Tagged With "Mt. Dora"
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Re: Hiking Mt. Takao in Japan
I love Japan and hiking. This gives me a great place to go to escape the crush of Toyko on our next visit. Thanks for this. I didn't know about it when we lived in Japan.
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Re: Herculaneum, 79 A.D.
Thanks for the trip, PortMoresby, it looks like a fascinating place to visit. Those Romans certainly knew how to build a city..
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Re: Herculaneum, 79 A.D.
Pompeii has never attracted me, for a number of reasons...but I think you have just sold me on Herculaneum. It sill have to wait a while, sadly, but it is on the list.
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Re: Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Thanks for posting this piece on one of my favorite areas of the world. Lovely photos. You capture the beauty and majesty of this sacred region that is changing so fast. May they recover from the earthquakes.
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December 14, 2017: Snow-shoeing on Mt. Spokane
A winter wonderland, DrFumblefinger shares photos of snow-shoeing on Mt. Spokane after a fresh snow-fall.
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June 14, 2020: Smart Deer, Mt. Rainier National Park
These deer are safely grazing beneath a sign that says "no hunting".
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November 13, 2019: Welcome to Montana
Samantha arrives in Montana, her 40th state, with a welcome that matches its name as Big Sky state.
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After 60 years, hotel still waits for opening day
Talk about plans gone wrong! A hotel in Sicily that started construction over 60 years ago and was completed over 30 years ago, has still had no guests except the local pigeons. The story is one of those "truth is stranger than fiction" tales. ...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 11, 2014: Highway 395
My favorite stretch of lonely road in the world is the 200 miles of Highway 395 south from Topaz Lake, where it enters California from Nevada, where these pictures were taken, south through Bridgeport and the turnoff to Bodie , past Mono...
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Kluane National Park
DrFumblefinger visits remote Kluane National Park in the Yukon territory. The park is home to most of the largest mountains in Canada, including it's tallest peak, Mt. Logan. It is home to hundreds of glaciers and forms part of the world's largest non-polar ice cap.
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Swiss "Jetman" Buzzes Mt Fuji
Yves "Jetman" Rossy has recently flown 9 times around Japan's Mt Fuji.Previously he's flown over the city of Rio de Janerio, the Grand Canyon and evenCrossed the English Channel. Read about it and view a video of his latest...
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Herculaneum, 79 A.D.
As a visitor to Naples, Italy and the surrounding countryside, it’s hard to disregard the presence of Mt. Vesuvius looming everywhere one goes. For example, should one forget for a moment, we have only to step onto the...
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American Beach, Amelia Island, Florida
Gumbo was found at American Beach on Amelia Island. See why it's such an historic and important neighborhood.
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Montane Moorlands, Mt. Kilimanjaro
DrFumblefinger shares some memories and photos of visiting the montane moorlands of Mt. Kilimanjaro's Shira plateau.
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Two Jack Lake, Banff National Park
DrFumblefinger shares one of his favorite views in Banff National Park.
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Mt. Logan, Yukon Territory
DrFumblefinger was lucky enough to spot Mt. Logan, Canada's tallest peak. It is a remote mountain in the Yukon, near Alaska, with no way to access or see it but by air.
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Porters, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
DrFumblefinger highlights some of the unsung heroes that make many adventure trips a reality.
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England’s Lake District
Barry Barford revisits an area of outstanding natural beauty in the country of his birth.
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Cows on the Road in Billings, Montana
Samantha and her husband got delayed by a herd of cows while visiting Pictograph Cave State Park. She shares some of the pictures she took as they crossed the road.
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Re: Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Excellent information about Namche, the gateway to the Everest region.
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A Trek to Mount Kilimanjaro: 2) Ice and Snow
We had ascended the western base of the volcano this past half week, had hiked through jungle and moorland, and were now entering Kilimanjaro’s alpine desert region.
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A Trek to Mount Kilimanjaro: 1) Ascent to Shira
Mt. Kilimanjaro has fascinated me ever since I read Ernest Hemingway’s classic novella, “The Snows of Kilimanjaro“. Little did I know as a schoolboy that I would...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 4, 2013: Sunset and Sunrise, Western Icefields, Mt. Kilimanjaro
I enjoy watching sunsets and sunrises whenever I can, mostly because of their beautiful light. This particular sunset (above) was partially blocked by a thick convoluted mass of clouds below us, but the diffused and changing light were...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 23, 2015: Dawn at Sheffield Camp, Mt. Kilimanjaro
One of the most memorable mornings I've ever experienced was at Sheffield camp on the Shira route of Mt. Kilimanjaro. When the sun set the night before, we were on a dry desert plateau around 15,000 ft above sea level. When we awoke...
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Mt Dora: Central Florida without the Disney
Jonathan L takes a walk to see the sights of Mt. Dora, Florida.
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Lake Dora Wildlife
Jonathan L had a chance to se some of the local wild life on a boat tour on Lake Dora, Florida
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A Cruise on Lake Dora, Florida
Jonathan L takes a 3-hour cruise, no, not that 3-hour cruise, on Lake Dora, Florida
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Eustis and Tavares, Lake County Florida
Jonathan L visits two towns in Lake County Florida.
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China plans rail tunnel through Mt. Everest
A few weeks ago, we reported on China's rail connections to Western Europe , and not long after that on Russia's interest in a new trans-Siberian road and railroad that could link Europe to North America.
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Namche Bazaar, Nepal
DrFumblefinger visits a remote region of the Himalayas, near the base camp for climbing Mount Everest
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A Few Signs from Lone Pine, California
DrFumblefinger shares some of the signs he spotted while visiting Lone Pine, California.
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What's She Looking at?
DrFumblefinger shares some images he took while visiting Mont St. Michel in France
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Cadillac Mountain in a Fog
Jonathan L visits Cadillac Mountain on a foggy day in Acadia National Park
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Re: Cadillac Mountain in a Fog
wow, Your description perfectly captures the unpredictable charm of visiting national parks. The rain and fog at the top of Cadillac Mountain must have made your visit to Acadia even more unique and memorable. It's a great reminder to appreciate nature in all its forms!
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World's Largest Belt Buckle, Billings, Montana
Samantha shares a picture of the World's Largest Belt Buckle she saw while exiting the airport in Billings, Montana.
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Pictograph Cave State Park, Billings, Montana
The Pictograph Cave State Park is home to Pictograph, Middle and Ghost caves which were home to generations of prehistoric hunters. Samantha shares some history as well as some pictures from their visit.
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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.