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Road Tech: Google Maps vs. Bing Maps
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 cage-match of cartography are Google, an ubiquitous titan in the online world; and Bing (Microsoft),... »
Set Your Timers, “The National Parks” Premiers Tomorrow
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 times). The National Park Service has been hosting celebrations all month in anticipation of this extraordinary... »
NPS Holds First Public Night Tours of Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island
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 for the first time, open to the public for a special evening tour and program event... »
September 26: A Day of Service and Celebration in Your National Parks
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 host visitors and volunteers for a special day of service and celebration. As part of the... »
Mabrey, Hare To Feature August Free Association
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 and Patrick Hare will be the featured poets for the evening. The event is uncensored, free,... »
Back To School: College Students Return To Study
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 to swarm college and university campuses from coast-to-coast as classes set to begin. Seasoned students... »
The Grand Canyon: A Whole Lot of Canyon, and People
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 that they say it is. A geological wonder and a geographical monument, it is an... »
Day One: Surprises Abound in the Arizona Desert
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 found all over here in Tempe, Arizona. It had been a long day for her,... »
10 Rules of the Road – Editor’s List
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’. I want to hear what yours are too. You may either comment directly on our... »
ORIM Gears Up for First Live Test: An Arizona Experience
EDITOR’S DESK – Open Road International Magazine’s slow start over the last year has been very successful. Thanks to excellent archetecture, our site has not had any major fiascos. Technical problems are typically the major source of problems for any online service, and our experts have kept us out of the woods. In two weeks... »
