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Accessible San Diego view detail comment email this

For seniors and travelers with disabilities, this nonprofit information center provides numerous resources to explore and to enjoy the city of San Diego and its surroundings. It includes hotlines, lodgings, news, tours, recreation areas, parking facilities, a Webcam, ADA Title 24 links, and much more. Some of the information is available in English, Japanese, Italian, and French.
http://www.accessandiego.com/
Topics: California Regions, California: Health, California: People, California: Travel, Disabilities, Film, Movies, & Video
Last updated Jan 12, 2003


Borderlineups.com view detail comment email this

This site offers webcam views of four Washington state/British Columbia border crossing areas: Abbotsford in Sumas, Aldergrove in Lynden, Pacific Highway in Blaine, and the Peace Arch in Blaine. Includes links to approximate border wait times posted by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency and by U.S. Customs. Includes hours of operation for Canadian customs points and tips for Canadian travelers. From a customs brokerage and trade company.
http://www.borderlineups.com/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Washington State: Transportation
Last updated Jan 10, 2004


The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter view detail comment email this

This companion to an exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History features images and information about butterflies and moths. The site features a FAQ and basic scientific information about butterflies, a webcam and videos, a gallery tour, and information about growing a garden to attract butterflies.
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/butterflies/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Insects & Arachnids
Last updated Jan 22, 2004


CampusTours.com view detail comment email this

If you're in the process of choosing a college, this site helps you tour them online. It indexes pages at the college and universities in the U.S. which have campus tours, maps, Webcams, and Web sites. You can browse alphabetically or by state. Searchable
http://www.CampusTours.com/
Topics: College and University Education, Film, Movies, & Video
Last updated Dec 16, 2002


Cascade Loop: Washington State's Scenic Loop Highway view detail comment email this

This site presents information about the "400 mile self-guided driving tour [that] circles through the heart of Washington [state] from the waters of Puget Sound across the Cascade Mountains and into the high desert climate of the Columbia River Valley." Offers a region-by-region description of the loop, an events calendar, travel tips, a FAQ, and links. Also includes a slide show, e-mail postcards, and webcams. From the Cascade Loop Association.
http://www.cascadeloop.com
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel
Last updated Aug 16, 2004


EarthCam view detail comment email this

Annotated guide to the live cameras on the Internet. There's a categorized directory and it's also searchable. Additionally, there are special sections for children, new Webcams, and top ten Webcams.
http://www.earthcam.com/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Photography, Technology
Last updated Dec 15, 2002


Giant Panda Research Station view detail comment email this

Panda facts, pictures, a webcam, and more. Includes the stories of giant pandas Bai Yun, Shi Shi, and Gao Gao, and the births of their cubs Hua Mei and Mei Sheng, the first giant pandas born at the San Diego Zoo.
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/zoo/ex_panda_station.html
Topics: Animals, California Regions, Film, Movies, & Video, Mammals
Last updated Jun 19, 2005


Giant Pandas view detail comment email this

Extensive information about giant pandas bears, with a particular emphasis on giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian. The site provides activities for children, webcams, a FAQ, a bibliography, links, and additional information on giant panda conservation. From the Smithsonian National Zoo.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/GiantPandas/
Topics: Animals, Film, Movies, & Video, Mammals
Last updated Aug 26, 2004


Hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains and the Angeles National Forest view detail comment email this

Choose your destination from one of seven different regions in California's San Gabriel range and then peruse the list of hikes, which are described in detail with total mileage, elevation gain, and best season for that particular trail. Directions to the trailhead, a bit of the history of the trail, and trail logs are included for most of the hikes. Extra features include links to Webcams, topographic maps, and search and rescue telephone numbers.
http://tchester.org/sgm/hikes.html
Topics: California: Environment & Energy, California: Recreation, California: Science, Discover New Trails at LII, Film, Movies, & Video, Geography, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel
Last updated Dec 15, 2002


