Alabama Sweet Home Alabama


State Information 020 8339 6122 • www.alabama.travel www.deep-south-usa.com/alabama • Population: 4.6 million • State Capital: Montgomery • Largest City: Birmingham • Local Time: CST - 6 hrs behind UK • Weather: Summer av. temp 80F (27C) with winter averages of 46F (8C) in the north and 52F (11C) in the south • National/State Parks: 24 • International Gateway: Atlanta


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isit 'Sweet Home Alabama' which is nestled in the centre of the Deep


South states and within easy reach of Atlanta, Memphis and New Orleans. Home to legendary singer Hank


Williams and W.C. Handy, 'Father of The Blues', Alabama is steeped in music. North Alabama is renowned for its


amazing scenery of lakes, mountains and canyons as well as the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. Located near the centre of the state,


Birmingham’s nightlife is distinguished by jazz music and fabulous dining. In the state capital of Montgomery,


visit the starting point of both America's Civil War and Civil Rights Movement. Mobile in the south is home to


America's first Mardi Gras while across the bay, in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, 32 miles of white sands await. Golfers can enjoy World class golf on Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.


Gulf Orange Beach Snapper Tournament State Secret In Muscle Shoals


visitors can tour two music studios where international superstars including Aretha Franklin and Cher recorded in the 60s and 70s!


Don't miss Alabama's 'Year of


Food' in 2012 and the chance to join in this year-long celebration of the state's fabulous cuisine and food festivals!


Alaska The Last Frontier


State Information 01483 500006 • info@travel-alaska.co.uk • www.travel-alaska.co.uk • Population: 650,000 • State Capital: Juneau • Largest City: Anchorage • Local Time: Alaskan - 9 hrs behind UK • Weather: Anchorage 5F (-15C) in winter to 68F (20C) in summer; Juneau 30F (-1C) to 61F (16C) • National/State Parks: 17 • International Gateways: Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau


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laska is a land of superlatives… biggest park, highest mountain,


and most bears. In fact, two-thirds of the acreage of the entire U.S. National Park System is in Alaska - that's 54 million acres. Alaska also has some of the most incredible scenery to be found in the United States Alaska's 570,373 square miles is one-


fifth the size of the continental U.S. Of the nation's 20 highest peaks, 17 are in Alaska. That includes the legendary Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America at 20,320 feet. Alaska has an estimated 100,000


glaciers, which cover almost five percent of the state. There are more active glaciers in Alaska than in the rest of the inhabited world. Alaska has 3 million lakes, over 3,000 rivers and more coastline (47,300 miles) than the entire contiguous United States. It also has 15 National Parks/Preserves/Monuments.


Anchorage skyline State Secret The Interior Region


of Alaska enjoys warm summers. Ft. Yukon holds the state's high temperature record: 100 F in June, 1915! Fairbanks often has summer temperatures in the 80s and occasionally gets up into the 90s.


Don't miss The largest known


concentration of bald eagles, over 3,000, converges near Haines from October through January to feed on salmon.


Arizona The Grand Canyon State


State Information 020 7367 0938 / Jane Dawkins • www.ArizonaGuide.com • Population: 6.4 million • State capital/ Largest city: Phoenix • Local time: Mountain time. GMT -7 hours behind UK in winter • Weather: Nearly consistent sunshine – over 330 days a year • National/state parks: Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest plus 20 other areas. • International Gateway: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.


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rizona, the name itself inspires images of sun-drenched desert


cities, spas and dazzling resorts. Experience Old West legends, Native American and Hispanic heritage, adventurous guest ranches, shopping, sports and much more. Endless places in which to fish, sail,


swim, peddle, paddle or even just sit around and be amazed. Climb into the sky by balloon or hang-glider, explore the depths of great caves, go white- water rafting or put miles between you and civilisation on horseback. Arizona is regarded as the birthplace


of desert-style golf and is also home to many alpine fairways and more traditional courses – over 300. With such variety to choose from, avid golfers are sure to find a tee to suit their taste. In addition to campgrounds and cabins, Lake Powell has houseboats or stay a night in a Navajo Hogan.


Arizona's wide open spaces State Secret The state has 22


sovereign nations, including the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe, which contribute to contemporary life in ways both traditional and unexpected.


Don't miss The Grand Canyon,


one of the seven natural wonders of the world is over a mile deep, 277 miles long and 18 miles at its widest.


Arkansas The Natural State


State Information 001 501 682 7777 • www.Arkansas.com • Population: 2,889,450 • State Capital/Largest City: Little Rock • Local time: CST - 6 hrs behind the UK • Weather: Arkansas’s climate is temperate


most of the year, especially in spring and fall. Winter days are often sunny and mild • National/ State Parks: 59 • International Gateways: Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth


as 'The Natural State'. Arkansas’s 52 State Parks are a great


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place to start. At most parks you can hike the trails, picnic, and go exploring all for free. Campsites, lodge rooms and cabins are also available in most of the parks for moderate sums. In Little Rock, a must- see is the Clinton Presidential Library, in the downtown River Market District. The Ozarks feature quaint, cozy towns, including Eureka Springs. A vibrant arts colony, the downtown historic shopping district, and an eclectic array of attractions make it a popular destination. In Hot Springs, visit the country’s oldest national park, partake of the famous thermal waters, and visit numerous museums and shops. The Arkansas Delta features some of the most historic areas of the state. Travel the Rock ‘N’ Roll Highway 67 and The Great River Road.


Bentonville's new Crystal Bridges Museum www.visitusa.org.uk


ecognised for its extraordinary natural beauty, Arkansas is known


State Secret The Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only place


in North America where you can dig for diamonds and keep what you find. www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com.


Don't miss Crystal Bridges


Museum of American Art in Bentonville opened Nov. 2011. The collection tells the unfolding story of the U.S. through great works of visual art.


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