State tourism director: Outdoor assets, low population density offer region leg up in attracting visitors, new residents


Northeast Tennessee’s scenic beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities and low population density position its tourism industry well to recover from the COVID-19 downturn, the state’s Commissoner of Tourist Development said. “When you take counties like Washington, Sullivan, along with Sevier and all of the beauty with our lakes, with our rivers, with our mountains, we really do have an advantage,” Mark Ezell told News Channel 11. “Especially when people are wanting to drive instead of fly. So a lot of folks in this nation can get to Northeast and East Tennessee to enjoy the great outdoors.”

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      Where to See Live Music in Lafayette

      Lafayette, Louisiana and its surrounding communities are known as the capital of Cajun and Zydeco music, the traditional style of the Acadian people that originally traveled down from Canada. The unique sound features accordions, guitars, and pianos, totally different from the music you might hear in New Orleans. Many of these music venues are also […]
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        13 Hidden Secret Places to See in Utah


        You’ve heard of all the big Southern Utah attractions, but do you know of these 13 hidden secret places to see in Utah? We share the adventures and surprises. When considering places to see in Utah you probably have the top Utah attractions like Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Arches National Park on your list. We think you should. They are incredible national parks in the United States. But, there are so many other cool places to visit in Utah off-the-beaten-path you may not have even heard of. They are just as spectacular as the main attractions in Utah and often involve greater adventure – mostly because there is a significant less amount of people to share it with.

          25 Free Things to Do in Charleston SC

          Today, we’ve put together a list of the best free things to do in Charleston SC to help you stay on budget for your next trip. Aside from our hometown Atlanta, Charleston is my next favorite city in the South! We try to visit at least once a year since there’s always something new for us to see, do, and learn. The city is overflowing with history and the best part is many attractions are free to experience.

            YTP EP05: Our 12 Month American Road Trip And Why We Returned To Raleigh


            We get a green card, return to Raleigh and continue to travel as a family taking shorter road trips and vacations and our extended 12 month RV road trip across America. The final episode in our travel story series for our travel podcast. This is the episode where we discover how we can finally return to the US. The 14 year dream realized in the most unexpected way. We truly came full circle. We share our travel experiences for the past few years as we continue to travel as a family taking shorter road trips and vacations and our extended 12 month RV road trip across America.

              El Paso Texas, Cloudcroft New Mexico and White Sands

              Sometimes when you travel your destination may be surrounded by other points of interest that are nearby enough to take a visit. This can truly be said for the city of El Paso Texas. This city sits on the westernmost part of the state where Texas, New Mexico and Mexico meet. Do you want to know of things to do in El Paso Texas?

              El Paso the city is rich in history, culture and food. If you ever go there you must visit the downtown museum row and the nearby mission churches as well. El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas, United States. The city of El Paso and other nearby cities, such as Juarez and Las Cruces, New Mexico are referred to as The Borderland. El Paso, nicknamed “Sun City” is also said to be the home to children of the Spanish Conquistadors. Want to really know what to do in El Paso Texas?

              What to do in El Paso Texas is an open ended question since your options are limitless. Most visitors are not able to see and experience the New El Paso experience in even a full week visit. That is why visitors often return to enjoy the El Paso culture year after year.

              Many visitors to downtown El Paso often stay in the mid-century modern hotel called Hotel Indigo which has views of the downtown area. This entire downtown area is widely known as El Centro and has a bicultural identity. The El Paso downtown Arts District which is known for its exhibitions, concerts, festivals and museums. The El Paso Museum of Art has free admission and a unique collection of modern contemporary Mexican and American art.

              Another must see is the historical missions in El Paso dating back to 1660. The El Paso Mission Trail Association is dedicated to the education, promotion and preservation of the missions at Ysleta, Socorro, and the San Elizario Chapel. These three historical landmarks are listed as the oldest churches in the state of Texas.

              You will notice that right across the border is Ciudad Juarez in Mexico. One of the neighborhoods closest to the Mexico border is called Sunset Heights. It’s an older neighborhood but is slowly being reinvested it again to be prominent part of Old El Paso. El Paso is one of the largest ports of entry on the US-Mexico border and it’s a major centre for manufacturing and international trade. In fact it’s the 16th largest trading centre in the United States.  It’s also interesting that El Paso’s primary sectors of manufacturing include automobiles and electronic components. Passing the border is an everyday occurrence for many people here in this region of Texas with almost 20,000 pedestrians a day and 35,000 cars.

              The entire El Paso region is located on the Chihuahuan Desert. Annual rainfall here is very scarce but it’s more prominent in the summer months. The best views of the city is when you take the scenic drive overlook where you can see the Rio Grande Ciudad de Juarez and surrounding mountains called the Franklin Mountains of Texas that are a small range of mountains that extend from El Paso into New Mexico. The highest peak reaches 7,192 feet.

