Tagged With "Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone"
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China Opens Glass Bottom Bridge at the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Dr Y's Photo of Zhangjiajie National Park China has opened up a 600-feet-high, 1000 foot long glass bottomed suspension bridge at the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in Shiniuzhai National...
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Greenmarket Update: Summer scenes
In April, when we visited Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket , the focus was split between the vestiges of winter (root vegetables, cider, meats and cheeses) and the harbingers of spring (bedding plants, flowers, and hothouse tomatoes). ...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 4, 2015: The Grand Canyon
Today is important for several reasons. It's the 239th birthday of the United States and it marks an important publication on TravelGumbo. @59NationalParks has completed their quest to visit all 59 Parks in the United States and we're...
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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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After 60 years, hotel still waits for opening day
Talk about plans gone wrong! A hotel in Sicily that started construction over 60 years ago and was completed over 30 years ago, has still had no guests except the local pigeons. The story is one of those "truth is stranger than fiction" tales. ...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 1
On our recent trip to Northern Arizona, we collected some points of interest to see and experience. We did these things (plus many more!) during a 6 day tour of the area. We rented a car and used Sedona as a base. There will be more of them in the...
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Versailles: Let them eat cake, and sleep like kings...
The Hotel du Grand Controle, built 1681 for Paul de Beauvilliers, Duke of Saint-Aignan The Palace of Versailles is once again trying to sell you a bed—by turning three of the luxurious 17th-century mansions that are part of the vast...
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A Land of Hoodoos — Bryce Canyon National Park
We visit the beautiful colors and eroded hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Pizza twirling on list for 'intangible heritages'
As a UNESCO committee meets, candidates from Italy, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh and more seek spots on the heritage lists.
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Little Petra: Another chapter in Jordan's history
Siq al-Barid, known as Little Petra, is more recently-discovered than its famous namesake. Join Marilyn Jones on a trip to see it.
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Travel Guide to Southwestern Missouri
We visit some of the attractions of Southwestern Missouri, including Branson and some of the region's lovely natural attractions.
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Jan. 29, 2018: Japanese Garden, Sertoma Park, Grand Forks
A visit to a small but pleasing Japanese Garden in the north central prairie city of Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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Flood Memorial, Grand Forks
DrFumblefinger visits the Flood Memorial in Grand Forks. Constructed after the devastating flood of 1997, it helps people visualize how high the seemingly placid Red River can rise in the spring flooding season.
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July 22, 2018: Halong Bay, Vietnam
Grand Escapades shares some of the memorable sights of Halong Bay, a picturesque collection of Islands some say were created by a dragon.
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June 17, 2018: Grand Central Terminal (not Station)
Jonathan L takes gives us a peek at one of the grand old train terminals
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Canada's 10 Best Kayaking Destinations
Floating Authority shares ten top spots to go kayaking in Canada. Canada may well have the best assorted destinations for kayaking of any country in the world.
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The Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller, Alberta (Where Gumbo was #259)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta. The Museum is home to the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world. A fascinating destination for the entire family.
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August 15, 2018: Puente Nuevo, Ronda, Andalusia
Professor Abe visits a memorable bridge spanning a deep gorge, with fantastic views!
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North Georgia Hikes for Every Season
Paige shares four great hikes from lovely North Georgia that span all four seasons. Some of these are real gems, so give the post a look.
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Grand Opening of Black Bear Diner - Westminster, CO
Samantha shares her soft opening visit to the new Black Bear Diner in Westminster, CO. She loved the rustic motif and all the cute bear art work inside.
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China: Longest glass bridge drawing big crowds
The world's longest glass-bottom bridge is a third of a mile long, sways in the wind, and draws so many visitors it's hard to see the view.
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The List Of Ultimate Destinations For An Amazing Stag-Do
Planning for a stag do destination may seem daunting, but exciting at the same time. Be it just for the night or the weekend, there are many options to choose from and have a blast just the same. If you have the budget (and the time), you can plan a month long getaway because it’s not every day that your buddy gets hitched. Since it's the last chance for the groom-to-be to enjoy his singledom, it falls upon his friends to throw him a stag party that he will remember forever! And because you...
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Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
We visit the Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Situated in the heart of the tea growing region of the country, the cooler climate of the region was popular with the English who lived here during the 19th century. The Grand Hotel itself is a beautiful relic of the period of British Colonial rule on the island.
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National Park Service fees going way up
Starting next spring, National Park entry fees will nearly triple in peak seasons. NPS says it needs the cash for maintenance.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day. April 22, 2014: Alberta's Badlands
Driving 1.5 hours northeast from Calgary over the prairies, the landscape changes suddenly from rolling grassland and grain crops to dramatically eroded hilly layered sedimentary rock formations. These are Alberta's Badlands, a rough...
