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      Animal Trail Bridge - Arlee, Montana 

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      Harry Kline
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      Published on 06-21-2015 12:58 AM

      animal crossing bridge
      Photo by Harry Kline
      Where have you ever seen a highway bridge built just for animals to cross the road? On Highway 200 near Arlee there is such a bridge. The bridge is constructed in such way that it forms an overpass over the highway, allowing animals to cross the road safely. ...
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      Old Yellowstone Trail - Corwin Springs, Montana 

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      Peter Thody
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      Published on 06-20-2015 08:33 AM

      yellowstone trail
      Photo by Peter Thody
      The Yellowstone Trail, America's most northerly transcontinental highway, was first conceived in 1912 (predating the Lincoln Highway by a year). While much of the original route has long since disappeared, the spur linking Livingston to Yellowstone National Park remains virtually unchanged. ...
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      Luray Caverns - Luray, Virginia 

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      Published on 06-19-2015 12:26 AM

      cavern
      Photo by Tom Schulte
      There are many caves along the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley, but only this one has a "Great Stalacpipe Organ" in the cave that can be played for you by means of mallets against the ...
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      Chico Hot Springs - Pray, Montana 

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      Published on 06-18-2015 12:24 AM

      hot springs
      Photo by Peter Thody
      The geothermal activity in this region offers numerous opportunities to relax in natural hot springs and one of the most popular is Chico Hot Springs. There are two open-air mineral hot springs pools for resort guests to enjoy, day guests are welcome too. ...
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      Devil's Rope Museum - McLean, Texas 

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      Published on 06-17-2015 12:21 AM

      barbed wire
      Photo by Harry Kline
      Anything you ever (or never) wanted to know about barbed wire can be found in this Route 66 attraction. The rope that kept the cattle in and the critters out is showcased in this museum. Caution: Don't touch the exhibits! ...
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      International Pancake Day - Liberal, Kansas 

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      Published on 06-16-2015 12:09 AM

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      Perhaps best known for Dorothy's House, Liberal is also host to International Pancake Day. Held every Shrove Tuesday since 1950, this event was inspired by a 1445 incident in Olney, England, in which a housewife who was behind schedule ran to church while carrying her griddle and ...
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      Route 66 Rest Area - McLean, Texas 

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      Published on 06-15-2015 12:15 AM

      route 66 rest area
      Photo by Harry Kline
      If you are traveling east on Interstate Highway 40, this is a 'must see' rest area. Opened in 2003, the retro building has a full compliment of artifacts and signs from the Route 66 era and a history of the famous road. Even the restrooms are done in 1950's style and the place is ...
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      Old Fall River Road - Estes Park, Colorado 

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      Published on 06-13-2015 12:17 AM

      old fall river road
      Photo by Peter Thody
      Just 9 miles long, this unpaved, one-way road gains 3,238 feet as it climbs to Fall River Pass, making it one of the most interesting and scenic drives in the National Park system. It first opened as a road in 1920 but had been a traditional Native American route over the mountains for hundreds of years, Along the way you'll negotiate tight switchbacks, bumpy conditions and sections with ...
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      White House of the Confederacy - Richmond, Virginia 

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      Published on 06-12-2015 01:02 PM

      confederate mansion
      Photo by Michael Roth
      This home in Richmond served as the Executive Mansion of the Confederate Government during the Civil War. Confederate President Jefferson Davis lived here, until fleeing Richmond in April 1865, just days before the end of the Civil War. ...
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      Sprague Lake - Estes Park, Colorado 

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      Published on 06-11-2015 12:22 AM

      sprague lake
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      Picturesque Sprague Lake is one of Rocky Mountain National Park's most popular beauty spots, a boardwalk/trail providing an easy 0.5 mile loop around the lake, accessible to all. ...
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