              While in the El Paso area, you must take a trip into New Mexico one and a half hours north to the White Sands National Monument. It’s more like a national park that you have to see to believe. As you come upon White Sands from a distance, it resembles a snow covered white sand winter wonderland.

              White Sands National Monument is the largest gypsum dune field in the world. This unique sand gypsum is a mineral that dissolves in water and tends to get washed away but in this one arid region, the climate is dry enough so that the gypsum sand has spread over a 275 square mile area.

              The environment here in White Sands is very dramatic and constantly changes with the wind. The White Sands National Monument is the perfect place for locals and visitors alike to do hiking, photo shoots or sledding if you like these beautiful sand dunes

              Also about 108 miles by car from El Paso is Cloudcroft, New Mexico. The elevation here is 8,668 feet above sea level and you often get snowfall up here during the winter months.

              Cloudcroft is somewhat of a touristy classic 1860’s western timber town with lots of fun things to do and see. The thing you will notice first is the quick change from the high desert below to a mountainous rocky terrain with ponderosa pine everywhere.

              My brother Bob and his wife Patty recently visited Cloudcroft, New Mexico with friends and had a fabulous time. They said they were busy all day long visiting the various shops, restaurants and points of interest all over town. Just to let you know, Bob is a snow lover but wore his shoes during most of their visit there.

              Cloudcroft’s local museum is filled with the logging and railroad history of the area. Cloudcroft showcases unique events all year long. Summertime temperatures in Cloudcroft at this altitude typically stays in the cool 70 degree range as locals and visitors really enjoy it. During the winter season, it’s all about ice skating, skiing and inner tubing that everyone loves.

              Bottom line it’s adventurous to visit the entire El Paso region with New Mexico, Mexico and other attractions being so close. Things to do in El Paso Texas alone will keep you entertained and quite busy all week long day after day so enjoy your stay and welcome to the New El Paso.

              Fun, food and adventure in the desert starts here!


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              ONPASSIVE Tools Great For Online Traffic

              ONPASSIVE is a brand new Information Technology based company that will soon be offering I.T. related tools, services and programs under one big super structure umbrella for public consumption both for online and offline purposes. The Artificial Intelligence engineered behind every product will be extraordinary. Be certain, ONPASSIVE is coming to your town soon no matter where  on the planet you live. You will soon discover that ONPASSIVE tools are great for online traffic.

              Of course I.T. or Information Technology refers to anything that is related to computing technology like software, hardware, networking services, everything internet related or even the people like I.T. Specialist that work with these technologies. ONPASSIVE is a future “Unicorn” company that is certainly poised for great success with a global footprint that is actively employing professionals in computer programming, computer engineering, web development, software development, network administration and technical support.

              It is said that ONPASSIVE tools will be monstrous for online traffic alone. ONPASSIVE technologies, the fastest growing I.T. company worldwide will offer fresh AI artificial intelligence driven proprietary software, products, tools, programs and services that consumers will flock to because of their high quality features and most importantly, their lower price point.

              One of the things about ONPASSIVE are the tools and traffic online available within their marketing platform. ONPASSIVE will provide you some of the most powerful proprietary marketing tools for those of you that are working in traditional network marketing online and also those of you that have an regular traditional business like Insurance, Auto Sales and Real Estate where you need clientele and ways to get your information, just like focused marketers with targeted prospects that you will need locally or from all around the globe.

              You become a customer of ONPASSIVE first. As a reseller of ONPASSIVE the product cost can easily negate itself over time. If you were fortunate to join over 55,000 other people worldwide as a Co-Founder of ONPASSIVE… tat’s where things get real interesting.

              The ONPASSIVE reseller compensation plan is different from any of the compensation plans that I have ever seen. The potential earnings on a monthly basis and the availability for you to be involved in this plan but yet be involved with four different levels of membership as a co-founder when ONPASSIVE actually launches is extraordinary.

              This compensation plan can start for you with a one-time out-of-pocket $25 dollars after your initial FOUNDER Membership fee of $97 dollars. Keep in mind that you only have a small period of time left to become an ONPASSIVE Founder before they officially launch. You will discover that becoming a founder will provide life changing income and privileged membership opportunities for you personally by taking that leap of faith to join as a founder.

              As ONPASSIVE launches any day now, their projected goal is to bring in over one million new customers within their first year of operation. Many feel that number is way too low and bump that number to the 4-5 million range within 12 months based on the impact of how their Artificial Intelligence programming succeeds.

