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      Slater Memorial Park - Pawtucket, Rhode Island 

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      Dennis Goza
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      Published on 10-06-2016 12:13 AM

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      Photo by Dennis Goza
      Rhode Island's largest and oldest park, Slater Park is home to a number of recreational activities, including paddle boats shaped like swans and dragons. There are several historic features, including the 1685 Daggett House, the oldest house in the city. You also ...
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      Russian Orthodox Church - Ninilchik, Alaska 

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      Published on 10-04-2016 07:23 AM

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      Photo by George Bruzenak
      Great photo op and views! Built in 1901 in the oldest settlement on the Kenai Peninsula, this Russian Orthodox Church with its five golden onion domes overlooks the Cook Inlet and has views of volcanic peaks Mt. Iliamna and Mt. Redoubt ...
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      Goffs Schoolhouse - Goffs, California 

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      Published on 09-29-2016 12:28 AM

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      Photo by Osie Turner
      What opened as a one-room schoolhouse in 1914 is now home to a sizable museum and serves as home to the Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center. The town of Goffs dates to the 1860s but the schoolhouse, which was extensively renovated in ...
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      Fluorspar Canyon and Beatty Mudmound - Beatty, Nevada 

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      Published on 09-26-2016 12:23 AM

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      Photo by Osie Turner
      Although only a short drive off the US Highway 95 highway, these stunning mountains and rock formations just outside of Beatty are usually missed. The Beatty Mudmound is famous for ...
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      Empire Mine State Historic Park - Grass Valley, California 

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      Published on 09-25-2016 12:08 AM

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      Photo by George Bruzenak
      Step back in time to the California Gold Rush! During 106 years of operation, Empire Mine produced 5.8 million ounces of gold. Tour the historic buildings remaining from the operation, the grounds and cottage. Miles of hiking trails take you through more than 100 years of hardrock mining history through the ...
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      Nevada Southern Railway Historical Marker - Goffs, California 

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      Published on 09-23-2016 12:17 AM

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      Photo by Osie Turner
      From 1893 to 1923 The Nevada Southern Railway ran from Goffs, California to Barnwell (later called Manvel), where it connected to the Barnwell & Searchlight Railway. Today, you can drive on the Lanfair Road which was built on the grade of the former rail line. There is a ...
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      Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center - Colorado Springs, Colorado 

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      Published on 09-22-2016 12:03 AM

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      Photo by Jaimie Bruzenak
      In the foothills not far from downtown Colorado Springs, hike through a variety of habitats on self-guiding nature trails including short grass prairie, scrub oak woodlands and cottonwood riparian areas. The nature center provides hands on exhibits and interactive activities. For longer hikes, take ...
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      Skydive Newport - Middletown, Rhode Island 

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      Published on 09-21-2016 12:48 AM

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      Photo by Dennis Goza
      If you ever wanted to experience the thrill of jumping out of an airplane, Skydive Newport is an excellent place to do it. In business since 1999, it has the highest standards of safety and customer satisfaction. After getting into your gear and getting a five minute orientation, you and your instructor will get into a plane and soar up 10,000 feet, where you'll ...
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      Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Cemetery - Los Angeles California 

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      Published on 09-20-2016 12:11 AM

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      Nestled between skyscrapers, this small cemetery is the resting place for a good number of classic Hollywood stars. Marilyn Monroe, Don Knotts, Jack Lemmon, Peter Falk, and Billy Wilder are some of the best known names to be found here. One gets the feeling of having found ...
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      Olana State Historic Site - Hudson, New York 

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      Published on 09-19-2016 12:33 AM

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      Photo by Jaimie Bruzenak
      High on a hill overlooking the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, sits the magnificent home of Frederic Edwin Church, a central figure in the Hudson River School of American landscape painting. The entire grounds with gardens and other buildings was designed to ...
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