Tagged With "The Forks"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 8, 2014: Onion Soup, Pied de Cochon
I think I'd have to take a knife and fork to that soup ! Looks delicious - how was it ? Did it have you searching for the antacid tabs ? I couldn't eat a main meal after tackling that soup.
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Re: March 26, 2017: Looking Down Into The Lava Lake Of Erta Ale In the Danakil Depression
Truly remarkable experience. A bit close for comfort ! Hope you had some bread and a toasting fork !
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 09, 2014: Roadside produce stand, Southern Sri Lanka
"When in Rome do as the Romans do" Cicak. You don't find toast - you find bread ! Then you toast it on a Toasting fork by the fire ! Afghan bread has no firm crust and tastes similar to the Armenian lavash bread. It has a dense and rich taste.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 28, 2013: Northern Pacific Depot Museum, Wallace, Idaho
Wallace is located in Idaho's panhandle near the Montana state line. It sprung to life during a silver mining boom in 1884. Within a few years Wallace was very prosperous and, with 2000 residents, the third largest town in the new...
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Route 66 - Pasadena to Needles
Last summer I had the opportunity to do something I had always wanted to do - drive a significant portion of Route 66. Having spent 4 days in LA, I started a drive to Albuquerque to meet up with The Amazing Ms. D. Instead of rushing down the...
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Museums of Buffalo and Corning, New York
At the end of Jonathan L's recent trip along the Erie Canal, he found time to take in a selection of upstate museums, and he shares them here.
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Red Squirrels
Ian Cook shares some great photos and a detailed natural history of the charming Red squirrel, whose population is declining.
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April 29, 2020: A Fork in the Road, Pasadena California
Jonathan L found a fork in the road in Pasadena, California
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TripAdvisor, Michelin in ratings hookup
In a deal that might seem unlikely, Michelin's professional ratings will now be found in TripAdvisor's crowd-sourced listings.
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Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park (Where Gumbo was #126)
Gumbo was visiting the Old Faithful Inn , a historic lodge in Yellowstone National Park (one of the USA's UNESCO World Heritage Sites). Described by some as the world's largest log cabin, the Inn is situated immediately adjoining...
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How do you buy your travel?
There's a report on Skift, a travel industry news site, that says that a recent survey shows that about 2/3 of U.S. travelers think they can do better buying from the "brand" rather than an agency, and that only 15% trust online travel agencies to...
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Food Fight: Italian regions quarrel over cheese
Puglia's cow-milk mozzarella is slated for Protected Origin status, angering Campania's producers of buffalo-milk mozzarella.
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Foodie Fun on Arthur Avenue
Water-up those taste buds! Stephanie Kalina-Metzger takes us on a food tour in the Bronx that makes you wish tagged along!
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Forks, Washington: At the heart of Olympic National Park
Join Jonathan L on a visit to small town America, a small town that sits among some of the most beautiful land you can visit.
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25 Yr Old Wins $ 1M Picasso for only $ 135 US
If you fork over $135,you'll have a 1 in 50,000 shot. An exciting way to give to a charity this Christmas season.Read about the offer below http://travel.france24.com/con...casso-yours-just-135 UPDATE: The $ 1 M painting was won by a...
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Columbia Restaurant, Clearwater Beach, Florida
The best dining experience we had during our recent trip to Florida was at Columbia Restaurant. There are several of these Cuban themed restaurants around the Tampa Bay area, but we ate at the one in Clearwater Beach (Sand Key). (Interior...
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Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, California: Where Gumbo Was #60
This puzzle had a rather short shelf life. Congratulations to Lynn Millar who quickly recognized the fountain in front of the historic Wawona hotel in Yosemite National Park. You can see the relationship of the fountain to the Wawona in...
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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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Missoula, Montana — Home of Grizzlies
While most Americans have no idea what’s inside the great state of Montana, I LOVE this state! It’s breathtakingly beautiful, home to my favorite US National Park, Glacier National Park , and is filled with kind -- if opinionated --...
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Wallace, Idaho: From mining town to "Center of the Universe"
I've driven past the picturesque town of Wallace, Idaho (population about 800) many times and had always been drawn to the historic buildings and beautiful setting. I remember telling my wife that someday we needed to exit and explore the town,...
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Bolzano's diverse daily market
Bolzano's daily market has a long tradition, a location at the center of town, and food that reflects its two heritages, Austrian and Italian.
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Varied and Tasty: London's Borough Market
PHeymont visits one of London's busiest and most varied markets. It's also one of the oldest, and has separate sessions for wholesale and retail.
