Pic Of The Day

Mary Washington Memorial, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Marilyn Jones visits a memorial to George Washington’s mother, one of the first memorials created by women

Military Museum, Port Dickson, Malaysia
Jayita finds a local military museum that’s a popular family attraction

People-Watching in Florence, Italy
Jonathan L always has his eyes open for those little moments of every day life that make life extraordinary

The Marrakech Hotel, Tangier
Deep in Tangier’s Medina, an old but updated hotel beckons with its opulent lobby

Scenes from the Bowron Lakes, British Columbia
DrFumblefinger shares some photos from Bowron Lakes Provincial Park in B.C.

Bridge Over Frigid Waters
I’m not a swimmer, and the only way you could get me to go over water like this (frigid mountain waters of the Kootenai River) is with a sturdy bridge

Von Trapp Bierhall & Restaurant, Stowe, Vermont
Samantha enjoyed her visit and found the beer was good, and views were amazing.

Dry Zone Botanic Gardens, Sri Lanka
A relatively new Botanic Garden in Sri Lanka currently receives few visitors, but ProfessorAbe and his wife went along and enjoyed it.

Fishing Village, Baja California
DrFumblefinger visits a small fishing village in Baja, California.

The Camperdown Elm, Prospect Park
An ancient and celebrated tree in Prospect Park struggles on despite years of adversity

Spotted on the Road: Baker City, Oregon
This Ford Falcon was spotted while wandering the streets of Baker City..

Oxford: City of Dreaming Spires
Judy Barford visits England’s Oxford and enjoys its two rivers.

Tulip Time in Brooklyn
Each spring, spectacular beds of tulips of all colors make a memorable if brief appearance at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Historic Downtown Mall, Charlottesville, Virginia
Marilyn Jones ends her day in historic Charlottesville with pizza and a stroll through historic downtown

Rachado Lighthouse, Port Dickson, Malaysia
Jayita’s early morning walk leads to a picturesque lighthouse near some great hiking trails

Lower East Side Storefronts, New York City
Jonathan L always finds interesting store fronts when he walks through a city.

Glimpses of Paris: Signs and Storefronts
Paul Heymont shares some unusual storefronts and signage spotted while wandering in Paris

The Boathouse in Prospect Park
No longer a place to rent boats, the elegant building is still a much-loved feature of the park
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Golden Oldie: The Museum of Chinese in America
Jonathan L visits the Museum of Chinese in America, which explores the long history of immigration to this country