Tagged With "Kirkwood Ranch"
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Re: Route 66 - Pasadena to Needles
The bottle tree ranch is so awesome! I love the whimsical western town charm - I hope I'll get to do a road trip like that one day.
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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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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan 24, 2014: Saddler at Bar U Ranch, Alberta
Nestling in the rolling plains leading to the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains beyond is the National Historic "Bar U Ranch". First established in 1881, today Bar U Ranch continues to be a living showpiece of the daily life and skills of...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 4, 2015: Modern-day Cowboy
Thank God there are still cowboys in the world! Tough, hard-working guys -- real men. I came across this fellow I'll call "Roy" at the Bar U Ranch in Alberta. The Bar U is a Canadian Historic Site that every summer...
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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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American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, Amarillo, TX
Samantha explores this museum dedicated to a favorite American breed, and shares the excitement with us.
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October 23, 2017: Amphicars
The first commercially designed vehicle to be driven on both land and water, Amphicars had limited success when they were produced in the mid-20th century. They are now highly sought after collectibles.
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October 7, 2017: Fall colors, Alberta
A row of golden-leaf trees along a rural drive -- part of the foliage transformation of fall.
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Vegans at sea get a new choice
Oceania cruises is now offering full vegan menus with options at all meals.
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May 27, 2020: Tillotson's 50-50 Ranch, Granby, Colorado
Samantha and her husband saw this cute ranch with a unique feature while driving from Grand Lake to Lake Granby.
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Santa Fe Photography Workshop
Jonathan L took a photography course this summer. Here are some of the photos he took for the course projects.
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Where in the World is Travelgumbo #369
A new travel puzzle is posted for the week. Gumbo is off to another adventure to a unique place — and it's up to you to figure out where that is!
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo #371
A new travel puzzle is posted for the week. Gumbo is off to another adventure to a unique place — and it's up to you to figure out where that is!
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Bar U Ranch, Alberta (Where Gumbo was #368)
Gumbo was visiting the historic Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, once one of the largest ranches in Canada. The ranch preserves buildings and the historic period when large herds of cattle roamed the prairies, before they were fenced in.
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May 20, 2020: Twenty Mule Team Wagon, Death Valley
DrFumblefinger visited Death Valley National Park and spotted these old wagons used to pull borax more than a century ago.
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June 17, 2020: Scotty's Castle, Death Valley
DrFumblefinger visits Scotty's Castle in Death Valley on a clear winter's day.
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Albuquerque: Southwest Culture and Nature
Jonathan L. visits some of Albuquerque's excellent tourist attractions
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Cochrane Farmers' Market
The town of Cochrane sits in the beautiful Bow River Valley, between Calgary and Banff. Growing rapidly because of its proximity to Calgary, Cochrane still retains a small town vibe although it's now home to more than 20,000 people....
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 14, 2015: Cadillac Ranch - Amarillo, Tx
Welcome to Cadillac Ranch. It is a famous art sculpture in Amarillo, Texas which consists of what were either older running used or junk Cadillac automobiles from 1949 to 1963, half-buried nose-first in the ground, at an angle corresponding to...
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California Gold Country, 2018 Garden Tour
PortMoresby returns for a third visit to the annual spring garden tour in and around Grass Valley & Nevada City in the Sierra Foothills.
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March 14, 2018: Meet Dexter
Dexter is a pet bull who lives on Alberta's plains. He is quite a character!
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 1, 2013: Piney Lake, Colorado
P Piney Lake is a half hour's drive north of the mountain resort of Vail, Colorado, although the road is rough, narrow and with a steep drop-off (lotsa fun when you've pass someone going in the opposite direction). Piney Lake is a natural lake...
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 4). Kohala & Saddle Road
My final blog post on the Big Island covers the driest (less than 25 cm of rain a year) and oldest parts of the island — the northwest and central regions. (Petroglyphs, King's Trail, Waikoloa village) The Kohala...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec 17, 2014: Fish Creek Park, Calgary
Season's Greetings to all and I wish you safe travels over the holidays. These photos were taken in a part of Fish Creek Park in Calgary's SW. It is called Shannon Terrace. There is an old homestead down there that was once...
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December 12, 2016: Percheron Horses, Alberta
Percheron horses are a powerful and ancient horse, probably dating back to Roman times. Modern Percherons originated from Normandy. These horses live at the Bar U Ranch in Alberta and are descendants of these sturdy, hard-working animals.
