Tagged With "Fall"
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October 7, 2017: Fall colors, Alberta
A row of golden-leaf trees along a rural drive -- part of the foliage transformation of fall.
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June 28, 2017: Balanced Rock - Twin Falls, Idaho
Samantha visits this precarious landmark, 48 feet high and balancing on a skinny base.
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August 9, 2017: - Treasure Falls, CO
It's a 105-foot cascade that's 'pretty darn cool;' waterfall-lover Samantha says it's worth the hike!
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Yosemite Falls, California
DrFumblefinger visits Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in Yosemite National Park and one of the tallest in the world. It is best viewed in May when the snow pack is melting in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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High Road to Taos Scenic Byway, New Mexico Highlands
Join Jonathan L off the main road through the New Mexico Highlands
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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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November 28, 2019: Fall Colors, Birds Hill Provincial Park
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the pretty display of fall colors at Birds Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba, just north of Winnipeg
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January 5 2020, Falls of the La Chute
Jonathan L visits the Falls of La Chute in Ticonderoga NY
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day. September 13, 2013: Palouse Falls State Park, Washington
Palouse Falls is a beautiful 200′ (60m) waterfall in southeastern Washington state, situated in the rolling grasslands, wheat fields and eroded lava formations of the Palouse. I enjoy exploring this region, especially in the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 16, 2015: Fall in Glacier National Park
Winter comes early to the Rocky Mountains, especially in the mountain passes and high meadows. But early fall is a great time to visit Glacier National Park. The throngs of families traveling during the summer are back home,...
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Tourist Office Lists Paris' Best Openings for Fall and Winter
The tourist office of Paris released a list of this years best Fall and Winter openings , including a relatively unknown series by Andy Warhol called "Shadows." There will also be a major Picasso exhibit and the reopening of a museum...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 28, 2015: Maroon Bells, Colorado
These beautiful mountains, part of the Colorado Rockies, are the Maroon Bells which are located in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Aspen. They're among the most photographed peaks in Colorado -- and among the most...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 8, 2015: Kakabeka Falls, Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario
Kakabeka Falls is a waterfall on the Kaministiquia River, located beside the village of Kakabeka Falls in the municipality of Oliver Paipoonge , Ontario, 30 km (19 mi) west of the city of Thunder Bay. The falls have a drop of...
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Twin Falls, Yoho National Park
(Twin Falls, Yoho NP) In a region of dramatic scenery and jaw-dropping beauty, the Yoho Valley more than holds its own. Situated in Canada's Rocky Mountains, it's one of the most amazing places I've ever visited. The...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 23, 2015: Pigeon River High Falls, Minnesota / Ontario Border
Pigeon River High Falls forms part of the Canada–United States border between the state of Minnesota and the province of Ontario, west of Lake Superior. Pigeon River alternates between navigable waters and cascades or waterfalls. As...
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Fall colors, New York Botanical Garden
On a late-October visit to see a special exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden (Bronx Botanical Garden to most of us New Yorkers) I was struck by all the color around me. It's fall, and colors are to be expected, but because...
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Gorge of the River Allen, Northumberland
Take a walk on the wild side at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in Northumberland. This extensive area of gorge and river scenery, including the 41-hectare (101-acre) Stawardpeel Site of...
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The Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden in Autumn
One of the things we enjoy about TravelGumbo is our ability to share less commonly visited but interesting destinations with you. The Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden in Spokane, Washington, certainly fits that bill. A...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 12, 2015: Fall colors
Our friend and faithful TravelGumbo contributor, Mac, is visiting the Northeastern USA and I'm sure is seeing some beautiful fall color there. I look forward to seeing some of his images! Much more modest but still beautiful...
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Nov. 28, 2017: Autumn palette, trees, hills and fields
Paul Hunter celebrates the changing seasons with some beautiful images of the fall colors in North Yorkshire.
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January 12, 2018: Falls of Falloch
Ian Cook shares photos of a visit to this lovely Scottish waterfall, a popular picnic spot near Crianlarich.
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March 2, 2018: W. Burton Waterfall, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire
Ian Cook shares photos of a pretty waterfall in today's Pic of the Day.
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August 23, 2018. Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota
DrFumblefinger visits Gooseberry Falls State Park, situated close to Lake Superior in northern Minnesota.
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Hiking to Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is home to several short hikes with magnificent payoffs. The 1.6-mile trek to-and-from Sol Duc Falls is near the top of Olympic NP's long list of great trails. The hike is well-marked, has minimal elevation gain, is rated as "easy," and the payoff at Sol Duc Falls is an epic stunner. It is best used between May and September. If you're traveling to Olympic NP, you should not pass up this hike. For additional information on visiting Olympic NP, visit the trip itinerary...
