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Sunday, July 20, 2008

NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario — The biggest challenge in creating a new tourist attraction at Niagara Falls is trying to live up to the main event. Beyond being breathtaking, the waterfalls are free to look at.

New Yorkers and visitors alike can immerse themselves in refreshing public art this summer. The talk of the town is “The New York City Waterfalls,” created by Olafur Eliasson, the Danish-Icelandic artist who is world-famous for creating his own weather systems. The four waterfalls ranging in height from 90 feet to 120 feet will appear until Oct. 13 They run from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

WARMIWANUSCA, Peru — Porters on the famed Inca Trail trek to the jungle-shrouded ruins of Machu Picchu recall the fleet-footed chasqui — Inca messengers who darted over the vast road network of South America’s most powerful empire. Chewing wads of stimulating coca leaves and trading quips in Quechua, the ancient language of the Incas, they sprint up the centuries-old, ruin-dotted path at dizzying heights in the Andes.

Dauphin Island sits at the edge of Alabama just waiting for visitors. Generations of families have played there leaving little but footprints in the sand. The barrier island has survived many a storm and still it stands, calling to beach lovers.

New appointments in the Louisiana Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism bring experienced leaders to the forefront. Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu, who oversees the department, has appointed Pam Breaux as acting secretary of the department.

MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, Israel — A dirt path begins across the road from a bus-congested holy site on Israel’s Sea of Galilee, winding up a hill covered with wild oat and thistle.

It’s watermelon time in Louisiana. A cold, sweet, juicy melon is perfect on a hot sultry day, and Louisianians know exactly what to do. Throw a party!

The ties between Louisiana and Canada continue to grow, and residents of both countries often plan trips to each other’s realms.

The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St. in New Orleans, is a perfect spot for cooling off on a hot summer day.

Highlands, N.C., at U.S. 64 and N.C. 28, is a popular spot for southerners seeking relief from blistering summers. The town’s charm and natural beauty is no secret to Louisiana families who have homes in the area.

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