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Find Las Vegas Hotel At Discount Prices
Las Vegas is one of the most unforgettable cities in the world.
Whether you want to hit the slots our enjoy yourself in this
magical city, with so many expenses it doesn't hurt to save a
bit here and there, especially on your hotel room.
You...
Las Vegas Centennial Party
Las Vegas turns 100 this year, on May 15th. Las Vegas Events (LVE) and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) have a mega-party planned to last all the next year round, debuting December 31 st 2004. Las Vegas accustomed those who...
Vacation Destinations
Many times, when we plan a vacation, we know where we want to go. But, perhaps you don’t have a specific place in mind and are looking for some vacation destinations to choose from. The first order of business is to decide your budget. Yes, you’ll...
White Tiger Habitat - The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas
White Tiger Habitat - The Mirage Hotel
The open-air home of Siegfried & Roy's Royal White Tigers is
available for public viewing around the clock. Siegfried & Roy
have dedicated their lives to preserving these rare animals,...
Wynn Las Vegas
Wynn Las Vegas, the new mega resort. Steve Wynn originally named the resort "Le Reve" after the renowned painting by Picasso that he owns, but he then decided it was not nearly as exciting as the name "Wynn Las Vegas". Think of the implications -...
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The Railroad, A Book, And A Dam
A hundred years ago Branson, Missouri was just a patch of
wilderness in the quilt of the Ozarks. Then along came the
railroad, a book and a dam and now Branson is known as "Little
Las Vegas."
1903 brought the railroad to Branson. This allowed easy access
for tourists looking for some quiet time away from the busy city
life.
Harold Bell Wright's best selling book, Shepherd of the Hills,
brought national attention to the natural resources found in
Branson. It didn't hurt when John Wayne was in a 1941 movie
version of the book either. Since 1959, The Shepherd of the
Hills Outdoor Theater has performed this Ozark story and is
considered the most performed outdoor drama in the U.S.
Congress gave its permission in 1911 for the Powersite Dam. When
they built the dam it, in turn, created Lake Taneycomo and a
lake resort town was born. When we visited the area, we were
struck by the beauty of the mountains
as you roll closer and
closer to town and by the incredible things to do once you get
there.
A visit to Branson is a treat for all ages and tastes. Outdoor
addicts can find fantastic fishing and more. For the shopper,
there is a great outlet mall, which was my personal favorite. If
you want to be entertained it has everything from theaters to
country music legends. For the kids, there are a couple of theme
parks. And it only took a railroad, a book and a dam. Oh, and
maybe a hundred years of progress helped, too.
About the author:
About the Author: Using her writing as paint on the
canvas of her life, Holly Bliss is an eclectic writer, a
seasoned traveler - thanks, in part, to her military husband -
and an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which
is a site for Creative
Writers. © 2006 Holly Bliss. All Rights Reserved.
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