Tagged With "Superior Wisconsin"
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Re: November 24, 2016: Enger Tower, Duluth, Minnesota
Did you count the steps up ? Looks like an Olympian task !
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Re: November 24, 2016: Enger Tower, Duluth, Minnesota
Hi Garry I never thought of counting the number of steps to the top of Enger Tower for I was too preoccupied with the beautiful scenery; However, thanks to your question I did some internet investigating and discovered that apparently there are 105 steps you must walk to get to the top of Enger Tower (therefore 210 steps in total to get up and down the tower). You really don't need to be an Olympian to get to the top of Enger Tower. Although the number of steps sounds like a lot, and the...
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Re: November 24, 2016: Enger Tower, Duluth, Minnesota
Thanks Ottoman. Thanks for the reassurance. I did have a fear of a thousand tourists behind me - pushing to ascend the stairway - and all at the gallop. The intervals are all well spaced and welcomed. That's why older people carry a camera !
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 12, 2013: Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth, Minnesota
Hello again Theodore Sorry for the late response to your question. Personally, I do not think it is worth the time and effort it would take for you to drive to Duluth from Minneapolis for only one day in the winter time. The ride from Minneapolis to Duluth one way on Interstate 35 will take you 2.5 hours, and that's under good driving conditions. In the winter, chances are you will encounter bad weather, and that will definitely add to your driving time. Duluth doesn't shut down in the...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 12, 2013: Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth, Minnesota
It`s impressive to see those big freighters making their way through that narrow canal, just clearing that interesting bridge!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 12, 2013: Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth, Minnesota
Love the bridge. I like cool designs like this. Hey -- I'm going to Minneapolis in 2 months. Is it worth going to Duluth for a day in the winter time? Or does the place shut down then?
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Where Was Gumbo? Paris. Where's the Statue? Everywhere!
Where in the World was TravelGumbo? If we simply said "At the Statue of Liberty," it wouldn't have been a very precise identification, because, as I found and you shall see, the iconic statue is everywhere and in so many forms! In today's blog, I'm...
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May 25, 2017: Superior Entry Lighthouse, Superior, Wisconsin
This interesting and attractive lighthouse has stood guard protecting ships entering and exiting Superior Bay since 1913.
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Grand Marais, Minnesota (Where Gumbo was #222)
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
A lovely roadside stop in northern Minnesota provides a memorable view of the Susie Island chain and Lake Superior
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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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Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, Alberta (Where Gumbo Was #236)
Gumbo was visiting Writing-on-Stone Provincial park in south-central Alberta. A beautiful prairie landscape dotted with hundreds of hoodoos and the Milk River make for a memorable destination.
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Start planning now for family vacations
Thinking about next summer? Travel expert Marilyn Jones has some suggestions to get your planning started!
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Milwaukee Airport: 'Let us hold your coat'
Just what a winter traveler wants: Somwhere to leave the heavy winter gear and sky off into a sunny resort.
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Travel for Garden Lovers, Part II
If you missed it, begin with 'Travel for Garden Lovers: Part I' . To recap: Gardens and their houses have often been the focus of my travels, in Europe and the United States. Searching online recently, looking...
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Travel for Garden Lovers, Part I
Gardens and their houses have often been the focus of my travels, in Europe and the United States. The gardens are most important, the houses also of great interest to me, but a bulky camera and the body of work built with it proves my...
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13 Year Old Boy Starts Travel Charity
13 year old Eli Pollak started "Travel to Learn" last year. It's goal is to award free domestic and foreign educational trips to Madison, Wisconsin public school students whose families can't afford travel. It has raised $5000 so...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 22, 2015: Cana Island Lighthouse
Door County, Wisconsin is known for its charming villages, beautiful beaches, lake vistas and nine lighthouses that help safely guide ships around the peninsula—each with a different look, history and, in many ways, personality. ...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 9, 2015: Mission Island, Thunder Bay, Ontario
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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Harley Davidson Tour Center, York, Pennsylvania
Samantha and her husband share their exciting tour of the Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations Plant in York, PA. They had fun sitting on several of the bikes in the showroom.
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Feb. 21, 2018: Miller Park – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Samantha's a fan of baseball parks, and has been to 18 Major League stadiums. Join her for a visit to Milwaukee's!
