While Nevada-native NFL alumni in Max McGee, who caught the first ever Super Bowl touchdown in 1967, and DeMarco Murray, who has turned out to be a stellar running back, are great, they still aren't on the level of twelve-year veteran running back Steven Jackson. Matter of fact, Jackson is the reason why NFL scouts today pay attention to athletes coming out of the state of Nevada. After honing his skills at Oregon State University for three seasons, Jackson was selected 24th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams.
In nine seasons withe the St. Louis Rams, Jackson became the franchise's all-time leading rusher with a total of 10,138 yards. He also holds a few NFL records including most touches without a single fumble (870), most consecutive seasons with a 40+ yard run (11), and more. The 3x Pro Bowler is in 18th place in rushing yards totaling 11,438. As of right now, time will tell if Jackson will be receiving his gold sportsjacket as an official inductee into the Football Hall of Fame.
Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.
On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.
One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.
Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.