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Empty store shelves, long gas lines or stations sold out of gas... must be hurricane season around here.
I suppose we could trade in our cars for surf boards with coastal waves expected 20'-36' ( ... and for a really adventurous boat-ride : up to 51-ft waves in the jet stream...)
Anyway, hope everyone has a happy (or hoppy) day !
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Luosto is a picturesque ski village with a surprisingly large number of accommodations. Although there are a few hotels, you'll mostly find cozy bungalows here. Luosto is nestled in the heart of Pyhä-Luosto National Park, surrounded by ancient forests, rugged gorges, and peat bogs. It's a unique piece of nature rarely seen in our part of Europe. Finnish Lapland is far to the north, so there's usually plenty of snow here. Luosto offers a stunning landscape for adventurous activities and the opportunity to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Finnish wilderness. Our plan is to climb the spectacular fell (mountain). As we step out of the car, it feels like nature here is in a deep winter sleep. Our hike begins at dawn in the remote hamlet of Ukko-Luostontien. In Lapland, the colors of the sky during sunrise and sunset can be very intense due to the low position of the sun on the horizon. The long twilight periods can create unique colors in the sky, including green hues, due to various scattering effects of sunlight. The trees gently bend under the weight of the snow.
We walk along the ridge of the fells of Ukko-Luosto, passing through the surrounding primeval forest. The summer path to the top is closed due to avalanche danger, so we continue our journey and attempt to reach the summit via the northern ridge of Ukko-Luosto. The path ascends steeply through the enchanting ancient forests, where the trees covered in crown snow look magical. The last section to the top of the mountain has snow too deep for us. The path winds its way to the top of Pikku-Luosto Fell. We sink in and have to crawl to the top. Snowshoes are definitely necessary here. In the impressive Ukko-Luosto Scenic Hut, we can take a break, warm up, and admire the magnificent view. It's terribly cold up here on the 514-meter-high mountain, partly due to the biting polar wind. The sun reaches its highest point on this short January day and shines beautifully just over the mountain's peak. There's also a solar halo visible, an optical phenomenon caused by the refraction, reflection, and scattering of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere. We thaw out a bit and rest before starting our return journey. Walking in the snow is exhausting. We take the same route back because we don't want to get stuck in deep snow and aim to be back in Luosto before dark. In total, we walked more than 18,000 steps, but we enjoyed this special place in Lapland. In Luosto, we treated ourselves to delicious reindeer jerky and panna cotta, while BieJee savored a reindeer burger.
Luosto biedt een prachtig landschap voor avontuurlijke activiteiten en de mogelijkheid om te genieten van de rust en schoonheid van de Finse wildernis. Ons plan is om de spectaculaire fell (berg) te beklimmen. Wanneer we uit de auto stappen, lijkt de natuur hier in een diepe winterslaap te verkeren. Onze wandeling begint bij dageraad in het afgelegen gehucht Ukko-Luostontien. In Lapland kunnen de kleuren van de lucht tijdens zonsopkomst en zonsondergang zeer intens zijn door de lage stand van de zon aan de horizon. De lange schemerperiodes kunnen unieke kleuren in de lucht veroorzaken, inclusief groene tinten, door verschillende verstrooiingseffecten van het zonlicht. De bomen buigen zachtjes onder het gewicht van de sneeuw. We lopen op de rug van de fells van Ukko-Luosto langs het oerbos in de bijzondere omgeving. Het zomerpad naar de top is afgesloten vanwege lawinegevaar, dus we vervolgen onze weg en proberen de top te bereiken via de noordelijke bergkam van Ukko-Luosto. Het pad loopt steil door de betoverende oerbossen, waar de bomen bedekt met kroonsneeuw er magisch uitzien. Het laatste gedeelte naar de top van de berg is de sneeuwlaag te diep voor ons. Het pad slingert zich een weg naar de top van Pikku-Luosto Fell. We zakken weg en moeten kruipen naar de top. Sneeuwschoenen zijn hier dus echt nodig. In de indrukwekkende Ukko-Luosto Scenic Hut kunnen we even bijkomen, op temperatuur komen en het magnifieke uitzicht bewonderen. Het is verschrikkelijk koud hier op de 514 meter hoge berg, mede door de strakke poolwind. De zon bereikt zijn hoogste punt op deze korte januaridag en schijnt prachtig net over de top van de berg. Ook is er een zonnehalo te zien, een optisch fenomeen dat ontstaat door de breking, reflectie en verstrooiing van licht door ijskristallen in de atmosfeer. We ontdooien nog even en rusten uit voordat we beginnen aan onze terugreis. Wandelen in de sneeuw is zwaar. We nemen dezelfde route terug omdat we niet vast willen komen te zitten in de diepe sneeuw en we in ieder geval voor het donker terug willen zijn in Luosto. In totaal hebben we meer dan 18.000 stappen gezet, maar we hebben genoten van deze speciale plek in Lapland. In Luosto hebben we onszelf getrakteerd op heerlijke rendier-jerky en panna cotta, terwijl BieJee genoot van een rendierburger.
