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Wandering Baton Rouge

  By Wandering Jana December 7, 2023 December 14, 2023 Blog, Louisiana, Modern World, Museums, State Capitol Buildings, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering
views from capitol building. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Explorations of the capital city of Louisiana! Continue reading

Tagged   baton rouge, louisiana
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Poverty Point

  By Wandering Jana November 3, 2023 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Louisiana, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road
Poverty Point State Historic Site, Louisiana

Check out a mysterious ancient culture and the 3,000-year-old mounds they left behind. Continue reading

Tagged   louisiana, poverty point
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French Illinois

  By Wandering Jana October 27, 2023 October 22, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Illinois, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States
Fort du Chartres, Illinois

The French were not just in Louisiana. They were all along the Mississippi.  Continue reading

Tagged   history, illinois
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Piney Creek

  By Wandering Jana October 20, 2023 November 3, 2023 Blog, Illinois, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Piney Creek Nature Preserve, Illinois

This post has a lot of fungus in it. I’m not sorry. Continue reading

Tagged   illinois, piney creek nature preserve
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Wandering St. Louisish, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana September 29, 2023 October 20, 2023 Blog, Missouri, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, St. Louis, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Even more explorations of a bunch of places in St. Louis and its suburbs.  Continue reading

Tagged   missouri, st. louis
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Wandering St. Louisish

  By Wandering Jana September 22, 2023 September 29, 2023 Blog, Missouri, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, St. Louis, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Jewel Box. Forest Park. St. Louis, Missouri

Explorations of a bunch of places in St. Louis and its suburbs.  Continue reading

Tagged   missouri, st. louis
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More Ozarking

  By Wandering Jana September 15, 2023 November 17, 2024 Blog, Missouri, National Parks/Public Lands, The Ozarks, United States, Updates from the Road
Amidon Memorial Conservation Area. Missouri

More explorations of the Ozarks of Missouri! Continue reading

Tagged   missouri, the ozarks
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Missouri State Penitentiary

  By Wandering Jana September 8, 2023 September 15, 2023 Blog, Hidden History, Missouri, Modern World, Museums, The Ozarks, United States, Updates from the Road

Tour a really creepy old prison in the middle of Missouri’s capital.  Continue reading

Tagged   jefferson city, missouri, Missouri State Penitentiary.
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Land Between the Lakes

  By Wandering Jana September 1, 2023 September 8, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Kentucky, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, Tennessee, United States, Updates from the Road
Lighthouse Landing Lighthouse. Grand Rivers, Kentucky.

A unique geographic area with a unique kind of park.  Continue reading

Tagged   Kentucky, Land Between the Lakes, Tennessee
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Wandering Munich: the Residenz

  By Wandering Jana August 25, 2023 January 15, 2025 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
the Antiquarium. Munich Residenz. Munich, Germany

This palace is a lot, but in a good way.  Continue reading

Tagged   germany, munich, Munich Residenz
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Wandering Munich: Schloss Nymphenburg

  By Wandering Jana August 18, 2023 August 25, 2023 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Schloss Nymphenburg. Munich, Germany

Explorations of an absolutely gorgeous palace in the suburbs of Munich. Continue reading

Tagged   germany, munich, Schloss Nymphenburg
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Wandering Munich

  By Wandering Jana August 11, 2023 August 25, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Neues Rathaus. Munich, Germany

Explorations of the third largest city in Germany! Continue reading

Tagged   germany, munich
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Wandering Regensburg

  By Wandering Jana August 4, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
The other side of Brückturm on the Steinerne Brücke. Regensburg, Germany

Explorations of one of the most intact medieval city centers in Germany! Continue reading

Tagged   germany, regensburg
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Wandering Nuremberg, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana July 28, 2023 August 9, 2023 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Kaiserburg Nürnberg (Imperial Castle of Nuremberg). Nuremberg, Germany

Explore even more of the amazing city of Nuremberg, including the castle! Continue reading

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Wandering Nuremberg

  By Wandering Jana July 21, 2023 August 9, 2023 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Henkerbrücke (Hangman's Bridge), Nuremberg, Germany

Explorations of a really impressive German city! Continue reading

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Wandering Würzburg

  By Wandering Jana July 7, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Garden of Würzburg Residence (Residenz Würzburg)

