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Travel
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Aboard the Underground Railroad: A National Register Travel Itinerary 
 A history of the Underground Railroad, including the early antislavery movement. A map displays the routes. Provides links, by state, to a history of each of the surviving historic places along the route, with photos and location, often including hours and phone number if open to visitors. The "Learn More" section includes print and online resources as well as a list of state tourism websites for those states featured. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/underground/ Topics: Black Resources, History, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, United States History Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Alaska: TravelAlaska.com
This site provides Alaska travel and vacation information, including information on activities and events, transportation, food and lodging, weather, regions, cities and towns, parks, and more. Features maps, a photo gallery, and brief material about native culture. Searchable. Available in several languages. From the Alaska Travel Industry Association. http://www.travelalaska.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. Travel Last updated May 10, 2004 The American Southwest: A Guide to the National Parks and Natural Landscapes of Southwest USA
This travel site covers national parks and related natural wonders in Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and California, including the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Carlsbad Caverns, and Yosemite, among many others. Though the information is brief and there are no links provided to the official sites for each park, there are photographs and some maps making it a good starting place for people planning a trip through the Southwest. Information is also provided on state parks and related areas of interest. http://www.americansouthwest.net/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Parks, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. Travel Last updated Jan 21, 2002 America's Jazz Heritage
From the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibits Service, this site offers a look at jazz through audio clips, photos, publications, descriptions of exhibits, and links to other sites. http://www.si.edu/ajazzh/ Topics: Musical Genres, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 26, 2002 Arizona Highways Magazine
This online version of the magazine covers events, travel and hikes, and native plants and wildlife. Also features virtual tours and photo essays ("full-color images taken by many of America's best photographers"), and related links. Searchable. From the Arizona Department of Transportation. http://www.arizonahighways.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, U.S. Travel Last updated May 6, 2004 Around the World in the 1890s: Photographs from the World's Transportation Commission, 1894-1896
"Nearly nine hundred images by American photographer William Henry Jackson," exploring various types of transportation throughout North Africa, Asia, Australia, and Oceania. Also includes images of local inhabitants, streets, cities, landscapes, and members of the World's Transportation Commission. Searchable by keyword and browsable by subject and country. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wtc/wtchome.html Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Technology Last updated Nov 28, 2004 Automobile Club of Southern California Collection, 1892-1963
"The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded in 1900 and its archive provides a distinctive picture of life in the region during the 20th century." The site contains images of hundreds of strip maps, photographs, and other materials that "relate not only to the Club's history but also to local and regional architecture, infrastructure, public policy, and cultural and recreational history." From the USC Digital Archive, University of Southern California. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/search/controller/view/acsc-m1251.html?view=1 Topics: Automobiles, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Baobab
Provides information about the "strange looking tree that grows in low-lying areas in Africa and Australia." Describes the tree's flowers and fruit, uses, and native legends involving the tree. Includes photos. From the Kruger National Park (South Africa) safari information site. http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_baobab.html Topics: Crops, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 27, 2005 The Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping in Airports
Brief stories from thousands of people who have slept in airports throughout the world. Includes ratings, best and worst lists, photographs, and an airport survey with opinions about airport bathrooms, gyms at airports, showers at airports, and more. Browsable by location. Also includes a discussion forum and airport sleeping tips. From the founder of the Cheap Like Me Travel Society. http://www.sleepinginairports.net Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Transportation, Travel Last updated Mar 30, 2005 Centropa: Jewish Heritage in Central and Eastern Europe
An online collection of Central and Eastern Europe "pre (and post)-Holocaust family photographs and oral histories," Assembled by an "international team of historians, filmmakers, web designers, journalists, educators, photographers and Jewish community activists," these historical and contemporary materials may be accessed by subject, theme, country, and family. The site also has columns featuring books, travel, and food. http://centropa.org/ Topics: History, History By Place, Judaism, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 11, 2004 The Charleston Multimedia Project
