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In July 1982, Lawn Lake burst its dam and millions of gallons of water swept trees and boulders down the Roaring River Valley, leaving three dead and the town of Estes Park under 6 feet of water. Today the boulders and dead trees sit beneath lovely Horseshoe Falls provide a dramatic reminder of the power of nature. ...by Published on 05-15-2012 12:43 AM
Seaside Heights Boardwalk offers a mile of delights on two piers, Casino Pier and Funtown Pier. Discover all the standard boardwalk fare and a few surprises: There are carousels, a Ferris wheel, kiddie rides, go-karts, and bumper cars. In addition, there's arcade on top of arcade on top of ...by Published on 05-14-2012 12:11 AMby Published on 05-13-2012 12:22 AM
The Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway is a 270-mile route through the heart of Nebraska that takes in small towns, historic buildings and 4th or 5th generation ranches. The main attraction however is the Sandhills region itself, 20,000 square miles of gently undulating dunes, native grassland and diverse wildlife - including the Sandhill Cranes that descend on the Platte River in their hundreds of thousands every spring. ...by Published on 05-12-2012 12:38 AM
The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association operates this museum that pays tribute to the firefighting trade with an extensive exhibit of vintage fire engines, equipment, patches and other items. The impressive Wall Of Valor in front is in itself worth a visit. ...by Published on 05-11-2012 12:14 AM
Desert cliffs and rock formations once home to the Kawaiisu Native American people. Several movies have been shot here, in wet years, great spot for wildflowers. ...by Published on 05-10-2012 12:19 AM
The Natchez Trace Parkway crosses the Tennessee River in northern Alabama over the John Coffee Memorial Bridge, a sleek 0.8-mile bridge that sits low over the water. The bridge was named after General John Coffee, who fought under the command of future US president Gen. Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812 with Britain, and also in the Creek Wars of 1813-14. ...by Published on 05-09-2012 12:16 AM
Once a thriving mining town, then a virtual ghost town when Route 66 was bypassed, Oatman has been reborn in recent years as a popular tourist destination for its Old West flavor. Many of its historic buildings still stand, including the Oatman Hotel, where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent a night of their honeymoon, and where the lobby is covered by thousands of dollar bills that tourists have attached to the walls and ceilings. There are stagecoach rides, cowboy shootouts and gift shops galore. But above all there are the burros, descendants of animals released in the hills by miners. They function today as the semi-official stop lights, wandering the narrow streets and poking their heads into car windows looking for handouts. Local residents care for them -- although they are free to wander as they wish. ...by Published on 05-08-2012 12:17 AM
There are four wildlife refuge areas comprising 45,000 acres of wetlands, grasslands and riparian habitats. This is part of the Pacific Flyway, a major route of migrating birds. This area is the largest contiguous freshwater wetlands in California. ...by Published on 05-07-2012 12:14 AM
Drive Texas State Highway 54 north from Van Horn to the Guadalupe Mountains National Park and you won't come across a single intersection along its entire 55-mile length. Just about the only sign of human habitation you'll come across is the Figure 2 Ranch, also known as Daugherty after founder James Monroe Daugherty. The ranch sits at the base of the imposing Sierra Diablo Mountains, location of a decisive battle between Texas Rangers and Chief Victorio's Apache Indians. ...
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Advent of the Summer Road Trip Season: Tioga Pass Prognosticator #13
Thread Starter: Mark SedenquistTioga Pass Prognosticator #13 Tioga Pass which is found on California State Route 120 provides the eastern access to Yosemite National Park and is usually the last pass opened to the roadtripping public each Spring. As such, it has become the RTA harbinger for the start of the summer road trip...
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