Tagged With "Dillon Reservoir"
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Washington state's Wild Horses Monument & Gingko Petrified Forest
The Columbia River is one of the most interesting and beautiful geographic features of the Inland Northwest, from its headwaters in British Columbia to the dramatic Gorge just east of Portland, Oregon. When...
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Back to Oaxaca: Hoofing It, El Picacho & Teotitlan
PortMoresby sets out on the first of several walks in the countryside of southern Mexico, ending in a Zapotec weaving village.
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California Gardens 2017: Filoli, the House
This week PortMoresby introduces us to a long-time favorite, magnificent Filoli, in Woodside, California.
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Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 2
Professor Abe's visit to Ikaria continues, this week looking at some of the island's geothermal springs which drew some of the first tourists to the island. Today the Greek island is a spa destination with a number of charming small towns and villages.
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Beldi Hill Lead Mine, Swaledale North Yorkshire.
Ian Cook takes us on a journey into Britain's industrial past: the remains of a 19th century lead mine.
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Walk the Redwood Forest of Muir Woods
Jonathan L says "I am not much of a 'back to nature' kind of guy... But Muir Woods National Monument is a totally different experience." Share it with him!
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Yorkshire Views, and a View to the Future
Paul Hunter, confined like many of us to our homes, shares some beautiful images from around his home in Yorkshire.
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 2
Our trip to Northern Arizona, featured in Part 1 of this blog, included some spectacular natural scenery, along with an impressive church set into the mountains of Sedona, Arizona. In this installment, we include two National Monuments that were once...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 27, 2015. Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Flaming Gorge Reservoir is in Wyoming (and partially in Utah), created by the construction of the Flaming Gorge Dam across the Green River. It was built between 1958 and 1964 and created a massive body of fresh...
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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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Central India, Pt.4: Mandu
Professor Abe's journey in central India continues, this week with a stop in beautiful Mandu, with visits to palaces, stepwells and monuments. Be sure you follow the good professor's travels!
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The Frick Museum and Gardens, Pittsburgh (Where Gumbo Was #257)
George G visits the lovely Frick House and Gardens in Pittsburgh, and shares the history of the home, its gardens and wonderful car collection!
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Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka
Professor Abe shares a wonderful photogallery of wildlife he encountered while on safari in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.
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July 10, 2018: The Lonely Flower
DrFumblefinger admires this lonely flower growing on an isolated stump in a Colorado reservoir.
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Central India, Pt.6: Aurangabad and environs
Professor Abe's travels in Central India continue, this week in Aurangabad where he finds (among other travel gems) an amazing replica of the iconic Taj Mahal, a nice assortment of surviving historic city gates, and Aurangabad Caves, rock-cut Buddhist temples dating from the 6th and 7th century.
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High Force Waterfall, Middleton-in-Teesdale
A lovely waterfall, one of England's largest, is beautifully captured and featured today by photographer Ian Cook.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 30, 2014 : Rocky Mountains, Colorado
Today's highlighted photos were taken at the Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir in Colorado's Summit Country. It was a nice summer day and it's was hard to believe we're at 11076 ft (3375 m) above sea level. The treeline and...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 27, 2014: Grassi Lakes, Alberta
About a one hour drive west of Calgary using the TransCanada Highway, and near the town of Canmore and its Nordic centre, the incredibly beautiful Grassi Lakes are nestled between the Ha Ling Peak...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 19, 2014:
Lake Koocanusa is where I spent all of my summers growing up, it is close to my heart and is filled with fond memories. Because this lake is formed by a dam, every spring, we would watch the water slowly rise with great anticipation...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan 7, 2015: Sunset on the Glenmore Reservoir
When I was working at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, I would like to take a walk along the Glenmore Reservoir on my way into and out of the building. The sun was just setting as I left work and I was able to take the time to...
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October 26, 2016: Dillon Reservoir
Samantha visits the Dillon Reservoir, a great spot in Colorado for outdoor recreation and beautiful views.
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Nov. 2, 2016: Loveland Pass, on the Continental Divide
High in the Rockies, Loveland Pass is one of the beauty spots on the Continental Divide in Colorado.
