Tagged With "fires"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 12, 2015: Desert Bighorn Sheep, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
This must have been a rare treat, Ottoman. It's always interesting to see wildlife in their natural habitat
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 12, 2015: Desert Bighorn Sheep, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Hi IslandMan You are so right. I could've sat there and watched these two lovely animals all day, but unfortunately the amount of daylight we had was rapidly dwindling. Oh well, there's more traveling to be done and more "Wow!" moments to capture. Thanks for the feedback. Take care and best wishes to you.
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Re: Why You should visit Nevada's Valley of Fire
Some of those settings look familiar. Maybe a few old cowboy films were shot there. Las Vegas with its free beer is too hot for summer. Would not tackle those rocks on a sunny day ! Would love to treck through in the Autumn.
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Re: Why You should visit Nevada's Valley of Fire
You are correct, GarryRF. There have been a number of movies filmed in the park. Lifted straight from Wikipedia , here is a listing of these: Film History : Valley of Fire is a popular location for shooting automobile commercials and other commercial photography. It has provided a setting for the following films and television shows: The Professionals with Burt Lancaster , Lee Marvin , and Claudia Cardinale was filmed in 1966. As of November 2012 a piece of the movie set is still up for...
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Re: Why You should visit Nevada's Valley of Fire
Thanks DrF. I can remember Lee Marvin as the angry young man - so it must have been a few years ago. The heat of summer in Vegas is just not nice. Must be what's meant by a "Seasoned Traveller" When we go at just the right time of year. Like the word "Posh" Port Out - Starboard Home To keep a cool cabin on a round trip to India on the sea. (Before A/C)
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Re: The Cabins, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada (Where Gumbo Was #107)
That night shot is great! Thanks!
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FAA posts warning: E-cigarettes can cause onboard fires
The FAA has notified airlines that e-cigarettes in checked bags, possibly left on accidentally, can—and have—caused fires in cargo holds and on the ground. DETAILS
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Why You should visit Nevada's Valley of Fire
Tired of the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas? Had enough of the concrete canyons and smoked filled casinos of Sin City? Not sure if it's day or night (there are no clocks allowed in Vegas casinos)? Then you should do...
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The Cabins, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada (Where Gumbo Was #107)
This was a tough puzzle which eluded even our great TG travel sleuths. In the above quiz photo we see evidence of a constructed dwelling in a place of red-rock, but not much else. As Jonathan L pointed out, the image screams...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 12, 2015: Desert Bighorn Sheep, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
One of the things I love best about traveling are those great unexpected moments that you will never forget, moments that make you say "Wow"! Such was the case when my family and I recently traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada. We decided...
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Las Vegas 777 fire still a mystery; pilot retires
The dramatic engine fire on a British Airways 777 that was about to take off from Las Vegas Tuesday is likely the last flight of pilot Chris Henkey, who has been lauded for a "textbook example" of how to safely evacuate a plane. Henkey, who is...
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Rome airport's Terminal 3 to re-open soon
Terminal 3 at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino airport will re-open by the end of July, the local mayor told an Italian Senate panel on Tuesday. That will allow the restoration of normal service at the airport, although the terminal will still need...
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Where's Smokey the Bear when you need him?
That's really gotta hurt and the pain shows on the face of Bavaria's Forestry Minister Helmut Bunner, who thought he was dumping dead ashes in a small forest near his house. A few hours later, he noticed flames in the area and called fire...
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May 6, 2018: Old Fire Truck, Gold Hill
DrFumblefinger was delighted to find this ancient fire truck sitting in the Colorado mountain town of Gold Hill.
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London is burning to remember 1666 Great Fire
London has a month-long series of events and displays to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire that forever changed the city.
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Florence's Uffizi closes a gallery that wasn't open
Fire safety concerns have closed a centuries-old gallery connecting two of Florence's top museums, just as plans were underway to open it to the public.
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Lighthouses of Lake Havasu – Part 3 of 3
The final part of our visit to the replica lighthouses of Lake Havasu, narrated by Samantha.
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Sept. 5, 2018: Fireplug, Switzerland
George G shares an unusual Swiss fire hydrant in today's Pic of the Day.
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Re: London is burning to remember 1666 Great Fire
Visit the streets of London before the fire. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPY-hr-8-M0
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Vintage Fire Trucks, Bomber Command Museum of Canada
DrFumblefinger found these two vintage firetrucks in the collection of the Bomber Command Museum of Canada in Nanton, Alberta
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St. Croix No. 1 Firehouse, Calais, Maine
Gumbo was found at an interesting and much loved Firehouse in Calais, Maine
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Eating Out in Beaufort, South Carolina
Jonathan L shares some of his favorite restaurants in Beaufort, South Carolina
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Convent of Caraquet, New Brunswick
Travel Rob shares the story of a Convent with a long history, and which still is an important part of the community
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Engine Company 74
As Jonathan L shows, the old fire houses in New York blend in to their surroundings
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Keeper of the Plains, Wichita, Kansas
On a recent road trip to Wichita, Kansas Samantha and her husband made sure to check out the Keeper of the Plains sculpture.
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Wildfire along the Glenn Highway, Alaska
While driving to Denali National Park, DrFumblefinger is caught up in traffic jam due to a wildfire.
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Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace and NYC Fire Museum
Jonathan L explores two of New York City's smaller museums.
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Re: Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace and NYC Fire Museum
Sound like 2 interesting museums. I am curious if the Fire Dept Museum has a special exhibit on the heroic firemen who lost their lives on 9/11, running up the stairs of a burning skyscraper while everyone else was fleeing?
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Last Chance Train Tour, Helena Montana
While in Helena, Montana, Samantha suggests taking a ride on the Last Chance Train Tour through the city. You will learn some Helena city history.