This project explores the architecture, history, and culture of Charleston through photographs and drawings. Includes a street-by-street guidebook, with links to hundreds of images; brief topical essays about various aspects of Charleston; a timeline of noteworthy events dating back to the early 1500s through the 1990s; and tours of significant landmarks in Charleston. A project of the Charleston (S.C.) County Public Library. http://www.ccpl.org/content.asp?id=14676&catID=5405&action=detail&parentID=5402 Topics: Architecture, Architecture by Place, Photograph Collections, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 7, 2004 Cities Around the World
This site "presents over 6,100 photographic images [of over 450 cities worldwide] from the slide collections of the American Geographical Society Library." Harrison Forman and Harold Mayer took the photographs between 1942 and 1994. Subjects include city life, architecture, neighborhoods, transportation, and business districts. Searchable, or browsable by country or city. From the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries. http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/digilib/cities/ Topics: Photograph Collections Last updated Mar 5, 2007 Cuba Travel Pictures
A collection of photographs of Cuba, arranged by province and by subjects such as architecture, billboards, castles, churches, cars, monuments, people, and street scenes. The photos were taken when the photographer was "researching the first two editions of Lonely Planet Cuba." http://www.cuba-pictures.com Topics: Architecture, Christianity, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 21, 2005 A David Dodge Companion
This well-designed site offers a complete bibliography of the works of this Berkeley-born writer (author of "To Catch a Thief," filmed by Alfred Hitchcock) who specialized in mystery fiction but also wrote plays and whimsical travel essays. Entertainingly spiced with reproductions of the original covers of his novels and illustrations from his magazine stories, the site also provides a large collection of photographs and links to sites of related interest. From librarian Randal Brandt. http://www.david-dodge.com/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 28, 2004 Discover Peru
Information about the culture and history of Peru from Pre-Incan times through the present day. Includes statistics, geographical and tourist information, directories, and over 2,300 photographs. There are maps of ecological regions, railroads, bird watching, and a detailed, searchable map of Lima (works in IE only). Available in several languages. http://www.inkatour.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Oct 11, 2004 DogFriendly.com
This site "lists and describes thousands of dog-friendly places throughout the U.S. and Canada, from lodging to outdoor restaurants, parks, beaches, attractions and more." It focuses "on listing only places that allow dogs of all sizes and breeds." Also includes tips for traveling with dogs, newsletters, a photo gallery, and lists of dog-friendly events and employers. Browsable by location or type of place, or searchable. (Highlights sponsor listings.) http://www.dogfriendly.com/ Topics: Mammals, Parks, Pets, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Travel Last updated Feb 3, 2004 Don Bain's Virtual Guidebooks
"Nearly 3000 virtual reality photographic panoramas" provide 360-degree "immersive imagery" of places in the western United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), western Canada, Baja California, and the South Pacific. Features an interactive map and a geographic index. A thematic index covers topics such as bridges, gardens, ghost towns, and volcanoes. Searchable. http://www.virtualguidebooks.com/ Topics: North America, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photography, Technology, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Oct 15, 2003 Easter Island Foundation (EIF)
The site for this conservation and research foundation features background and travel information about Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Includes travel planning tips and ideas, history of the island and its statues (moai), a section on "Easter Island Mysteries," photos, an extensive FAQ, reading suggestions, a Rapanui language glossary, and related Web links. http://www.islandheritage.org Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated May 31, 2005 Europe for Visitors
"Approximately 5,000 pages of original articles, annotated links to other Web sites, and additional travel-planning resources that are specifically geared to European travel and cruising--primarily in Western and Atlantic Europe, but with Eastern Europe on our to-do list." Includes practical information (money, etiquette, pets), transportation, and country and city guides. From two travel writers. http://europeforvisitors.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Regions of the World, Society & Social Science, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Nov 21, 2006 Experiencewa.com: Washington State Tourism
This official site of the Washington State Tourism office features accommodations, activities and attractions, events, transportation information, and visitor guides and maps. Also includes a browsable list of cities; information includes brief facts, things to do and see, accommodations, local happenings, and more. The site includes an extensive photo gallery. http://www.experiencewa.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Dec 21, 2008 Explore the History and Culture of Southeastern Louisiana
