Salt Lake City/ Provo Utah Area

Salt Lake City is a scenic and cultural wonderland. Being the mainstay of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, it offers plenty of religious temples and activies. Salt Lake City was also the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Further, the natural splendor of Utah is exemplified in the stunning beauty of Salt Lake City. It is certainly a pleasure for both the body and soul. Submitted by Jennifer V.

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Salt Lake Temple: When the pioneers reached the Salt Lake Valley, the Salt Lake Temple was planned before any other structure was built. The entire city was built around this Temple. Construction took 40 years as the Temple was built of granite stones that were precisely cut onsite and laid one of top of the other without using mortar. The Temple is a vital part of the worship and beliefs of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.



Mount Timpanogos: This is one of the tallest mountains in northern Utah at 11,749 feet above sea level. This mountain is special to me because it was constantly in view throughout my years of college at Brigham Young University (except when the clouds enveloped it and left it blanketed in snow). After my Junior year of college, I had the opportunity to hike to the top of the mountain twice in the same week. I feel a thrill of joy every time I return to Utah and see my beautiful mountain.



View From Top of Mount Timpanogos


Mount Timpanogos Temple: Before an LDS Temple is dedicated, an open-house is held so that everyone may see the beautiful building. When I saw this beautiful new Temple, I knew that I wanted to be married there. This dream was realized as is shown in this photograph.




Bridal Veil Falls – Provo Canyon: I enjoyed many fun picnics with my sister and her family at this beautiful spot. Therefore, when my friend Duane came to visit Utah for the first time, I quickly agreed with my sister that it should be on our list of places to take him. Little did I know that everyone was plotting behind my back. Duane proposed to me at the base of the falls and this will always be a very special place.























Gardens at Thanksgiving Point: Thanksgiving Point is a tourist attraction several miles south of Salt Lake City. Last year, my entire family had the opportunity to visit the gardens located there. It is the most beautiful and elaborate garden that I have ever seen in my life. It will always be special to me because of the wonderful memories I have of being with my family in that beautiful place.

Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee needs no introduction. It is widely known for its music, southern hospitality, and having a good time. Night clubs and music venues abound making it a wonderful place to live and play. Submitted By Brenda W.

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The Sun Studio has been the recording place of many great musicians. From Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash, the Sun Studio is world renowned for producing great music. It has been around since the early 1900s and has produced hundreds of hit records.



Graceland was the home of Elvis Presley. It is also the place where he died and was buried. His tomb is on the premises along with some of his relatives. Today, Graceland is a huge tourist attraction with tours being given year-round.



Beale Street is the place for dining and all night entertainment. For Elvis impersonators and both budding and well-known musicians, Beale Street is the place to be.



Interstate Bar-B-Que is the BEST barbecue in Memphis - maybe even the world. Owned and operated by the Neely family since the late 1970s, Interstate BBQ has been complimented and revered by food critics and barbecue connoisseurs alike.



B.B. King's Blues Club was opened in 1991 by B.B. King. It boasts an impressive line-up of musicians, including lots of blues (naturally), and B.B. King plays there annually. Great food, fun drinks, and a spacious dance floor make this place a wonderful night out.

St. Augustine/ Vilano Beach Florida

This area of Florida is located about 20 miles south of Jacksonville and about 70 miles north of Daytona. St. Augustine has an old Florida charm that draws many visitors each year. Well known for its historical features there are many attractions to see. Submitted by Twila W.

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Vilano Beach is seperated from St. Augustine by the intercoastal waterway. It is one of the few beaches in Florida that still has natural sand that has not been trucked in from other beaches. A beachcomber can find many seashells still entacted and those with the keenest of eyes can even find small fossilized sharks teeth.



St. George Street located in downtown St. Augustine. This street is filled with hundreds of small shops and restaurants. Many of the buildings are from the original colony and the oldest schoolhouse in America is still standing there today.



The Pier at Vilano Beach has recently gone through renovations. Benches, sunshades, and sculptures are just a few of the new touches found on the pier. The end of the pier boasts an exceptional view of the intercostal waterway and the shore of St. Augustine.



Bridge of Lions is an old draw bridge that connects downtown St. Augustine with St. Augustine beach. The bridge has marble statues of lions and watch towers with tiled roofs. Renovations and reconstructions have begun on the bridge to try and preserve its history.



Benito's Pizza and Pasta is a small italian restaurant that is run by an Italian family that migrated from New Jersey to St. Augustine. The serve homemade pasta dishes and pizza. One of their most unique dishes is the pink alfredo sauce.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The metropolitan area of Washington D.C. is the home of our nation’s capital. It is surrounded by Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland. There are many more sites to see and places to visit beyond the National Mall with its monuments and history. Submitted by Duane V.



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The Arlington National Cemetary: Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and our Nation’s tribute to the soldiers who have fallen to preserve our freedom in this country. The picture that I have taken shows the depth of the rows of solemn graves of those honored.




Manassas Battlefield: This picture was taken of the Northern Artillery of Stonewall Jackson’s Line. The explanation of this location as given by the placard where it was taken: “On the brow of the hill Brig. Gen. Bernard Bee was desperately trying to rally his men when he caught sight of Thomas J. Jackson with fresh troops here at the edge of the pine thicket. ‘Look!’ Bee shouted. ‘There stands Jackson like a stone wall! Rally behind the Virginians!’ The nickname spread rapidly through the Confederate Army and throughout the South. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson was on his way to becoming a legend.”




Great Falls, Virginia- National Park: At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. This is the picture I have taken. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country as one of the first canals built in this country.




National Zoo: The Giant Pandas at the National Zoo are some of the only Giant Pandas visible in zoos in America, and possibly the only ones. They are quite the attraction to a visitor to the Northern Virginia / Washington D.C. metro area.




Washington D.C. Temple Festival of Lights: This is a picture that I took of the annual Festival of Lights. Every year thousands of visitors come to see the decorations on the Temple grounds, the live nativity scene, and the International Christmas Tree display that is visible in the Visitor’s Center.

Morgantown, WV

Morgantown is located about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh. It is the largest city in North-central West Virginia. It is the home of West Virginia University. Submitted by Amy G. D.


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Wall street is the only pedestrian street in Morgantown. Until the recent renovations replacing the lights, the street contained the original natural gas lanterns. There are benches for people to sit on and a small memorial garden.



The Metropolitan Theatre was originally an opera house built in 1924. It is currently going through restorations. Performances such as concerts and plays are still held there today to raise money to complete the restorations.



Warner Theatre was built in the 1930’s by world renowned architect John Eberson. It was originally a single screen theatre but has since been turned into a multi screen facility. Today it offers an interesting assortment of independent, Indie, and other films not shown at national theaters at lower prices.



Black Bear was opened in the 1990’s and has offered Morgantown a unique atmosphere that is filled with art, music, and good food. The restaurant boasts many local items, such as beer and tofu, along with other vegan choices. Offers family friendly dining.



123 Pleasant street has been many things, from apartments to various stores before becoming a bar in the 1950s. The interior and name has gone through many changes but today it encompasses both 123 and 121 Pleasant Street. Currently it offers an array of live musical performances.



The PRT that runs through Morgantown is unique because it is the only one of its kind. Personal Rapid Transit can carry students and non students alike from one end of the city to the other in half the time it would take on foot.

Pineville, WV

Pineville is located about 30 miles southwest of Beckley, Wv. It is rich in coal and natural gas. Submitted by Chase W.


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The high school baseball field was used by the Pineville High school and when the schools were consolidated into Wyoming East High School it was used by for a few years until a new field could be built on the school's property. The field is no longer in use.



The Pinnacle Drive-In was built in the 40's-50's and still serves the original chili recipe on it's hot dogs. The lady who prepares the chili today was preparing it when it opened. It is one of the few working Drive-Ins today.



Castle Rock is a rock structure that looks like a castle. You could walk/climb to the top of the rock and get a unique view of the town, but an accidental death caused the rock to be fenced off and off limits to the public.




The First United Methodist Church of Pineville is unique because of the hundred year old stained glass windows that depict various biblical scenes. They are the original windows.




The Wyoming County courthouse was built with stones that were carted in from another part of the state and displayed intricate masonery. It is one of the oldest courthouses in the state. John F. Kennedy was once on the steps, while addressing the town during a campaign stop.

Lost Creek, WV

Lost Creek is about 10 minutes south of Clarksburg, WV and is just off of interstate 79. It began as a railway stop for cattle and cargo. Submitted by Amy D.

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This water trough was the last place that cattle being herded into town could get a drink before being penned at the cattle yard and shipped to market. The water that flows off the hill comes from a natural spring and still flows today.



The Bassel house was originally built by Benjamin Bassel and was one of the first houses built in Lost Creek. It was used during the Civil War as a refuge for soldiers and to stay warm during the winter they burned some of the indoor wooden trimming. Today half of the trimming is hickory the other half is cherry. The house still stands and is being rebuilt to it's original appearance.



The Lost Creek depot was built in the late 1800's-early 1900's and was used primarily by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. There was a cattle yard near by where the cattle were kept until they could be loaded on trains and shipped to market. It has been restored inside and out and is used today for various local activities.



The Lost Creek United Methodist Church was built in 1894,the first in the area. It burned in 1912 but was rebuilt to the structure you see today. It celebrated its one hundreth birthday in 1994. The church has been added onto and some of the stained glass windows have been updated but there are still parts of the original building used today.



The Southern Area Library is the only library in the area. It was originally the location of the Harrison County Bank but when the bank built a new building a few hundred feet away the library occupied the building. It has a few old collections that date back hundreds of years.