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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 25, 2014: Fall colors at Upper Kananaskis Lake, Alberta

Dr.Y ·
  Fall is a special time of year in the mountains.  While the colors in the Canadian Rockies are not as varied as in eastern North America, it's still very lovely.  Here is some beautiful mountain lake scenery and a surprise...
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October - A perfect month to explore Udaipur and nearby sites

Pratap Singh ·
Udaipur, which is also known as the lake city of India, is a beautiful and romantic tourist destination, in the state of Rajasthan (INDIA). Udaipur has been the home of the Mewar Kingdom, which has built a strong empire from 11th to 20th century and has not surrender to major empires in India like the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal, etc. Now as said in the title, October is the best month for a couple (or family traveler) to explore Udaipur, as the weather is quite good (not hot or too cold). And...
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November 1, 2017: White Storks at Rust, Burgenland, Austria

Professorabe ·
Always a memorable sight on the rooftops of Europe, Professor Abe shares his experiences with the storks of Rust, Austria
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May 25, 2017: Superior Entry Lighthouse, Superior, Wisconsin

Ottoman ·
This interesting and attractive lighthouse has stood guard protecting ships entering and exiting Superior Bay since 1913.
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May 31, 2017: Blue Herons on the Erie Canal

Jonathan L ·
On a recent drive across New York State, Jonathan L encountered these birds along the Erie Canal; two stood still for their portraits!
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Why Zurich Is The Place To Be In Summer

Roger T ·
Roger T makes an excellent case why Zurich (especially during its short but beautiful summer) should be on your travel list!
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July 23, 2017: Salt Lake, Salt Mines & Salt Caravans, Ethiopia

Grand Escapades ·
Grand Escapes shares a most remarkable landscape, unlike any other today. We visit the salt lake and mines in The Danikil Depression.
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Grand Marais, Minnesota (Where Gumbo was #222)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting the popular town of Grand Marais, Minnesota. Situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Superior, it's a great place for people who like to boat, kayak, sail, fish or explore nature.
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June 12, 2017. Susie Island Overlook, Minnesota

DrFumblefinger ·
A lovely roadside stop in northern Minnesota provides a memorable view of the Susie Island chain and Lake Superior
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April 27, 2017: Lake Winnipeg Ice Crystals, Manitoba, Canada

Ottoman ·
Ottoman stumbled upon this amazing sight while visiting his father a few days ago.
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May 10, 2017: Frozen Lake - Clear Creek County, Colorado

Samantha ·
Last weekend we had some greaet weather and took a road trip near St. Mary's Glacier in Clear Creek County, Colorado. We saw this incredible frozen lake and had to stop and take some pictures. Hope you enjoy them.
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Yellowstone Lake

PortMoresby ·
Moving on to Yellowstone Lake, PortMoresby enjoys lake views and the contrasting ambiance of posh hotel and lakeside lodge.
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June 23, 2017: The Shortest River in the World!

Ian Cook ·
A sign in Cassone near Lake Garda reads – in English as well as Italian, German and French – “River Aril, 175 meters, the shortest river in the world”.
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July 21, 2017: Venetian Ports, Lake Garda

Ian Cook ·
Malcesine, on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, is a picturesque town with cobbled lanes and a castle. Today's view by Ian Cook is of its beautiful harbors.
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August 4, 2017: Marmitte dei Gigante, Nago, Italy

Ian Cook ·
Located in the Lake Garda region of Italy, these features are of glacial origin were formed by waters of the glacier, which crashed into crevices causing a swirling motion of pebbles that slowly eroded the rock.
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At the Summit of Monte Baldo

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook takes us along a precarious trail to the summit of Italy's Monte Baldo, with spectacular views!
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August 11, 2017: Madonna Dell Accoglienza, Lake Garda

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook's Pic of the Day shares images of the Madonna monument, including of its stunning views of Lake Garda.
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Apr. 23, 2017: Discovering The 5-Day-Market Around Inle Lake

Grand Escapades ·
Grand Escapades shares some sights from and experiences with the markets around Myanmar's Inle Lake.
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Moraine Lake Rockpile Trail -- Banff National Park's best Short Hike

DrFumblefinger ·
If you like hikes that aren't too strenuous and filled with gorgeous views, this one should be on your bucket list.
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April 25, 2017: Swans - on an old Clay pit lake

Paul Hunter Landscape Tog ·
Paul Hunter shares photos of Swans on an old Clay pit lake in North Yorkshire.
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Sept. 24, 2017: Lake Asal, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Grand Escapades ·
Grand Escapades provides today's Pic of the Day of Lake Asal, a salt lake in Ethiopia's Danakil Depression.
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Limone, Lake Garda, Italy

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook shares beautiful photographs and a brief history of this beautiful resort town on the shore of Lake Garda. Yes, it is known for its fine lemons, but there's more to the name.
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August 18, 2017: Parco Grotta Cascate, Varone

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook shares visits to Parco Grotta Cascate near Varone in the Lake Garda region of Italy.
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Dec. 6, 2017: St. Bartholomä Church on Königssee, Germany

George G. ·
George G shares a photo of a lovely church on the Königssee in Germany.
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November 12, 2017: Twilight at Frank Lake