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April 16, 2018: Montmorency Falls, Quebec
Today's Pic of the Day features the beautiful Montmorency Falls in Quebec
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May 28, 2018: Larches in fall, Arnica and Twin Lakes
Dr. Jon shares a colorful photo taken while hiking in Banff National Park.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 12, 2014: Multnomah Falls, near Portland, Oregon
Fed by springs, rain and snow melt, the 611 foot high Multnomah Falls was still spectacular last September when I drove along the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway and stopped 30 miles east of Portland. An admitted acrophobic, I...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 23, 2014: Bow Glacier Falls, Banff National Park
Thousands have trekked great distances to find the origin of the Nile River in Africa. A few weeks ago I made a similar but much more modest quest, namely to find the origin of Alberta's Bow River. The Bow is the dominant river in...
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Montmorency Falls (Chute Montmorency), Quebec. Where Gumbo was #52
This photo proved to be challenging, although Jonathan L figured out where it was -- just didn't put a name to it. That's a view of the Montmorency River as enters the great St. Lawrence River, 13 km (about 10 miles) east of Quebec City....
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 29, 2014: Fall colors in the Rockies
Depending on where I've lived, my favorite season varies somewhat, but in the Pacific Northwest and now Alberta, I'm very fond of early fall. The weather (usually) is still pretty nice and generally it's dry. The shortening days and...
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October 10, 2016: Fall Colors, Crowsnest Pass
Drove through the Crowsnest Pass this past weekend and the fall colors were starting to take shape. Birch and aspen were a beautiful golden, and the tamaracks also starting their fall transition. A clearing storm added some contrast to the beautiful scenery. One of my favorite drives anywhere!
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Early autumn in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
As summer turns to fall, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden shows off both the fading of the light and some spectacular colors.
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A Potpourri of Fall Images, England
Paul Hunter presents a variety of autumn shots attached, all from Oct/Nov 2016.
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Powerview - Pine Falls, Manitoba
DrFumblefinger revisits the small town of Pine Falls. Situated on the banks of the Winnipeg River, it was a place he used to fish at in his younger years. A bonus was the discovery of a great old steam locomotive.
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A Fall Visit to Ottawa's Byward Market
Byward is one of Canada's oldest and best established markets. Situated in Canada's national capital, it showed a marvelous collection of fresh foods when we visited last week.
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September 11, 2016: Perseid Meteor Shower
A recent shot of the Perseid Meteor shower taken outside Elbow Falls. This definitely is my best shot of the Milky Way yet, with a meteorite streaking over the mountains.
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Niagara Falls: Pretty much the complete guide
Yes there will be a lot of people when visit Niagara Falls, but it is still worth the trip. Jonathan L gives his impressions and advice
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December 4, 2016 - Last Blaze of Fall in Central Park
Walking through Central park a couple of weeks ago I came across this beautiful blaze of color. One last tree saying good bye to fall and hello to winter.
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Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, Ontario (Where Gumbo Was #172)
Gumbo was visiting the Niagara Butterfly Conservancy in Southern Ontario, home to more than 2,000 butterflies and open during all seasons, even when the snow is falling! The Conservancy is set in a beautiful botanical garden.
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August 12, 2019: Bow Falls, Banff
DrFumblefinger visits Bow Falls in Banff National Park. The falls are a short hike from the Banff townsite and are very close to the popular Banff Springs Hotel.
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Glens Falls - A Great Place to Spend a Day in the Adirondacks
Jonathan L spent a rainy mountain day visiting Glens Falls NY
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November 2, 2019: Alaskan Brown Bear fishing at Devil's Falls
DrFumblefinger enjoyed watching an Alaskan brown bear fishing beneath the roar of Devil's Falls in Katmai National Park.
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April 28, 2019: Salto Angel, Venezuela
Grand Escapades visits some of the wonderful waterfalls and lakes of Venezuela, including the world's tallest waterfall, Angel Falls.
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Palouse Falls State Park -- one of Washington State's hidden gems
In a most improbable feat of natural engineering, a beautiful nearly 200′ (60+ m) waterfall was plopped in the middle of nowhere. At least many would call the rolling grasslands and eroded lava formations of...
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Be sure to stop at Twin Falls, Idaho
Most travelers seem in a big hurry to complete their drive on the I-84 freeway, through the lava fields of the Snake River Plain. Their destinations are often Boise to the north, Yellowstone National Park to the east, or Salt Lake City to...
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April 13, 2016: Centennial Waterfront Park - Twin Falls, Idaho
Samantha reports on Twin Falls, Idaho's waterfront park, popular with visitors and residents for picnics, boating, hiking and more.
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May 11, 2016: Shoshone Falls – Niagara of the West
On the Snake River, near Twin Falls, Shoshone is actually higher and wider than Niagara, and may make better viewing without all the attractions.
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March 9, 2016: Beauty of Fall Foliage in New York City
Samantha's fall visit to New York City hit the well-known attractions, but she also took the time (and pictures) to notice the fall foliage at Rockefeller Center.
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Split Rock Creek and Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Samantha shares her visit to Split Rock Creek and Park in South Dakota. It was interesting and she learned a little bit about Jesse James and some of his adventures in the area.
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The Niagara River and Horseshoe Falls
DrFumblefinger shares a visit to lovely and memorable Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls.