VIRGINIA CITY PART 3.mov

Posted by in Uncategorized on Feb 17th, 2011 | 0 comments

One of the most fascinating mining towns in the country, Virginia City's story is legendary. Home to the television show "Bonanza" and the Cartwrights it's true story is part of the old west. Anyone who was anyone went to Virginia City and in the 1870s, at the height of the Big Bonanza (as it was called) it was where fortunes were made.....by a few. If you're ever near Reno or Lake Tahoe be sure to take the time to visit Virginia City...where the old west still ives!

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Gosling’s Rum The Chefs

Posted by in Recreation on Oct 4th, 2010 | 0 comments

Gosling's Brothers Ltd. Is Bermuda's oldest business house. In 1806, Englishman William Gosling, sent his son James to sea, bound for Virginia with 10000 pounds Sterling worth of wines and spirits. After ninety days on becalmed seas the charter on the good ship, Mercury, ran out and James was diverted to Bermuda, where James decided to open a wine and spirits shop. Since 2004, seventh generation, E. Malcolm B. Gosling has been spearheading a major American expansion of the brand. Gosling's offers three distinctive, award-winning products in its line: the flagship brand, Gosling's Bermuda Black Seal Rum; a new Gosling's Gold Bermuda Rum; and the ultra special Family Reserve Old Rum. Dark 'n Stormy ® is a registered trademark of Gosling's Export (Bermuda) Limited, Hamilton, Bermuda. Officials with the 27th annual World Amateur Handicap Championship have announced that Gosling's has been named the official rum of the tournament. Additionally, Gosling's signature drink, the "Dark n' Stormy," has been named the official cocktail of the World Am and will be featured at the "World's Largest 19th Hole" after each day of competition. "We are proud to have Gosling's on board for this year's World Am,'" said Dave Macpherson, tournament director of the GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. "It's sponsorships with companies like Gosling's that assist us in making the World Am a huge success each year. We are hoping for warm, sunny days on all the golf courses in the Myrtle ...

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Nahanni National Park Reserve: Virginia Falls – Northwest Territories, Canada

Posted by in Virginia Tourism on Jul 13th, 2010 | 0 comments

The Nahanni National Park Reserve is a celebrated destination in Canada's Northwest Territories. One of the park's key features is the Naha Dehé (South Nahanni River). Four great canyons line this spectacular whitewater river -- including Virginia Falls. Nahanni National Park Reserve expanded six times its original size last year, and is now approximately 30000 square kilometers (roughly the same size as Ireland). Explore the spectacular history, geography and landscape of this area, and see why the Falls are such a popular attraction. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit www.canada.travel

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