Tagged With "Jackson Hole"
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Re: St. Martins Sea Caves, New Brunswick
Fascinating place. I love the outside shot of people about to enter the cave. My first impression was that the rock was a large tree and dwarves were about to enter a hole right above its roots.
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Re: Southwest Pulling Out of Smaller Cities
Originally Posted by Travel Rob: I wanted to link to our story on Allegiant ,which is in part expanding because of Southwest eliminating these smaller city routes. https://www.travelgumbo.com/blo...tes-in-the-northeast
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Re: Tampa Bay Automobile Museum: 1) Museum Overview and its Czech collection
Thanks for a look at some cars we never see, even in museums. That Tatra 26-30 is a very odd duck indeed. In the slideshow, you can see it has 3 axles (double in the rear) so it must have been intended for some serious load--and up front, an engine compartment with no grill (and what looks like a hole for an engine crank!) Seriously...you kinda see why there were only 181 made... Looking forward to the rest!
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Re: Signs of Pinedale, Wyoming
Cant decide. Is that really an Old Cowboy Town ? Or a bit of Disney magic to bring in the tourists. Looks interesting enough to make me want to explore.
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Re: Signs of Pinedale, Wyoming
It is not only an old cowboy town, Garry, it is a modern cowboy town. If you suggested to the locals that they're a Disney act, you'd be as likely to be hog tied as run out of town. The people here are real ranchers, farmers, cowboys and outdoorsman. Some seasonal help might come to help the restaurants during peak seasons, but they usually don't settle down here.
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Re: The Berkeley Pit, Butte, Montana (Where Gumbo was #130)
Thanks for your comment, HistoryDigger. The tailing pond is relatively shallow and I don't believe is anywhere near as contaminated as the pit water. But I still wouldn't swim in it (not that you could, the entire area is sealed off except to workers) The pit water really is not accessible to anything except birds flying in, and hopefully their natural fear of flying into a hole would keep them away. There's enough rivers and lakes nearby that they have a lot of options -- not like trying to...
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#135)
I think Gumbo has a big hole to climb out of. Gud luck!
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#340)
Here's a Thursday clue; perhaps it will help you to the solution... or not! Is it a satellite dish with a hole in it – or something entirely different (and much older)?
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Re: Journey through Karnataka: Hampi
Thanks a lot for your comments. I fully agree with what you say - I also feel that there is a big hole in my education where the history of places like India is concerned. That is part of the reason why I enjoy doing blogs like this one: it forces me to do a bit of research and to broaden my own horizons.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 23, 2015: Victoria Falls - “The Smoke That Thunders”, Zimbabwe
Originally Posted by Mac: That certainly brings back memories! Sometime in the late 1970's my wife and I were lucky enough to travel to Zambia and drove down to the falls from Lusaka staying at a hotel close by. The next morning we decided to follow the foot path that went down to the bottom of the falls, through the bush, well watered by the spray of the falls. It was only on arrival at the bottom that we were greeted by a large notice saying "Beware of snakes" at which we beat a hasty...
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Re: Art Under Your Feet
A fascinating collection, PHeymont! It's amazing what you can see when you look around -- and down at your feet! Here's another for your collection, from the Czech Republic.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 6, 2014:Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey is high on the headland overlooking the sea. The water close by is probably a shell hole from WW1 !
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Copenhagen: More Than Nyhavn and The Little Mermaid
Copenhagen is an incredible city, a place where a rich history meets modern culture. The Danish capital boasts historic palaces and churches, sprawling gardens and parks, canals, and world-renowned fine dining. In preparing for my move here...
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O'Hare, Atlanta share 'busiest airport' honors
Chicago's O'Hare has reclaimed at least part of the "world's busiest airport" title it held for years until Atlanta's Hartsfield/Jackson passed it in 2005. The title is split now, with O'Hare having the most departures and arrivals, and Atlanta having...
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The Flying Apartment
I'd always thought the very wealthy would own their own planes and fly in comfort when and where they wanted to. Seems there's a growing demand for luxurious accommodation while in the air, including what in effect are flying small private...
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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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Crackpot Hall, Yorkshire Dales
Ian Cook shares some great photos and the history of Crackpot Hall.
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Luggage to withstand airline handling
For someone who's on the road as often as Marilyn Jones, the right bags and the right packing techniques can make a big difference.
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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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Frontier thinks big with huge expansion
Frontier is ramping up for new destinations and added flights on existing routes by next summer.
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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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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey #5: Istanbul to Tbilisi
Wilbur takes us on another memorable train journey, this one starting in Istanbul, then on to Ankara, Erzurum, Batumi (bu bus), Yerevan and ending in Tbilisi
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Timanfaya National Park, Canary Islands
Ian Cook visits the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park in Canary Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Preserve.
