Tagged With "Maid of the Mist"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 23, 2013: Iceland's Black Sand Beach
The mist ads a great effect to your photos, PHeymont!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 23, 2015: Victoria Falls - “The Smoke That Thunders”, Zimbabwe
The gorge is actually extremely narrow, and it is only from the air that you get a full perspective of the Falls, as you have too much mist to have a full grasp of the whole. Yes, I took an helicopter, and it was an amazing flight. From Zambia, you can also take an Ultra Light Flight, which must be even more amazing. I didn't cross into Zambia and regretted it afterwards. I would also have loved to jump in the Devil's Pool on the Zambian side, but I think there was too much water at that...
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#211)
Here are our next clues. You get an idea of where we are as the mist clears a little around here.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#211)
The mist continues to clear and we get to look around our surroundings a little more. There is much that is special about this place, but few things more so than what is beneath our feet....
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Re: Where In the World is TravelGumbo (#199)
Here's the second piece of this week's puzzle, minus mist. Feel free to ask questions; you may get answers that will help narrow the scope.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 23, 2015: Skógafoss, Iceland
Iceland is a land of dramatic rugged scenery, especially along its south shore. There are lots of great sites here, one of my favorites being Skógafoss . Located in the pretty little town of Skogar, this...
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Under the Cirio Tree
One of the strangest plants I have ever seen is the Cirio Tree. It is a bizarre tree found mostly in the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. A few also grow in mainland Mexico and in Arizona. It is also known as the Boojum...
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Yellowstone: Old Faithful Inn & Geyser
PortMoresby arrives in Yellowstone and begins her visit at the logical place, Old Faithful Geyser and its companion, the Old Faithful Inn.
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May 28, 2017: Rwanda—Gorillas In The Mist
Grand Escapades shares a fascinating encounter with Gorillas in the misty hills of Rwanda in today's Pic of the Day.
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Whitby - North Yorkshire Coastal Town
Whitby, North Yorkshire. A modern visitor attraction, working fishing port, with ancient religious heritage that inspired Bram Stoker.
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Walking Through the NY Botanical Gardens: a Winter's Day
A winter walk takes Jonathan through an uncrowded park, and into an old-growth forest that mirrors what the area was like 300 years ago.
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The Burgess Shale, Stanley Glacier, Kootenay National Park (Where Gumbo was #211)
Gumbo was visiting the fossil rich deposits of the Burgess Shale. These are at a newly discovered site in the Stanley Glacier basin of Kootenay National Park.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#211)
A new travel puzzle is up, with daily clues to follow to help you along your journey in solving where Gumbo is and what he's looking for this week.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey #5: Istanbul to Tbilisi
Wilbur takes us on another memorable train journey, this one starting in Istanbul, then on to Ankara, Erzurum, Batumi (bu bus), Yerevan and ending in Tbilisi
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March 14, 2017: Cleveland Hills in the Mist
Landscape photographer, Paul Hunter, shares some scenes from his home territory of North Yorkshire.
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The Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay
On a journey to Baja California, DrFumblefinger has opportunities for close-up encounters with gray whales wintering in Mexico.
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Soda wars take to the sea
Carnival Cruise Lines shifts its beverage business from Coke to Pepsi. With over 5 million customers a year, it's a sizable account
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Peripatetic Bhutan
LestertheInvester shares memories and many fine photos of his recent trip to Bhutan.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day. September 11, 2013: Manassas National Battlefield, Virginia
The first major battle of the American Civil War occurred on July 21, 1861 about 30 miles east of Washington D.C. in the farm fields of Manassas, close to what’s now Washington Dulles airport. It...
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A journey around Iceland: 2) The Golden Circle
(Rainbow over Thingvellir National Park, Iceland) The most popular day trip from Reykjavik is to the “Golden Circle” — three beautiful natural attractions which aren't golden or even vaguely circular. The first of...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 8, 2015: Kakabeka Falls, Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario
Kakabeka Falls is a waterfall on the Kaministiquia River, located beside the village of Kakabeka Falls in the municipality of Oliver Paipoonge , Ontario, 30 km (19 mi) west of the city of Thunder Bay. The falls have a drop of...
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Twin Falls, Yoho National Park
(Twin Falls, Yoho NP) In a region of dramatic scenery and jaw-dropping beauty, the Yoho Valley more than holds its own. Situated in Canada's Rocky Mountains, it's one of the most amazing places I've ever visited. The...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 23, 2015: Pigeon River High Falls, Minnesota / Ontario Border
Pigeon River High Falls forms part of the Canada–United States border between the state of Minnesota and the province of Ontario, west of Lake Superior. Pigeon River alternates between navigable waters and cascades or waterfalls. As...
