Exploring America OneRiver At A Time (NAPSA)—Seasoned travelers know that one of the best ways to see a country can be via its rivers and waterways. Just as a journey on the Blue Danube provides a unique perspective of EKurope’s treasures, a erowing number of Americans are discovering that river and coastal cruising can provide an unforget- table way to experience the nat- ural beauty and distinct regional cultures of the United States. Here are three American travel experiences that experts say are best seen by river: The Mighty and Historic Mississippi: From St. Paul in the North to New Orleans in the South, the Mississippi River allows travelers to experience the heart and soul of America on the great river that helped shape the countrys history. One of the best ways to experience this is aboard the grand American Queen. Although she carries just 436 guests, she is the world’s largest river cruise Many believe river and coastal cruising can provide an unforgettable way to experience the nat- ural beauty and distinct regional cultures of the United States. A Truly Wild Alaskan Experience: Thesedays, it’s hard to find a truly unique Alaskan ship. This modern ship boasts cruise experience. Majestic America Line is the only cruise line to sels that once defined luxury river the fast-flowing Stikine River, state-of-the-art technology, yet pays homage to the legendary vestravel in the late 19th century. The Columbia offer a voyage into the mouth of considered one of the last truly River wild rivers in North America. This natural wonder than from the river itself. A trip through this 80mile canyon highlights nature’s Klondike. The cruise line is able to deliver this experience because Gorge: Nowhere is there a more stunning view of this picturesque unbridled strength and showcases its majesty with black basalt cliff walls, soaring 4,000 feet above the river, lush firs and a bounty of plummeting waterfalls. glacier-fed mighty river was once a major navigation route to the of its specially designed river and coastal cruise ships. To learn more about American river and coastal cruises, visit www.MajesticAmericaLine.com or call (800) 434-1232.
