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There are many thousands of stone megaliths discovered in almost every country in Europe, from Scotland to Italy. Based on the analysis, the first megaliths were typically found in a coastal region or on islands. They only emerged inland at a much later date, suggesting that the practice initially developed on coastal areas. This is…
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Taste a wide variety of brews including hazy IPAs, pale ales, malty stouts, and barrel-aged strong ales. The third annual CraftHop returns, Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12. Participating breweries will offer drink specials and a free collectible logo glass at each stop. Visitors are encouraged to sip at their own pace using a self-guided…
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Enjoy luscious wine tasting at the Wine Garden which features offerings from 16 of Arizona’s best vintners. The fine art festival, juried by a group of professionals that lauds creativity, quality, and uniqueness, offers an exquisite and delightful sensory experience featuring the work talented visual and musical artists. The Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival…
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“We are dedicated to preserving the heritage of Murrieta Hot Springs Resort while simultaneously adding new chapters to its storied history. We’ll introduce exceptional facilities, restorative spa and wellness experiences, and a range of offerings – all centered around promoting vitality through the revitalizing qualities of geothermal mineral water and Southern California quintessence.” – Sharon…
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Towering immediately southeast of the northernmost bend of the Indus River in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Kashmir, Nanga Parbat is the westernmost major peak of the Himalayas, and is nearby the Indus and Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra rivers, it is the western anchor of the entire mountain range. Nanga Parbat is one of the 14 eight-thousanders.
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The Westman Islands also known as Vestmannaeyjar, were formed in a series of volcanic eruptions occurring under sea level. This is quite common in Iceland and its surrounding areas as the island is located right at the schism between two continental plates. Subsequently, there’s a lot of earthquakes and eruptions. Heimaey is the largest and
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Ararat is dormant compound volcano on the Armenian plateau in the extreme east of Turkey. The mountain has been called by the name Ararat (in the West) since the Middle Ages, as it began to be identified with “mountains of Ararat” described in the Bible as the resting place of Noah’s Ark, despite contention that
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Aconcaqua at 22,831 feet high, located in the Andes in Argentina is the highest peak in the Western hemisphere. Aconcagua is bounded by the Valle de las Vacas to the north and east and the Valle de los Horcones Inferior to the west and south. The mountain and its surroundings are part of the Aconcagua
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How Mountains are Measured The word mountain means different things to different people. By general agreement, geographers, and geologists define a mountainous area as one that lies at least 2,000 feet above its surroundings and its region consists of 2 or more zones of climate and plant life. They are also peak points, literally high
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