Explore a lovely Bavarian city that was fantastically rebuilt after WWII.  Continue reading

Tagged   germany, Würzburg
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Wandering Bamberg

  By Wandering Jana June 30, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall). Bamberg, Germany

Explorations of one extremely adorable German city. Continue reading

Tagged   bamberg, germany, travel
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Wandering Potsdam

  By Wandering Jana June 23, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Schloss Sanssouci. Potsdam, Germany

Check out the grand palaces of the Prussian kings! Continue reading

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Wandering Berlin

  By Wandering Jana June 16, 2023 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor). Berlin, Germany

A palace and a bit of a wander, check out my explorations of Berlin! Continue reading

Tagged   Berlin, germany
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Wandering Dresden

  By Wandering Jana June 9, 2023 December 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Courtyard. Dresden Castle. Dresden, Germany

Explore a city that rose from the ashes of WWII.  Continue reading

Tagged   dresden, germany
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Wandering Prague, Part 3

  By Wandering Jana June 6, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Czechia, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Charles Bridge (Karlův most). Lesser Town. Prague, Czechia

More explorations of the enchanting capital city of Czechia.  Continue reading

Tagged   Czechia, prague
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Wandering Prague, Part 2: Prague Castle

  By Wandering Jana May 26, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
St. Vitus Cathedral. Prague Castle. Prague, Czechia

Discover the grand castle of Prague! Continue reading

Tagged   Czechia, prague
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Wandering Prague, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana May 16, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Czechia, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Our Lady before Týn (Chrám Matky Boží před Týnem). Old Town Square. (Staroměstské náměstí), Prague, Czechia

Take a look at the city that stole my heart. Continue reading

Tagged   Czechia, prague
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Wandering Brno

  By Wandering Jana May 12, 2023 February 1, 2025 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Czechia, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Brno, Czechia

Bones, mummies, and even a castle! Check out the amazing Czech city of Brno! Continue reading

Tagged   Brno, Czechia
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Wandering Bratislava

  By Wandering Jana May 5, 2023 May 12, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. Bratislava, Slovakia.

Explore the adorable capital city of Slovakia! Continue reading

Tagged   Bratislava, Slovakia
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Wandering Budapest

  By Wandering Jana April 28, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Hungary, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Hungarian Parliament. Budapest, Hungary

A crazy day of exploring the capital city of Hungary! Continue reading

Tagged   Budapest, Hungary
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Wandering Vienna, Part 3

  By Wandering Jana April 18, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Kunsthistorisches Museum.. Vienna, Austria

Even more museums, churches and palaces! Explore a bit more of Vienna! Continue reading

Tagged   Austria, vienna
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Wandering Vienna, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana April 14, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Upper Belvedere. Vienna, Austria

More museums, more palaces, more churches and even a crypt. Explore more of Vienna! Continue reading

Tagged   Austria, vienna
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Wandering Vienna

  By Wandering Jana April 11, 2023 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Austria, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
St. Michael's Wing. Hofburg. Vienna, Austria

Palaces, museums, and churches! Oh, My! Explore the amazing Vienna, Austria! Continue reading

Tagged   Austria, vienna
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Wandering Salzburg: DomQuartier

  By Wandering Jana April 4, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
DomQuartier. Salzburg, Austria.

My 200th Update from the Road brings Salzburg’s famous DomQuartier.  Continue reading

Tagged   Austria, Salzburg
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Wandering Salzburg

  By Wandering Jana March 31, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Salzach River. Salzburg, Austria

Explore this salty city famous for “the Sound of Music” and Mozart.  Continue reading

Tagged   Austria, Salzburg
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Wandering Werdenberg

  By Wandering Jana March 28, 2023 March 31, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Switzerland, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A brief exploration of an adorable medieval Swiss village.  Continue reading

Tagged   Switzerland, werdenberg
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Wandering Liechtenstein

  By Wandering Jana March 24, 2023 March 28, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Liechtenstein, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Burg Gutenberg. Balzers, Liechtenstein

Explore a country that is the fourth smallest in Europe and one most people have never heard of.  Continue reading

Tagged   Balzers, Liechtenstein, Vaduz
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Wandering Bern

  By Wandering Jana March 21, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Switzerland, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Nydeggbrücke. Bern, Switzerland.