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Five Things To Do At Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is located in the Northern area of Thailand capital city, Bangkok. It takes 1-hour journey by plane from Bangkok to Chiang Mai or about 8 hours by bus. The government intentionally prepares Chiang Mai for tourism purpose. The city is well arranged, and it has some artificial rivers. Many trees are planted along the road. Chiang Mai certainly has many interesting tourism objects to visit such as elephant training camp, orchid park, Thai silk, waterfalls and many more. Elephant Camp...
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Financing Freedom - 8 Tips For Budgeting Your Journey
Looking for ways to pay for your next travel adventure? Here are some suggestions you might find helpful (sponsored content)
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October 31, 2019: "Big Mike," Bozeman, MT
DrFumblefinger shares the story of Big Mike, a bronze cast of one of the most complete T rex skeletons in the world.
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The Hoover Dam, Nevada/Arizona border. Where Gumbo Was #28
Gumbo was visiting the Hoover Dam , previously also called "Boulder Dam ". This dam is a magnificent feature of engineering! Built in Black Canyon on the Colorado River, it bridges two states, Arizona and Nevada....
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Dole Plantation, Oahu, Hawaii (Where Gumbo was #169)
Gumbo was visiting one of Oahu's most popular tourist destinations, the Dole Plantation!
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Kaprun Dam, Austria
The Kaprun dams and power plant near Salzburg are a popular visitor attraction with beautiful views and a troubling past.
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Re: Nov. 2, 2016: Loveland Pass, on the Continental Divide
It is a very nice side trip which we never did while driving from A-B. Glad we took the time to visit it specifically and check out the area. Thanks for the comment.
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Re: Nov. 2, 2016: Loveland Pass, on the Continental Divide
I've always driven by on the Freeway. Can see it's worth taking the side road to the pass. Thanks, Samantha!
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Lunugamvehera National Park, Sri Lanka
Professor Abe shares a safari visit to beautiful Lunugamvehera National Park, and enjoys a large variety of wildlife.
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Seven Sisters Hydroelectric Dam, Manitoba
DrFumblefinger visits the Seven Sisters Hydroelectric generating station in eastern Manitoba.
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Croton Gorge Park: Supplying NYC Water for 150 years
Jonathan L visits New York's oldest water supply reservoir.
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A Fall Hike around Calgary's Glenmore Reservoir
DrFumblefinger explores an urban late fall hike in Calgary, on the popular Glenmore Reservoir Trail.
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Two Museums and a Hike in Westchester County, NY
Jonathan L visits historical, cultural and outdoor activity sites in Westchester County
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Swann Memorial Fountain, Philadelphia
An allegorical Philadelphia fountain honors a fan of fountains and also fits in a tale of three sculptors.
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Lake Elmo, Billings, Montana
Samantha shares some pictures of beautiful Lake Elmo in Billings, Montana.
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An Egret and Cormorants in Central Park
Jonathan L noticed birds of a different feather near the reservoir in Central Park.
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Santa Barbara's Very California Botanic Garden
In Santa Barbara, the botanic garden is focused on the flora of California in its historic home on land once part of the Santa Barbara mission.
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Cheow Lan Lake, Thailand
ProfessorAbe goes off the usual tourist track for a boat ride and a hike in one of Thailand's beautiful national parks.
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New York Public Library Main Branch
Jonathan L visits the main branch of New York's Public Library
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National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Jonathan L takes a trip back to the Civil War
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Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Utah
DrFumblefinger visits the most western portion of the Flaming Gorge reservoir, wherein you'll see the red rock that inspired John Wesley Powell to name it "Flaming Gorge"
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Tissa Lake, Hambantota, Sri Lanka
ProfessorAbe visits a beautiful lake, actually an ancient reservoir, in Sri Lanka
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Borealis Paper Museum, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec
Borealis occupies the former pumping plant of a huge paper mill, and focuses on the history and role of papermaking
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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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The Rain in Spain: Good News
Spain, among Europe's hardest-hit by recent droughts, is on the way to a better year as its reservoirs fill.
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Wandering in the Museum of Edinburgh
Spread over several historic buildings, the museum and its affiliates illustrate many aspects of the city's history and people