The discussion almost sounds like the marquee for a heavyweight title match, and when it comes to online cartography, it very much is. While there are plenty of other options out there, the two major contenders in this no-holds-barred... »

The most anticipated documentary of 2009 is coming to the local airwaves. PBS will premier Ken Burn’s The National Parks: America’s Best Idea beginning Sunday, September 27th at 8:00 PM Eastern and Pacific (check your PBS Station for specific... »

New  York,  NY  (September 9, 2009) – To kick-off the National Park Service and  the  National  Park  Foundation’s celebration of the national parks on September 26 — National Public Lands Day — the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island will... »

EDITORIAL – Dave VonTesmar broke news this week all over the state of Arizona, and even news sites across the country, for giving the law the banana, so to speak. What was his crime? According to The Arizona Republic,... »

WASHINGTON,  DC  (September  2, 2009)  – Join the National Park Service and the  National  Park Foundation in making America’s Best Idea – the national parks  –  even  better.    On  September 26, National Public Lands Day, the national  parks  will ... »

SAN FRANCISCO – Monuments speak.  “Paris,” proclaims the Eiffel Tower silhouetted against the city’s skyline.  “Sydney!” exclaims the white “fins” of the city’s opera house.  And, there’s no mistaking “San Francisco,” as soon as the Golden Gate Bridge comes into view. While symbols... »

OPEN ROAD INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE EDITORIAL BOARD | 2009 In light of recent events, escalating tensions, and threats of violence, Open Road International Magazine has concluded it is appropriate at this time to issue an ORIM Traveler Telegraph Traveler’s Note for... »

ORIM is welcoming all readers to nominate their favorites for the 2009-2010 ORIM Best of the Highway Awards, including: Best Roadways Best Road Maintenance Best Travel Guru (not affiliated with ORIM) Best Road Trip Website Best Grub by State Most Relaxing Place Best Airport for Driver... »

GLENDALE, Arizona – On Tuesday, August 11th, the Rorschach Poets will present the August edition of Free Association Poetry Open Mic, at Glendale Community College. The event is hosted by Jessica Standifird, co-founder of Rorschach Poets. This month, Ed Mabrey... »

July is over, and August is here. That means that summer is counting down it’s last few days before fading into fall. Of course, this also means the college bound are, well, college bound. Families and students will begin... »

Here is an article that I was debating on whether to write. I visited the Grand Canyon several weeks ago with a friend of mine visiting from out-of-town. The majestic, famous, and breathtaking Grand Canyon. The canyon is all... »

TEMPE, Arizona - Monday, July 6, 2009 began the first day of an adventure around Arizona. My good friend Laura arrived from Lousiana on Sunday and we ended a long end of driving enjoying some of the delicious Mexican-American food... »

  Every traveler or family out there has their own ‘Rules of the Road’. Their own list of laws that govern not only the trip, but also anyone traveling along. I even have my own ‘10 Rules of the Road’.... »

  BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service will offer three fee-free weekends this summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit these national treasures. There are 391 national parks... »