In Vino Veritas view detail comment email this

This site features writings from syndicated wine columnist Jonathon Alsop. Includes selected columns from 1995 to the present on topics such as hosting a wine party, wine on a budget, wine glasses, and pairing food with wine. Also provides a wine cellar webcam and information about wine tastings in the Boston area.
http://www.invinoveritas.com/
Topics: California and Washington Wine, Film, Movies, & Video
Last updated Oct 14, 2005


KTVU.com: Traffic view detail comment email this

Contains San Francisco Bay Area live traffic maps, accident and traffic flow reports, webcams, and more.
http://www.ktvu.com/traffic/index.html
Topics: California: Transportation, Film, Movies, & Video, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ...
Last updated Nov 18, 2004


MardiGras.com view detail comment email this

Contains photo and video tours of the New Orleans parades, dates of Mardi Gras for the next few years, a FAQ for first-time visitors, tips on attending the celebrations with children, webcams, a glossary, history, and an explanation of the traditions of Carnival. From NOLA.com, a website created in alliance with The Times-Picayune newspaper. (Note: you may need to enter a ZIP code and other information to access this site).
http://www.nola.com/mardigras/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, U.S. History By Place
Last updated Feb 20, 2006


Mono Lake Web Site view detail comment email this

Extensive information on California's Mono Basin and Mono Lake, with its strange tufa towers and unique ecology. There is extensive information on its natural and political histories (including water policy), birds, and visiting, plus Webcams at Mono Lake and the nearby town of Lee Vining. From the Mono Lake Committee.
http://www.monolake.org/
Topics: Agriculture, California: Animals, California: Environment & Energy, California: Science, Environment, Film, Movies, & Video, Geography, Plants, Science, Water
Last updated Feb 10, 2005


Mount St. Helens VolcanoCam view detail comment email this

Features images of Mount St. Helens taken from the Johnston Ridge Observatory in Washington state. "The Observatory and VolcanoCam are located at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet, about five miles from the volcano." The view is approximately south-southeast across the North Fork Toutle River Valley. Includes links to news and information about alerts and advisories. From the USDA Forest Service, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/volcanocams/msh/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Science
Last updated Mar 10, 2005


nola.com view detail comment email this

This New Orleans site, created in alliance with The Times-Picayune newspaper, covers news, weather, sports, and business, plus a visitor guide, some webcams, arts, entertainment, and other local information.
http://www.nola.com/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, U.S. History By Place
Last updated Aug 30, 2005


The Official Web Site: Wimbledon view detail comment email this

Official site of the annual tournament, one of the four in the world designated as part of the tennis "Grand Slam." The website has schedules, results, player information, webcams, a virtual tour of the facilities, a real-time scoreboard, and more from The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC). This tournament usually begins in late June.
http://www.wimbledon.org/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Sports
Last updated Jun 24, 2008


Okanogan Country view detail comment email this

Offers travel and recreation information for the Okanogan area of Washington state, which is bordered "on the north by the Canadian Okanogan, on the south and east by the Columbia River Basin and Lake Roosevelt, and on the west by the North Cascade Mountains." Features a travel planner, interactive maps, weather updates, Webcam, events calendar, and links to local chambers of commerce. Lists options for activities and accommodations.
http://www.okanogancountry.com/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel
Last updated May 16, 2005


San Francisco Bay Area Weather Links view detail comment email this

Major site for SF Bay Area weather information, including climate, current weather, research articles, satellite imagery, and links to meteorologists' resources. Found here are sunrise and sunset times, tides, wind flow, Bay Area Webcams, equinoxes and solstices, and an analysis of El Niño, La Niña, and California rainfall.
http://ggweather.com/links.html
Topics: California: Science, Film, Movies, & Video, Holidays and Observances Individually, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ...
Last updated Dec 27, 2002


Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Northwest Outdoors view detail comment email this

Articles about recreational activities in the Pacific Northwest. The articles include hike recommendations complete with descriptions and directions, outdoor gear advice, a calendar of local upcoming outdoor events and classes, a list of local recreational clubs, webcam links, and skiing information.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/getaways/
Topics: Discover New Trails at LII, Film, Movies, & Video, Washington State: Recreation
Last updated Jun 9, 2004