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Ends of the Line: Taking the #1 Train, NYC
Every New York subway line has its own character; Jonathan L begins an exploration of what's at their ends, starting with his home line.
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February 7, 2020: Guinea Pigs and a Cat
Sylvia visits a home in Peru where a cat peacefully coexists with guinea pigs—much like the proverbial lion and lambs.
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Syria: A Wing and a Prayer
Bob Cranwell shares memories of leading his first tour group into Syria.
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Some Street Art from Ljubljana
DrFumblefinger share a few images of some of the street art he encountered in Ljubljana
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January 17, 2020: Big Sky Country, Montana
DrFumblefinger shares some images taken while on a roadtrip through Montana.
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February 5, 2020: Cleaning the Catch, Seward
DrFumblefinger comes across some commercial fishermen cleaning their catch at Seward harbor.
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Amsterdam: Glimpses of the Jordaan
Join PHeymont for a look at one of Amsterdam's trendiest neighborhoods and its not-so-trendy history.
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The very best UK Golf Breaks
Golfers -- some suggestions for enjoying your favorite sport in the UK (sponsored content)
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Best Ways to Explore Canada
Some of the amazing things you can see and do in Canada (sponsored content)
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The Berkeley Pit, Butte, Montana (Where Gumbo was #130)
When most people think of Montana, images of mountains or "Big Sky country" or wildlife spring to mind. Usually you don't think of a massive hole in the ground, but that was the focus of this week's puzzle. Gumbo was visiting the...
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Signs of Pinedale, Wyoming
Pinedale is a small town in Wyoming, the southern gateway to Jackson Hole (about a hour's drive away). It's situated at the base of the beautiful Wind River Mountains. Pinedale has a population of about 2,000 residents and is an...
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Walking and Eating in Berlin's Mitte
On our last few trips, we've gotten in the habit of looking around for good eating/walking tours, which allow us to sample a variety of local foods along with some sights, and some well-prepared information about the foods, their history and their...
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Why the trip home always seems shorter. Maybe.
If you're like most people, at one time or another you've turned to a traveling companion and said "It always seems like a shorter trip home than going, doesn't it?" And it certainly does. Even from space, where Alan Bean, pilot of the...
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Delhi NY - A drive through the Catskills
If you have never been to the Catskill Mountains in New York State you are missing one of the real beautiful areas of the Northeastern United States. The Catskills fill the area between the Hudson River to the east and the Delaware River to the...
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Spotted on the Road, Jackson, Wyoming
You'd likely never know there was a Boot and Shoe Repair shop in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, if not for this strategically placed pickup truck parked by the highway heading to the National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park . ...
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"American Treasure Tour"—Extensive Collection of Americana
Love Americana? Then Stephanie Kalina-Metzger has the perfect tour for you, featuring some of the most unusual and rare vintage items you'll ever see.
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Jackson Square in the French Quarter, New Orleans
Samantha shares the first of three posts after her recent visit to the French Quarter. Learn about the history of Jackson Square and New Orleans on today's post.
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Sights and Sounds of the French Quarter, New Orleans
Samantha shares some of the interesting sights and sounds she experienced on her recent trip to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
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Saint Louis Cathedral, New Orleans French Quarter
Samantha concludes her series on the French Quarter in New Orleans by sharing the beautiful Saint Louis Cathedral.
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March 25, 2018: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Grand Escapades shares some wonderful images and memories of wildlife gathered around a watering hole in the Kalahari Desert.
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International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.: (Where Gumbo Was #265)
The solution to last week's travel puzzle is revealed. We were visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C., filled with a curious assortment of gadgets used mostly during the Cold War.
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Montreal explorers find cavern surprise
Two intrepid cavers find a new set of ice-age caverns under the city of Montreal. The city has hopes of it becoming an attraction.
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Where to Eat and Sleep in Sicily
Jonathan L gives us a list of his favorite places to grab a bite and lay his head in Sicily
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Airplane secrets: the ones you wondered about
Britain's Telegraph offers a brief guide to a dozen hidden features of modern aircraft—some of them you were probably wondering about.
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Port Townsend, Washington
Jonathan L spends some time in a former major port that's become a pleasant waterfront community on Puget Sound.
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The Pap of Glencoe, Scotland.
Ian Cook shares a photo essay of a hike up the Pap in Glencoe. The views are breathtaking!
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New lift pass links 23 ski resorts
New ski pass links up seven companies and 23 resorts for skiing across North America