Ellis Island: Site of Picnics, War, and Immigration Ellis Island in New York Harbor was once the main immigration station for people entering the United States. About a third of Americans can trace their ancestry to this entry point. Today Ellis Island is a museum accessible by ferryboat. The island is named for Samuel Ellis, …
Devils Tower
Devils Tower Devils Tower is a natural stone formation that rises 1267 feet in the Black Hills of northeastern Wyoming. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first US National Monument in 1906. Nobody knows how this unusual rock was formed, but geologists have put forth several theories. They agree that Devils Tower is an …
Preparing for Your International Flight
Each year, millions of Americans make the decision to travel out of the country. Many individuals travel for personal reasons, while other travel for business reasons. Whatever your reasons for flying, you will find that international flights are not like most domestic flights. For that reason, you will often find that you need to prepare …