alabama represents the Old South rooted in tradition, charm, and grace. Halfway down the bay and nearly hidden among oaks adorned with Spanish moss, Point Clear was founded in the early 1800s. Today, the city continues to honor its role in the Civil War, perpetuates the memories of its residents, and evolves as a greater and better place.
First, it is important to know a few facts concerning the resources of the state state. The state gets its name from the Mississippi River, which flows along the western boundary of the state. Mississippi is heavily forest except for the Delta area, which is mainly agricultural. Its primary crops in the Delta are cotton beans, rice, potatoes, peanuts, and catfish. Its aquaculture farms produce the majority of the farm raised catfish in the U.S. Belzoni, Mississippi is widely known as the “Catfish Capital” of the world. Mississippi has a wide variety of land forms. Its many lakes and streams make it conducive to attract tourists who are interested in hunting and fishing. The lakes and parks are attractive to persons looking for good vacations spots. The thriving coastal area creates a perfect place to live with a wealth of opportunities along the coastline for shrimps, lobsters and deep water fishing. Within the last 20 years, Mississippi has become a great tourism are, especially along the Mississippi coast. There are casinos at Biloxi, Gulfport, Natchez, Vicksburg and all along the Mississippi River from Tunica to Natchez. Many Civil War Battles were fought in Mississippi. Some are the Battle of Vicksburg, the Battle of Clinton, the Battle of Natchez, the Battle of Jackson and therefore, now serves as memorial area that attract many tourists each year.
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Within the state of Florida there are dozens of individualized, non-profit organizations making an effort to help the local wildlife. The local land and marine wildlife includes birds, geckos, frogs, snakes, panthers, manatees, sea turtles, fishes, sharks, corals, lizards and many, many more. Florida State is located on the Southeastern tip of the United States providing a unique opportunity for conservation of salt-water animals. While there are animal conservation efforts taking place all over the world, this essay will focus on two animal species that humans are specifically trying to save in Florida State. The two main animal species of focus are manatees and sea turtles.
Stretching from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the south to the gently rolling foothills of the Ozarks and Appalachians in the north, Mississippi welcomes visitors with its hospitality to come and enjoy a spectacular vacation experience. With a fascinating history, unique culture, and friendly people, Mississippi is a state that visitors are sure to find positively breathtaking. Whether you are visiting to see the state's natural beauty, its cultural attractions, or its unique historical sights, you are sure to find something of interest no matter where you go in Mississippi.
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In this paper I will inform you with a few of these events and topics such as the Civil war, slavery, as well as facts of the state. I hope my readers walk away with a new respect and outlook of Mississippi and learn how the past can affect the future, as well as the beauty.
Kentucky could just be the best place between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans to live. From "Happy Birthday" to Abraham Lincoln, Kentucky has made a great contribution to history. Being the 15th state to join the Union in 1792, Kentucky has brought forth a number of important people and aspects to the United States.
Mississippi has a variety of different soils .The three general soils are 1) the river flood plain, known as the Delta, 2) a loess region, or bands of soils formed in windblown material that adjoins the Delta, and 3) Coastal Plain. The Mississippi Delta is better for growing row crop, while the loess and Coastal Plain region are better for animal production and forestry. The loess and Coastal Plain regions are divided based on similar soils, geology, climate, water resources, and land use called Major Land Resource Areas. The Mississippi Delta’s soil comes from sediments left by flooding various rivers in the region, rather than being a typical Delta formed by the mouth of a river. In the Delta most of the land is farmed, with three-fourths of the cropland to the north. Controlling surface water and drainage are major soil management issues. In the Delta soils are naturally diverse because of their alluvial origin. Particle sizes within the sediment decrease as distance from the originating stream increase. Another factor in Delta soil formation us surface water movement over time, because soils that formed under standing water have different properties than soils formed under moving water. Soils with large amounts of clay particles have unique features. When the soil is dry, small round aggregates form at the surface that look like shotgun buckshot, which is where the popular name for Delta clay soils “buckshot” came from. Soils with large clay content have very slow water filtration rates; this has led to significant aquaculture and rice production in the region. When floodwaters receded in the Delta, strong winds blew some of the dry sediment left by flooded river to the adjacent uplands to form the loess areas. Because of eas...
Delaware has some popular cities and attractions. Delaware City is a popular, bustling city in Delaware. Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach are two popular beaches in Delaware. Delaware also has other nice attractions such as the Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Creek State Park.
...k here. Whether it’s receiving success with your education, experiencing the fun of our attractions and events, or maybe even being associated with this improved Mayberry, you always have this wonderful place that you will appreciate in your past. Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” That quote is the best description of Phenix City. The people of this town make up that wonderful feeling. When you cross that city line, yes, everything moves slower and it is more laid back. But, I, like Freddie Hart, proudly admit that Phenix City, Alabama is my old hometown!
Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. I have visited many places throughout the United States, however, none are as exciting as Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta, there are many places to go and sights to see. For example, Six Flags Over Georgia, Stone mountain Park, and the Atlanta Braves Stadium, are all in or near the city of Atlanta.
If I were able to travel to anywhere in this world without worrying about expenses, I would travel to New Orleans; a Louisiana city that is located on the Mississippi River and is in close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. New Orleans has a number of things to provide as to why I would travel there, but I only picked my main three that I mostly want to do. The first reason is for the unique and diverse culture New Orleans has to offer. The other two reasons are for the history and to witness the creepy side of New Orleans that it is most famous and known for.
Whether you call it the Heart of the Shoals, the Renaissance City, the Bible Belt, or Flotown, about forty thousand people call it home. Florence, Alabama is located at the foot of Muscle Shoals on a hill overlooking the Tennessee River. Life is simply beautiful in Florence, from the beautiful University of North Alabama campus to the historic downtown area to the view of the Tennessee River. Florence is one of the oldest cities in Alabama being established in the early 18th century. But how did this historic city begin and grow into what it is today?
The Appalachian population extends across thirteen states in the United States including: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania. These regions are divided into categories of Northern Appalachia, Central Appalachia and Southern Appalachia. West Virginia is the only state that is entirely within Appalachia.1 The environment these individuals encounter is within the mountains, valley and rivers with varying degrees. There are few cities within this culture and many still live in small communities.