SFGate.com view detail comment email this

Full text of the San Francisco Chronicle daily newspaper, plus searchable archives back to January 1, 1995 (syndicated material not included). Includes information about Bay Area weather, traffic, real estate listings, movies, nightlife, classifieds, travel, and events, plus live Webcam views from several key areas in the city.
http://www.sfgate.com/
Topics: California: Business, California: Home & Housing, California: Literature & Books, California: Media, California: Media by Place, Film, Movies, & Video, Newspapers, Nonfiction by Genre, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ...
Last updated Aug 13, 2003


Shipinfo Group view detail comment email this

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


Smithsonian National Zoological Park view detail comment email this

The national zoo of the U.S., situated in Washington, D.C. The site provides information about the animals it houses, with features on the "Kid's Farm," photographs, webcams, fact sheets, enrichment items, and more. Also includes information on ecosystems, animal conservation, endangered species, and details for visitors. Searchable. The National Zoological Park is part of the Smithsonian Institution.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu
Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Film, Movies, & Video, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Recreation, Recreation
Last updated Mar 8, 2005


Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) view detail comment email this

This organization "traces its 90 year history in Panama from the construction of the Panama Canal, and the scientific interest in surveying the flora and fauna of the area for the purpose of controlling insect-borne diseases such as malaria and yellow fever." This site provides information about STRI facilities in the Republic of Panama, research activities, fellowship opportunities, and news. Also provides two webcams. Searchable. Available in English and Spanish.
http://www.stri.org/
Topics: Education, Film, Movies, & Video, Infectious Diseases, Insects & Arachnids
Last updated Apr 12, 2004


Times Square view detail comment email this

Whether for planning a visit to Times Square, New York City, or enjoying a virtual tour, this site provides complete information about the visitors center; a map of Times Square; theater, hotel, and restaurant guides; parking facilities; special events (including New Year's Eve in Times Square); and more.
http://www.timessquarebid.org/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video
Last updated Jan 23, 2006


TrainWeb.com view detail comment email this

"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


University of California Observatories / Lick Observatory view detail comment email this

This multi-campus research unit, headquartered at the Santa Cruz campus of the University of California, operates Lick Observatory (on Mount Hamilton, east of San Jose, California) and is also a managing partner of Keck Observatory (Mauna Kea, Hawaii). This site offers visitor information, an events calendar, a searchable database of the Lick Observatory archives, overviews of observatory research (such as the Optical Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), Ask an Astronomer , and a Webcam. Searchable.
http://www.ucolick.org/
Topics: Astronomy, California: Science, California: Technology, California: Travel, Electrical Energy, Film, Movies, & Video, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ...
Last updated Apr 27, 2005


USA Hops view detail comment email this

This industry site for hops, the plant that is the primary ingredient in beer, describes hops farming in the United States. Features a description of the industry, which is centered in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington state. Offers advice on establishing a hop yard, harvesting, drying, baling, and plant protection. Lists U.S. varieties of hops, pests, and pathogens. Includes statistics, a webcam, an events calendar, weather, and a trivia game. Searchable.
http://www.usahops.org/
Topics: Beverages, Crops, Film, Movies, & Video, Plants by Name, Washington State: Government, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel
Last updated Mar 11, 2008


Weather Online view detail comment email this

This British site provides information about current weather and weather forecasts for cities throughout the world. Also frequently includes data on historical weather conditions (sometimes as far back as 1985) and links to webcams. Searchable and browsable. Available in several languages. From a private weather forecasting company.
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Weather
Last updated May 17, 2005


Yosemite Online: The Website of the Yosemite Association view detail comment email this

This site has visitor information for Yosemite National Park; a Diary section containing contemporary and historic observations and photography tips; Nature Notes ; a Newsroom with news clippings and a selection of Yosemite comic strips ( Farley ) by San Francisco Chronicle cartoonist Phil Frank; annotated links to both official (National Park Service) and unofficial Web sites about Yosemite; and, during daylight hours, a Webcam.
http://www.yosemite.org/
Topics: California: Photograph Collections, California: Recreation, Film, Movies, & Video, National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife
Last updated Dec 15, 2002




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