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Indian Culture: Traditions and Customs of India
An incredible country offering magical travel experiences to travelers from all over the world, India is unique. It is the same for its customs and traditions. India's rich cultural heritage is famous around the world and has fascinated many poets, writers and other personalities. The writer-traveler Mark Twain told us: " India is the cradle of humanity, the birthplace of the word, the mother of history, the grandmother of legends and the great-great -mother traditions. The country has a...
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March 9, 2019: Something Fishy in Bolzano
Land-locked Bolzano, in the mountains of Northern Italy, sports a sea god at the edge of its public market.
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Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Berlin
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Berlin.
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DeVoto Memorial Cedar Grove, Idaho
DrFumblefinger traces the trail of Lewis and Clark through the Montana/Idaho Bitterroot mountains, and comes across the stand of majestic red cedars.
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Shenandoah, Virginia: A Town Left Behind
George G visits Shenandoah, a town in Virginia that sadly is past its glory days.
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Rambling around Syringa, Idaho
DrFumblefinger stayed at a small cabin rental in the Idaho mountains recently, in the small community of Syringa, notable for its beautiful scenery and plentiful antiques on display.
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Fork in the Road, Serengeti National Park
A lioness rests and blocks a fork in the road. Which way would you go?
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Heather Lake, Sequoia National Park
DrFumblefinger hikes to Heather Lake in Sequoia National Park.
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Route 66: Exploring Roadside Attractions - Part 1
Jonathan L revisits the sights he saw on a trip he took along Route 66 in 2014
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California: Gold Beyond the Gold Rush
Our images of California's Gold Rush and the industry that followed it miss most of the tough truth and fascinating history
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In Search of Cheesesteak
Join PHeymont for an irreverent tour of some of Philly's finest cheesesteak places...strictly in his opinion!
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Lochsa River, Idaho
DrFumblefinger travels to one of the most remote regions of the Lower 48 states to visit the Lochsa River, known for its many rapids.
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Tokopah Falls, Sequoia National Park
DrFumblefinger hikes the Tokopah Falls Trail in California's Sequoia National Park.
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University of California Davis Arboretum
Jonathan L takes a walk through Arboretum and Gardens on the campus of UC-Davis
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5 Self-Care Routines You Can Do on Vacation
When you are going on your next trip, try something new. Check out these suggestions (sponsored content)
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Seattle Art Museum: A Big Small Museum
The Seattle Art Museum isn't one of the largest, but PHeymont found its exhibits and exhibitions fascinating and informative.
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Fork Union Drive-In Theatre, Fork Union, Virginia
George G visits an old Drive-In movie theater and remembers the days when it was common to watch movies from your car seat.
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Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge, Eugene, Oregon
Samantha and her husband Eugene toured six covered bridges in Eugene, Oregon. She shares some pictures of her visit here.
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Salmon River and its Canyon, Idaho
DrFumblefinger visits the beautiful Salmon River, a river that begins and ends in Idaho. It offers fabulous rafting and fly-fishing opportunities.
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Learning from the Past in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Stephanie visits a city famed for America's most disastrous flood and finds there is much more to its history
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Flathead River, Montana
The Flathead River is one of northwestern Montana's scenic rivers. It is snow and glacier fed and is a fast moving body of water.
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A Carousel for Missoula, Montana
DrFumblefinger shares the images and the story of A Carousel for Missoula -- how a community got together and built a lasting work of art and entertainment.
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Rambling around Missoula
DrFumblefinger shares some of the sights from a stroll around downtown Missoula, with a focus on some of its interesting signs.
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Payette River National Scenic Byway, Boise, Idaho
Samantha travels the Payette River Scenic Byway, a beautiful drive spanning 112 miles, 4 counties, and thousands of miles of trails, whitewater, and mountain vistas.
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Bull River Valley, Montana
DrFumblefinger shares some photos of Montana's Bull River and the beautiful Cabinet Mountains Wilderness area in which it flows.
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Montgomery County, Maryland—So Much to Do!
Stephanie shares some of the highlights and attractions of her visit to Montgomery County in Maryland.
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Exploring River Trail and the Clark Fork River, Montana
DrFumblefinger enjoys a pleasant fall walk on a trail paralleling the Clark Fork River in Western Montana.
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Discovering Orroroo, South Australia
Orroroo boasts several landmarks that are worth exploring, each with its own unique story, as Barry Barford discovers while touring South Australia.