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By Syd Whittle, April 24, 2009
Seabiscuit Monument
GEOGRAPHIC SORT WITH USA FIRST
| | Seabiscuit
Born 1933
Sired by Hard Tack – Out of Swing On
Owner – Charles S. Howard
Jockeys
Red Pollard – George Woolf
World’s Champion Money Winner to 1938 — — Map (db m18406) HM |
| Near Woodside Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Erected by coffee magnate James A Folger II, and designed by Arthur Brown Jr., who designed the San Francisco Opera House and City Hall, the stable is an example of the so-called "Victorian Gothic Style". Famed for it's decorative elements, it had . . . — — Map (db m56579) HM |
| Near U.S. 101 3.5 miles east of Mariposa Reina. |
| | Arroyo Hondo creek has the best habitat on the south coast of Santa Barbara County for the endangered Southern California Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss). This native fish spends part of its life in freshwater streams like this one, and part . . . — — Map (db m71951) |
| | This park was once the summer home of "the cattle king" Henry Miller. Mr. Miller was the dominant partner in the firm Miller & Lux. The large foundation on your left was Mrs. Miller's home, and the other two foundations were a dining hall and . . . — — Map (db m54057) HM |
| Near Cochrane Road at San Rafael Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Long before nearby Coyote Creek was dammed to form the reservoir in 1950, people were drawn to its cool shade and clear flowing water. In 2006 an ancient burial site
was unearthed during construction of homes across the street from this park. First . . . — — Map (db m54034) HM |
| Near Serra Mall at Palm Drive. |
| | In commemoration of the motion picture research conducted in 1878 and 1879 at the Palo Alto Farm now the site of Stanford University
This extensive photographic experiment portraying the attitudes of men and animals in motion was conceived by . . . — — Map (db m113015) HM |
| | This is the location of one of the last known bull and bear rings in California, where the animals were placed in a wooden stockade and local settlers would bet on the outcome of their fight.
Bull and Bear fights were brought to Santa Cruz by . . . — — Map (db m100961) HM |
| Near Kennedy Memorial Drive. |
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In the mid to late 1800’s you would have traveled here by horseback, mule train, stagecoach, or on foot. The rough road that would have led you here continued into the valley, now filled with Whiskeytown Lake. It passed near mining camps along . . . — — Map (db m14412) HM |
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To cross Clear Creek in 1865 it would have cost you 10 cents to walk across, 25 cents to ride over on horseback, and $1.25 to cross by wagon. Charles Camden, the bridge owner, spent $20,000 to improve the road between here and the town of Shasta. . . . — — Map (db m12565) HM |
| On Main Street near North Front Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Donated to:
Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce
and
City of Rio Vista
to remember the visit of
Humphrey
the Humpback Whale
Oct. 10, 1985 - Nov. 4, 1985
Humphrey the Humpback Whale,
a mighty whale was he
He swam into the Delta, to . . . — — Map (db m17189) HM |
| | In the early 1900's, horses were still the main source of power on farms and ranches. They were used for riding, pulling cars, wagons and other heavy farm equipment.
Though he owned about 50 horses, Jack London most prized the beautiful and . . . — — Map (db m102556) HM |
| | Francis "Moose" Mathews was a public-minded citizen, community leader and masterful attorney for over 52 years, his pro-bono services and dedication to his clients, including the American Indian tribes of the Hoopa Valley and Klamath River, are well . . . — — Map (db m32627) HM |
| On Sierra Drive (California Route 198). |
| | Ben Harris, unwashed & profane was known as "the greatest liar in the sierra."
He frequented Lemon Cove and the Mineral King back country and became part of the folklore.
His mule was the smartest, his dog the meanest, his gun the shootingest . . . — — Map (db m141540) HM |
| | This cabin was built by cattlemen who had acquired much of the Giant Forest land for grazing purposes prior to the establishment of Sequoia National Park in 1890. After the park’s establishment, the land was leased to men who supplied meat and milk . . . — — Map (db m44338) HM |
| On South Washington Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street. |
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The Sonora Fountain was first erected in 1904 in the center of Washington Street, 75 feet northerly of its present location. Cast in an East Coast foundry, it was purchased by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and used for many years as a . . . — — Map (db m32018) HM |
| On Thousand Oaks Boulevard at The Lakes Drive, on the right when traveling east on Thousand Oaks Boulevard. |
| | On this site Louis Goebel opened one of Southern California’s most popular tourists attractions. In 1925, Goebel purchased five lots for $50 along old Ventura Boulevard, which later became Thousand Oaks Boulevard. This land had formerly belonged to . . . — — Map (db m138682) HM |
| Near Gateway Road 0.7 miles north of Prairie Parkway (East 64th Avenue), on the left when traveling east. |
| | Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Located just eleven miles northeast of downtown Denver, the Refuge is the largest contiguous open space in the Denver metropolitan area. A major environmental restoration program will be . . . — — Map (db m119390) HM |
| On 1st Street at Edgemont Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on 1st Street. |
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According to Outdoor Life (April, 2004),
Old Mose was the most famous grizzly ever to
appear in their publication. This one bear
was responsible for a myriad of depredations.
