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State by State: dam

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Apparently there is an entire country between Boston and San Francisco. A strange place for a dam. Not that any place is a particularly good place. Dams are decidedly unfashionable these days. No other dam though has been built in the middle of a national park. And not just any park. We are in Yosemite. And the dam in question is the infamous Hetch Hetchy. San Francisco has been vying for a good water source since 19 th. All this [restoring Hetch Hetchy Valley] is for an expanded campground? We exit Yose...

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State by State: byways

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Apparently there is an entire country between Boston and San Francisco. A trip planner web application that we develop - displays attractions and points of interest that can be worked into ones trip. So we are constantly on the lookout for websites collecting geotagged information about particular type of attraction, be it divesites. That we can point Furkot to. Add road trips to your roadtrips. Over 850 of them, complete with maps, photos, and sample trips. And we didnt even have to run our crawler.

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State by State: plan

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Apparently there is an entire country between Boston and San Francisco. And there is another kind of a road trip when unbounded spontaneity turns into unmitigated disaster: roads are jammed, motels crawl with roaches, views consist of particularly enticing trash dumps, and local dives serve unappetizing bricks of protein ineptly disguised as food. Trips after which you feel lucky if the worst that happens is a drunken bar brawl. Fire up Google maps. In one window, my favorite hotel booking service. Will ...

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State by State: oasis

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Apparently there is an entire country between Boston and San Francisco. Spending every afternoon in a swimming pool gives one a poor vantage point to criticize use of water, but Palm Springs 540 gallons. Per person per day is truly impressive. Despite its desert location this is a green place. Not green because of its environmental credentials. While over 3000 turbines of San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm. One has to admire their ingenuity in pursuing water. When the first farmers came to Palm Springs, the...

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State by State: leash

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Apparently there is an entire country between Boston and San Francisco. Ive heard it countless times:. He is really friendly. She just wants to play. Never mind that the subject in question flattens its ears, starts growling, barks and generally looks ready to attack. And even if it is genuinely friendly, I am not. That is, I have no inclination to play with strangers dogs. Befriend me first before you expect me to pet your four-legged companion. Hes afraid of your trekking poles. The new one today:.

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State by State: katahdin

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Apparently there is an entire country between Boston and San Francisco. We all strive to accomplish something. Something to be proud of. Something to casually mention in a mixed company and register a gleam of admiration, or a nod of respect. Something, anything. Those are my thoughts as I sit on top of Mount Katahdin. Contemplating the sign marking the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. In sight so I dont get the chance to ask. The point of the AT. Points out one of the commenters. And while it...

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State by State: death

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Apparently there is an entire country between Boston and San Francisco. Is the hottest place on Earth. Despite its name and well publicized incidents of vanished Germans. Stranded mother and son. Death Valley is not particularly deadly. Despite ample potential for heat stroke, dehydration. Rare but destructive and sometimes fatal flash floods. It doesnt make the list of the deadliest parks. Taking the recommended precautions. Are perfect summer hikes. Affording amazing views and plenty of cool breeze&#46...

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State by State: history

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Apparently there is an entire country between Boston and San Francisco. Short history of New Mexico as depicted on commemorative bronze plaques in the Cathedral Park in downtown Santa Fe:. Cathedral Park in Santa Fe, NM. The first major Spanish expedition to what is now the southwest United States was conducted by Francisco Vásquez de Coronado from 1540 to 1542. Subsequent exploration and settlement of the American Southwest would follow. Oh, wait - there are some Pueblos left. Lets convert them. Oñate a...

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State by State: biking

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Apparently there is an entire country between Boston and San Francisco. Arent your tires too skinny? Asks a woman who is anything but. I am furiously pedaling uphill and sweat dripping down my forehead seriously impairs my ability to fire a smart retort. Everything that comes to mind is flagged as rude by my internal filters. She looks like she has never been on a bike that hasnt collapsed under her but we are in Steamboat Springs and everyone is an expert. And I am sold. Weve hiked with cows. Sure enoug...

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State by State: vortex

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Apparently there is an entire country between Boston and San Francisco. Did they believe in vortexes as we do? Asks 8-years old boy. We dont know,. Volunteer who shows us around the Palatki site. Patiently answers. This is a typical answer when it comes to ancient ruins and their builders in the American Southwest. The question however is only typical to Sedona where New Age. Belief in psychic influence of red phallic protrusions reins supreme. At least boys grandfather looks vaguely embarrassed. In case...