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Portland, Oregon - Part III - Escaping
After a week in Portland's restaurants and gardens, we were ready for nature. One of Portland's closest and most popular natural attractions is Multnomah Falls , the second highest, year-round waterfall in the nation. Getting there by car is easy;...
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Exploring Namibia – Part 2
Part 2 of Professor Abe's 3 part series through the fascinating desert landscapes and old German towns in Namibia.
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The Many Faces of the Paine Massif, Chile
DrFumblefinger loves mountains and has seen many great ones during his travels. A favorite is the three "horned" section of the Paines Massif in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park.
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Jersey, The Channel Isles.
Paul Hunter shares some brilliant images of Jersey, one of the Channel Islands between England and France.
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 3). Kona & South Coast
This blog is being published on the same day PHeymont posted some great pics of Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, or Place of Refuge, which you can see here. Along with the Place of Refuge, I'm discussing...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 14, 2014: The CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario
The CN Tower (in French: "Tour CN") is a 553.33 m-high (1,815.4 ft) concrete communications and observation tower in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada . Built on the former Railway Lands, construction on the CN Tower began on...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct 15th, 2014: Wild Flowers
I took these pics while hiking on another cool and misty day. I had gone out west of Calgary near a little village called Waiparous. Even just taking a drive out there, you are guaranteed to see wildlife. I did see some on...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sep 17 2014: Wild Columbine
I took this photo while hiking around Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. It was a wet, cool day and the mist sat just above the lake. The rain wasn't falling hard, more like a heavy spray that dampened your clothes and hair until...
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Hawaii: Coping with Hurricane Ana
It's not every day a traveler has to deal with a hurricane -- especially when vacationing in the South Pacific. My first brushes with one were exciting in a way, but tedious in most respects. I've experienced a number of "natural...
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Experience Holiday in Croatia in Luxury
Alex D offers us Croatia as a great destination for luxury travelers (and yes, for the rest of us, too!)
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Whitney Plantation, Louisiana: The Story of Slavery
Whitney Plantation is different: it is not about the gracious life of the ante-bellum South; it is about the lives of the thousands of slaves who paid for it.
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Niagara Falls: Pretty much the complete guide
Yes there will be a lot of people when visit Niagara Falls, but it is still worth the trip. Jonathan L gives his impressions and advice
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Jan. 3, 2017: Hungarian Parliament Building
Through an early morning mist, Marilyn Jones caught this memorable view of Hungary's largest building.
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July 18, 2019: Moel Fenlli, North Wales, UK
GarryRF visits a summer beauty spot that can be very challenging when the fog rolls in.
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A Taxi Tour of Shetland
PHeymont and his wife get a cabbie's-eye view of scenes on Shetland's Mainland
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Palouse Falls State Park -- one of Washington State's hidden gems
In a most improbable feat of natural engineering, a beautiful nearly 200′ (60+ m) waterfall was plopped in the middle of nowhere. At least many would call the rolling grasslands and eroded lava formations of...
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Be sure to stop at Twin Falls, Idaho
Most travelers seem in a big hurry to complete their drive on the I-84 freeway, through the lava fields of the Snake River Plain. Their destinations are often Boise to the north, Yellowstone National Park to the east, or Salt Lake City to...
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March 18, 2016. Frozen
Frozen mist from a waterfall has yielded some spectacular images, captured by the lens of Ian Cook.
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Purple-crowned Fairywrens of Western Australia
Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Australia, part 3
We finish our celebration of Australia’s nature with a species of bird that’s name and coloration evoke images of dainty fairies, but that should not be underestimated in its territorial defense.
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The Niagara River and Horseshoe Falls
DrFumblefinger shares a visit to lovely and memorable Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls.
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Top 5 Most Beautiful Places in China
China's vast and diverse territory endows the country with some of the most beautiful natural scenery on earth. From the picturesque karst landscape in Guilin and Yanshuo to the precipitous pillars in Zhangjiajie, from the colorful lakes in Jiuzhaigou to the Rainbow Mountains in Zhangye, China's diverse natural beauty is as impressive as its splendid culture. 1. The Yellow Mountains — Sunrises and Seas of Cloud An image of a twisting pine tree growing from a curiously-curved rock pops into...
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February 28, 2019: The "Maid of the Mist"
DrFumblefinger shares the story behind one of North America's wettest boat adventures, a ride on the Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls.
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Quetta, Train to Chaman
Bob Cranwell shares a story of a memorable train journey in high altitude Pakistan.
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Re: Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia (Where Gumbo was #317)
Maybe mist is what it takes to makes the pipes sound less grating.\
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If there is a paradise on earth….
Bob Cranwell, our resident travel philosopher and raconteur, shares a tale of Kashmir.
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The North Sea Coast, Late Summer
Paul Hunter shares a beautiful gallery of scenes late this summer along England's North Sea coast.