Explorations of Switzerland’s capital city! Continue reading

Tagged   bern, Switzerland
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Wandering Zurich

  By Wandering Jana March 13, 2023 March 21, 2023 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Switzerland, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Banks of the Limmat. Zurich, Switzerland

Explore a bit of Zurich. Switzerland, the first stop on a month long adventure.  Continue reading

Tagged   Switzerland, Zurich
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The Little Grand Canyon

  By Wandering Jana January 16, 2023 March 21, 2023 Blog, Illinois, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Little Grand Canyon, Shawnee National Forest, Illinois

A former Grand Canyon, Arizona, resident visits Illinois’ Little Grand Canyon. Continue reading

Tagged   illinois, shawnee national forest
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Giant City

  By Wandering Jana January 9, 2023 March 21, 2023 Blog, Illinois, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Granite City Nature Trail. Granite City State Park, Illinois

A surprisingly gorgeous state park in Southern Illinois.  Continue reading

Tagged   granite city state park, illinois
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The Ozarks of Illinois

  By Wandering Jana January 3, 2023 January 17, 2023 Blog, Illinois, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Indian Point Trailhead, Garden of the Gods. Shawnee National Forest, Illinois

Explorations of the gorgeous Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. Continue reading

Tagged   illinois, shawnee national forest
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Badlands, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana December 27, 2022 March 21, 2023 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, South Dakota, United States, Updates from the Road
Cliff Shelf Nature Trail. Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

More explorations of the gorgeous Badlands National Park! Continue reading

Tagged   badlands national park, south dakota
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Badlands, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana December 20, 2022 March 21, 2023 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, South Dakota, United States, Updates from the Road
Yellow Mounds Overlook. Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Who knew that a place called badlands could be this gorgeous!?! Continue reading

Tagged   badlands national park, south dakota
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Jewel Cave

  By Wandering Jana December 13, 2022 March 21, 2023 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, South Dakota, United States, Updates from the Road
Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota

Check out the third longest cave in the world! Continue reading

Tagged   jewel cave, jewel cave national monument, south dakota
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Wind Cave, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana December 6, 2022 January 22, 2025 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, South Dakota, United States, Updates from the Road
Lookout Point Loop. Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota

Wind Cave National Park has much more to offer than just a breezy cave. Continue reading

Tagged   south dakota, wind cave national park
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Wind Cave, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana December 2, 2022 December 6, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, South Dakota, United States, Updates from the Road
Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota.

Check out the seventh longest cave in the world! Continue reading

Tagged   south dakota, wind cave national park
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Custer State Park, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana November 29, 2022 December 2, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, South Dakota, United States, Updates from the Road
Needles Highway, Custer State Park, South Dakota

Explore the dramatic Needles Highway in Custer! Continue reading

Tagged   custer state park, south dakota
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Custer State Park, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana November 22, 2022 November 29, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, South Dakota, United States, Updates from the Road
bison. Custer State Park, South Dakota.

Explore South Dakota’s fantastic gem of a park, one of the best state parks in the country.  Continue reading

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Roosevelt’s Badlands, South Unit

  By Wandering Jana November 15, 2022 November 22, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, North Dakota, United States, Updates from the Road
Buck Hill. Theodore Roosevelt National Park. South Unit. North Dakota

Walk in the footsteps of the man himself in Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s South Unit! Continue reading

Tagged   north dakota, theodore roosevelt national park
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Roosevelt’s Badlands, North Unit

  By Wandering Jana November 11, 2022 November 15, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, North Dakota, United States, Updates from the Road
Little Missouri Trail. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit, North Dakota

Explore the wonders of the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park! Continue reading

Tagged   north dakota, theodore roosevelt national park
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Makoshika

  By Wandering Jana November 4, 2022 November 11, 2022 Blog, Montana, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Kinney Coulee Trail. Makoshika State Park, Montana

Explore the gorgeous badlands of Montana! Continue reading

Tagged   makoshika state park, montana
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Medicine Rocks

  By Wandering Jana October 28, 2022 November 4, 2022 Blog, Montana, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Medicine Rocks State Park, Montana

Weird, eroded rocks in the middle of nowhere Montana.  Continue reading

Tagged   medicine rocks state park, montana
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Devils Tower

  By Wandering Jana October 25, 2022 October 28, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wyoming
Devils Tower, Wyoming

A giant tower of stone in Wyoming’s Black Hills.  Continue reading

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