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The Blue Mountains of Australia

With my arms folded, putting my full weight on the balustrade, I sighed casting my eyes upon the spectacular view before me. On this clear sunny day a blue haze rippled over the mountain range and deep gorge, stretching as far as the eye could...

16 comments    australia mountains sydney
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The Wonderful World of Murlough

Wild and dangerous. The mountains sweep down to meet the sea, in such a majestic way that one can be forgiven for believing they call our name. Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland’s highest mountain, and its neighbour Slieve Commedagh, nestle...

14 comments    northern ireland dunes murlough
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So You Think You Know California Geography?

Shortly after I published So You Think You Know Canadian Geography?, my HubPages readers asked me what the subject of my next geography quiz was going to be. I decided upon California, the state in which I live. I learned a lot while doing the research for the quiz. I hope you'll learn a lot about the "Golden State," too, when you take the quiz.

28 comments    california los angeles san diego
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Hiking the Adirondack Winter 46: A Backpacking Adventure on Cliff and Colden Mountains

Join Outbound Dan for a winter backpacking trip into the Adirondack High Peaks. Dan hikes up Cliff and Colden mountains and takes in the beauty of Avalanche Lake. Though a spell of unseasonably warm January weather makes for interesting challenges, it is those obstacles that make cold weather hiking so rewarding.

9 comments    winter 46 lake colden
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Asheville, North Carolina: Art by Jocelyn Reese, Music by Drew Bowen and Culture at Montford Books, Including a Critique

Asheville's art scene featured Jocelyn Reese at Montford Books on Friday February 10, 2012. Also present was an up and coming singer, Drew Bowen. Check out this hub to see glorious works of art, music videos and a jewel of a bookstore, a hub of literature, music, art and culture.

4 comments    art galleries local artists
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The Jaguar - America's Big Cat.

From the Jungles of the Amazon and Brazil on North to the plains of South Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, the Jaguar is America's big cat. Not related very closely to a cougar or a mountain lion, the Jaguar is much more rare, larger, and more powerful by far than a Cougar.

26 comments    america animals united states
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Why Do I Love Puerto Rico? Let Me Tell You!

After spending three weeks in Puerto Rico, I am in love with this Enchanted Island. I'd like to tell you why I feel this way!

35 comments    ocean mountains puerto rico
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Winter Driving Tips from a Lake Tahoe Local: Driving in the Snow and Mountains (Tire Chains and Beyond)

A Tahoe local tells you what you need to know to drive in and through the mountains safely in the wintertime. Planning, common sense and the tips presented here prepare you for you winter trip to Lake Tahoe.

21 comments    travel vacation car
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My Favorite Holiday Destinations…in the Philippines

This hub features the writer's choice when it comes to vacationing in her very own country, the Philippines.

51 comments    holiday beach philippines
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The Tetons: The Best Family Vacation

Looking for a relatively inexpensive, but fulfilling vacation? Visit the Tetons with your kids and introduce them to the beauty of nature. See wild animals without all the crowding that's native to Yellowstone. Take great pictures and brag about them to all your friends!

13 comments    family vacation jackson hole
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