The event drew so many people that, in 1873, an amphitheater was built to hold the official cemeteries. The cemetery has grown from its original 200 acres to its current-day 639, one of the world’s largest national cemeteries. Nevertheless, about 95,000 burial spots remain, and wi...
Military cemeteries might be the one place in this country where everyone shows respect for everyone else. A place I sometimes cry and smile at the same time. Photo by Mike Hartley Even though Arlington is difficult for many to visit it is one of the most beautiful places. I love walking ...
Before being incorporated into the sprawling metro that is Los Angeles, Beverly Hills was its own separate city where it banned horses, powerline and telephone wires, billboards, cemeteries, and hospitals in its early years. A high cost of living ...
Every Friday, I plan to display some of my collection of cemetery postcards. I think there’s a lot we can learn from them: about how cemeteries fit into their societies, about the things people treasured and loved and saved, about the past and its reflection in our present. I hope you...
onWest Rim Driveand ascends about400 feetto the summit ofWatchman Peak. The trail is well-maintained and offers sweeping views ofCrater Lake, Wizard Island, and the surrounding landscape. At the top, hikers can explore an oldfire lookout towerand enjoy some of the best sunset views in the ...
Wind Cave National Park’sanimal inhabitantsare equally captivating.Bison, massive and shaggy, embody the spirit of the American West as they graze amidst the grasslands.Pronghorn, with their remarkable speed and unique white rump patch, gracefully traverse the terrain, a living testament to nature’...
Located at 5 Strand Lane in the West End, these brick-lined baths were long-reputed to be of Roman origin. But they are actually believed to be the remains of a cistern built in 1612 to supply water to fountain in the gardens of Old Somerset House. ...
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Parking at Pinnacles National Park requires some planning due to the park’s unique layout and popularity, especially during peak seasons. The park is divided into two distinct sections: theeast entranceaccessible fromHighway 25and thewest entrancefromHighway 146. Theeast side is more developed, ...