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Re: Frank Lloyd Wright's Nathan Moore House (Where Gumbo Was, #121)
Thanks for the informational post. I have always liked Wrights work. We will be in Chicago next year and this would be great to see. Thanks again for the pictures.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 11, 2013: Frank Lloyd Wright's Rookery Lobby
Talk about your Do Over ! What a great lobby. We will definitely try to take a tour of the rookery when we are in the area.
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Washington Oaks Garden: a Peaceful Paradise in Florida
With all that Florida has to offer, you'd think it would be hard for anybody to pick a favorite place in the state. In my case though, it's not. By a mile,my favorite place is Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Washington Oaks is one of the most...
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Visiting Western Greenland. Part II – Western Greenland on Foot!
Part I covered three Greenlandic towns I have visited but my real passion is being out in West Greenland’s wilderness. So this part is about what it has to offer those willing to get out there on foot and under canvas! I...
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Finding Nature in England: Holkham National Reserve
Kirsten Hines continues her voyage of natural discovery in England, this week with a stop at Holkham National Nature Reserve.
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Top 5 island destinations to revisit in 2017
Dreaming of distant oceans, white, sandy beaches, a Mojito in your hand, while a gentle breeze is just ruffling the waters lounging a few feet from your feet? Waking with the sounds of exotic beats trumpeting the air while you lie in a hammock, munch on a coconut and daydream the day away? Might be it’s high time to take a vacation. If you equate vacation with island , paradise and offline , stick with us. We know there are about seven hundred and forty one thousand articles on the best...
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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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In the Cotswolds: Chastleton House
PortMoresby continues her progress through the Cotswolds with a visit to Chastleton House near Moreton-in-Marsh and is greeted with the words, "Chastleton is Wolf Hall."
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In the Cotswolds: Buscot Park
After a visit to William Morris’s Kelmscott Manor, PortMoresby crosses the River Thames to visit Buscot Park, with a stunning room dedicated to a Pre-Raphaelite painter and, unexpectedly, warriors in the garden.
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In the Cotswolds: Sezincote
After years admiring pictures of Sezincote’s Neo-Mughal design, PortMoresby visits the house in Gloucestershire and is in for a surprise.
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Nature in England: Snettisham Bird Reserve
Kirsten Hines, a lover and documenter of nature, continues her journey of discovery in England with a stop at the Snettisham Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Reserve.
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Finding Nature: Titchwell Marsh, Norfolk, England
Kirsten Hines' exploration of Nature in England series continues, this week with a stop at Titchwell Marsh where, of all things, a common robin captures her attention.
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May 14, 2020: Entry to Mission Island Marsh, Thunder Bay
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the creative sign at the entry of Mission Island Marsh.
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Thunder Oak Cheese Farm, Thunder Bay
DrFumblefinger visits the Thunder Oak Cheese Farm, where you can see Gouda cheese being made and have the chance to sample and buy some top quality gouda.
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Nov 18, 2018: Lovers Oak, Brunswick, Georgia
Travel Rob visits a neat old tree in Brunswick, Ga. that tourists and locals still visit daily.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Nathan Moore House (Where Gumbo Was, #121)
This is a tale of one architect, one owner and two houses on the same foundation. It's also, because it's about Frank Lloyd Wright, a tale of a man who really liked to have his way, and resented it when his equally stubborn rich clients got...
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10 fun things to do in Goa that you might have missed
Think of Goa and you think of unlimited fun. The smallest state in India is titled as the most fun destination in the country. Blessed with a myriad of options for excitement, every holiday in Goa is memorable, no matter the number of times you have visited. From frolicking in blue waters to basking in the golden shores, from the secrets of the waters to excitements of the tropical land, Goa excites, surprises and tempts you each time. For your next holiday in Goa, we have the checklist of...
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Exploring Namibia – Part 1
Professor Abe takes us on the beginning of a great safari adventure in Namibia, through some dramatic desert scenery.
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Dec. 9, 2017: New York's Opulent Customs House
Another visit to New York City's old Customs House gives PHeymont the chance to see and photograph a hidden masterpiece: the Collector's Room.
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May 20, 2018: Oak Bridge, Central Park, New York
An early spring walk in Central Park takes Jonathan L through some of the most picturesque parts of the Park.
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Portland, Maine: The World's Longest Lobster Roll...and so much more!
Portland, Maine is a great place to visit any time (even in the winter!) but it’s hard to imagine a more exciting moment to have been there on the day they built the world’s longest lobster roll! The roll for the roll is seen arriving,...
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Coastal California: Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Officially called the Pigeon Point Light Station, it’s been my sentinel, standing at the edge of my personal territory, telling me I’m nearing, or leaving, my family on the coastside of the Bay Area, south of San Francisco. I...
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6 Fun Things To Do In Miami This Summer
Watch the World Cup I know we are all excited about the World Cup, right? Even if your country isn’t playing there is so much energy and passion right now in this city surrounding the games you will be sure to enjoy and take part with your...