Adventurous Valley.
Formações posições conscientes buscando inúmeras inspirações expressões linguagens influentes natureza radical tons arte abrupta clima social profundo,
caractéristiques informelles signes stylistiques symboles dominants innovations artistiques vie spirituelle couleurs palpitantes s'efforçant d'équilibrer les mers intérieures,
livfullhet linjer intressanta ämnen konstigaste mått avlägsna faktorer ökande oro respektabla texturer grynig skönhet uttrycksfulla värden flimrande sinnesdelning ytor,
codarsnachtaí comhlántacha samplaí ceannasacha ag feabhsú gormacha carraigeacha ollmhóra iontas contúirtí leanúnacha soiléireacht rómánsúil,
simplicitates naturae pacificae harmoniae, profundissimae tempestatum colores affectus, fructus metas punctorum alacer doctrinae pervestigationes pretiosae,
素敵な色合い途切れのない心リラックスした形見事な鳥密な情報源重要なモチーフ現代の表現見られるリズミカルな次元詩の芸術.
Steve.D.Hammond.
. . . Adventurous Serenity . . .
" Embark on the adventure of life, where the pursuit of peace becomes the compass guiding you through the twists and turns. Flow with the currents of self-discovery, allowing the wisdom inside to be your steadfast guide on this exhilarating journey. "
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. . . In the Heart of Adventure . . .
She is like a ship floating in the middle of the sea.
On a good day, she wants to keep sailing to see new destinations, whether they be beautiful, challenging, or terrible.
On stormy and cold days, she longs to return to the warmth and safety of the harbor.
There are many piers to dock at, both completed and incomplete. But, no matter where or how long she parks, in the end, she has to leave the pier.
Even the port, the safest place for ships, is not meant for her to stay stationary and safe. In the end, the ship must carry out the duties for which it was built and predetermined.
Being a Domina for her is like carrying the dreams of passengers, managing them, taking them on a journey, creating memories, and sharing good experiences together until they reach their safe destination. Once the mission is perfectly complete, it's time to part ways.
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If we stick to the familiar ideas of safety, perfection, and success, our lives won't move forward or discover anything new.
Many people have asked her if it's worth letting go of long and hard-worked perfect masterpieces for the unknown.
Her answer is always a simple "Yes" — it's worth it.
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" Endless journey, countless miles traveled. In the final chapter, she discovered that amidst the company and support of many, the most profound steps were taken alone. And in that solitude, she found a preference for the path that continues onward, solo and strong - untame and independable.
The path that many people say is a path of endless chaos and loneliness. But for her, it is peace. "
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Vietnam 2004
In 2004 I went backpacking. Last year - with all the lockdowns - I dug out my photographs and processed them. It was wonderful reliving all those experiences so long ago.
This photograph was taken in Hoi An, Vietnam on the Thu Bon River. I was in my mid-20s and still carefree, and being quite adventurous back then, I bought a very old Russian Minsk Motorcycle in Hanoi. It was a two stroke, noisy, dirty, dangerous, but exhilarating machine. I have no idea how I stayed alive! I rode it from Hanoi to Saigon down Highway 1 and up onto the Ho Chi Minh Road.
On the way I stopped in Hoi An, a tourist town even back in those days, but with wonderful traditional architecture. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and the place to buy some of the best tailored suits - not that I was interested in a suit back then. Rather than getting measured up, I took a canoe 'tour' with a local lady in her traditional boat down the Thu Bon River.
