Tagged With "Ngorongoro Crater"
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Re: Alfred the Great's bones found!
This seems to be a good year for royal discoveries; the remains of Richard III were found under a parking lot in Leicester last year. Now if only someone could locate Jimmy Hoffa...and Judge Crater!
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Re: Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument
Quite an extensive piece of work DrF. Very interesting. And a pleasure to read. Is the site still hot below ground ? I've visited a few volcanos and climbed the crater. But knowing its been dormant for so long doesn't inspire me to overstay my welcome !
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Re: Crater Lake — The Most Beautiful Lake In The World(!?)
I would describe both Crater Lake and the Grand Canyon as Awe inspiring.. A fitting use of the word. You all have yourself an Awesome year too - eh ?
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Re: ONE IN A MILLION – THE CAMPAIGN KEEPING RHINOS HORNY!
I love rhinos and spotting one in the wild is a very special treat. I've only ever seen 3 wild rhinos, all in the Ngorongoro Crater (where poachers are killed by snipers -- no questions asked). Of the many senseless things happening in the world, their slaughter for just their horn makes about the least sense for me. It's sad that ancient pre-medieval traditions are driving these animals to the point of extinction. This seems like a very worthy cause, Tammy, and it's a small thing for us all...
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Route 66 - Pasadena to Needles
Last summer I had the opportunity to do something I had always wanted to do - drive a significant portion of Route 66. Having spent 4 days in LA, I started a drive to Albuquerque to meet up with The Amazing Ms. D. Instead of rushing down the...
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Historic Route 66 (pt 3) - Flagstaff to Gallup
The next leg of my trip was the shortest distance I had to drive, but it took the longest time. There was a lot to see along the way. Flagstaff AZ I was last in Flagstaff 20 years ago. It was a dismal depressed town in which nothing was...
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Death Valley National Park
Death Valley is one of the most desolate place I have been. Others include central Greenland and the Dead Sea. Death Valley is the lowest place in the western hemisphere at 282 feet (86 metres) below sea level. The Dead Sea in Israel is 1,370...
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Out-Of-The-Box Last Minute Weekend Getaway Ideas
After a long week of fast life and pressure at work, you just want to unwind. Andrew Lowen has some ideas for how you can do it.
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Sicily's Mount Etna in big eruption
Mount Etna, one of Italy's two active volcanoes, began an eruption on the night of February 27, sending flame, smoke and lava into the air, continuing into the morning. The eruption was visible from the cities of Catania and Taormina; the volcano is Catania's next-door neighbor. While a flurry of volcanic activity in January led to some schools being briefly evacuated, scientists at Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology say that this eruption is not a danger to people or...
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To the top of Mount Teide, Tenerife, Canary Islands.
If you like hiking, Ian Cook shares a fascinating adventure this week, as he works his way up one of the tallest volcanoes in the world.
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Visiting Erupting Mount Etna
We hadn't even planned to visit Mount Etna, but when it erupted while we were heading to Sicily, it was practically an engraved invitation.
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March 26, 2017: Looking Down Into The Lava Lake Of Erta Ale In the Danakil Depression
There are few experiences more exhilarating than staring at the primal forces of nature. Grand Escapes shares wonderful photos and memories of visiting the lava lake of Erta Ale In the Danakil Depression
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July 27, 2017: Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada
While attending a family function in the Carson City Nevada area, Ottoman took advantage of a free afternoon and drove to Lake Tahoe.
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Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu (Where Gumbo Was #230)
Gumbo was visiting Oahu's most famous landmark, Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater adjoining Honolulu. Our puzzle clues took us up the path to the rim of the crater, with its splendid views of Oahu and especially Waikiki beach.
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Visiting the Poas Volcano, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger visits one of the view active volcanoes in Costa Rica, and catches a glimpse of the crater and its lake through thick volcanic fog.
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Craters Of The Moon National Monument, Arco, Idaho
Samantha and her husband had a great time exploring Craters of the Moon National Monument until the rains came.
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Recommended Israel Private Tours For Summer 2020
Naman suggests some highlights for you to see when touring Israel (sponsored content)
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Perspectives on East Africa: 3) Lake Manyara National Park
(Lake Manyara, viewed from the Serena Lodge, Tanzania) The last safari destination we visited in Tanzania was Lake Manyara National Park. We left our camp after breakfast and drove the Ngorongoro Crater Rim Drive through...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 2
Our trip to Northern Arizona, featured in Part 1 of this blog, included some spectacular natural scenery, along with an impressive church set into the mountains of Sedona, Arizona. In this installment, we include two National Monuments that were once...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 1
On our recent trip to Northern Arizona, we collected some points of interest to see and experience. We did these things (plus many more!) during a 6 day tour of the area. We rented a car and used Sedona as a base. There will be more of them in the...
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National Atomic Testing Museum, Las Vegas (Where Gumbo was #264)
Gumbo was visiting the Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas. If you have any interest in physics or the development of atomic weapons, this is an excellent place to learn more about the historic and social perspective of atomic weapons.
