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Antelope CanyonCanyons in Southwest Desert, United States The two slot canyons making up Antelope are like a winding maze of rounded narrow stone passages, in some places just wide enough for people to get through. The wall's sedimentary stripes are warm red and orange coloured and although dry most of the year the canyon floods during the wet seasons and the thunderous water continues to erode the sandstone, carving the canyon still deeper. Sunlight enters the canyons from above and through holes in some of the walls and acts as a spotlight, adding a startling effect on the strange environment. This is one of the most visited of the world's slot canyons because of its easy access and colourful rock. Very photogenic.
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Vietnam Veterans MemorialContemporary Architecture in Washington D.C., United States This is one of the most famous memorials in the world and caused a stir when it was unveiled in 1982 because of its unusual, but beautiful design; it receives around 3 million visitors a year. It is made of black polished granite in a large V shape and has the names of over 58,000 soldiers carved into it. It is a very calm place and undeniably emotive even if you were born after the Vietnamese conflict. The other parts of the memorial are comprised of a statue named The Three Soldiers, featuring a White American, Black American and Hispanic American, this statue is close to the main memorial without imposing upon it. South of the wall there is also the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, which is another bronze statue dedicated to the women who served as nurses during the Vietnam War. Although there are some wide open spaces and shading trees, there is little else for children, so this is more popular with adults and those coming to remember soldiers lost. The memorial is situated in Constitution Gardens and is also home to the famous Reflection Pools, the most famous of which is that east of the Lincoln Memorial often seen in photographs of the Washington Monument. These gardens also play host to a healthy population of grey squirrels. The gardens are quite safe and are open until midnight most nights.
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Jackson Blue Spring DivingCaves & Caving in US South East, United States Jackson Blue Spring is probably one of the most beautiful landscapes topside of any of our cave diving spots in North Florida. The cave itself is no less spectacular. With depths ranging in the 100 ft realm, visibility in the 100 ft range, and cave passage that runs between 4,000 and 6,000 feet in linear distance, this cave ROCKS! Flow has been minimal for several years now, but when the Floridian aquifer is charged up with heavy rains, this cave can BLOW!!! I recall a few years ago diving this cave and the flow being so strong, we'd have to grab hold of boulders to slow our exit.
The open water basin is 20 ft deep. The park is owned by the county and is open during the summer for swimmers. The cavern area (within daylight zone) is spectacular. Lots of crawfish hiding in rock crevices. You can go 200 ft inside and still be in the cavern zone. It's a huge room full of breakdown which are large boulders that have fallen from the ceiling many years ago. The cave itself is primarily rocky, but there are a number of side passages further into the system that can get very silty. The cave doesn't really begin branching off into many conduits till at least 1,400 ft upstream. Prior to that, it's mostly one straight tunnel.
Absolutely a must see! You must first check in at the Jackson County Sheriff's Department to get in. Diving fees are $25/person/day. The dive site is available 24/7. They allow night, open water, cavern, cave, solo, and scooter/DPV diving.
Cave diving can be a deceptively easy way to die. Dive within your level of training and equipment. Do not enter a cave unless trained to do so. Don't become a statistic.
Links for more info: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pNTf2v9z1U www.floridacaves.com/jackson.htm
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Chartre Street ShoppingShopping in New Orleans, United States If you're looking for an in-and-out or fall-in-love-with-the-first-thing-you-see shopping experience, do not go to Chartres Street! This area, the French Quarter, is known for its less expensive antiques, but that's not to say that everything you find there is rubbish. There is a good chance that you'll find something totally unique and perfect- you'll just have to spend some time looking for it. Chartres Street, as well as the nearby Royal Street, is home to some of the most fantastic shops in all of the United States.
If you're serious about collecting, you'll be able to spot museum-quality antiques, art, and furniture and bring it home with you for considerably less than you'd pay elsewhere. The Civil War store is a collection of historic artifacts from the Revolutionary War to World War II and the New Orleans Silversmith specializes in gorgeous silver jewelery as well as very nice table and serving pieces. Just make sure you bring your patience with you to Chartres Street.
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Marilyn Monroe's gravePeople in Los Angeles, United States 01/06/1926 - 05/08/1962 Blonde bombshell and screen legend.
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