This National Register of Historic Places travel itinerary features "historic places along the Mississippi River and surrounding lakes Maurepas and Pontchartrain ... the itinerary begins with the grand plantations along the River Road, continues north through historic Baton Rouge and along the Mississippi River ... then east to sites along State Highway 10, and finally loops back to Baton Rouge again." Includes a map, list of sites, photos, and essays. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/louisiana/ Topics: History, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jul 11, 2007 The Foliage Network
Reports from over 500 "foliage spotters" in three regions in the U.S. (northeast, southeast, and midwest) will guide you to the best viewing areas for the spectacular color change of autumn leaves. Maps and reports for each region are updated twice weekly during September, October, and November. Includes photos and links to places to stay and things to do in each region. http://www.foliagenetwork.com Topics: Photograph Collections, Plants, U.S. Travel Last updated Oct 6, 2005 Francis W. Kelsey and the Near East Expedition of 1919-1920
An online exhibit of University of Michigan professor Francis W. Kelsey's expedition in 1919 through Europe to Greece, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, and Palestine. The history and collection of images taken during the expedition are both searchable and browsable. http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/kelsey/title.html Topics: Archaeology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Mar 30, 2004 The Freedom Trail Online
"The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile walking trail through downtown Boston, the North End, and Charlestown” with sixteen points of historical significance in the making of America. A description for each site, photos, address, hours, fees, and telephone numbers along with a map is included. There is also a timeline and a calendar of events. http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, U.S. History By Place, U.S. Travel, United States History Last updated Aug 7, 2001 Harriman Alaska Expedition of 1899
A collection of over 200 photographs from the 1899 expedition by Edward H. Harriman and 23 scientists (including John Muir) "to explore the waters and coastal territory of Alaska." Searchable by keywords and browsable by topic (E.S. Curtis photographs, Eskimos, expedition members, expedition ship, Tlingit Indians). Includes Harriman's description of the trip. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/harrimanweb/ Topics: Environment, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Science Last updated Aug 18, 2005 Historic Route 66
Information on America's most famous highway, from its beginning in Chicago to its end in Los Angeles. Click on any state from California to Illinois and get maps and various goodies: links to related sites, detailed driving directions, sleeps, eats, attractions, detours, etc. There is an events listing covering happenings along Route 66, a list of Route 66 associations, photos, and movie clips. http://www.historic66.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Photograph Collections, U.S. History By Place, U.S. Maps, U.S. Travel Last updated Dec 27, 2005 Ingenious
This British site "brings together images and viewpoints to create insights into science and culture. ... The site contains over 30,000 images which are used to illustrate over 30 different subjects, topics and debates." Topics include war, communication, travel, and health. Searchable. From the National Museum of Science & Industry (NMSI), with contributions from several other museums. http://www.ingenious.org.uk Topics: History By Place, Museums, Museums by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science Last updated Oct 6, 2004 Inside Saudi Arabia
A series of stories from a 2002 special report from the St. Petersburg (Florida) Times on culture in Saudi Arabia. Covers topics such as travel, religion, and jobs. Features articles on anti-Western extremism, foreign workers, and gender segregation at the Kingdom Center shopping mall. Includes a photo gallery. http://www.sptimes.com/2002/webspecials02/saudiarabia/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Society & Social Science Last updated Jun 16, 2004 John Steinbeck's Pacific Grove
"This is a self-guided driving tour....It features local sites relating to the lives and work of John Steinbeck and Edward F. Ricketts." There are photographs, a map, an essay on Steinbeck in Pacific Grove, and a brief biography of biologist Rickets, author of Between Pacific Tides and the model for the character "Doc" in Steinbeck's Cannery Row. There is also a walking tour of the town. http://www.93950.com/steinbeck/ Topics: Home & Housing, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Nov 30, 2004 A Journey to a New Land/En Route Vers un Nouveau Territoire
"People first arrived in the Americas at least 12,000 years ago. The timing of their arrival and the route by which they travelled are not known." The site provides study materials (designed for primary through post-secondary students) that explore the evidence and ideas related to solving these issues. Includes a multimedia library with video clips, photos, games, and more. In English and French. From the Virtual Library of Canada. http://www.sfu.museum/journey/ Topics: Archaeology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Feb 8, 2005 Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Official website for this Sacramento, California, state historic park, which "will serve California as both the State's diplomatic and business reception center and as an elegant house museum, open for public tours," when it reopens in the summer of 2005. Features history of the mansion (which "served as the executive office of three governors"), a few photos of the restoration, a link to the foundation funding the project, and related travel information. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=489 Topics: Architecture, History, Parks, Photograph Collections, Travel Last updated Jul 12, 2005 Lewis & Clark's Columbia River, 200 Years Later: A Photographic Essay