I wasn't that long down the river when everything changed and I could have been there 100 years ago looking back on a traditional Vietnamese Port. The bustle and bartering was fabulous and I feel I caught some of the atmosphere of Vietnam with this photo.
I loved Hoi An and plan to return one day, but I expect it to be very different from what remember it all those years ago.
Enjoy!
See more photos on my website Composing Colour
It was a hard climb up rocks to the ledge to take this shot of the Treasury. The ruins are approached from the east by a narrow gorge known as the Siq - While most walked the distance like us (I think about 4 km) others took more adventurous means of transport (burrows, horses, and camels)
Vernazza Sunset.
Cinque Terre, Liguria in the northern part of Italy. The national park includes the five towns Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. There are a lot of hiking trails in the park featuring spectacular views of the landscape and the towns.
The accessibility to fantastic photo locations of the towns are nothing but unique. In Vernazza, Manarola and Riomaggiore it is just a 5 minutes stroll to a breathtaking view of both water, town and - if the time is right - sunset.
The 5 towns are connected by hiking trails running along the coastline (Via dell Amore - 8€ daily fee to use them) but due to a flooding in 2011 only the part between Monterosso and Vernazza is open (2015). Luckily, there are many trails inland that are open and free to use. For the less adventurous types the towns are also connected by train (running hourly) and ferry (except Corniglia) if the weather permits it. The towns look amazing from sea so going at least once by ferry is highly recommended.
It becomes very hot and very crowded during the summer so my best advice are to visit during the shoulder in spring/fall. We were there in the beginning of April and hiked in short sleeves and shorts. 2 out of 3 hiking days were great but the last we had rain pouring from early morning until late afternoon.
Accommodations book up quickly in Cinque Terre but gives you a bit more flexibility not having to catch the train going home in the evening. The towns north of Cinque Terre are charming and a good alternative to staying in the park.
And by the way: The local wine isn't bad either :)
View Dream with Me On Black and Large
I was never thinking that the seascape shooting can be so adventurous like this morning. I went with Michael to Shelly Beach-Manly to take some shots but I must have misunderstood his email. Seriously, when he told me that this was going to be an adventure, he was right!!
We decided that instead of walking for half an hour to our destination we would take the shortcut via a steep road down to the cliff in pitch black darkness (5.30 am). Well Michael had a flash light and I forgot mine at home, bottom line – we finally reached our destination with some additional scars, bruises and scratches on my legs and feet. I had slipped a couple of times and fell despite my Spiderman powers and my new wet shoes!!
We met Oat ( Hangingpixels) and few more photographers; good thing is to see how many people enjoy photography, sunrise and seascape shooting.
About photo:
Single RAW shot at F: 16 E: 1/60 – filter: Cokin P ND 0.4x and Grey to increase contrast, post processing: Lightroom / Tone Mapping / Photomatix / B&W Styler
Some adventurous souls venturing out past the lighthouse on the rocky breakwater guarding Racine, WI harbor.
Climbing to reach the telegraph pole.
Also mapped using our route and the little man on google maps.
For adventurous visitors, Moscow has a really unique museum – the Secret Soviet Bunker 42, also known as the Cold War Museum Moscow. A neoclassical building on a quiet street in the centre of the city, this nondescript building looks very ordinary. The building was just a shell and served as an entry to a 7,000 sq-meter space – one of the main secret sites of the USSR. An underground complex was built here in the 1950s in response to the threat of nuclear war. Now it is a museum, and a unique one at that.
Visitors descend by elevator to the depth of 18 floors (65 meters) beneath Moscow. The facility operated as an emergency Command Post Headquarters for long-range aviation communications. Bunker 42 was fully equipped with everything needed for a nuclear attack: air recycling system, diesel generators, stocks of food, fuel, artesian wells to provide clean drinking water. Up to 30,000 people could live and work there for 90 days without assistance from the outside world.
Do you feel adventurous today? Cause here's something to challenge your minds! Just a little. Last night while I was editing this photo, I let my mind go stray for a while, somehow lost myself in the picture and when I "got back", I had a couple of questions... They are mostly thinking out loud kind of questions, rather than really asking. But please, play along and bear with me for a moment or two... You can even think I got crazy overnight and it's ok. It's not like I'm the model of sanity after all! So here goes...
