Category: United States

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Natural Bridges

  By Wandering Jana July 2, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, Updates from the Road, Utah

Located in the absolute middle of nowhere Utah is a national monument that preserves three amazing natural bridges. Continue reading

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison

  By Wandering Jana June 25, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Colorado, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

The Gunnison River cuts a dramatic canyon through the Colorado landscape in this national park. Continue reading

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Colorado National Monument

  By Wandering Jana June 18, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Colorado, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A national park on a beautiful mesa full of dramatic canyon views. Continue reading

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Dinosaurs and Petroglyphs

  By Wandering Jana June 4, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Colorado, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Check out a national monument with both dinosaurs and petroglyphs, and some nice views. So much awesome in one place. Continue reading

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Canyonlands

  By Wandering Jana May 28, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Canyonlands National Park is home to countless trails, dramatic views and some crazy roads. Continue reading

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Land of Many Arches

  By Wandering Jana May 21, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Explore a desert landscape full of arches, and stunning views, in Arches National Park. Continue reading

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Capitol Reef

  By Wandering Jana May 13, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Explore grand vistas, natural bridges, and narrow canyons in this remote Utah national park. Continue reading

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Butch Cassidy and the Fremont

  By Wandering Jana May 7, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

A bit of pre-history and history along US-89 in Utah. Continue reading

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Bryce Canyon

  By Wandering Jana April 30, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Beware, this post has a lot of hoodoos. Really, awesome hoodoos. Continue reading

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Return to the Valley of Death

  By Wandering Jana April 9, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

An unexpected trip takes me back to Death Valley for more exploration. Continue reading

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Roosevelt’s Hyde Park

  By Wandering Jana April 5, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New York State, United States

Explore Springwood, the birthplace, lifelong home and burial place of the 32nd President of the US, Franking Delano Roosevelt. Continue reading

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Fort Bowie

  By Wandering Jana March 11, 2019 October 27, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore the ruins of a fort that helped conquer the West. Continue reading

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Chiricahua

  By Wandering Jana March 5, 2019 July 12, 2021 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Check out some of the most insane rock formations in Arizona.  Continue reading

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Hiking in Saguaro

  By Wandering Jana February 26, 2019 October 27, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

I return to the amazing Saguaro National Park to hike an amazing trail in the wilderness.  Continue reading

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The Massachusetts State House: Boston’s Golden Dome

  By Wandering Jana February 15, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Boston, Massachusetts, Modern World, Museums, State Capitol Buildings, United States

A visual journey through Boston’s historic capitol building. Continue reading

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The Valley of Death

  By Wandering Jana February 12, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explorations of Death Valley National Park, the driest and hottest area of the United States. Continue reading

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Nevada Ghost Town

  By Wandering Jana January 29, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, Nevada, United States, Updates from the Road

One of the West’s many mining ghost towns is ready for you to explore. Continue reading

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Joshua Tree

  By Wandering Jana January 8, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore a National Park unique for its desert environment and vegetation. Continue reading

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Goodbye to 2018

  By Wandering Jana January 1, 2019 October 30, 2019 Arizona, Blog, California, Colorado, National Parks/Public Lands, Nevada, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Saying goodbye to a very interesting year.  Continue reading

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Wandering San Diego

  By Wandering Jana December 18, 2018 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the history of this Southern California city. Continue reading

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Wandering LA

  By Wandering Jana December 11, 2018 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, Museums, Route 66, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the City of Angels and the surrounding area. Continue reading

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The Pacific Coast Highway

  By Wandering Jana December 4, 2018 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Tag along as I drive one of the most beautiful roads in America. Continue reading

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Wandering Colonial Newport

  By Wandering Jana November 30, 2018 October 27, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, Rhode Island, United States, Wandering

Explore the colonial side of Newport, Rhode Island.  Continue reading

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Wandering San Francisco

  By Wandering Jana November 27, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the City by the Bay. Continue reading

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Alcatraz

  By Wandering Jana November 20, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore what remains of the most famous prison in America. Continue reading