Consists of photographs of geographic areas along the Columbia River route traveled by Lewis and Clark. The photographs cover the area from Bateman Island at the mouth of the Yakima River to Cape Disappointment on the Pacific Ocean. Features the Snake River Confluence, Columbia Plateau, Columbia River Gorge, Vancouver Plains, and the area from Longview, Washington state, to the Pacific coast. Includes Lewis and Clark campsites and Cascade Range volcanoes seen by the explorers. http://englishriverwebsite.com/LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/ Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Water Last updated Apr 11, 2005 Lexar: Digital Photography
Site offers tips and tutorials on buying a digital camera, how to best use digital settings, transferring images to the computer, creating professional quality slide shows, travel photography, photographing pets, and more. Also includes camera reviews and an events calendar as well as links to related websites and tutorials. Note: Site does not display well in Internet Explorer. From Lexar Media, Inc., a manufacturer of advanced digital media technologies. http://www.lexar.com/dp/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photography, Technology Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Liberty Hyde Bailey: A Man for All Seasons
Information about the life of the first dean of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University, who was known for being a "botanist, horticulturalist, plant breeder, traveler ... writer and superb editor, environmentalist, philosopher, photographer, poet," and more. Includes an illustrated biography, information about his work, and images of his cyanotype photographs. Also includes a timeline and a bibliography. From the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/bailey/ Topics: Agriculture, Education, Environment, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Poetry, Science Last updated Oct 14, 2004 LibyaOnline.com
This site provides information about various aspects of Libya and its culture. It features a travel guide, photos galleries (of ancient and modern Libya, food, ruins, and more), and a guide to over a dozen cities (including the capital, Tripoli). Includes information about arts, sports, music, and technology. Also provides audio and an English translation of the Quran. http://www.libyaonline.com Topics: Musical Genres, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Dec 8, 2004 Molvania
This companion site to the book "Molvania: A Land Untouched by Modern Dentistry" will have you reaching for your atlas. This spoof site is designed to poke fun at the way tourists have come to rely on travel guides. Like those resources, this site includes information on the history and culture of this non-existent country, as well as photos of tourist attractions. http://www.molvania.com/ Topics: Humor, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 8, 2004 National Geographic
Some of the many topic covered at this site are adventure, history, nature, and exploration. There are sections for children and teachers. The photography area has an archived gallery and technical advice. There is also a broad, searchable NGS Publications Index back to 1888 of all their magazines (such as National Geographic, Traveler, and World), films, videos, books, maps, and other publications. They also host the National Geographic Bee. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated May 10, 2006 New Mexico Magazine On-line
This online sampler of the print magazine has descriptions of the six major regions of the state, a few feature articles (on such topics as history, Native American culture, and cookery), a calendar of events, reviews of books about the Southwest, and a brief photo essay. The highly organized (categorized, sub-categorized, and searchable), annotated NM Links cover all aspects of state life including business, education, arts, history, government, tourism, and more. http://www.nmmagazine.com/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Magazines by Place, Photograph Collections, U.S. Travel Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Oaxaca's Tourist Guide: "Noche de Rábanos" (Radishes Night) - December 23rd
A brief description of this holiday celebrated in Oaxaca, Mexico, to honor the "tradition dat[ing] back to colonial times, when missionaries taught natives how to cultivate radishes." A few photographs are included. Also available in Spanish (use the "Cambiar de Idioma" button). http://oaxaca-travel.com/guide/cultural.php?getdoc=true&lang=us&doc=home§ion=cultural&atractivo=10.08.10.06 Topics: Arts and Humanities, Crafts, Fruits & Vegetables, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Nov 25, 2002 The Official Mississippi Tourism and Travel Guide
Information about accommodations, casinos, events, restaurants, music, outdoor activities, and cultural attractions in Mississippi. The heritage section features information about historic homes, black and Native American heritage (including suggested itineraries), fine arts, the Civil War, and civil rights. Each section is browsable. Also includes 130 Mississippi facts, a photo gallery, reports and statistics, and related information. http://www.visitmississippi.org Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, U.S. Travel Last updated Sep 4, 2005 The Other Hawai'i: A Journey to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands With the Hokule'a