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Arches National Park, Utah. Where Gumbo was #33
Gumbo was enjoying the unparalleled beauty of the American Southwest. Without having been there when the photo was taken, I would not have guessed it was taken in Arches National Park, at least not without having tried a dozen other...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 3rd, 2014: The Grand Canyon
I visited The Grand Canyon in January and was a little saddened to wake up that morning to see that lots of snow had fallen in the night and I immediately thought that it would impact the view in a negative way. It did not! It was a...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 11, 2014: Colorado National Monument
One of my favorite places to visit in Colorado is in the western part of the state, just south of the I-70 freeway and city of Colorado Springs. Colorado National Monument contains some beautiful red sandstone rock, with massive...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct 7th, 2014: Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York
A visit to New York City is a must on anyone's travel itinerary or wish list. Whether you go for the architecture, the history, the nightlife or to just soak in the whole atmosphere of the place, it is certainly an unforgettable...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sep 16 2014: Valletta, Malta
The capital city of Malta , Valletta was originally known as "the city built by gentleman for gentleman". That description may have changed somewhat over the years as it is now a World Heritage listed city. One of the first...
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Spotted on the Road: Paris
This veteran Citroen truck, probably early 1950s, sits daily on a small triangle off the Champs Elysees, near the Grand Palais, selling organic fruit ices. We've seen a few other older trucks here this week as well, but none so prominent as this.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 26, 2014: Art Nouveau Railings
The Petit Palais, and its neighbor the Grand Palais, were built to house exhibits at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris. Since then it has housed the city's Fine Arts Museum (that's city as opposed to national...). This year it hosted a...
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An introduction to Alberta's Badlands: Hiking in Horseshoe Canyon
Most of the hikes I've featured on TravelGumbo are in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, with good reason. The scenery in these mountains is truly spectacular, the altitude not overly taxing, and the long summer days are usually dry and sunny. But...
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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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Gold Country California: South Yuba River
“Going to the river” is a thing both locals and visitors to Gold Country seem to do a lot. My son, having lived here for a time, often heads straight up Highway 49 to the South Fork as soon as he gets to town, but I’ve...
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More WiFi in NYC Subway...soon...maybe.
NYC Transit officials are ready to announce Phase 2 of a plan that will eventually provide WiFi and cell service in all 277 underground stations in the system. The expansion will add 11 more stations in Manhattan including major hubs such as Grand...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 19, 2014:
Lake Koocanusa is where I spent all of my summers growing up, it is close to my heart and is filled with fond memories. Because this lake is formed by a dam, every spring, we would watch the water slowly rise with great anticipation...
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Little Venice: Unexpected London
Far from the most famous attractions of London, an unusual neighborhood along a stretch of the Regent's Canal
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Britain's most unusual hotel has real buzz
The Grand Beedapest Hotel caters to Britain's honeybees, raising public awareness of their critical role in agriculture.
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French Riviera pied-a-terre: €1 Billion
For the price, 35 acres, 10 bedrooms, 14,000 tropical plants, and a few slices of history.
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Signs of Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
A Los Angeles institution for more than a century, the Grand Central Market has evolved into a venue specializing in quickly served meals of great variety and ethnicity.
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Indian Hill and the Cave of the Blue Sun
Tim Newcomb follows old legends and old tracks through the California desert in search of petroglyphs that are over 4000 years old.
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Feb. 23, 2017: Statues of the Presidents, Grand Forks, ND
Discovering these presidential statues made an ordinary trip to a shopping center extraordinary.
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How to get around Las Vegas
If you are preparing a trip to the city of sin, you may already have wondered how transportation works in Las Vegas. Something that is not always taken into account the first time you visit Las Vegas is the great distance between hotels. And it is that, although it seems that everything is very close, the reality is far from that. The Strip is 7 kilometers away, and although we simply want to go from one hotel to another, we will have to walk, go through bridges, go up and down escalators...
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Nowhere, Arizona
PortMoresby heads back to the high desert of southeastern Arizona, Cochise County, the perfect place to rest and clear her head.
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August 9, 2019: A Walk along the Grand Canal
A photo snapped just after landing in Venice's Marco Polo Airport.
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7 Underrated United States Vacation Destinations
Odetta Viola has some suggestions for interesting and less visited destinations for your consideration in the USA (sponsored content).
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The Best Livable Nature Cities In The U.S.
Best U.S. Cities For Nature Lovers By Kirstin Chock Science has proven that the elements of nature improve our mental and physical health. Research studies found that nature has many benefits like improving your mood, improving your breathing, and improving your cardiovascular system. The unfortunate thing is that there are hardly any nature locations that are not in the middle of nowhere or that are not on the outskirts of civilization. However, there are a few places in the U.S. that are...
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park (Where Gumbo was #326)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous San Diego Zoo Safari Park. About a half hour's drive north of San Diego, it covers a vaste 1800 acres and offers the opportunity to see hundreds of species of often endangered animals roam freely in their vast enclosures.
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Most Amazing Beaches That Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List
If you are the one who loves travelling the world and scratching places to visit off your bucket list, then you must not forget about the beaches. Sure, cities are filled with culture and history , but beaches have a lot more to offer. They also have their own culture and history, but they also bring that tranquillity and stress-free life you probably need. So, if you’d like to visit some beaches during your lifetime, these few should certainly be on your bucket list. Anse Source D’Argent,...