Tagged With "Aerial Gondola"
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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: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#294)
Here's the next clue! The picture clearly shows a gondola, but it's not Venice. It is much smaller for a start.
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Re: World's scariest hiking trail?
Actually, the Hua Shan (Mountain Hua) is close to the city of Xi'an (where Terracotta warriors museum is located). I visited both in a same trip few years ago. Regarding to the Hua Shan trial, there was a local advise "if you want to climb to the tea house, better do it during night, because you do not see what is around you, ha ha! ". Of course, now a days, you can get there comfortably by riding a Gondola.
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Re: World's scariest hiking trail?
To be precise, the Hua Shan trial has two sections. The longer scarier section with local advise to be done during night is now equipped with Gondola. Only the hard core climber will try that section now. There are park ranger standing by the entrance to screen if some one is really fit for the climb (after seeing the trial in person, i realized that the screen is not just for increasing the Gondola revenue! ). Not be too relaxed yet, even after the Gondola ride, to reach the tea house, one...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Aug. 27, 2014: No Kidding!
Too bad you were there too early to walk to that hilltop. It's actually a Cosmic Ray monitoring station, long since closed, now a National Historic site in Canada. Here's a link that tells you a little more about it. The views from up there are much better than from the Gondola terminus, good as those are.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 10, 2015: Northumberlandia, England
I stared at the pictures for quite a while before I figured it out! What's the history? Must have been quite a job...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 10, 2015: Northumberlandia, England
I find it captivating -- almost like the Nazca lines. You can really only appreciate them from the air. Nicely done, Ian, and a most unusual daily destination!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 10, 2015: Northumberlandia, England
I am in no way casting aspersions on the photography but I'm just not seeing the point of the thing. All that effort and resources for piles of dirt with tits. I wonder, if they imagine crowds will flock to see it, did they do market research to establish there would be interest? And if so, what do you suppose they asked doing the survey. I'm dumbfounded.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 10, 2015: Northumberlandia, England
Since the link in the original post appears to be dead, I'm offering this one for anyone wanting more background on Northumberlandia: http://www.northumberlandia.com/ It's the website of The Land Trust 7 Birchwood One, Dewhurst Road Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7GB
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 10, 2015: Northumberlandia, England
Pointless ? Like "Crop Circles" ?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 14, 2015: Druridge Bay, Northumberland
Thank you, those are beautiful! I'd love to know more about the area, and what it's like there...
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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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Oct. 3, 2017: Wörlitz, Germany
Join Marilyn Jones on a cruise-excursion visit to a town with one of Europe's oldest public landscape parks.
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Angkor limits sunset tourists on temple
Sunset over the ancient temples is a popular draw at the Angkor temples, but there are other places to view it from.
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5 Top Destinations to Check Out When Visiting Sydney
Sydney is the oldest and biggest city of Australia. It lies in between the intermingling of land and sea. In 1788, commander of the First Fleet Captain Arthur Phillip established the first British colony in Sydney Cove of Australia. Tourists can no visit Sydney's fabled history in the narrow cobbled laneways and historic buildings surrounding the area. After booking your flight and choosing the best hotel such as Four Seasons and Holiday Inn accommodation , it is time to explore the various...
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Bled Island, Slovenia (Where Gumbo Was #364)
Gumbo was visiting the only island in Slovenia, Bled Island, situated in a fairy-tale like setting in Slovenia.
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5 Outdoor Activities You Need To Do in Canada
Canada is well known for its natural beauty, and it makes sense that outdoor activities are popular in the country. Amit has some suggestions for your consideration (sponsored content)
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4 Best Things to Do When In Las Vegas
James Parker offers some suggestions for fun activities when in Las Vegas (sponsored content)
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December 12, 2015: Warkworth, Northumberland
Aerial views of Warkworth and its Castle, Northumberland, England
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February 13, 2016: Coquet Island, Northumberland
Aerial views of Coquet Island and its lighthouse, Northumberland, England
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February 27, 2016: Craster village, Northumberland
Aerial views of the small fishing village of Craster, Northumberland, England
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January 23, 2016: Budle Bay, Northumberland
Aerial views of Budle Bay, Northumberland, England
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June 8, 2018: Aerial views of Alnwick
Photographer Ian Cook shares some aerial photos of the Northumberland town of Alnwick.
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June 15, 2018: Aerial views of Bamburgh
Ian Cook shares some aerial views of the town of Bamburgh, including its famous castle.
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May 24, 2018: A Wedding in the Mountains
While visiting Kicking Horse Mountain in Golden, British Columbia, I cam across a wedding being held in one of the most scenic places possible.
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A Day at the Zoo: San Diego, California
Among my fondest memories as a child are family visits to the zoo. I was fascinated by it all! The sights, the sounds, the smells, the people, and especially by the exotic animals. It seemed a grand adventure and I think may...
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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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La Dolce Vita (Part 5) Venezia (Venice)
(Grand Canal, Salut Church, Old Custom House) So it was finally our time to visit the legendary travel destination of Venice. With increasing excitement we journeyed from Florence through Tuscany and finally over the long...
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Finding Reiner #8: Trail's End?
I’m reluctant to say goodbye to Łukasz and his family because now I want to buy my own metal detector and continue digging in Poland. But, Paweł and I have a long drive ahead to Świeradów Zdrój , a Polish spa town in the...
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Banff National Park: Hiking up Tunnel Mountain
(Tunnel Mountain viewed from the Hoodoos Trail) As summer is upon us, I thought I'd feature another walk from the Canadian Rockies as our "hike of the week", this one directly accessible from downtown Banff on a...
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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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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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September 18, 2019: The Bridge of Sighs, Venice
One of the best known bridges in the world, DrFumblefinger visits and shares the story behind the Bridge of Sighs.
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Everything you need to see in Beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona
Need some reasons to explore beautiful Scottsdale? Also, a look at some of the Visa requirements if you are traveling from abroad (sponsored content)
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Gowanus Canal: Brooklyn's gritty secret
PHeymont takes a walk along the Gowanus Canal, a long-abused historic waterway, nearly hidden from sight but now a focus of developmen
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Venice puts on its Carnival face
Venice takes its annual break from worries about its future to revive a tradition of the past.
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Where to travel in Italy as a young couple?
Tony Swan offers suggestions for young couples traveling in wonderful Italy (sponsored content)
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Dec. 1, 2018: Niagara Parks Whirlpool Aerial Car
The Niagara Whirlpool is an area of intensely turbulent water in the Niagara Gorge, below the Falls. It can been viewed from this antique aerial car ride.
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Venice: Don't paddle your own canoe
Recreational boats face new restrictions on the city's main waterways, with some exceptions for locals.
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A Palladian Walk through Vicenza
A small city with a big impact on many others, Vicenza was the home and laboratory of Andrea Palladio, the 16th-century master of architecture.
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Re: 'New Machu Picchu'...but who will benefit?
Certainly the building of the gondola must have created many good jobs, as will maintaining and running it. And as PM has suggested, more tourism to the area will benefit everyone.
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Re: December 26, 2015: Beadnell, Northumberland
England is so very pretty from the air! I'm enjoying this aerial series from Northumberland.
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July 28, 2020: Gondolas to Bled Island
DrFumblefinger shares images of the gondolas that take passengers to and from Slovenia's famous Bled Island.
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Venice: Overweight visitors give gondolas sinking feeling
New rules limit passengers on Venice's gondolas as tourists' average weight is said to increase.