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Yosemite Valley

  By Wandering Jana November 14, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, California, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore one of the most famous valleys in the United States. Continue reading

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Chicago’s Movie Palace

  By Wandering Jana November 9, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Chicago, Hidden History, Illinois, Modern World, Museums, United States

Check out what movie theaters used to look like back in the day. Continue reading

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon

  By Wandering Jana November 6, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, California, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore two national parks (and a national forest) full of giant trees and amazing views.  Continue reading

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Endless Desert

  By Wandering Jana October 30, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore California’s Mojave National Preserve and all its awesomeness.  Continue reading

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Weekend in Utah

  By Wandering Jana September 25, 2018 March 30, 2023 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

A quick trip to two of Utah’s amazing National Parks, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park.  Continue reading

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Valley of Fire

  By Wandering Jana September 18, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, Nevada, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore Nevada’s famous Valley of Fire State Park. Continue reading

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Wandering Las Vegas

  By Wandering Jana September 11, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Modern World, Nevada, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!  Continue reading

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Roasting in Red Rock Canyon

  By Wandering Jana September 5, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, Nevada, United States, Updates from the Road

Located just outside Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is a great place to burn off those buffet calories. Continue reading

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That Dam Tour

  By Wandering Jana August 21, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, Nevada, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore the history of the most iconic dam in America, the Hoover Dam.  Continue reading

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Wandering Around the Windy City

  By Wandering Jana August 17, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Hidden History, Illinois, Modern World, Museums, United States, Wandering

Explorations of America’s largest city on Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois.  Continue reading

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Grand Central Terminal: A New York City Icon

  By Wandering Jana August 10, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, New York City, New York State, United States

Built during the heyday of train travel in America, Grand Central Terminal is still one of the most amazing buildings in Manhattan. Continue reading

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Glen Canyon

  By Wandering Jana August 7, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Even Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has history behind it.  Continue reading

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Some Ruins and a Trading Post

  By Wandering Jana July 30, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore more ruins in the Four Corners and a historic trading post. Continue reading

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Chaco Canyon

  By Wandering Jana July 24, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore the mysterious ruins of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.  Continue reading

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Mesa Verde

  By Wandering Jana July 17, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Colorado, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

An archaeologist explores a bunch of awesome cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park. Continue reading

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The Four Corners

  By Wandering Jana July 11, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

An adventure starts in the Four Corners with two National Monuments.  Continue reading

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Wandering Santa Fe

  By Wandering Jana June 22, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, New Mexico, Route 66, State Capitol Buildings, United States, Wandering

Explore one of the oldest cities in the United States.  Continue reading

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Hiking Sedona

  By Wandering Jana June 5, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Hiking one of the most beautiful trails in Sedona, Arizona.  Continue reading

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Cliff Dwellings and Petroglyphs

  By Wandering Jana May 29, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A day full of amazing Sinagua cliff dwellings and petroglyphs in Central Arizona. Continue reading

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Buried at the Grand Canyon

  By Wandering Jana May 24, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Modern World, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore Grand Canyon National Park’s history in the park’s cemetery. Continue reading

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Grand Canyon: Hike to Dripping Springs

  By Wandering Jana May 8, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Hiking along one of the Grand Canyon’s more interesting trails. Continue reading

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Ruins of Walnut Canyon

  By Wandering Jana May 1, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Step back in time at the cliff dwellings of Walnut Canyon. Continue reading

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Volcanic Arizona

  By Wandering Jana April 17, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Did you know that Northern Arizona is full of volcanoes? Neither did I. Continue reading

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Wupatki Ruins

  By Wandering Jana April 10, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

What now is a fairly desolate area used to be the home to thousands of farmers.  Continue reading

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Flushing Meadows: The Remnants of Two World’s Fairs in Queens, New York

  By Wandering Jana April 6, 2018 March 30, 2023 Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, New York City, New York State, United States

A filthy dump turned into a place where people from all over the world came together to celebrate humanity and the future. Continue reading