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A journey around Iceland: 3) South Iceland
(Black sand beach in Vik, Iceland) Many think South Iceland offers the island’s most spectacular scenery. It’s hard to argue with this except to say that we found all of Iceland to be filled with...
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A journey around Iceland: 4) North Iceland
(Godafoss waterfall, northern Iceland) Our journey around the Ring Road continued as we headed north on the eastern shore of the island towards northern Iceland. (I've again chosen to describe our experiences here in sequential...
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 1). Volcanoes Park
(Volcanoes National Park -- plume of volcanic smoke from Halema'uma Crater) There are many places in the world I wish everyone could visit. At the top of this list is Hawaii. It’s a great travel destination and for me retains...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 9, 2014: Halema'uma Crater, Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
One of the most exciting things about visiting Volcanoes National Park is an opportunity to see molten lava. This is somewhat a matter of luck. Sometimes when you visit, there'll be easily accessible lava flowing; at other times, nothing...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 9, 2014: Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
Watch the landscape change before your very eyes at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The home of Kilauea volcano, one of the most active volcanoes on earth. The chance to witness the primal process of creation and destruction make this park one of the...
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Mar. 10, 2017: Lago de los Clicos, Canary Islands
An amazing and beautiful natural site, Lago de los Clicos is situated inside a volcanic crater on Spain's Canary Islands.
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Parks and Gardens: 5 Amazing Green Areas of Hawaii
Lily B picks five terrifically beautiful spots for you to enjoy when visiting Hawaii (sponsored content)
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Trinity Site National Historic Landmark, New Mexico
Early this year Samantha and her husband took a road trip to New Mexico to check out the Trinity Site which is only open twice a year to the public. The next time is the first weekend in October. It was quite interesting.
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Sept. 17. 2019: Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Marilyn Jones visits the scene of a huge volcanic explosion millenia ago, and finds the area rich in wildlife and beauty.
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Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument
Sometimes when I reflect on my travels, trends stand out that I might otherwise never have noticed. For example, I’d not have thought myself unusually interested in volcanoes or lava, but in the past few years I’ve visited a...
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Crater Lake — The Most Beautiful Lake In The World(!?)
The phrase “most beautiful in the world” is batted about with relative ease. I've heard it used to describe dogs, cats, flowers, homely children and assorted celebrities. Always it denotes something special to...
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Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki (Where Gumbo was #148)
The solution to our last travel puzzle was one of Oahu's oldest and most prestigious hotels.
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Re: KLM Flash Sale: NYC to Kilimanjaro RT for $798
That's an amazingly good price. If you've ever wanted to see the incredible Ngorongoro Crater, this is your chance to do so.
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Re: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki (Where Gumbo was #148)
I agreed to walk across the crater of Diamond Head after receiving 100% assurances that it was extinct. That's it in the background of the last photos ! If you'd sneaked in a photo of the Motel6 I would have moved further across the Pacific. Very colonial style and they still use the Union Jack on their flag. Deeply ashamed of my lack of observation.
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Re: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki (Where Gumbo was #148)
Garry -- Diamond Head has been dormant for thousands of years, so it's quite safe. It's actually a great hike to go to the rim of Diamond Head from the crater floor, with beautiful views of Honolulu and much of Oahu. Don't believe there's a Motel6 there, but there are budget accommodations available for those looking for them. But nothing in Hawaii is "cheap" because of the cost of shipping everything there and relatively high cost of labor. Thanks for playing along!
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Sunset, Ngorongoro Crater
DrFumblefinger enjoys a lovely sunset while camping on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
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Hawaii: Kilauea erupts on Big Island
An earthquake followed by an eruption grab Hawaii's news headlines from tourism issues
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Wildebeest, Ngorongoro Crater
DrFumblefinger discusses some of the unique aspects of the wildebeest who live in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater.
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Winslow, Arizona and Route 66
Jonathan L visits Winslow, Arizona, stands on a corner, and gets to some of the nearby attractions.
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Montane Moorlands, Mt. Kilimanjaro
DrFumblefinger shares some memories and photos of visiting the montane moorlands of Mt. Kilimanjaro's Shira plateau.
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Your Post-COVID South Australia Travel Bucket List
As worldwide travel resumes, here are some reasons you should consider visiting Australia soon (sponsored content)
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Diamond in the rough's a keeper
An Arkansas mecca for diamond hunters yields a visitor a sizable stone. Keep your hopes up!
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Volcanoes making travel news
Volcanic eruptions around the world are both an attraction to visitors and a danger to air traffic and homes.
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Island Hopping in French Polynesia
These beautiful French islands in the Pacific have always held a particular fascination for those seeking a different way of life.
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Turkmenistan: Time to close the Gates of Hell
A gas fire that has burned for decades in Central Asia may be extinguished, officials say.
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Keel-billed Motmot, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger was lucky enough to spot this motmot while hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park.
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona
DrFumblefinger visits Sunset Crater, just north of Flagstaff. The volcano erupted about a thousand years ago. Today you get to visit the rugged lava flow fields and study how vegetation is slowly re-establishing itself.