City View Television Show Explores a Few Amazing American Sites

Residents of Redwood National and State Parks, CA

This huge country we live in has more incredible sights to see than we have time to visit in our lives. The City View television show explores a few of the most amazing American sites to visit.

California is a long state with a spectacular coastline to drive from end to end. But get off that road and head inland to drive through the Redwood National and State Park system. Look up. The Avenue of the Giants is 32 miles of tall, stately trees that line both sides of the road. Just a bit north of San Francisco, travelers will be able to stop and admire these natural wonders, some of which are 2,000 years old and more.

Georgia is another coastal state. As such, readers are encouraged to visit Cumberland Island which is south of Jacksonville, Florida. It is a mostly uninhabited space of natural beauty where abundant wildlife lives. Visitors can catch a ferry from nearby St. Mary’s. It is the state’s largest barrier island.

Illinois has an amazing site that no one would ever expect. The forlorn-named Starved Rock State Park is home to waterfalls created by the spring thaw in the 18 canyons of the park. The park is 90 miles west of Chicago.

America has some of the most amazing places to visit from lesser visited national parks to the prairies in the middle of the country. City View television encourages you to hop in the vehicle of choice and go explore. 

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The City View Television Show Reviews Water Conservation Tips for Everyone

The water restrictions put in place in California are meant to save the remaining water supply which is left. But as the state’s residents start implementing the steps to take, the City View television show reviews the steps everyone should take as well.

California water basins are drying up and leaving boats sitting on dry land. Florida’s Lake Okeechobee may also find itself in that same position if residents don’t follow the same precautions and restrictions as Californians.

• Restrict watering lawns and gardens to early morning or late evening.
• Turn off automatic sprinklers which run during the day.
• Turn water off at faucets when shaving, brushing teeth, and doing dishes.
• If a bath is needed, save the water to use in gardens.
• Use a low-flow shower head.
• Wait until there is a full load of laundry before running the washing machine.
• Check hoses, pipes and connections to be sure there are no leaks. Leaks can waste up to 20 gallons of water.
• Use a dishwasher to clean dishes instead of doing them by hand. If there is no dishwasher, use a basin for washing and one for rinsing.
• Sweep or rake leaves and debris from sidewalks and driveways instead of using a hose.
• Take your car to an Eco-friendly car wash rather do doing it at home which can waste water.

City View television show believes we can all save water every day.

The City View Television Show Relays the Top 5 Cities for Opportunity

Pittsburgh, PA: City of Opportunity 

The United States has long been called the “Land of Opportunity”. This is why so many immigrants choose to move and make a life here. The City View television show relays the top five cites for opportunity.

The cities below are ones which are battling hard to come out of high unemployment, crime and other factors due to the Recession. But these places also offer affordable living, excellent and affordable education, and plenty of activities from professional sports to live theatre. They are all located in the Northeast.

1. Columbus, Ohio
2. Rochester, New York
3. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
4. Toledo, Ohio
5. Buffalo, New York

Opportunity is what we made of it. Given the chance, would we buy a home which needs repairs or renovations? Would be venture to start our own business? Would be move into a cultural neighborhood to experience how others live and follow traditions?

The City View television show notes that Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio are ranked as one of the top five cities for Veterans. The city is home to a good number of well-established corporations, high-tech firms and small businesses which are committed to hiring military Veterans their families. Other American cities which are great places for Veterans are: Austin, Texas, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, San Antonio, Texas, St. Louis, Missouri, State College, Pennsylvania, Cincinnati, Ohio, College Station, Texas and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What city do you think is best for opportunity? #pittsburghPA +Pittsburgh Buzz +Columbus Ohio +RochesterNYblogs #ToledoOH #BuffaloNY

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The City View Television Show Explores Locations Growing Wildly

Bend, Oregon

Some parts of the USA are experiencing wild population growth. The City View television show explores where they are and why they are so popular.

Central Florida, near Orlando, is one area which is seeing its population grow by leaps and bounds. The Villages, which is a very active retirement community, offers an abundance of activities for the senior crowd. Home prices are reasonable, and there are plenty of things for company to do locally. South Florida is also experiencing a growth in population as more people move there from the colder climates in the Northeast and from overseas. Plus, Florida does not have a state income tax.

Austin and Round Rock, Texas have long been metro areas where the population keeps growing. Both cities offer residents a good job outlook, decent wages, affordable home and an affordable cost of living. The metro area also gives residents an eclectic variety of nightlife, shopping and more to do.

