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seasonalwonderment · 7 months

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#landscape photography #view #scenic overlook #rivers #nature #pine trees

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thelordismylightandmysalvation · 2 years

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Sunset View Overlook at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, USA

My Photo ~ September 19, 2022

#black canyon of the gunnison #light #shadows #leaves #fall foliage #oak #autumn #juniper #canyons #gunnison river #view #vista #scenic overlook

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twistedboxy · 1 year

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Went to a funeral today for an uncle of mine. On the way home there was a scenic overlook that I checked out.

#me #selfie #scenic overlook

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cyeria · 2 years

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scenic overlook

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justdownthecreek · 1 year

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View from the Hot Springs National Park Mountain Tower Overlook

#hot springs #hot spring #hot springs arkansas #Arkansas #hot springs mountain tower #mountain tower overlook #arkansas travelers #Arkansas mountains #west mountain #north mountain #hot springs mountain #Arkansas travel #fall mountains #scenic overlook #hot springs national park

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savagebeautyqueen · 2 years

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Living on the edge.

#travel #Catskills #scenic #nature photography #beauty in nature #upstateny #scenic overlook #hiking

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sohannabarberaesque · 1 year

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Honey and Sis fanfic prompt

Imagine their motorhome/shortwave worldcasting station parked at some overlook spot such as Granddad Bluff in LaCrosse, Wisconsin or Pike's Peak State Park outside McGregor, Iowa, unaware of such generally being closed overnights--yet managing to pull off something of a worldcast.

#hanna barbera #fanfic prompt #honey and sis #shortwave radio #shortwave worldcast #scenic overlook #surprise broadcast #hannabarberaforever

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nocternalrandomness · 1 year

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Glen Canyon Overlook, Page Arizona

#Glen Canyon Overlook #Glen Canyon Dam #Page #Arizona #Scenery #Landscape #Nature #Trailhead #Colorado river #Scenic view

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onenerdroaming · 6 months

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#forgot to turn my headlamp off when I took this #I was trying to book it from my campsite to a lookout before sunrise #so when I saw this while hiking #I both wanted to appreciate it #and not stop on my way to that lookout #I got up at 4am to make it to the scenic spot in time too lol #my hiking photos #I took soooooooooooo many photos once I got to the scenic overlook #they are all in the queue #tons of photos so I apologize in advance

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thorsenmark · 3 months

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Exploring Mesa Verde National Park with a Park Ranger Guide by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: While at the Soda Canyon Overlook with a view looking to the south-southwest to the Balcony House in Mesa Verde National Park. Which drew me into this image and setting was the park ranger lead tour of this dwelling. I wanted to capture that view of the park ranger giving information to the group in the tour while pulling back on the focal ;length to include the entirety of this national park setting. From where I was located to the Balcony House, I measured on Google Maps as being about a quarter mile.

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360nw · 1 year

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Hemlock Springs Overlook - Shenandoah National Park - June 2022

Nearly all of the Eastern Hemlocks in Shenandoah National Park were killed by an invasive pest called the hemlock woolly adelgid. This is one of the victims.

#shenandoah national park #shenandoah #overlook #scenic view

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rabbitcruiser · 11 months

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National Trails Day

The outdoors are calling out to us, telling us this is the perfect time for a hike — it is National Trails Day after all, which is celebrated only on the first Saturday in June of each year, falling on June 4 this year. Organized by the American Hiking Society, this event aims to bring together all trail enthusiasts, young and old, while honoring those who help maintain and preserve hiking trails for everyone to enjoy.

History of National Trails Day

The history of National Trails Day stretches back almost 50 years. Back then, there were no government-mandated trails for walking and other leisure activities. This changed when President Lyndon B. Johnson made a law, which established trails that people could use for recreation (and tourism too). This system saw much change over the years, with local authorities and organizations adding to the network of trails. With each new organization dedicated to hiking and outdoor activities, more and more incentives to expand the existing trails became available to people.

Until now, private entities have been expanding on the governmental law, but soon, a presidential task force concluded that more was needed to be done to expand the trails and safeguard the environment. This report tasked federal authorities with providing funds to local authorities and officials to help them develop and maintain pathways in their regions. The American Hiking Society, which by then was a big name in the world of hiking, decided it needed to devise a scheme to further incentivize people to take up volunteering and activities to maintain and enjoy the country’s hiking trails, and thus, they launched National Trails Day, which has been running ever since.

National Trails Day timeline

October 2, 1968 Trails Act Becomes a Law

President Lyndon B. Johnson establishes an official network of trails across America that can be used for recreation and tourism.

October 13, 1976 The American Hiking Society is Born

An official hiking organization is created, which begins hosting meetings and thinking up new initiatives to increase interest in hiking.

January 28, 1985 A Review of Outdoor Recreation Services

President Ronald Reagan signs an executive order, the Presidential Commission on Outdoor Recreation Resources Review, to conduct a thorough review of America's outdoor recreation services.