We are used to hear expressions like "Great Point of View" or "Depth of Field", referring to a photograph, especially in here. Usually meaning the photo they refer to, has some unconventional point of view that challenges our eyes, or a bokeh effect that we really like. They are compliments mostly, or used as such. But it has to do with something else too. Something deeper and more important. And that's Perception. That's something I'd like to touch base with, this time. It's intriguing and cunning, yet it can get confusingly fun!
So, Perception! It's is not something tangible, it's not something we can measure. it's not something we can see or hear, nor can we hold it in our hand. And not everyone's Perception is to the same degree as someone else's. Doesn't matter though. We don't need to measure it. We don't need to see it, or hear it, or feel it in our hand. In essence it's an idea. It's our idea of reality. In that respect, Perception is to Understanding what breathing is to us as humans. We need it to live in and feel the world and people around us. We need it in order to be able to understand and translate feelings and emotions, behaviors and reactions. We need it to help us grasp the bigger picture. We need it as a base to get ideas from and form thoughts, our own thoughts. Cause we are thinking based on our perceptions. Ultimately we use it to understand ourselves! And what we think we are is not always what we really are. In other words, Perception is a key element of our existence and from that point of view (pun intended ;-), Perception becomes one of the most fundamental aspects of ourselves.
Have you ever wondered if what we see is real, but what we perceive this reality to be, is not? Strange thought!
What of how we perceive time? What if the Future is Now and present was the moment that just passed? And if that's so, then Now is the Future happening and it is Past at the same time? In short Now is eternal? So confusing really!
What if we are not the child of the universe, like Barclay James Harvest tried to tell us back in the days, but the universe itself? Trying to think out of the box here!
How about ourselves? Are you really who you perceive yourself to be? Are you really what you think you are? That's tricky. Isn't it?
What if we are already living the dream but thought we were still dreaming? An idea to play with...
In other words, to put it simply, how much reality, our perception allows us to comprehend in the end of the day?
How much understanding of the world, of what's happening around us and ultimately of ourselves, does our perception allow us to have?
Now, take your time. Think about it for a moment... or a lifetime! All the same... or not?!
A rather adventurous drive (I left the car on the way and hiked the remaining 2km) brought me tonthat small Chapel on top of a mountain sitting in the clouds. The fog was so dense that I nearly walked by it without noticing.
Have an adventurous day at the beach, or just out in the sun🌞, while under the spray of our Shark Sprinkler Arch! This adorable design pairs well with any of our other inflatable items for the beach or pool.
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Tarryall, CO - It was one of those, "hey, let's turn right and see where this road goes" kind of moments. We inadvertently found a pretty nice campground called Spruce Grove.
There are some hiking trails just north of the area I would like to venture through. On this day I was ill prepared for any significant hike, the lack of proper shoes and apparel kept me from being too adventurous. Besides it's really crazy how the weather was; you could go from baking in the sun to freezer burn and back to sizzling hot in a matter of minutes.
The 5th and 6th classes in Ballerup were invited to experience different "escape rooms" at the School Service in Pederstrup. Here they could meet witches, princesses and other fairy-tale characters. If they could solve the riddles, they would get something that could eventually help Pinnochio get rid of the long nose he was so angry about. Morse codes, logic, UV lamps and observation skills were tested. As usual, the School Service got a lot of pictures in colour, but I think a couple of them did well in black and white.
The school service, Pederstrup.
Dragons and Dungeons aficionados will recognize these figurines, painstakingly glued and hand-painted for adventurous campaigns. These are keepsakes left behind by my deceased grandson.
The challenge at “We’re Here!” is Toys + Food.
This is my image for category 2 – “Am I Dreaming?” in the group 120 pictures in 2020.
