Giant pumpkin regatta draws big crowds in Windsor, NS
After you enjoyed the pumpkin parade, walked around Haliburton House estate, and had lunch, now will be the time for the highlight of the day – the giant pumpkin regatta. The race takes place every year in early October at the Pisiquid lake in Windsor, NS. More details can be found at the Tourism Nova […]
Take a road trip to Lake Hemet area to escape the heat of the desert
Coachella Valley is famous for its music festival, golf, casinos, and restaurants. The mild winters draw many people from Los Angeles and from across the country. Sometimes though the weather can be too hot, even in wintertime, and some of the snowbirds miss snow or just want a break from the heat. One does not […]
Lake Shrine Temple and Retreat: A Peaceful Place for Self Reflection
Located in the beautiful Pacific Palisades in California, Lake Shrine Temple and Retreat is a great place for meditation and self-reflection. Popularly known as “the church of all religions,” this peaceful and serene place holds rich spiritual history and is loved by people of all faiths. Just a short drive away from Los Angeles, this […]
Silence and Stillness of Salton City
When one hears the word ‘city,’ the images that rush to mind are busy streets, people commuting to work, and the lines of cars waiting at the traffic signals, to mention a few. However, a trip to Salton City can be quite an eye-opener. The empty streets, dilapidated buildings, and the vacant seashore are some […]
Salton Sea: Sad Icon of an Ecological Tragedy
Like a photograph reminding one of the old times, the Salton Sea awakens the memories of the great times filled with busy marinas, exciting water-skiing games, and concerts. Once a trendy holiday destination, the area now tells tales about the good old days of active tourism and a vibrant party atmosphere. The motels, frayed walkways, […]
Charismatic Fountain Hills in Arizona
The scenic town of Fountain Hills offers people a pleasant surprise with amazing views and expansive desert terrain. As suggested by the name, the town’s highlight is the magnificent fountain that draws tourists from all over the world. The serene Fountain lake and the centerpiece of this town, the fountain adds character and beauty to […]
The Delightful Canyon Lake Salt River Reservoir, 15 travel images
Are you traveling around Arizona and looking for things to do in Phoenix or Scottsdale? FPImages presents 15 images in this photo gallery taken just an hour’s drive north of Phoenix. Apart from usual golfing and visiting the Grand Canyon, plan a trip to Superstition Wilderness and have some fun at Canyon Lake. Salt River […]
Hoover Dam Hydroelectric Power: Great Industrial Engineering Project
Hydroelectric power is a renewable source of electrical energy that is priceless in the age of high fossil fuel costs and climate change. Engineering pictures of this post show details of the great industrial engineering project – Hoover Dam. Falling water energy is converted to electricity via turbines and generators. Moving water and does not […]