              If you start noticing the traffic numbers to this blog and our Travel USA Discounts related social media platforms starting to skyrocket to the stars… just know that it’s solely because of the ONPASSIVE TRAFFIC artificial intelligence software that we have implemented that is doing it’s thing – very well!

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              Travel Video of the 10 Top Tourist Attractions in the USA

              “This is a pretty informative TRAVEL USA video produced and published by TOUROPIA on Nov 13, 2017 giving great insight of their select list of the Top 10 Tourist Attractions across the USA. See the full video link at the bottom of this article.” 

              As one of the largest and most diverse countries in the world, The United States boast an amazing amount of travel destinations ranging from the skyscrapers of New York and Chicago, to the natural wonders of Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Alaska and also the sunny beaches of California and Florida.

              Here’s a look at the top tourist attractions in the USA:

              Number 10. French Quarter. New Orleans, Louisiana, is made up of several unique districts, but none is so famous as the French Quarter. Also known as the Vieux Carre, the area truly explores the rich French colonial influences on the city of New Orleans. Incredible architecture abounds, with the St. Louis Cathedral being the main attraction. The French Quarter boasts the Moon Walk, a paved walkway next to the Mississippi River, as well as Bourbon Street, the undeniable hub of nightlife, drinking and entertainment in the city.

              Number 9. White House. The White House in Washington DC is the official residence and office of the President of the United States. It was built between 1792 and 1800 and first used by President John Adams. If you’re lucky enough to get inside on a public tour, you’ll see several rooms in the main residence. Tours are available only for groups of 10 or more and must be requested up to six months in advance through your member of Congress or your country’s US Ambassador.

              Number 8. Denali National Park. The Denali National Park and Preserve is located in Interior Alaska and contains Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America. The word “Denali” means “the high one” in the native Athabaskan language and refers to Mount McKinley. In addition, the park protects an incredible wilderness area that contains grizzly bears, caribou, moose, wolves, and numerous other creatures.

              https://youtu.be/98H5AN_vfOY

              Number 7. Las Vegas Strip. The gambling mecca of the world, Las Vegas is situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert landscape. Casinos can be found throughout Las Vegas, but the strip, a stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South, contains the most of them. It features giant mega-casino hotels, decorated with lavish care and attention to detail to create a fantasy-like atmosphere. The casinos often have names and themes that evoke romance, mystery, and far-away destination.

              Number 6. Kilauea. Kilauea is the most recent of a series of volcanoes that have created the Hawaiian Archipelago. It is a very low, flat shield volcano, vastly different in profile from the high, sharply sloping peaks of stratovolcanoes. Kilauea is one of the most active volcano on the Earth and for that reason an invaluable resource for volcanologists. Thirty-three eruptions have taken place since 1952, not including the current eruption which started on January 3, 1983 and is still ongoing.

              Number 5. Niagara Falls. Situated between the state of New York and the province of Ontario, Niagara Falls is one of the most spectacular natural wonders on the North American continent. Niagara Falls is actually three different falls, the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls. Horseshoe Falls is located on the Canadian side while the other are located in New York. With more than 14 million visitors each year it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world.

              Number 4. Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the strait between San Francisco and Marin County to the north. The bridge took four years to build, and was completed in 1937. The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed, and has become an internationally recognized symbol of California. The famous red-orange color of the bridge was specifically chosen to make the bridge more easily visible through the thick fog that frequently shrouds the bridge.

              Number 3. Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park was the world’s first national park, set aside in 1872 to preserve the vast number of geysers, hot springs, and other thermal areas, as well as to protect the incredible wildlife and rugged beauty of the area. Yellowstone lies on top of a gigantic hotspot where light, hot, molten mantle rock rises towards the surface. Subsequently, the park contains half of all the world’s known geothermal features, with more than 10,000 examples of geysers and hot springs. In addition, grizzly bears, bison and wolves can all be found within the park borders.

              Number 2. Manhattan, NYC. Manhattan is one of New York’s five boroughs and is what people most often think of when they picture New York City. It’s familiar skyline and sights have been featured a thousand times on screen. Here you can walk in the shadow of the skyscrapers, picture the Statue of Liberty, see a Broadway show , climb the Empire State building, stroll Central Park, window shop on 5th Avenue or stagger around a museum.

              Number 1. Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is located in northern Arizona and is one of the great tourist attractions in the United States. Carved over several million years by the Colorado River, the canyon attains a depth of over 1 mile and 277 miles long. The Grand Canyon is not the deepest or the longest canyon in the world but the overwhelming size and its intricate and colorful landscape offers visitor spectacular vistas that are unmatched throughout the world.

              Be sure to CLICK THIS LINK to connect to the video source for more information about the publisher.