A group of adventurous ELCC Marauders traveled by the Rail Runner commuter train from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, the New Mexico state capital today… every Wednesday, seniors ride the Rail Runner free… not that this means anything to us as we are all between 25-35 years old! However, as we disembarked the Rail Runner at Santa Fe Depot, I noticed a very old newspaper under a station chair… I picked it up and stuffed it in my backpack as we were leaving quickly to go shoot some of the oldest churches in the United States today and then enjoy some New Mexican food at Tomasita’s restaurant. I know it was wrong but I couldn’t help myself! Anyway, the newspaper was the “Santa Fe New Mexican,” dated June 15, 1955 and the lead story on the cover page had a headline, “New Albuquerque Camera Club Visits Santa Fe.” Here is the image from that article!
Kalk Bay Harbour is a charming brightly coloured fishing harbour in the heart of the equally quaint town of Kalk Bay. Experienced local anglers take to the fishing waters with line, net and determination and return daily around lunchtime with a fresh catch for you to buy at cheerful prices. If you can't catch your dinner you may as well choose it and have it beheaded, scaled, de-gutted and filleted by a quirky expert (do your bartering before anyone picks up a knife). Take it home and try it simple and delicious on a rustic braai (barbecue), South African style with a local beer or wine. If you're feeling adventurous pick up a local recipe book and try a traditional potato salad side.
This is the first time I've used my Lensbaby Sol 45 for a flat lay, more often than not I use the V56 but decided to be a bit adventurous. This won't be everybody's cup of tea but I love the blur so I may well be using the Sol again.
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Close to the village of Arsha in the Kazbegi region lies the Arsha Waterfall, about five kilometers from Stepantsminda Kazbegi. The hike to the waterfall is considered easy and typically takes three to four hours. The trail is unpaved but well-trodden, surrounded by lush meadows, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The waterfall is one of the lesser-known natural attractions in the area, contributing to its untouched and serene atmosphere. A bit further along is the Toti Waterfall, accessible via a steep trail that passes above the Arsha Waterfall. This waterfall offers spectacular panoramic views and is an ideal spot for a picnic. Visitors can enjoy the tranquility, the breathtaking nature, and even take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear water. For adventure seekers, it's possible to continue the hike to the nearby Gergeti Glacier, making the journey a full-day excursion.
The hike to Toti Waterfall leads through a rugged mountain landscape with breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks and deep valleys. The trail winds along steep slopes and rocky paths, surrounded by dry grasslands and scattered shrubs. Along the way, impressive cliffs and natural formations add a unique character to the scenery. The fresh mountain air and the tranquility of nature make the journey an unforgettable experience. At the end, the spectacular Toti Waterfall awaits as a rewarding sight after the challenging climb.
Nabij het dorp Arsha in de Kazbek regio, ligt de Arsha-waterval, op ongeveer vijf kilometer van Stepantsminda Kazbegi. De wandeling naar de waterval wordt als eenvoudig beschouwd en duurt doorgaans drie tot vier uur. Het pad is ongebaand maar goed begaanbaar, omringd door weelderige weiden en biedt prachtige uitzichten op de omliggende bergen. De waterval is een van de minder bekende natuurlijke attracties in het gebied, wat bijdraagt aan de ongerepte en serene sfeer. Nog iets verder ligt de Toti-waterval, bereikbaar via een steil pad dat bovenlangs de Arsha-waterval loopt. De wandeling naar de Toti-waterval voert door een ruig berglandschap met adembenemende uitzichten op besneeuwde bergtoppen en diepe valleien. Het pad slingert langs steile hellingen en rotsachtige paden, omringd door droge graslanden en verspreide struiken. Onderweg zijn er indrukwekkende kliffen en natuurlijke formaties die het landschap een uniek karakter geven. De frisse berglucht en de rust van de natuur maken de tocht een onvergetelijke ervaring. Aan het einde wacht de spectaculaire Toti-waterval als beloning voor de inspannende klim. Bezoekers kunnen hier genieten van de rust, de natuur en zelfs een verfrissende duik nemen in het heldere water. Voor avonturiers is het mogelijk om verder te trekken naar de nabijgelegen Gergeti-gletsjer, wat de wandeling tot een dagvullende activiteit maakt.
This whole row of buildings is abandoned. I have heard that there is a bowling ally, community center, and movie theater in this area--all empty now.
