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Cliffs of Moher
Ireland’s most visited natural attraction. Continue reading
A Walk Through Killarney National Park
Ireland’s first national park, founded in 1932. Continue reading
Irish Castles
Ruined, restored and repurposed. Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged Ashford Castle, castles, Cong, history, Ireland, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Castle, Killarney, Killarney National Park, Ross Castle, travel
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Dublin Streets and Sights
History and culture in Ireland’s capital. Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged Book of Kells, Dublin, history, Ireland, Merrion Square, Oscar Wilde, St. Stephen's Green, travel, Trinity College, Wolfe Tone
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Niagara Falls: Two Views
A view of the falls from the U.S. and Canadian sides. Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged American Falls, Canada, Horseshoe Falls, New York State, Niagara, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park, Parks Niagara, state parks, travel
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Liberty State Park: It’s Good to Have Friends
Saving the “people’s park” from commercial development Continue reading
Liberty State Park: With Dollar Signs in Their Eyes
For 43 years, developers have floated proposals for commercial exploitation of Liberty State Park ranging from luxury condos to a Formula One racetrack.. Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Brendan Byrne, Chris Christie, CRRNJ, developers, Ellis Island, Jersey City, Liberty State Park, Manhattan skyline, New Jersey, parks, public lands, Statue of Liberty, travel
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Liberty State Park: Nature Reclaimed
A park crafted from an industrial wasteland. Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged CRRNJ, Ellis Island, ferries, Jersey City, Liberty State Park, Manhattan, New Jersey, railroads, state parks, Statue of Liberty
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Paris Tourist
Some sights from a weekend in the city Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Arc de Triompfe, France, Louvre, love locks, Musée d'Orsey, museums, Notre Dame, Paris, trvel
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The Tower, the View, the History
Gustave Eiffel’s 1889 Parisian landmark. Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Eiffel tower, France, Gustave Eiffel, Paris, Paris Exposition, travle
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