by Krystyna Barnard | Jul 31, 2014 | Amusement Parks, Summer, Trends, videos
Photography by SuperStock / Getty Images In the 1920s and 1930s, the renowned Coney Island Boardwalk, located in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, was home to one of America’s biggest amusement park destinations. Opened from 1903 to 1964, Steeplechase Park...
by Krystyna Barnard | Jul 24, 2014 | Summer, Trends, videos
Photography by Hulton Archive / Getty Images This July, we’re all screaming for ice cream! Enjoyed by children and adults alike, ice cream is an iconic American summer treat. So much so, that in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice...
by Krystyna Barnard | Jul 17, 2014 | Summer, Trends, videos
Photography by Vetta / Getty Images Over the years, Las Vegas has evolved into a mecca for gambling, parties and entertainment. And since 1959, the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign has been a symbol for the city, greeting travelers as they arrive, and...
by Krystyna Barnard | Jul 10, 2014 | Outdoors and Adventure, Summer, Trends, videos
Photography by Hulton Archive / Getty Images Niagara Falls, the collective name of 3 waterfalls (Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls), straddles the border between the US and Canada, and is one of the most visited waterfalls in the world. Pictured...
by Krystyna Barnard | Jul 3, 2014 | Festivals and Celebrations, Summer, Trends, videos
Photography by Archive Photos / Getty Images Tomorrow, people across the US will don their red, white and blue in celebration of America’s 238th birthday. Pictured above, actress Louise Synder wears a vintage swimsuit and a Stars & Stripes top hat to set off...
by Krystyna Barnard | Jun 26, 2014 | Summer, Trends, videos
Photography by Archive Photos / Getty Images In honor of RV Week, we’re throwing it back to the 1960s and 70s when RVs became an increasingly popular mode of transportation for road trips and long family vacations. Pictured above, a family picnics outside their RV...