Pic Of The Day
Edgar Allan Poe Room, University of Virginia
The University of Virginia pays tribute to its former student whose academic career was bright but short
Burt Beebe’s Bees
Marilyn Jones finds that learning about bees is a fantastic Finger Lakes experience
The Golden Man of Kazakhstan
Jayita shares more about the role of horses, horsemen and horsewomen in Kazakh history and culture
York Museum Gardens, England
One of York’s best spaces contains remnants of its history as well as wonderful spaces to stroll and relax
The “Hall of Gold,” Graceland, Memphis
DrFumblefinger shares photos of a visit to Graceland’s Trophy Room on this, the 47th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death.
Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo
In Oslo, Judy Barford discovers the sculpture park that was Gustav Vigeland’s life work of more than 40 years.
Dhowa Rock Temple, near Ella, Sri Lanka
A large rock carving depicting a standing Buddha is the primary reason for ProfessorAbe’s visit to this temple, but there is a lot more to see here.
Ferns, Big Island of Hawaii
The rainforest in Volcanoes National Park has a large variety of plants, including many varieties of ferns.
Discovering Rolled Ice Cream
In summer’s heat, Sarah finds a cold treat in a quirky shop
Lush Green at Giverny
Paul Heymont shares early summer views of Monet’s constantly-changing gardens at Giverny
Art Nouveau Building, Rabat
DrFumblefinger shares photos of an architecturally interesting building he noticed while visiting Rabat.
Borromean Islands, Lago Maggiore, Italy
George G reminisces about travels among the islands of Lake Como in northern Italy
Honoring a Civil War-era Hero
Marilyn Jones shares the story of a less-known but significant figure in Finger Lakes history
Almaty and the Ethnography Museum
Jayita continues the story of her travels in Kazakhstan with notes about its people and an interesting museum in the capital, Almaty
New Life for Britain’s Red Phone Boxes
An icon of British cities and villages is finding new uses
The “Pink Lady,” Eureka, California
One of the prettier homes you’ll ever see from the Victorian era is the “Pink Lady”, located across the street from the Carson Mansion in Eureka.
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.