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The Huntington, Los Angeles (Where Gumbo Was)
At once one of the world's great botanical gardens, a great art museum, and an outstanding research library...it's hard to call it more than just "The Huntington."
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Rockets and Wildlife on Florida's Space Coast
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Florida's 'Space Coast', with visits to the Kennedy Space Center and nearby Merritt Island.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 11, 2013: Frank Lloyd Wright's Rookery Lobby
For fans of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Chicago area is a mecca. His home and studio in Oak Park are surrounded by many houses he designed, the Robie House in Hyde Park is nearing completion of a major restoration. But visitors following the Wright trail...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 15 2013: Indian Pipe at Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge
Indian Pipe, seen above, is a flower commonly mistaken for a forest-dwelling fungus—and I was one of the believers until I got ready to post this picture, taken in the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge near Wells, Maine. Turns out,...
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Where Gumbo Was: #5
Although a number of contestants came close, only JohnT correctly named the locale for WITW #5. Congrats to John! Gumbo's walk in the woods was "Down East," at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, whose headquarters are in Wells, Maine,...
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National September 11 Memorial - New York City, NY
Samantha visits the memorial in New York where the Twin Towers stood, and talks with other visitors about their memories of that day.
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St. Augustine Lighthouse
Built in 1870, The St. Augustine Lighthouse and its iconic black and white spiral paint is a must see.
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Kirsten Hines' Celebrating Nature on Seven Continents
Kirsten Hines loves nature and wildlife. Here's a summary of her series entitled "Celebrating Nature on Seven Continents".
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A Visit to Hinchinbrook Island - Australia
We visit amazing Hinchinbrook Island in Queensland, one of Australia’a largest island national parks.
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How an Eco Entrepreneur Finds Success With a Swamp Tour
In remote areas of New Orleans Kayak, you can find a serene desert, often spared by man. Let's be honest, that's what everyone wants to see. A number of different groups will take you deep into these remote areas of Louisiana and guide you through the swamps, bringing you closer to wildlife. Along the way, you will hear the stories of the swamps; learn about their stories and their mysteries. The best guides will tell you about the pirates who once visited these swamps and the big foot...
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Hershey's Antique Auto Museum: Something for Everyone
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger visits the wonderful collection of automobiles on display at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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Oct. 2, 2018: Ottawa Wildlife Refuge, Ohio
In Northern Ohio, Marilyn Jones stops to visit a beautiful, and free, attraction.
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Ljubljana Botanical Garden
DrFumblefinger visits a small but lovely botanical garden in Slovenia's capital city of Ljubljana.
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Re: National September 11 Memorial - New York City, NY
Thanks Samantha. It really is a moving memorial. I went shortly after it was opened and it really does have lots of places to reflect.
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Re: National September 11 Memorial - New York City, NY
It would be a moving memorial, and you've share it very nicely, here, thanks. The last time I was in New York the Memorial was almost (but not completely) finished, so we couldn't see it. Guess I have (yet another) excuse to return to the Big Apple.
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Re: Thunder Oak Cheese Farm, Thunder Bay
Nice to see real transplanted cheesemakers, as opposed to some of the awful factory stuff that's out there... (Kraft, etc.) Aged Gouda (two years is about right) is one of my favorites...
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The Best Camping Gear to Bring When Camping or Backpacking
There is nothing worse than finally leaving your job after what appears like the longest time ever, driving forever and a day to your camp spot and beginning to set up camp... and then realize, "Damn it! I forgot the headlamps within the lightbox in the garage area!" Right now it's getting darkish, your tent isn't yet set up and yes, you forgot the lighter to start out the fire, great. Planning a camping out trip is always exciting and stress filled. I discover that I could hardly ever rest...
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August 17, 2020: Oak Point, New Brunswick
Travel Rob visits a very small but beautiful community in New Brunswick.
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Finding Nature in England: An Overview
Kirsten HInes presents the first in a series on finding and exploring Nature in England.
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Buttermilk Falls: Beautiful Views, Invigorating Hike
Jonathan L takes us on a hike along Buttermilk Falls, near Ithaca, New York
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The Wild Horses of The Camargue, France
Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Europe, part 3. Kirsten wraps her celebration of nature in Europe by tapping into the spirit of freedom embodied by wild Camargue horses in France.
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Boscobel Mansion, Garrison, New York
Jonathan L visited the Boscobel Mansion and grounds in Garrison, New York
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Mahogany Hammock Trail, Everglades National Park
DrFumblefinger goes for a short hike in Everglades National Park.
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Coney Island Art Walls
A space for muralists near New York's iconic beach faces an unknown future, but for now it's an artistic treasure.
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Oak Hammock Marsh, Manitoba
DrFumblefinger visits Oak Hammock Marsh, an restored prairie wetland near Winnipeg.
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Hunting Island, South Carolina
Jonathan L explores South Carolina's nature at Hunting Island State Park
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Mount Rainier's Trail of the Shadows
A short and easy trail in Mount Rainier National Park offers insights into a living environment as well as a small slice of human history.