Bend and Redmond, Oregon are two more metro areas where people are finding a better life. It is a beautiful part of the state with a great many outdoor activities to enjoy. Close to 30 percent of its residents are between the ages of 45 and 64. It is wide-open country in the middle of the state meaning less crowded neighborhoods and easier traffic to navigate.

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, South Carolina are three fabulous southern areas that the City View television show loves. Not one of them is overcrowded. All three are accessible to other major metro areas such as Savannah, Georgia. All offer an affordable cost of living and year-round great weather.

If relocating is in your agenda, where do you want to go?

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The City View Television Show Reports on the Best and Worst City Airports

Air travel is not as fun as it used to be with passengers dealing with long security lines, poor choices for places to eat and relax and dingy restrooms. But some airports are worse than others. And some are better. The City View television show reports on the best and worst of them.

Ask anyone from South Florida and they will tell you that it is a nightmare to get into and out of Miami International Airport. Traffic is a snarled mess with construction and accidents. Adding to the frustration is dealing with a very crowded airport and confusing directional signs. Yahoo Travel recently conducted a survey and finds that only 23% of people using MIA actually liked it.

Atlanta Hartsfield Airport is another major city airport which respondents did not care for. It is rated as one of the busiest airports in the country. As large as it is, it can be hard for travelers to get from one gate to another within the airlines’ 30 minute guideline for connections. Drivers arriving and departing the airport also have major traffic issues to contend with.

Newark International Airport also fared poorly in the Yahoo Travel survey. Often crowded to the max, it takes a Herculean effort to make it from one gate to another. Outdated restrooms and poor options for hungry passengers put this very busy airport on the bottom of the list.

Topping the list was McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. We can attest that this cool, fun destination airport has what every traveler needs: clean restrooms, good places to eat and slot machines.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is easy to maneuver and provides travelers with a variety of excellent places to sit down and have bite to eat – which is great when bad weather delays a flight.

The City View television show also likes Philadelphia International Airport for its bright, clean and relaxing environment. One can sample the city’s signature snack – a soft pretzel or Philly cheesesteak sandwich.

Do you have a favorite airport?

City View Goes on a Tour of Great American Small Towns

A "cottage" on Jekyll Island, GA where wealthy industrial families vacationed

Small towns are full of charm, character and local culture. City View takes a tour of some picturesque and unique places to tour.

We say it all the time: take the side roads and secondary street in order to find the best places to visit.

Jekyll Island, St, Simons and St. Simons Island, GA

Just an hour north of Jacksonville, Florida, one of the most quaint beach towns lies nestled on the southeast Georgia coast. St. Simons and St. Simons Island are small, quiet little coastal towns packed full of Southern flavor, high culture and kitchy beach goodies. The drive into the area goes past the famed Jekyll Island where travelers can take a few hours and enjoy gawking at the mansions from long-ago industry tycoons. Once off the island, the view from the Jekyll Island Bridge is a stunning portrait of the marshes below.

Beaufort, South Carolina

As long as we’re in the South, why not visit Beaufort? Its Antebellum homes will remind you of Gone with the Wind. Its food will be a gastronomical delight to your mouth and senses. And its hospitality might just compel you to relocate or at least visit again.

Calistoga, California

What Calistoga lacks in style in grace, it makes up for in charm and fun. There is no stuffiness that some of its neighboring small towns possesses. Calistoga is about having a good time, eating great food and enjoying great California landscape affordably.

The City View television show suggests getting off the main highways and freeways and finding these little gems to explore.

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City View Explores the Quality of Life in the U.S.

No matter where we live, how we define our quality of life is much about whom we are and what is most important to us. City View takes another look at it.

A recent study from a well-respected organization resulted in finding the ten best states for quality of life. The study used criteria such as education, jobs, income, safety, health, environment, civic engagement, accessibility to services and housing.  Below are the top ten states:

1. New Hampshire
2. Minnesota
3. Vermont
4. Iowa
5. North Dakota
6. Colorado
7. Massachusetts
8. Maine
9. Washington
10. Wisconsin

What sets these states apart from the others is how the residents feel about where they live. Do they feel safe? Is the local economy strong and able to provide jobs? Do they have access to healthcare? Do they feel connected to the community at large? It is often said that when the local population feels secure in their lives, they will feel more positive about their individual quality of life. TheCity View television show also notes that while these ten states made the top ten, the country as a whole suffered in the jobs category. Most of the states saw higher unemployment in 2013 than in the year 2000. It goes without saying that when the population is not working, other areas of their lives will suffer. Fortunately, the job market is getting better, local economies are becoming stronger and people are feeling better about where they live and life overall. These are healthy signs that indicate quality of life is improving.