Category Archives: United States of America
Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch, is the landmark of St. Louis, Missouri. With a height of 192 meters, this modern architectural structure is the tallest monument in the United States.
This monument is the most important part of the Jefferson Expansion Memorial Park, built to commemorate the westward expansion of the United States
Right behind this Monument runs the famous Mississippi River. At the river bank, there is a statue of Mark Twain.
Welcome to New Mexico
Entering New Mexico from Cortez, Colorado to Shiprock, New Mexico on Road 491. Miles and miles of deserted and very mystical road. Passing this area was like wandering on another planet.
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge, with an elevation of 5342 ft, is one of the most beautiful spots within Olympic National Park, Washington. The 17-mile drive to the Visitor Center is so amazing with plenty of vistas to stop by and take some photos
Below are some photos I took from Visitor Center compound. We didn’t have the chance to hike, since, as you can see, the snow pile was still too high.
Date of visit: May 01, 2009
Palouse Scenic Byway
Sometimes the final destination is not the thing we remember most on a trip. Sometimes on the way to a certain place, we pass through an absolutely beautiful place and we know that we will never forget that place.
One of these beautiful places is Palouse, about 15 miles north of Pullman, where the Washington State University is located. Thousands of acres of wheat fields with an array of different colors, due to the differences in the planting and harvest time, decorate the hilly area. Very charming…..
Indiana University Bloomington: Lux et Veritas
Many years ago, when I had just graduated from Gadjah Mada University, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, a visiting professor from Michigan University advised me to take my Master’s degree at Indiana University. He said I would love Bloomington campus.
But I did not continue my education, I had entered into the workforce and lulled by a fairly high salary offered by a Multinational Company. Continuing my education abroad became unattractive option.
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Indiana and I decided to stop by at the University of Indiana in Bloomington. It was such a beautiful campus and I said to myself, I would be well suited to this place if at that time I had decided to pursue my education and studied here.
Indianapolis
For a big city, Indianapolis is relatively small and very pretty. The heart of the city is located on the Monument Circle in the form of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, a 90-meter-high obelisk made of limestone.
Soldiers’ and Sailor’s Monument
Indiana State Capitol Building is not far from this monument
During our visit to this city, we stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn, a chic hotel with a reasonable price only a few steps from this monument.
Deception Pass Bridge
Deception Pass Bridge was built in the 193os connecting Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island. This bridge is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Washington State
Cherry Lake @ Stanislaus National Forest
This beautiful artificial lake that also served as irrigation dam is not far from the western gate of Yosemite National Park.
Shoshone Falls
Shoshone Falls on the Snake River, also known as the “Niagara of the West” is located approximately 5 miles east of the city of Twin Falls, Idaho. With its 212 feet height, this waterfall is 45 feet higher than Niagara Falls.
The best time to visit Shoshone Falls is during spring and early summer when the water is overflowing. I and my husband visited this waterfall in early September, when the water flow was depleted. But the view remained spectacular and breathtaking.
Airterjun Shoshone di Snake River yang dikenal juga sebagai “Niagara Barat”, terletak sekitar 5 mil dari kota Twin Falls, Idaho. Dengan ketinggiannya yang mencapai 64,7 meter, air terjun ini lebih tinggi 14 meter dibandingkan Air terjun Niagara
Waktu paling tepat untuk mengunjungi tempat ini adalah pada musim semi hingga awal musim panas, pada saat aliran sungai dari salju yang mencair berlimpah. Saya dan suami mengunjungi tempat ini pada awal September, ketika debit air sudah berkurang untuk irigasi. Namun pemandangannya masih tetap memukau.
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