Tagged With "Grassie Lakes"
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April 24, 2017. Abu Simbel, Egypt
Professor Abe visits the amazing temples of Abu Simbel, Egypt
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Svartisdal, Norway, Part 1
Bob Cranwell shares wonderful travel memories of camping in the Norwegian backcountry, in the shadow of a great glacier!
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Journey through Karnataka: Aihole, Pattadakal, and Badami
Professor Abe's journey to Karnataka continues with stops at several more great and historic sites, including an interesting cave temple.
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Journey through Karnataka: Bidar and Hyderabad
Professor Abe concludes his journey through Karnataka, with visits to the interesting sites of Bidar and Hyderabad.
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Caguas Botanical Gardens: a taste of history and culture
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the garden, which is organized to mirror aspects of the island's culture and history.
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Yellowstone: Upper Geyser Basin
PortMoresby begins her geothermal education with a walk around Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin.
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May 10, 2017: Frozen Lake - Clear Creek County, Colorado
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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May 4, 2017: St Nicholas Fountain. Liverpool
GarryRF tells us about this historic fountain, whose location has changed from busy fishing port to leafy suburb.
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PortMoresby's Yellowstone
April 29, 2017: The Road to Yellowstone May 6, 2017: Yellowstone, Old Faithful Inn & Geyser May 13, 2017: Yellowstone, Upper Geyser Basin May 20, 2017: Yellowstone Lake May 27, 2017: A Yellowstone Gallery: Midway Geyser Basin June 3, 2017: Yellowstone HQ, Mammoth Hot Springs June 10, 2017: A Yellowstone Gallery: Mammoth Terraces June 17, 2017: Yellowstone, the Finale Find more of PortMoresby's contributions here .
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Yellowstone Lake
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!
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 11, 2017: North Yorkshire Landscapes
Paul Hunter shares more shots from his travels in North Yorkshire, North York Moors area, and the Yorkshire Dales in summer.
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200 Years of History on the Erie Canal
After 200 years, the Erie Canal is still at work, and at leisure. JonathanL follows it from Buffalo to Albany for a great tour.
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White Pass Railroad, Alaska: On the Trail of '98
From Skagway over the mountain into the Yukon, a railroad built for gold-miners today carries mostly visitors. It's still quite a trip.
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July 21, 2017: Venetian Ports, Lake Garda
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
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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July 18, 2017: Marblehead Lighthouse, Ohio
The oldest lighthouse on the Great Lakes, Marblehead is surrounded by picnic areas and features a Lifesaving Station museum.
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July 4, 2017: Kelleys Island, Ohio
Marilyn Jones takes a laid-back break on an Ohio Island.
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Zurich to get cable-car lake crossing
A Swiss bank is planning to build a cable-car crossing over Lake Zurich, with parks and adventure gardens at the other end.
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July 14, 2017: The Ascent of Monte Baldo
A cable car ascent of the mountain provides spectacular views!
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At the Summit of Monte Baldo
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's Pic of the Day shares images of the Madonna monument, including of its stunning views of Lake Garda.
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Swiss canton plans Heidi theme park
A Swiss canton moves to raise its tourism profile with a new attraction aimed at children and families.
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The Woodlands Resort, The Woodlands, Texas
Texan Marilyn Jones checks out a luxury resort that's part of a suburban planned community near Houston.
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In the Cotswolds: Upton House
PortMoresby continues her English adventures with a stop at Upton House, in Warwickshire, on the way to the Cotswolds.
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Top Long Distance Hiking Trails in the USA
Like to go for a long distance walk? Then Brian Bradshaw has just the post for you. Check out some of these beautiful (and challenging) hikes!
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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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Apr. 23, 2017: Discovering The 5-Day-Market Around Inle Lake
Grand Escapades shares some sights from and experiences with the markets around Myanmar's Inle Lake.
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Gourmet Japan, cooked on a bus
Meals-on-Wheels gets a new meaning with catered-on-bus tours of Japan.
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Moraine Lake Rockpile Trail -- Banff National Park's best Short Hike
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 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 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 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 shares visits to Parco Grotta Cascate near Varone in the Lake Garda region of Italy.
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Seattle's Museum of History and Industry
A fascinating walk through the things and industries that made Seattle what it is, in an area that no longer is what it was.
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Small Museums of New York State
While driving across New York following the Erie Canal, Jonathan L had the opportunity to stop at some of the smaller museums that are often missed by tourists.
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Escape from Disney: Tiber-Butler Preserve
When you need a break from the 'Mouse Machine' this county nature preserve is only minutes away.
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Dec. 6, 2017: St. Bartholomä Church on Königssee, Germany
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
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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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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Laxenburg, Lower Austria
Professor Abe shows us the beauties of a small Austrian town with not one, but two, palaces and some beautiful parkland.
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August 13, 2017: The Milky Way
A beautiful photograph of a prairie night sky is our featured Pic of the Day, from Pierre Renault.
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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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September 11, 2017: Wild Elephants at Periyar Tiger Reserve
A last minute encounter with a group of elephants turned an otherwise disappointing afternoon on safari into a cherished memory.
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Perfect Itinerary for a Dubai Family Vacation
Priyanka shares lots of details you can use when planning your next trip to Dubai.
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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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How CARES money skews to big airlines
Because of requirements to continue serving all cities, even with one flight a day, new government aid puts discount airlines at risk. Here's why.
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April 19, 2020: A Walk in Central Park
Jonathan L Walked past the Central Park lake and took some photos
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April 25, 2020: Shorthand History, Hamburg
Three statues on the facade of the former Hamburg home of Germany's pre World War I Reichsbank give a quick lesson in the city's history.
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Delaware and Ulster Railroad, Arkville, NY
Jonathan L takes a ride through the Catskills on the Delaware & Ulster RR