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Back Alleys and Lanes of Georgetown
Everyone is familiar with Washington DC's fabulous monuments and museums. GeorgeG takes us on a walk through the side streets and quiet beautiful neighborhoods of Georgetown.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 12, 2013: Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth, Minnesota
In today's highlighted photo one can see a freighter leaving the Duluth harbor, making its way underneath the Aerial Lift Bridge, past Canal Park, and heading out to Lake Superior. The second photo shows the road portion of the...
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A Walk in Greenwich Village
I had the chance to walk around Greenwich Village (see map) for the first time in several years. I know that this is going to sound like a "grandpa is complaining about change again" blog, but I was really disappointed in what I found....
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Willis Tower and Our Skydeck Experience—Chicago
A visit to Chicago's tallest building, with its spectacular new glass features, with Samantha.
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Shunpiking Northeast Iowa: Native American mounds to Norwegian culture
On the last leg of his New York-Minneapolis road trip, Jonathan L cuts across Iowa and finds a surprising variety along the way.
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Milwaukee's Historic 3rd Ward
Jonathan L visits a historic part of Milwaukee which is undergoing a new transition.
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November 24, 2016: Enger Tower, Duluth, Minnesota
Built in 1939 atop Enger Hill, this five story tower provides visitors with a spectacular panoramic view of Duluth Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin.
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Top 3 Best Golf Tours for Beginners
Sebastian offers suggestions for where people who love to golf should tee off soon (sponsored content)
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July 30, 2018: Twin Harbors Lighthouse
The oldest functioning lighthouse in the state of Minnesota, the light house still helps guide iron ore ships into Twin Harbors.
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Re: New York State Fair—Supporting young farmers
I don't know if I would go to the Iowa Fair, but if you go to the Wisconsin, you can combine it with a trip to Milwaukee
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Animal buildings: more than just a duck
Never a bad time to have a chuckle at buildings that truly embody the idea that 'form follows function.'
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The Ringling, Sarasota, Florida
Travel Rob shows us the museums of The Ringling in Sarasota, Florida
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Green Giant statue, Blue Earth, Minnesota
DrFumblefinger visits a statue of the Jolly Green Giant in the small prairie town of Blue Earth.
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Dale Chihuly at the New York Botanical Garden
Every year the New York Botanical Garden puts together a special show that is on exhibit from spring to fall. This year's features glass artist Dale Chihuly.
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Cape May Ferry, Early Morning
PHeymont is a ferryboat fan—enough to have bent the route of a recent road trip to take the boat from Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware
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United Airlines adds Colorado bus stops
United Airlines is taking a new tack to serving popular Colorado destinations that don't have air service with a dedicated bus connection.
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Lighthouses of Lake Havasu – Part 2 of 3
With Samantha as our guide, we continue the tour of Lake Havasu's unique attraction: large-scale replicas of famous lighthouses.
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Five Amazing Foods in Texas
Zara shares five favorite traditional Texas foods and the stories behind them
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United dropping small-city routes
United is pulling out of a range of small cities, possibly leaving opportunities for startups focused on small cities.
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The Shrine of our Lady of Guadelupe, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Gumbo was visiting the Shrine to our Lady of Guadelupe, on the outskirts of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was a cool rainy day, but the shrine is lovely and well worth exploring.
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The Dahl Auto Museum, La Crosse (Part 1)
DrFumblefinger visits the Dahl Auto Museum, a private collection of cars presented by one of the oldest car dealerships in the region.
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AA throws a 'Landline' to Atlantic City, Allentown
American Airlines is working with a bus operator to provide seamless services to two small airports within reach of Philadelphia.
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The Dahl Auto Museum, La Crosse (Part 2)
DrFumblefinger concludes his visit to the Dahl Auto Museum, located in La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Dumbarton Church, Georgetown, DC
A handsome church with a beautiful interior, and a 250-year history of involvement with national and community issues.
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A Day in Ragusa, Sicily
DrFumblefinger visits the pretty Baroque town of Ragusa, in southern Sicily. The town was rebuilt after a major earthquake in the 17th century and has received UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its baroque architecture.
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Atlanta History Center, Georgia
George G takes us through a museum that examines many facets of Atlanta's history and cultural changes
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International Crane Foundation, Wisconsin
Marilyn visits a unique facility, dedicated to preserving the world's fifteen species of cranes.