Pic Of The Day
Key West, Florida: Island of Dreams
Barry Barford finds the perfect hideaway in the shape of Key West.
Lima Peaks, Montana
The Lima Peaks are located in the southeastern portion of Montana, forming part of the Continental Divide.
Löwenbräu Brewery, Munich, Germany
Samantha and her husband had a great time in Munich. Today she shares some pictures of a rainly day at Löwenbräu Brewery.
Arjuna’s Penance, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu
ProfessorAbe and his wife marvel at the intricacy of a giant UNESCO-listed bas-relief in Tamil Nadu
St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Cockburn Town, Grand Turk
DrFumblefinger shares photos of a pretty church on the island of Grand Turk.
Paw-prints in the Sand, Botswana
DrFumblefinger is surprised to find massive prints outside his cabin early one morning—likely from a lion who secretly visited the safari camp he night before.
Temperance Fountain, Blackfriars, London
A graceful fountain on a London street carries reminders of 19th-century health issues and social movements
Sqala Bastion, Casablanca
DrFumblefinger visits one of the oldest parts of Casablanca, immediately adjoining the city’s fishing port.
Corning Museum of Glass—a Finger Lakes Treasure
At this unique museum, Marilyn Jones finds not only amazing artistic glass but the process that produces it.
Ghost Sign, New York City
Jonathan L finds a ghost sign, uncovered by recent construction in New York City.
A Day for Ducks, Giverny
Another bird piece from Paul Heymont who liked the colors of the birds agains the different backgrounds of water and stone
Painted Ladies of Lancaster Road
Where others nearby may choose pastel, this block in London’s Notting Hill goes in for strong color
Spotted Off the Road: The Travel-Log, California
One of the most unusual vehicles ever created to travel on public highways, this mobile redwood log (mounted on a truck frame) is more than 100 years old.
Ottoman Baths, Chios, Greece
Various invaders have left their marks on Chios. ProfessorAbe and his wife visit a legacy from the Ottoman occupation.
Dusk at Pismo Beach, California
DrFumblefinger shares a sunset photo from the central California coast
Used Bookstores: A Vacation Highlight
Sarah’s family finds delightful bookstores on a trip to the Southwest
Moorish Castle, Sintra, Portugal
Sometimes there’s no need for explanation: a glance tells you why this was a critical fortification
A Few Scenes from Rural Montana
DrFumblefinger shares a few photos from rural Montana, near Philipsburg.
Featured Destination
Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A visit to the Desert View Watchtower on the eastern portion of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Constructed in the 1930s, it offers magnificent canyon views and a tie to the Native American history of the Canyon.