Information about a 2004 canoe journey through the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands coral reef ecosystem, exploring the "relatively untouched 'kupuna' islands to raise awareness of Hawai'i's native habitats." The site features a map, photos, journal entries, stories, and related material. A special report from the Honolulu Advertiser. http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/specials/hokulea/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Nonfiction by Genre, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. Travel, Water Last updated May 27, 2004 Pickatrail
Information about backpacking and hiking trails in many countries, with detailed information and luscious photographs. Browse trail information alphabetically, explore interactive trail maps, and read articles on a wide variety of related issues, such as avoiding poison oak or preparing for international travel. From The Wilderness Society in Washington, D.C. http://www.pickatrail.com Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel Last updated Nov 21, 2002 Portugal Info
This Portugal travel site features information about recreational activities, accommodations (including the famed historic pousadas), surveys of Portuguese food and wines, and numerous photographs of regions of the country. Searchable, but some results are in Portuguese. From a Portuguese travel information company. http://www.portugal-info.net/ Topics: History By Place, Photograph Collections, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Oct 26, 2004 Rodale's Scuba Diving
Scuba diving articles, reviews, photographs, a travel guide, training and safety information, a discussion board, shopping information, and more are featured in this online version of the print magazine. For the beginning diver, this publisher also provides New Diver online. http://www.scubadiving.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Sports Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Sahara With Michael Palin
Companion to a book and documentary about British actor Michael Palin's 10,000-mile journey through 10 countries and one disputed territory in this desert region of Africa. The site features diary entries for all 99 days of his trip (including information about nature and history), a route map, dozens of photos, and video clips. http://www.palinstravels.co.uk/static-128 Topics: History, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Aug 25, 2005 Samuel F. B. Morse Papers at the Library of Congress
This collection documents Morse's invention of the electromagnetic telegraph, role in developing telegraph systems, "career as a painter, his family life, his travels, and his interest in early photography, religion, and the nativist movement." Includes correspondence, diaries, notebooks, maps, drawings, and material from various publications. Also features a biographical timeline and a family tree. Searchable. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/sfbmhtml/ Topics: Correspondence, Electrical Energy, History, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Technology Last updated Nov 28, 2004 Seattle Virtual Tour
This site offers photographs and information on Seattle, the "Emerald City." Click on a map of the city to visit downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, Alki Beach, Lake Union/Gasworks Park, Washington Park Arboretum, Woodland Park Zoo, the University of Washington, Discovery Park, Fremont, Shilshole Bay, Ballard Locks, the Port of Seattle, floating bridges, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park. Available in English and Spanish. From the City of Seattle. http://www.cityofseattle.net/tour/ Topics: Photograph Collections Last updated Jul 19, 2004 ShawGuides
A "database of more than 5,300 career and recreational cooking schools, wine courses, golf & tennis schools & camps, high performance programs, writers conferences, photography, film & video workshops & schools, art & craft workshops, language vacations, cultural travel programs, and artists' and writers' residencies & retreats." The site notes that information for the guides "has been obtained from the listed program sponsors and is subject to change." Searchable. http://www.shawguides.com/ Topics: Education, Food & Cooking, Jobs & Work, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Sports, Wine Last updated Mar 17, 2005 Shipinfo Group
This site offers cruise line histories, a database of cruise ship specifications, links to webcams and shipbuilders, and information about vintage and future ships. From an "independently owned and operated group of ship information and travel solution websites." http://www.chrisbrindle.fsnet.co.uk/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Transportation, Travel Last updated Dec 31, 2007 A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering
This travel guide highlights engineering achievements throughout the United States. The database may be searched by keyword, engineering discipline (such as automotive, civil/environmental, or mining), category (such as amusement park, bridge, tunnel, or monument), or geographically by clicking on the image map of the U.S. Contact information, hours of operation, engineering details, a photo, and a "fun fact" are given for each sightseeing destination. From the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). http://www.engineeringsights.org/ Topics: Geology, Photograph Collections, Science, Science, Technology, U.S. Travel Last updated Feb 28, 2001 The Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.