Home of the Adventurous is probably the perfect slogan for this place. When I begin to write something down about this place I honestly don't know where to begin. So I guess I should start by saying that almost everything you will be seeing in these photos is abandoned. This is a former cold war air force base that was basically left to rot by the government after less than 10 years of use. There are a few families that live in the condos still, but I would say 90 or more percent of these homes are empty. The schools are decaying, as is the hospital and all other buildings except those owned by Boeing. Boeing owns the runway and uses it for test purposes. And instead of moving their employees into the empty condos they set up manufactured homes for them.
The weather in Saint Marie is especially brutal, terribly hot dry summers and fierce awful winters. Saint Marie is like an island of condos and abandoned buildings in a great sea of prairie--nothing else is around it for miles and miles. It is true desolation. And when you drive the broken streets and see the condos with those big windows looking at you like empty eyes it is like you are in another world entirely. Then you see the signs set up by Boeing saying not to go any further and that essentially they are watching you--it's like something from a movie. I encourage you to look up other people's photos of Saint Marie and the things you will see will haunt you. Operating tables and beds left up in the hospital. Robes left hanging in the church. Everyone just walked away one day and this is what remains. If you are especially adventurous you can move here--the condos are a steal. A beautiful one fully furnished just sold for 30,000 dollars and there are others for much less than that.
Here are videos I took while exploring Saint Marie:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrRJCKiXAW8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiY1O0rBhu0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNtke7q9aYk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6rmeK7KYBk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yy00FTiwvk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZL-NyrcBrg
If any of you are as fascinated with this place as I am I have compiled a list of other websites where you can see old and new photos of this place, as well as real estate listings for condos that are for sale:
www.city-data.com/forum/montana/152625-glasgow-montana-re...
stmariecondoassn.tripod.com/stmarie/smstuff.html
www.radomes.org/museum/thumbs.php?site=Opheim+AFS,+MT
www.airfields-freeman.com/MT/Airfields_MT_E.html
www.flickr.com/photos/walkaboutwolf/94704293/
CONDO INFO
www.northwest-national.com/glasgow_montana_recreational.htm
www.missouririverrealty.com/st. marie.htm
For the record: this is the "staff-only" staircase of the Museum of Etnology in Budapest. I've been there on a training during the closing hours and I fell behind to take this shot -- it was quite adventurous, for the guard spotted me on the other floor while I was balancing on the bar to get the composition -- I've been asked what I'm doing there with a camera in my hands... It wasn't that usual "nice" situation.
Update: this shot has just appeared in the Budapest Daily Photo blog -- many thanks to Zsoolt.
Thank you very much all of you for your nice comments and all your faves... 1000+ views and 55 faves in 2 days, reached position 14 on Explore. Wow! It is impossible to say "thank you" for everyone but I will try to visit your photostreams and by faving your shots.
“A Mere Blessing”
Petersburg, Michigan
The sixth and final submission to the 50 States Project, this time for “The American Dream.”
The people of Michigan have long held a strong desire for travel, exploration, and just “getting away.” Just about every family I knew growing up went “up north” a few times every year, went on long family trips around the country, or had a modest lake house somewhere on America's third coast.
Multiple generations of middle class security helped give many people the chance to go on long vacations. For the more adventurous, RV's were the next logical step in the wanderlust pursuit. Combine the desire for expanded boundaries with the mechanically proficient populace of the state, and you start to see why many of the campers-on-wheels across the country are sporting Michigan license plates.
Long Canyon
The Burr Trail takes the adventurous traveler into some of Utah's most beautiful and extraordinary country. Views of the Henry Mountains, the colorfully contorted Waterpocket Fold, red Circle Cliffs, and Long Canyon all await the traveler who wishes to drive this interesting back road. Numerous hikes and side trips are available for those with the time and inclination.
John Atlantic Burr was born in 1846 aboard the SS Brooklyn somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean. He and his family lived in Salt Lake City, then later moved south and established the town of Burrville, Utah, in 1876. John Burr soon developed a trail to move cattle back and forth between winter and summer ranges and to market. This cattle trail through the rough, nearly impassable country around the Waterpocket Fold, Burr Canyon, and Muley Twist Canyon came to be known as the Burr Trail.
Today, the road which connects Bullfrog and Boulder, Utah, and which passes through the painted rock country of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Capitol Reef National Park, and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument land is known as the Burr Trail.
