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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 14, 2015: YanGuan -- a scenic little town to watch Qiantang’s Tidal Bore （钱塘江潮）in China
I have heard of the Qiantang Tidal Bore, which is the biggest in the World. The largest in Europe is that on the River Severn in South West England, which is highest near the equinoxes - a website details times and height predictions. I attach some pictures from a few years ago taken near a pub, conveniently located near a good viewing site. The bore is particularly popular with surfers, and I believe the world record for longest wave ride was recorded there.
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Re: Tidal Basin Memorials, Washington D.C.
I just visited these memorials a few weeks ago. I was especially impressed by the Martin Luther King Memorial, which you photos do a nice job capturing the spirit of. Thanks, George!
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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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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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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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Tidal Basin Memorials, Washington D.C.
George G shares a visit to two of the newer memorials in Washington DC, those dedicated to the memory of Martin Luther King Jr and President Franklin Roosevelt.
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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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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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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. 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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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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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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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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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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Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC
Jonathan L spent a morning walking among Washington DC's cherry blossoms while they were in peak bloom.
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Re: Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC
Lovely photos - I really enjoyed looking at them (with my morning tea).
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Re: Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC
Gorgeous! We have tried many times to catch "peak bloom" in Washington, and always seem to miss it by at least a week. We definitely appreciate you sharing the blooms!
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Re: Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC
Beautiful piece! This time of year is bittersweet to me because we went to visit my son in Japan two years ago for the cherry blossoms. We were supposed to be there this year too but Covid restrictions linger on. So later in the year we will go. Thanks for letting us see the cherry blossoms from your great photos!
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Tidal Bore, Moncton, New Brunswick
Travel Rob experiences the amazing tidal bore caused by the huge tides in the Bay of Fundy
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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.
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Five Amazing Foods in Texas
Zara shares five favorite traditional Texas foods and the stories behind them
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Rachel Carson Refuge: A walk at the edge
PHeymont revisits one of his favorite nature spots, with its changes brought by seasons and years.
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Rambling in Moreton-in-Marsh, the Cotswolds
DrFumblefinger explores Moreton-in-Marsh, a market town in the north Cotswolds.
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Lauritzen Gardens—Omaha's Botanical Center
In Omaha, make sure to check out the Lauritzen Gardens, with its 100 acres and visitor center.Samantha shares some pictures from her visit.
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U.S. Customs House, Battery Park, NYC (Where Gumbo was #110)
Sometimes you make a plan to see something, but don't get there for a long time. And sometimes you have no plan at all, and just find something worth seeing. The latter happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I was left with time to kill in Lower...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 14, 2015: YanGuan -- a scenic little town to watch Qiantang’s Tidal Bore （钱塘江潮）in China
During my recent trip to China, a friend took me to a scenic little town called YanGuan. The town owes its fame to being the best spot to watch Qiantang’s Tidal Bore.
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Buenos Aires -- Jardin Botanico Carlos Thais
Situated in Palermo, in the heart of Buenos Aires' urban sprawl, is a lovely oasis of green, the Jardin Botanico. The garden covers more than 7 hectares (17 acres) and brings together a large diversity of plant species.
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Britain testing fast-charge battery train
A new charging technology may aid the electrification of diesel-operated branch lines in the UK
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 11). On safari in Yala Park, with a stop in Kirinda
Yala is the most visited National Park in Sri Lanka. It’s remotely situated in the southeast corner of the country, a long day’s drive from Colombo and even from the central Hill Country, and covers almost 1000 square kilometers.
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Research sees permanent flooding for Venice
A report from Italy's official science institutes says that large parts of Venice may eventually be under water all the time
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Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Ogunquit, Maine
Jonathan L visits the Ogunquit Museum of American Art for some great art and wonderful views