Contains passenger lists compiled from "1892 to 1924, [when] more than 22 million immigrants, passengers, and crew members came through Ellis Island and the Port of New York." Searchable by passenger name. Most entries provide residence, and age and date of arrival. Registration (free) required to view marital status, ship of travel, point of departure, facsimile of ship manifest, and photograph of ship. Includes a timeline "showing forces behind immigration and their impact on the immigrant experience." http://www.ellisisland.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Aug 23, 2004 TrainWeb.com
"Information and photographs relating to passenger, freight and model trains in the U.S. and Worldwide plus items of interest to the professional rail industry." TrainWeb's information and links cover Webcams, videos, model railroads, virtual tours of train interiors, fan resources, job opportunities, magazines and journals, European rail travel, museums, and more. http://trainweb.com/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Photograph Collections, Transportation Last updated May 18, 2004 Transportation Photographs
Provides "an ongoing digital collection of photographs depicting various modes of transportation in the Pacific Northwest region and Western United States during the first half of the 20th century." Emphasizes Boeing aircraft and Pacific Northwest railway images representing the Milwaukee, Northern Pacific, and Great Northern railways. Also includes images of motor vehicles and sailing vessels. From the University of Washington Libraries. http://content.lib.washington.edu/transportationweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections Last updated Nov 10, 2005 United States Antarctic Program
Combines information about Raytheon's Antarctic Program Service, run on behalf of the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs, and information and links about Antarctic travel, history, and related educational sites. Features a browsable and searchable photo archive; categories include people, stations, scenery, science, transportation, and wildlife. Also provides access to the Antarctic Sun, the newspaper "published during the austral summer at McMurdo Station, Antarctica." http://www.usap.gov/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Newspapers by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World, Science Last updated Aug 2, 2006 Vintage Airstream Club
This club is open to owners of vintage Airstreams (25 years or older), but the site also contains resources for potential owners and admirers of the trailers. Features an annotated bibliography, an extensive FAQ, Web links, photos, and downloadable manuals, catalogs, and documents. Also includes reports from Airstream rallies, classified ads, and a discussion group. http://www.airstream.net/ Topics: Automobiles, Photograph Collections, Transportation Last updated Jul 29, 2003 Virtual Malaysia
This tourism site features a brief history of Malaysia, weather data, lodging and restaurants, events and activities, sight-seeing opportunities, and travel tips. Also includes photographs, maps, and information about specific Malaysian states. Searchable. http://www.virtualmalaysia.com Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Mar 1, 2005 The Wine Anorak
Information for the wine hobbyist, covering topics such as buying, tasting, pairing wine with food, and traveling. Features book reviews, photos, a glossary, and annotated Web links. Searchable. From a London-based writer for wine publications. http://www.wineanorak.com/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Photograph Collections, Wine Last updated Apr 28, 2005 Wish You Were Here: Vacation Getaways From the Collection
Collection of 19th-century vacation photos of locations such as Atlantic City, New Jersey, and San Diego, California. "Most of the images in this exhibition were produced commercially, and were inexpensive objects that vacationers collected as souvenirs of their travels. Others are snapshots, highlighting the glory of the trip from traveler's perspective, or advertisements provided by the hotel's proprietor to entice travelers." From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/wishyouwere/ Topics: Photograph Collections Last updated Jun 24, 2009 |
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