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A Month in Chiapas
After 2 visits to Oaxaca, PortMoresby moves on for a long anticipated stay farther south in Chiapas, Mexico.
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Pleasures of a South African Safari Experience
South Africa delights in its differing qualities: a spot where untamed wildlife meets extravagant pleasure and a 'Rainbow Nation' of many cultures reveal a dazzling mixture of invitations. From a well-placed South African safari and amazing shorelines to shining seaside urban communities and world-class vineyards, South African safaris truly have it all. Traveling to South Africa offers a wealth of safari experiences, from lavish subtropical shoreline timberlands to the fantastic separation...
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Madrid goes green for park cleanup
Sheep—500 of them, two shepherds and a dog—are Madrid's latest way to keep its parks clear of underbrush that could lead to fires.
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Zapatistas & Comandanta Ramona
Images of the Zapatista Movement in the far south of Mexico are everywhere, constantly reminding PortMoresby of the ongoing struggle for rights and equality.
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Amarillo by Morning – Amarillo, Texas
Samantha and her husband had a great time in Amarillo, Texas and share some of the local hot spots.
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A visit to Great Basin National Park
In the United States, a country with dozens of great national parks, it makes sense that there would be some “orphan” parks that are only rarely visited. Such is the case with Great Basin National Park in Nevada. Great...
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Discover the Texas Hill Country
The Texas Hill Country is like holy ground for people who need an escape from their fast-paced lives. Michelle Carr offers us her favorite places to See, Eat and Stay.
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In the footsteps of Outlaws: a visit to La Leona, Argentina
While driving along the isolated Patagonian steppe, DrFumblefinger came across a hideout for two very famous bandits.
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January 24, 2019: Driving the Cowboy Trail on a late January afternoon
DrFumblefinger shares some photos taken this week while driving the scenic Cowboy trail in western Alberta.
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Travel America - Why visit Indianapolis?
Emily shares some reasons you might want to visit Indianapolis, Indiana (sponsored content)
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Walking Los Angeles: Hollywood
Walking through Hollywood, Jonathan L starts to find more to like about Los Angeles.
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Chapel of the Transfiguration, Grand Teton National Park
DrFumblefinger visits a pretty pioneer log cabin church, built almost 100 years ago in what is now Grand Teton National Park.
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Re: September 13, 2020: Around Solvang, California
Always made a fun day trip. Great drive too passing some beautiful horse farms. The Reagan Ranch is about 45 minutes away.
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Bar Flying U Ranch, Grand Teton National Park
DrFumblefinger visits one of the historic ranches on the Grand Teton National Park.
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Route 66: Exploring Roadside Attractions - Part 2
Jonathan L revisits his trip along Route 66 through the Mojave Desert
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Dorothy—An Alberta "Ghost Town"
DrFumblefinger visits the tiny hamlet of Dorothy. Never a large community, it nonetheless served as an important rail center for the shipment of regionally mined coal and grain crops.
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Art in the Picturesque Brandywine Valley
Stephanie visits the Brandywine Museum of Art, home to a rich collection of American art, especially that of the Wyeth family.
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The Sacramento Valley Museum
A community museum in a preserved early 20th century high school makes a quick trip to Williams, California doubly worthwhile for PortMoresby.
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Extraordinary and Surprising Things You Can Do in Vegas
Looking for some fun in Las Vegas? Here's some good suggestions for your visit (sponsored content)
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Daytripping Along Florida's Vibrant Sun Coast
Stephanie has a busy trip, taking in many of the interesting highlights of Florida's Sunset coast.
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Upper Piney River Falls Trail, Colorado
DrFumblefinger enjoys a scenic and pleasant stroll through the thin air of Colorado's Gore Range, his destination a waterfall east of Piney Lake.
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Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo
DrFumblefinger visits Cadillac Ranch, an art project located outside of Amarillo Texas. The unique project features 10 old Cadillacs buried in the ground. Hundreds of people visit it most days.
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Dorena Covered Bridge, Eugene, Oregon
Samantha and her husband Eugene toured six covered bridges in Eugene, Oregon. She shares some pictures of Dorena Bridge
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Buffalo Gap, Texas
Marilyn visits historic sites in a town whose early promise was bypassed by history when another town got the rail line.