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The San Diego Zoo is not as big as the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. It does not have eloborate exhibits like the ones at Albuquerque Biopark Zoo. However, the San Diego Zoo has the most unique zoo landscapes I have experienced so far. Following the long trail that…
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What’s with the Las Cruces Veterans Memorial Park? Apart from paying respect to those who died in the war through the walls of remembrances, the Veterans Memorial Park is also a good place to spend a quiet time with family and friends. When I visited the park one weekend, it…
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Located in Belleville, Illinois, The Cathedral of Saint Peter was founded in 1842 and opened in 1866. Reverend John Janssen was the first bishop, who chose the St. Peter’s as his cathedral. Here are photos of the huge cathedral: Visit. 200 W. Harrison Street Belleville, Illinois GPS coordinates: 38°30′37″N 89°59′17″W…
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La Cueva (The Cave) in Las Cruces, New Mexico is a natural cave situated in a rhyolitic ash flow tiff (volcanic rock). The proximity of resources from a variety of ecological zones and the presence of running water or springs in the arroyo below the shelter are certainly the cause…
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I had the chance to visit the ruins of the Escalante Pueblo in Dolores, Colorado. The Pueblo is beautifully located at the top of a hill and overlooking the gorgeous Dolores River. Escalante Pueblo was named after the first European visitor to write about it. In 1975 and 1976 professional…
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Yes, there are spots for free parking at Hoover Dam. Don’t be fooled by the sign near the entrance of the dam that says ‘pay parking.’ Just continue driving across the river, up the hill to find places to park for free! In fact, it is even much better to…
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Las Vegas, Nevada did not disappoint the curious me, when I visited the city for the first time! Famous for its vibrant nightlife, Las Vegas has the lights that kept me awake at night. The night I arrived at the city, I immediately took a stroll along its popular Strip….
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If you want endless hikes and trails, looping landscapes, and spectacular vistas, skip the Arches National Park and head to its neighboring Canyonlands National Park in Moab, Utah. You will find the Canyonlands beautifully diverse, a true haven for nature lovers. See the vast canyons and cliffs at the Grand…
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