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From the archives....young mule deer along the Old Yellowstone Trail right outside Gardiner, MT, January 2014
We love to explore areas outside the park boundaries when we visit Yellowstone, and a great spot to see wildlife is along the Old Yellowstone Trail right outside Gardiner, MT. Most days, you can expect to see bison, deer, elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and bald eagles. We've been told that bears and mountain lion also frequent the area but have never been fortunate enough to see either. Lots of great scenery along the way too without all the crowds :-)
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. As always, thanks for stopping by to visit!!!!!
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Dusk light over Motovun, a medieval walled town perched on a 277m hill in the Mirna River valley, in Istria County, Croatia.
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[Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran] A lovely rural village with adobe, mud and brick buildings, appearing as if stopped in time, near Tabriz in Iran.
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Morning view of Camogli, a fishing village and tourist resort located on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria region, northern Italy.
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A series of waterfalls in the forest, in Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia.
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Aerial view of the forest-shrouded Mljet, one of the most seductive of all the Adriatic islands, in Dalmatia region of Croatia.
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Sunset over the Adriatic sea, as seen on the island of Mljet, in Dalmatia region of Croatia.
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Dawn light over Caucasus mountains, as seen in the peaceful village of Zhabeshi, during the trek from Mestia to Ushguli, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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Aerial view of Osor, a small port town on Cres island, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.
Osor lies at a narrow channel that separates islands Cres and Lošinj. The channel was built in Roman times to make sailing possible. Now the islands are connected with a rotating bridge. Originally Cres and Lošinj were one island, before the channel was cut.
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Female trekker looking at Adishi glacier in Caucasus mountains, during the trek from Adishi to Iprali, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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Aerial view of Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn Beach), one of the top beaches in Europe, located 2km west of the harbor town of Bol, on Brač island, Split-Dalmatia County, southern Croatia.
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Colorful houses by the shore of Lake Como, in Varenna, Lecco province, Lombardy region, northwestern Italy.
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Aerial view of Black Lake (Montenegrin: Crno jezero), situated at the foot of Međed Peak, 3 km from the town of Žabljak, in Durmitor National Park, northwestern Montenegro. The lake consists of two smaller lakes: Big Lake (Veliko jezero) and Little Lake (Malo jezero), connected by a narrow strait.
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Aerial view of the secluded Lubenice beach, one of Kvarner’s most remote and beautiful beaches, on the western shore of Cres island, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.
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Morning light over the old town of Rovinj, a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, in Istria County, Croatia.
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Dawn light over the peaceful village of Zhabeshi, nested in Caucasus mountains, as seen during the trek from Mestia to Ushguli, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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Century Farms and Small Town Charm Along The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in Baker County Oregon
Spent a beautiful early summer day exploring small towns and century farms along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, one of three Oregon Scenic Byways that connect in Baker County. Baker County is home to more than two dozen Oregon Century Farms and Ranches and the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and back roads along the way, are a great way to explore this working landscape of the American West.
with spectacular views of the Wallowa Mountains, and rolling hills of the Pine Valley, and surrounded by local farms and ranches including a number of Oregon Century Farms, the byway is a popular destination for group tours and independent travelers alike, and offers visitors a chance to experience small town Americana in small towns like Halfway, Richland and Newbridge, as they explore the rugged and spectacular Northeast Oregon landscape along the way.
Hwy 86 between Baker City and the Hells Canyon Dam at the bottom of the canyon is open year round providing visitors access to the deepest river gorge in North America.
To download a map of the Hells Canyon Byway and more information about this beautiful scenic drive visit www.hellscanyonbyway.com
For more information about the Hells Canyon Scenic byways or other Baker County, scenic drives, events and attractions, visit the Baker County tourism website at www.basecampbaker.com
The 12th-century Chiesa di San Pietro Barisano (Rock church of Saint Peter Barisano) is the largest rock church in the city of Matera, Matera province, Basilicata region, southern Italy.
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Aerial view of the Chkhunderi Pass (2655m) and River Adishi valley, situated in the central part of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range, in Svaneti Region of Georgia.
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Aerial view of Lubenice, a 4000 year old medieval village perched on top of a 380 m high ridge that overlooks the Adriatic Sea, on Cres island, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.
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On our way back from Alexander Springs we decided to ignore the map and pull onto one of the many offroad trails in the Ocala National Forest. This is one of the many breath taking shots I got from out in the middle of nowhere U.S.A.
