Given its remote location and notoriously bad weather, Aniakchak is one of the least visited units of the National Park System. A vibrant reminder of Alaska's location in the volcanically active "Ring of Fire," the monument is home to an impressive six-mile wide, 2,500 feet. deep caldera formed during a massive eruption 3,500 years ago.
Are you contemplating running the Aniakchak River from its caldera headwaters through treeless tundra to the sea? A commercial guidebook says: "The weather on Aniakchak is severe; life-threatening conditions can develop rapidly. Extremely violent winds in the caldera, particularly near 'The Gates,' can shred tents and prevent air rescue." A hefty budget and pre-tested skills and gear are absolutely necessary.
When Father Hubbard first climbed into Aniakchak Caldera in 1930, his first dramatic experience, after the scenery, was with a female brown bear and her cub. Brown bears remain numerous throughout this area because of good forage conditions and seasonal availability of ample dietary protein in the form of salmon.
Aniakchak is truly a wild and unpredictable place. For the prepared visitor however, these very characteristics can make for the adventure of a lifetime.
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve encompasses 586,000 acres of pristine Alaska wilderness. While rafting the Aniakchak River, hiking the caldera floor, and sport fishing are among the most common activities pursued, the possibilities for adventure are limitless for those visitors determined and prepared enough to experience Aniakchak on its own terms.
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We, here at Rawhide Travel and Tours, would like to wish everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving". Here is a little piece of Thanksgiving trivia, hope it brings back memories and puts a little smile on your face.
Over the River and Through the Wood" is a Thanksgiving song by Lydia Maria Child. Written originally as a poem, it appeared in her Flowers for Children, Volume 2, in 1844. The original title of the poem is, "A Boy's Thanksgiving Day". It celebrates her childhood memories of visiting her Grandfather's House. Lydia Maria Child was a novelist, journalist, teacher, and wrote extensively about the need to eliminate slavery.
It is sometimes presented with lines about Christmas, rather than Thanksgiving. For instance, the line "Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day!" becomes "Hurrah for Christmas Day!". As a Christmas song, it has been recorded as "A Merry Christmas at Grandmother's". Although the modern Thanksgiving holiday is not normally associated with snow, New England in the early 19th century was enduring the Little Ice Age, a colder era with earlier winters.
In the television special "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" the Peanuts gang sings the first verse.
In the Kidsongs video: "The Wonderful World of Sports", this song was adapted about riding a horse.
The original piece had six verses:
Over the river, and through the wood,
To Grandfather's house we go;
the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh
through the white and drifted snow.
Over the river, and through the wood,
to Grandfather's house away!
We would not stop for doll or top,
for 'tis Thanksgiving Day.
Over the river, and through the wood—
oh, how the wind does blow!
It stings the toes and bites the nose
as over the ground we go.
Over the river, and through the wood—
and straight through the barnyard gate,
We seem to go extremely slow,
it is so hard to wait!
Over the river, and through the wood—
When Grandmother sees us come,
She will say, "O, dear, the children are here,
bring a pie for everyone.
"Over the river, and through the wood—
now Grandmother's cap I spy!
Hurrah for the fun!
Is the pudding done?
Hurrah for the pumpkin pie!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Tomorrow is not the busiest travel day of the year. It’s not even the busiest travel day of Thanksgiving week — that would be Sunday. But the day before Thanksgiving is a busy day indeed for airlines, and with the holiday travel season here, we wanted to provide some invaluable tips for making airline travel better for you.
Trust us, you’ll want all the advice you can get. If you’ve got a flight tomorrow, you’re joining a bit less than 2.5 million people taking to the skies. A bit more than 2.5 million will fly Sunday. All told, airlines expect to fly 1.5 percent more people this Thanksgiving season than they did during the same period last year.
To make matters worse there is a heavy winter storm bearing down on the eastern part of the country. This will mean delays, cancel flights and bad tempers.
According to travel experts, the best day to travel for Thanksgiving is actually the day of. If you can’t get a jump start on your vacation, consider leaving the morning of Thanksgiving, when most have already reached their final destination and most airlines offer reduced fare options.