              Here are some time stamp shortcuts that you can take reviewing this video…

              New Orleans French Quarter 0:47 , Washington White House 1:46 , Alaska Denali National Park 2:47 ,Las Vegas 4:03 ,Hawaii Kilauea 5:08 ,Niagara Falls 6:22,San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge 7:40,Wyoming Montana Idaho Yellowstone 8:35,New York Manhattan 9:44 and the always majestic Grand Canyon at the 11:01 point on the video.

              Some other favorite locations not mentioned is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nashville “Music City” Tennessee USA, Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida and Mt Rushmore just to name a few!

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              James Corden’s Astronaut Training With LEGO2 Movie Stars

              It was fun for me personally to discover a trending YouTube video featuring James Corden’s Astronaut Training with LEGO2 Movie Stars that include Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks and Will Arnett. What made it fun is because as I have been several times to the NASA Space Center located in Huntsville Alabama Space and their Space Camp is something I only dreamed that I could have experienced as a youngster as I was an avid fan of NASA back then.

              James Corden invites the stars, Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks and Will Arnett of The LEGO Movie 2 to Space Camp at the NASA Space Center in Alabama for a battery of astronaut ready tests to determine who is most fit and qualified to make a career change as an astronaut.

              The newest LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part is showing in theaters starting on February 8th 2019.

              The always skit funny James Corden and his wayward cast of NASA wannabe Reluctant Astronaut recruits are welcomed to Space Camp by Captain Robert “Hoot” Gibson who is a retired US Navy fighter pilot and a NASA Space Shuttle Pilot who logged over 36 days in orbit. Don Knotts would have loved to been in this group.

              One of the first test that Captain Gibson puts the recruits through is with the Space Camp Dual Centrifuge System designed for trainees.

              The Centrifuge was my favorite ride at the Huntsville Alabama NASA location although the Group Centrifuge System intended for the general public was one I personally went on and it thankfully had a lower impact rating attached to it.

              My favorite part of this whole video is when James was in the Space Shuttle simulator and broke out to the tune, Rocket Man by Elton John. Hilarious!

              I’m guessing by now that you have watched this amusing video in it’s entirety and agree that it’s pure fun and games for this foursome of soon to be rejected Astronaut Cadets. If ever you are traveling in the great state of Alabama, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is an absolute tourism destination location that you must visit. It is an interactive and highly integrated Space Museum in itself. Be prepared to spend the entire day there.

              In the conclusion of this testing, Captain Hoot Gibson announces to the trainees that all of them exhibited the intelligence, bravery and creativity that they look for in Astronauts, but there can be only one winner. With that said, he announces that Elizabeth Banks is the winner because she had the Right Stuff in the final analysis. Elizabeth took it like a true and quite humble champion by quickly asking, ” When do we go in space?” You have to see the funny reactions of everyone else.

              You can click this link to learn more all about Space Camp with one of their best locations at NASA’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center situated in beautiful Huntsville, or simply go directly to their website at:   https://www.spacecamp.com

              Also be sure to watch The Late Late Show with James Corden weeknights at 12:35 AM ET/11:35 PM CST. Only on CBS.


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              I Don’t Travel Because… It’s Always A Lack Of Money Issue

              Do you have a desire to travel (wanderlust) but when it comes down to it the reason you don’t is because it’s a money issue? Why if I told you that I can personally help you with changing that situation within a month if not sooner so you too can start enjoying the GoodLife everyday starting today?

              How is that possible? Have your ever heard of crowd funding?

              Now I’m not speaking of the traditional crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, GoFundMe or Patreon that are marketed with multi-million dollar budgets within all forms (television, radio, print, etc.) of the mainstream media everyday.

              Actually it is those high profile crowdfunding platforms that you have to pretty much market all of your personal crowdfunding campaigns yourself to countless friends, family and total strangers in order to get donations. It’s also those high profile crowdfunding platforms that are designed to receive all of your donations first so they get their commissions initially before you receive anything.

              What I am talking about is the new method of cooperative crowdfunding where you are funded peer to peer and most often start receiving 100% of your donations within hours if not a few days. There are no middlemen companies involved to get their percentage of your donations first… and you really need to only find just TWO PEOPLE to start donating to your cause (not thousands) to get the floodgates of other donations to open up and start streaming in.


              It’s indeed a Crowdfunding Revolution that is taking place globally and with the recent advancement of a new technology component called the Mobius Loop technology system that is now in place, it’s definately the right time and place to begin to Fund Any Or All Of Your Dreams today!

              Are you ready to take a look yet?

              Just CLICK THIS LINK RIGHT HERE or on the image above, fill in your information and then simply just sit back watch a few short videos, especially the last one to see what it’s all about. I guarantee you will be impressed how easy it can be.

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