Posted on February 10, 2009
Tags : hawaii, landmark, oahu, ocean, united states, waikikiThis view of Honolulu, Hawaii and the Pacific is taken from 762 foot Diamond Head.

  

Its English name was given by British sailors in the 19th century, who mistook calcite crystals for diamonds. The age of this volcanic crater is thought to be about 200,000 years. Waikiki can be seen in the center along with its resorts and beaches. Kapiolani Park can be seen in the foreground.

Posted on February 9, 2009
Tags : baseball, missouri, sports, st louis, stadium, united statesFrom 1966 to 2005, Busch Memorial Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri was home to the National League St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.

The stadium featured a design of 96 arches know as the "Crown of Arches," which echoed the design of the Gateway Arch. Other teams to call the stadium home were the St. Louis Cardinals and Rams NFL teams and the St. Louis Stars soccer team. Demolition of the stadium began on November 7, 2005. The Cardinals now play in a new stadium by the same name.

Posted on February 8, 2009
Tags : bridge, europe, florence, italy, landmark, riversSpanning the Arno River in Florence, Italy is the beautiful Ponte Vecchio bridge.

This medieval bridge dates back over 1000 years, but has been rebuilt and repaired many times, such as during the 1966 floods. During World War II, the bridge was spared by the Germans, unlike other bridges in Florence. The bridge has always hosted shop owners and merchants, who display their goods on tables to potential buyers.

Posted on February 7, 2009
Tags : california, rivers, united statesCalifornia's Kern River flows about 165 miles through beautiful mountains and canyons.

The Kern River starts near Mount Whitney at 14,505 in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and runs south towards the city of Bakersfield where it is diverted for irrigation, and meets with the California Aqueduct. The river is very popular for activities such as whitewater rafting and fly fishing. Recreational users should stay out of the water as the flow is very dangerous and has swept many people away.

Posted on February 6, 2009
Tags : downtown, landmark, mountains, parks, seattle, skyscraper, united states, washingtonThis view of downtown Seattle is taken from Queen Anne Hill at Kerry Park.

This park was given to the city in 1927 for all those to enjoy. The 605 foot Space Needle, which opened for the 1962 World's Fair, can be seen in the center. Elliott Bay is on the right, while Mt. Mount Rainier can slightly be seen in the background at 14,411 feet.