Pierre Renault ·
Here is a shot of a starry night, with a storm cloud brewing on the horizon. Photo was taken at Frank Lake, east of High River. A meteor can be seen streaking by in the distance, something I did not see until post processing! Fast little devils they are!
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July 27, 2017: Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada

Ottoman ·
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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April 19, 2020: A Walk in Central Park

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L Walked past the Central Park lake and took some photos
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May 27, 2020: Tillotson's 50-50 Ranch, Granby, Colorado

Samantha ·
Samantha and her husband saw this cute ranch with a unique feature while driving from Grand Lake to Lake Granby.
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College of the Ozarks, Branson

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits the beautiful campus of the College of the Ozarks, and is impressed by the place and the students who work and study here.
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Bled Island, Slovenia (Where Gumbo Was #364)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting the only island in Slovenia, Bled Island, situated in a fairy-tale like setting in Slovenia.
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June 25, 2020: Canoes, Lake Louise

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger enjoys visiting Lake Louise, and finds this image of canoes stocked on the lake's dock one of the most popular.
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April 8, 2020: Standley Lake Regional Park, Colorado

Samantha ·
The desire to feel like normal humans again had Samantha and her husband spending a few hours at a local park and lake in Westminster, Colorado
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February 11, 2020: Crowfoot Glacier, Banff National Park

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits Crowfoot Glacier located beside the Icefields Parkway in northern Banff National Park.
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March 12, 2020: Storm over Salt Lake City

DrFumblefinger ·
Desert storms, while not that common, move quickly and can dump a lot of water in a short period of time.
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April 9, 2020: McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits the memorable red McCune mansion in downtown Salt Lake City.
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Perspectives on East Africa: 3) Lake Manyara National Park

DrFumblefinger ·
(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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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 28, 2015: Logan Pass, Glacier National Park, Montana

Ottoman ·
  Logan Pass (elevation 6,646 ft (2,026 m)) is located along the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana. It is the highest point on the Going-to-the-Sun Road .       The Logan Pass...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 26, 2015: The Resilience of Life

Dr.Y ·
  These photos were taken on a chilly evening at a no name lake on the outskirts of the little Alberta town of Brooks.  We came across these Canada geese and their babies.  The mother goose shielding her young against the cold was...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 30, 2015: Spirit Island

vagabond ·
  One of the highlights of our recent trip to Jasper was a visit to Spirit Island.  Just an hour’s drive from Jasper town, it is situated on Maligne Lake - the largest glacier fed lake in the Canadian Rockies. Boat tours are available...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 21, 2015: Swiftcurrent Lake, Montana

DrFumblefinger ·
While it's not the largest lake in Montana's Glacier National Park, it certainly has one of the prettiest settings.  Looking west towards the Continental Divide from the eastern bank, you have the view you see above.      Looking...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 25, 2015: Emerald Lake, B.C.

DrFumblefinger ·
One of my favorite places for a hike in the Canadian Rockies is at Emerald Lake, in Yoho National Park.  Yoho is in British Columbia but abuts Banff National Park in Alberta.  Located only a few miles from the small town of Field, and just...
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11 days, all inclusive: $120,000. Includes John Legend

Paul Heymont ·
And mind you, that price is for sharing a room. There's an $11,000 single supplement!   So, what do you get for a vacation that costs more than double the median household income in the U.S.? You get John Legend as your host (and entertainer), a...
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Eiffel's yacht sails again on Lake Geneva

Paul Heymont ·
Once Gustave Eiffel's yacht when he had a summer home in Vevey, a Swiss town on Lake Geneva, Switzerland's oldest motor boat is back in service after a year's renovations.   The boat is now owned by a Geneva private banker, only the fifth owner,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 9, 2015: Mission Island, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Ottoman ·
Mission Island is located in Lake Superior, just off the shore from the city of Thunder Bay (which it happens to be part of).   Mission Island is a fairly large island, only accessible by car via one bridge, and by train via two bridges.  ...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 13, 2015: Willie Walleye, Baudette, Minnesota

Ottoman ·
  I ONCE CAUGHT A FISH THIS BIG ....on camera   Meet Willie Walleye, the 40-foot, 2.5 ton ambassador for Lake of the Woods, who  resides in Baudette, Minnesota.       Baudette is a city and county seat of Lake of the...
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March 7, 2018: Lake Havasu Sunsets - Arizona

Samantha ·
Samantha shares some sunset photos from Lake Havasu and says it was one of the more memorable parts of her trip.
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A Visit to Lovely Lake Orta

George G. ·
George G shares memories and images of a visit to lovely Lake Orta in Northern Italy.
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April 9, 2018: Unbearably Tahoe

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger enjoys chain-saw art and shares some nice examples of bear carvings he came cross while driving around Lake Tahoe
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December 10, 2017: Sunrise over Frank Lake

Pierre Renault ·
Pierre Renault shares a lovely prairie sunrise....
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Travel Guide to Southwestern Missouri

British Solomon (Guest) ·
We visit some of the attractions of Southwestern Missouri, including Branson and some of the region's lovely natural attractions.
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