All airlines suggest customers arrive hours before their scheduled boarding time during regular travel periods in order to allow an adequate amount of time to get through security. While the normal time frame, a minimum of two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights, will usually ensure you don’t miss your flight, but it is recommended adding extra time to allow for the expanded number of passengers traveling around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Not only will carrying on your luggage save you time at the airport, it will also ensure that you have the essentials handy in the case of an emergency. During the holiday season (especially during a winter storm watch) it isn’t uncommon for flights to be canceled or heavily delayed. Having your basics such as a change of clothes, medications and toiletries handy (remember: only liquids and gels in 3.4-ounce containers or smaller allowed), will make airport delays all the more bearable.
Speaking of weather-related delays, checking and double-checking your airline reservations will only ensure a more stress-free holiday travel experience. Checking in virtually 24 hours before your flight, and reconfirming your seat reservation, is a smart plan of actions if you’re planning to get out of town for Thanksgiving Day.
Not only will preparing for the security screening process, such as remembering to place liquids in plastic baggies, taking off your shoes and jackets, and placing metal and other objects in bins help, but utilizing the TSA’s prescreening process can also add less time to your travel time. Passengers 12 years of age and under and 75 and older, known travelers or active duty service members are allowed to apply for the TSAPre check process to potentially avoid the pat-down process.
We hope you have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
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A monument not only of stone and mortar but of human determination and endurance, the Castillo de San Marcos symbolizes the clash between cultures which ultimately resulted in our uniquely unified nation. Still resonant with the struggles of an earlier time, these original walls provide tangible evidence of America’s grim but remarkable history.
Though its construction started in 1672 the Castillo de San Marcos’ history embodies the struggle and contest of the entire colonial era as well as the foundations of American identity.
The Monument site consists of 20.5 acres and includes a reconstructed section of the walled defense line surrounding the city of St. Augustine incorporating the original city gate. The Castillo de San Marcos' architecture and detail are distinctive and unique. It is the oldest masonry and only extant 17th century fort in North America. As such it is an excellent example of the "bastion system" of fortification.
The 300 years of the colonial era (c. 1500-1800) were ones of constant warfare. As European countries vied with each other for the economic wealth in the “New Worlds” they increasingly came into military conflict as well. Encounters starting in Europe, Africa, Asia or the Americas quickly escalated into international global warfare. The Castillo de San Marcos, though a remote outpost, weathered many attacks during these almost incessant colonial wars.
The Castillo de San Marcos was originally constructed to defend Florida against pirates hunting the Spanish treasure fleets traveling along the Gulf Stream.
Unique among National Parks, the Castillo de San Marcos embodies nearly 450 years of history and culture that can not be fully experienced in a single visit. A little planning ahead will help make the most of your time.
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The final checkered flag may have flown on this years season, but from December 3-8, NASCAR races into Las Vegas. That's when race fans descend on Las Vegas for the fifth annual post-season NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship Week. Join the Chase for the Sprint Drivers as they take over the Las Vegas Strip, complete with Q&A, a game show and a victory lap, culminating in the Sprint Cup Series Awards. Check out these three interactive fan-favorite events that let you in on what it's like in the driver's seat.
Fanfest presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Fremont Street Experience is home to Fanfest on Wednesday, December 4, which kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with the arrival of the 13 Chase for the Sprint Cup drivers. After the drivers walk the red carpet, they'll take to the stage for an only-in-Vegas game show. Audience members will have a chance to win tickets to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards on Friday, December 6. Free to the public, nascar.com
NASCAR Victory Lap
Head to Las Vegas Boulevard near the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood where the NASCAR Victory Lap starts with a green flag at 3:30 p.m on Thursday, December 5. Watch the 13 Chase for the Sprint Cup drivers parade down the Strip, complete with a pit stop in front of the iconic Fountains of Bellagio. To get a full feel for the NASCAR experience, there will be driver introductions, two burnout sections and viewing areas along the route. Free to the public, nascar.com
NASCAR After the Lap
On Thursday, December 5, one of the big fan favorites, NASCAR After the Lap features all 13 drivers as they tell all from the confines of The Pearl at the Palms. Sponsored by Ford and Coca-Cola, the 90-minute Q&A session reveals secrets from series, as well as celebrates the newly crowned champion. As those who have attended in previous years can attest, there are always some surprises After the Lap. Jeff Gordon breakdancing? Denny Hamlin doing the Dougie? Who knows what will happen this year? 5 p.m., $20, proceeds benefit The NASCAR Foundation, nascarafterthelap.com
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