American Seas

The great lakes, the inland seas of North America. Spanning nearly one-third of the distance from New York to Los Angels, these left-overs of the ice age are a vital piece to the puzzle that is America’s commerce and industry. Connecting inland cities as far as Marquette, MI to the Atlantic by water allows for cheaper and more efficient trade of the gold of America’s Heart-land around the world.

And while the great lakes use of commerce is profound, perhaps the most enduring quality of their formations is simply their beauty. There are few that do not know of the Niagara Falls. Thousands flock there each year to catch a glimpse of the water as it cascades over the ancient cliffs and to take in the scent of the mists which escape those falls.

Though there are more things to say about these lakes than can be put into words, they are a natural piece of art to not only be taken in by today’s people, but preserved for generations to come.

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United States Travel Articles

Just visited TravelReporters.com and read some nice articles on various places around the world, including a write-up of Chicago that includes some highlights on sports, arts, landmarks and attractions. You can see Illinois articles here.

TravelReporters.com allows visitors to submit their own (original) travel articles. You can share your experiences, bad and good, with other travel enthusiasts around the world. They take articles relating to all countries and cities. No matter where you’ve been you can tell others what is the best about it, unmissable, or what they can skip altogether.

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Best Reasons to Visit Illinois

Some of the best reasons to visit Illinois :

- Gateway Chicago is the primary international product
- Chicago is a perfect three night stay with 29 miles of lakefront and outdoor activities
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Blues and jazz clubs
- Terrific shopping
- Over 7,000 restaurants
- Route 66
- The Lincoln sites in Springfield
- Cahokia Mounds Shawnee National Forest
- The Great River Road that parallels the Mississippi River
- Fly/drive itineraries for a 5-7 night trip featuring quaint towns like Galena

You can find photos of this places by clicking here Illinois Great Lakes Photos

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