Historic Sites

Historic Sites

From ancient dwellings to restored buildings to re-creations of villages, historic sites help us make sense of the past through seeing a sliver of it firsthand.
25
Feb
Stone arch like a portal into a forest

Gateway to Gathland

At Gathland State Park in Maryland, this smaller stone arch is almost forgotten with the heavy significance of the War Correspondents Memorial arch nearby.
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08
Jan
Petroglyphs carved in stone face

Kinomagewapkong: Rocks that Teach

Hidden in deep woods in the rocky, lake-dotted landscape northeast of Toronto, a sacred treasure is etched in stone: the petroglyphs of Petroglyphs Provincial Park, Kinomagewapkong, the rocks that teach.
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24
Oct
Puerto Natales

In Patagonia

Serendipity touched my sendoff to Patagonia. In the lobby, Tim Cahill was also waiting for his adventure, and I listened to his advice on Patagonia over coffee.
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21
Oct
Architectural embellishments in Santa Lucia around doors and windows

More Scenes of Santiago

Our trip to Pomaire was unexpectedly redirected to a walking tour in Santiago in the historic district of Santa Lucia, followed by unplanned shopping.
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20
Oct
Cerro Santa Lucia viewpoint

Cerro Santa Lucia

Cerro Santa Lucia is a forested and steep hill in the middle of the city, where Santiago was founded in 1541. It is ringed with historical sites and public gardens.
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18
Oct
Presidential Palace, Santiago

Presidential Palace in Santiago

Arriving in Santiago, Chile, with a jet-lagged induced headache and a full morning’s wait for my hotel room, I saw the city via tour bus for an overview to allow me to ramble the streets later on my trip.
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18
Oct
Central Post Office, Santiago

Images from Santiago

On only two hours sleep in 48 hours, I took a very thorough bus tour of Santiago, Chile, with a couple of stops for walking tours.
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