Social Distancing along the back roads of Baker County Oregon
A beautiful Spring day exploring the back roads of Baker County Oregon . Some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery.
Located at the intersection of three Oregon Scenic Byways Baker County is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wide open spaces. For more information about Baker County's back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com
Social Distancing along the back roads of Baker County Oregon
A beautiful Spring day exploring the back roads of Baker County Oregon . Some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery and wildflowers along the way .
Located at the intersection of three Oregon Scenic Byways Baker County is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wide open spaces. For more information about Baker County's back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com
Dawn light over Zhabeshi, a pretty highland village nested in Caucasus mountains, as seen during the trek from Mestia to Ushguli, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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A young San child, immersed in a quiet moment of thought, leans against the ancient trees of Namibia’s arid landscape. This powerful image captures the deep connection between people and nature, where wisdom is passed through generations and life flows with the rhythms of the desert.
Morning reflection in the terraced lakes in Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia.
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The West Highland Way (Scottish Gaelic: Slighe na GÃ idhealtachd an Iar) is a linear long distance footpath in Scotland, with the official status of Long Distance Route. It is 154.5 km long, running from Milngavie north of Glasgow to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, with an element of hill walking in the route. It is managed by the West Highland Way Management Group (WHWMG) consisting of West Dunbartonshire Council, Stirling Council, Argyll & Bute Council, Highland Council and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority. About 80,000 people use the path every year, of whom over 15,000 walk the entire route.
The trail was approved for development in 1974 and was completed and opened on 6 October 1980 by Lord Mansfield so becoming the first officially designated long distance footpath in Scotland. In June 2010, the West Highland Way was co-designated as part of the International Appalachian Trail.
The path uses many ancient roads, including drovers' roads, military roads and old coaching roads, and is traditionally walked from south to north. As well as increasing the sense of adventure, taking the route in this direction keeps the sun from one's eyes.
The route is commonly walked in seven to eight days, although many fitter and more experienced walkers do it in five or six. The route can be covered in considerably less time than this, but a less hurried progress is the choice of the majority of walkers, allowing for appreciation of the countryside along the Way. Enjoyment of the natural surroundings of the walk is the primary motivating factor for many people following the route.
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In April, I solo-hiked on and around the northern part of the famous West Highland Way, starting in Ardlui and finishing in Fort William five days later after a set of detours from the main trail.
The itinerary was as follows: Ardlui -> pass below Ben Lui -> Inveroran -> Kingshouse -> Luibelt ruin -> Fort William.
During the second day, being surprised by the morning snow, I descended from below Ben Lui to Tyndrum and hiked on the West Highland Way across Bridge of Orchy to Inveroran - there I camped in a really beautiful river setting (and enjoyed couple of cask ales in the nearby small hotel :-)).
Ancient stone defensive towers in Caucasus mountains, as seen during the trek from Mestia to Zhabeshi, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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Aerial view of the old town of Rab, on Rab island in Adriatic sea, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.
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The historic Lanes grocery store on Elizabeth Street, Alviso, has finally collapsed under its own weight. I discovered this after I came back from Japan. It was a sad ending as the wooden structure had survived so many storms and floods in the past. I guess the last storm really nailed its coffin. Behind it is the Victorian Tiden-Laine house built in 1887 by Susan Ortley Tilden.
High angle view of the pretty seaside village of Valun, tucked at the foot of cliffs by Adriatic sea, on Cres island, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.
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Aerial view of Holy Trinity Church, a Georgian Orthodox church sitting on top of Mount Sameba surrounded by the vastness of nature, 8 km from Batumi, the capital city of Adjara region of Georgia.
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Dawn light over the imposing rock face of the Seekofel (2,810m), part of the Prague Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by Lake Braies (Italian: Lago di Braies), in South Tyrol, northern Italy.
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Social Distancing along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway in Baker County Oregon
A beautiful Spring day exploring the back roads of Baker County Oregon along the Elkhorn Scenic byway between Sumpter and Baker City. Some great wildlife and lots of wide-open scenery and wildflowers along the way. Took a little time to explore along the way with stops at the Ah Hee Diggings historic site and a nearby abandoned mine, before checking out Baldy Creek and the historic Peavy Cabin, and ending our adventure at Anthony Lakes for a little time at the lake and lunch at the Starbottle Saloon
Located at the intersection of three Oregon Scenic Byways Baker County is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wide-open spaces. For more information about Baker County's back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com