(nps.gov)
Der Burr Trail – mit vollem Namen Burr Trail Scenic Backway – ist eine historische Überlandverbindung im Garfield County im Bundesstaat Utah.
Verlauf
In Boulder an der Utah State Route 12 beginnend, verläuft der erste Teil der 68 Meilen (109 Kilometer) langen Strecke in südöstlicher Richtung im Tal des Deer Creek östlich der Duffrey Mesa. Bereits weniger als eine Meile nach dem Abzweig von der State Route wird die Grenze des Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument erreicht. Nach der Überquerung des Deer Creek wendet sich die Straße nach Osten und führt in einer scharfen Kurve in den Long Canyon, der auf einer Distanz von 11 Kilometern zwischen Rattlesnake Bench und King Bench verläuft. Nachdem diesem Canyon in nordöstlicher Richtung gefolgt wurde, tritt er durch eine Lücke des Circle Cliffs in die White Canyon Flat ein, durch die in südöstlicher Richtung der letzte Abschnitt in diesem Nationalmonument durchquert wird. Unmittelbar nach dem Überschreiten der Grenze zum Capitol Reef Nationalpark endet die Bitumendecke, der restliche Verlauf der Strecke im Nationalpark einschließlich der Burr Trail Switchbacks ist unbefestigt. Die Piste durchquert den Waterpocket Fold und verläuft, dem Verlauf der Notom-Bullfrog-Road und der Utah State Route 276 in südlicher Richtung folgend, zu ihrem Endpunkt in Bullfrog in der Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Geschichte
Die Verbindung zwischen dem Mündungsgebiet des Bullfrog Creek und des Halls Creek in den Colorado River ist nach dem Siedler John Atlantic Burr benannt, der diese Strecke seit 1876 für den Viehtrieb zwischen hochgelegenen Sommerweiden nahe Boulder und Winterweiden im Tal des Colorado River nutzte.
(Wikipedia)
I spotted this little guy on the birdfeeder yesterday for the first time. I was amazed when it leapt from the feeder to the bush and was annoyed with myself for stopping the camera moments before so failed to get the jump. Two of us were watching the mouse and neither of us caught the leap!!
Today I was watching the bush in good time. The patio door was shut, but the woodmouse didn't mind me opening the slider carefully so this video was the result.
Explored #110
Adventurous
Color: Black/pink
Leather Type: Creamy/Glossy
Total Lenght: 9.5 inches
Maker: Danier
Softness Scale: 9/10
Very short, Emma Peel style, leathe gloves with an attitude. Two zippers and an insert of pink leather add to their style. Their leather is soft and they feel tight and comfortable on the hand.
SICHUAN CHINA JUNE 2017 - very lucky to see snow during summer time, according to locals this is very rare to happen, this trip is very adventurous, driving up on narrow roads and high altitude, my adrenaline was rushing up to my brain when I looked out of the 4wd window, the bottom seems to very far away. — with John Wan, Benjamin Ho Swee Huat, Jiuzhaigou Holiday, Albert Low, Liewwk WK, Siva Kumar and 李業泰 at Mount Gongga.
She's gone.
So is the dog.
There's not a trace of the people who once lived on houseboats under Pittsburgh's bridges.
Today, on the spot where someone snapped this photo 65 years ago, adventurous types rent kayaks and paddle along the Allegheny.
Now, the rivers are playgrounds.
But back then, the city's waterways were home for this woman and her pet.
May they float on.
Somewhere.
Forever.
Very spontaneous Indiana Jones fig to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Raiders of the lost Ark.
Couldn’t locate the single brown whip piece I own, so this black one had to jump in.
- June 2021
The gallery was completed in 1882 and is open to explore her legacy today.
More than 800 remarkable paintings cover the walls of the Marianne North Gallery.
A vivid collection of 19th century botanical art, the gallery is a treat for both art lovers and adventurous minds. As a woman who defied convention, North travelled the world solo to record the tropical and exotic plants that captivated her.
She challenged the tradition of Victorian flower painting and chose to paint plants in their natural settings instead. Her work became a powerful record of the dramatic landscapes she visited and the plants that inhabit them - years ahead of the invention of colour photography.
Now, North’s vast collection of paintings is on permanent display here at Kew, exhibited in geographical order for you to follow in her footsteps.
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