Tagged With "Flaming Gorge Reservoir"
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The Rain in Spain: Good News
Spain, among Europe's hardest-hit by recent droughts, is on the way to a better year as its reservoirs fill.
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Wandering in the Museum of Edinburgh
Spread over several historic buildings, the museum and its affiliates illustrate many aspects of the city's history and people
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Moyie River Gorge, Idaho
A relatively unknown point of interest is Moyie Canyon, which is spanned by one of the tallest bridges in the USA.
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Abandoned Spanish village back on market
The price has doubled from last year, but there's still a chance to own a town of your own...
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Visiting Patagonia. 3) Los Glaciares National Park: Perito Moreno Glacier
One of the highlights of a visit to Patagonia is a stop to see this magnificient glacier!
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is worth a long look, both for its collections and its massive building.
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Colorado Road Trips: Some of our Favorites
Samantha and her husband have enjoyed many Colorado road trips while living in this colorful state. Here are a few of the ones they have enjoyed
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 13, 2015: Red Carp, Thousand Island Lake
The Thousand Islands Lake is a artificial lake located in the southwest of the city of Hangzhou. There are 1,078 islands dotting a lake that covers 567.4 square kilometers.
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A Missing Attraction in Malaysia
Jayita's road trip to see a famous blooming pond turns into a roundabout adventure with a surprising conclusion
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Southern Spain facing water crisis
Drought-hit southern Spain warns of increasing water restrictions for the summer
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 4). The Rock Fortress of Sigiriya
“You absolutely must go to Sigiriya!”, Arthur C. Clarke insisted to me during my first visit to Sri Lanka. “There are other countries with beautiful weather and beaches, but there’s only one Sigiriya.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 7). Kandy
The Sinhalese name for this city is Maha Nuvara (Senkadagalapura), impossible for the British colonialists to pronounce so they just called it Kandy.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 8) Hill Country
The coastal regions of Sri Lanka are fairly flat. Given that and the relatively small size of the island, I was surprised to find impressive peaks (over 2500 m high) at its center. This is where the country's tea is grown.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 10) Adam’s Peak
Adam’s Peak (also known as Sri Pada, or “holy footprint") is located in the southwestern part of Hill Country. It’s 2,243 meters (7,359 ft) high, the tallest mountain in this region .
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 9) Horton Plains
My first introduction to Horton Plains National Park was in Hans Mohemius’ photo room at his home in Colombo. It is a beautiful high altitude plateau, with dramatic scenery.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 11). On safari in Yala Park, with a stop in Kirinda
Yala is the most visited National Park in Sri Lanka. It’s remotely situated in the southeast corner of the country, a long day’s drive from Colombo and even from the central Hill Country, and covers almost 1000 square kilometers.
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Rafting Dinosaur National Monument. 1) Getting There
DrFumblefinger travels to Vernal, Utah, where he joins a group of like-minded travelers to raft the Green River through the beautiful desert scenery of Colorado and Utah.