January 28, 1987 A Call for More Commitment

The Presidential Commission on Outdoor Recreation Resources Review, now called the President’s Commission on Americans Outdoors, calls for more outdoor commitment from the government for protection and funding.

1988 National Trails Agenda Project

A cooperative venture is undertaken between the National Park Service and American Trails to look at trail-based issues and to provide recommendations that satisfy America's need for trails.

1991 An Idea Takes Root

The American Hiking Society comes up with a program to highlight the importance of trails and dubs it 'National Trails Day.'

1993 First National Trails Day Comes into Being!

The American Hiking Society launches the first National Trails Day, with hundreds of organizations participating — this day has been celebrated ever since.

How To Celebrate National Trails Day

Participate in special events

Do more than hike

Show appreciation to volunteers

Throughout the U.S., the American Hiking Society branches and various private organizations host multiple events and activities to celebrate hiking and promote awareness about the trails you can use. So grab a friend (two- or four-legged) and set out on a little hike around your local trail.

Hiking trails are for more than simply hiking. These trails offer plenty of recreational opportunities for those who don’t like hiking. They also offer excellent opportunities for birdwatching and activities like canoeing or paddle trips, and, of course, most trails can be used for biking as well.

These pristine trails and pathways have been maintained by a group of volunteers. So let’s take a moment to appreciate their efforts. You can even celebrate these efforts by sharing your appreciation on social media. You would not only be honoring these volunteers but you would also be building interest in hiking too! Another way to show your appreciation would be to become a volunteer yourself. Check out the Appalachian Trail Conservatory or other organizations just like it that are responsible for maintaining hiking trails and find out if there is anything you can do to help.

Fun Facts About National Trails Day

The 20th-anniversary rush!

There are so many trails!

There’s one standout trail

Buying a house? Look for a trail

People still love to hike

A whopping 157,000 people participated in the 20th Annual National Trails Day events on June 2, 2012, held across the U.S.

America boasts around 200,000 miles of trails all over the country.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail — commonly called the Appalachian Trail or A.T. — receives about two million visits each year.

According to the American Hiking Society, in 2008, prospective home buyers looked for trial availability while buying houses.

The National Survey on Recreation and the Environment (NSRE) trends in 2012 showed participation rates have increased in the first decade of the 21st century.

Why We Love National Trails Day

We get to explore nature

Hiking (and outdoorsy activities) are healthy

It is a great bonding activity

National Trails Day is a great big celebration of the outdoors. In a time when all most of us usually see is a giant corporate jungle, hiking is a wonderful and refreshing pastime for us. We get to visit places where nature still reigns supreme, which is a brilliant way to spend our time.

Going on a quick (or long) hike instantly gets your blood pumping. Even if you are not into hiking as an activity, outdoor aficionados can enjoy many more activities in areas with hiking trails, each of which have their own health benefits. Plus, being in nature is a giant stress buster and good for the soul. If this isn’t enough to convince you, spending time outdoors and in nature is a known aid for non-clinical depression and a great way to restore mental- and physical faculties.

These trails are truly for everyone. It offers young children a place to safely run around outside, a breath of fresh air for anyone who needs it, and a chance for the elderly to admire some wildflowers... There is no competition here, no apps or distractions. It’s just you, your loved ones, and, on some trails, your pets too. Happy bonding!

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dissolveyourfilter · 6 months

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Canyon overlook trail

#mine #travel #nature #life #photography #scenic #hike #adventure #zion #canyon #overlook #national parks

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justdownthecreek · 1 year

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Cherokee Rock Village, near Leesburg, AL

#Cherokee rock village #Cherokee #Leesburg AL #Alabama #alabama travel #alabama hiking #cliffs #scenic views #scenic overlook #Weiss lake

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purkinje-effect · 1 year

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Wànsui Semiotics. Long live the Variscan orogeny.

Oh hey look, I can see my house from here

In Chinese, ten thousand or "myriad" is the largest numerical order of magnitude in common usage, and is used ubiquitously as a synonym for "indefinitely large number". The term wànsui (萬歲), literally meaning "ten thousand years", is thus used to describe a very long life for a person. (wiki for 10,000 years)

Even if catastrophic civilization collapse does not occur, standard communications can break down for many reasons over long time periods. Languages are lost to time, or evolve. We do not speak the same English spoken one thousand years ago, let alone the same language spoken by our ancestors 10,000 years ago. We do not know who, or what will inhabit these lands 10,000 years from now. Additionally, the media for storing such messages can become obsolete due to new technologies. Others, such as paper, or paint do not stand the test of time. (wiki for FDF HZ-21 terminal entries)

#fallout 76 #this will probably only make sense to me at the moment #i do find it interesting that fast traveling to scenic overlook. you will instead be facing FDF HZ21

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lucky-clover-gazette · 1 year

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8 hour solo road trip through upstate new york tomorrow my beloved

#gonna see all my favorite rest stops!#and stop at all my favorite scenic overlooks #you have to find reasons to enjoy life and this is one of mine

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