Known for his distinctive footprint
(he was missing two . . . — — Map (db m160761) HM |
| On Lane 6N 1.2 miles west of State Highway 150, on the left when traveling west. |
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This landscape is the result of dramatic climate changes that affected plants, animals, and humans. In ancient times, large shallow lakes existed on today's valley floor, and American Indians of the Clovis culture pursued great herds of large . . . — — Map (db m160699) HM |
| On Main Street (U.S. 287) north of East 8th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The Cimarron Cutoff and Granada Road were branches of the Santa Fe Trail from Missouri to Santa Fe. The Aubrey and Penrose were other trails. From 1866-97 thousands of Texas cattle were driven to Montana on the XIT and National Cattle trails. — — Map (db m120040) HM |
| Near Colorado Route 101 1 mile south of County Road 10.75, on the left when traveling south. |
| | The Arkansas River Valley is a historical frontier in both the American and European sense. Americans view the frontier as unsettled or a sparsely settled area lands on the edge of "civilization." To Europeans, frontiers are boundaries or borders . . . — — Map (db m120698) HM |
| On Colorado Route 96 at Broadway, on the right when traveling west on State Route 96. |
| | Crowley Communities
If the dry summers of the late 1920s spelled trouble for Crowley County, the Dust Bowl of the 1930s spelled disaster. Many farmers simply packed up and left, and their acreage reverted to grasslands and became cattle . . . — — Map (db m120745) HM |
| On Colorado 96 0.4 miles west of County Road 387, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Hardscrabble's rugged cliffs are perfect bighorn sheep habitat — wild, rocky, and open. Against the steep canyon walls, their brown coats blend into the vegetation and rocks. Scan the hillsides closely for their white rump patches or listen . . . — — Map (db m153186) |
| Near 17th Street at Champa Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | "A dog fight on Champa Street is of more interest to Denverites than a war in Europe."
Frederick Bonfils
(1860-1933)
Founder of The Denver Post
and prominent philanthropist — — Map (db m135447) HM |
| On 17th Street at Wynkoop Street, on the right when traveling north on 17th Street. |
| | Originally built as the stables for the Denver City Railway Company in 1883, this building was the birthplace of Denver's Public Transportation system. Horse drawn trolleys, soon replaced by one of America's most extensive cable car networks, . . . — — Map (db m97394) HM |
| Near 17th Street just west of Larimer Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The first man to rob the Denver Mint was “Small Bad Jim” – James Clark. The gold bars were so heavy that he began dropping them only one mile away in what is now Cheesman Park. Six days later, the desperado was captured 25 miles . . . — — Map (db m100808) HM |
| Near 17th Street at Champa Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m135315) HM |
| On U.S. 491 at Guyrene Street, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 491. |
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As goes sagebrush, so goes the Gunnison sage grouse. These highly adapted birds rely on this shrubby vegetation for food, camoflage, and nesting material. Sagebrush rangeland also provides the setting for the species' highly unusual . . . — — Map (db m160150) HM |
| On Garden Drive, on the left when traveling north. |
| | The abundant seeds of piñon and juniper trees draw wildlife to this ecosystem like a magnet. Chipmunks, foxes, piñon mice and squirrels munch the blue or copper-colored juniper berries. The berries last through the winter. They provide food for . . . — — Map (db m45982) HM |
| On Pike's Peak Toll Road. |
| | As you drive up Pikes Peak, you’ll feel it get colder. You’ll also notice that the plants change. See if you can pick out four different life zones on the way to and from the summit.
A life zone is a plant and animal community that exists at a . . . — — Map (db m45929) HM |
| Near North 30th Street at Gateway Road. |
| | 1775-1835 American Indian Area
Discover the history and culture of the American Indians who lived in the Central Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Visitors will have an opportunity to see an elk or buffalo hide tepee, a wide variety of tools . . . — — Map (db m135562) HM |
| On Pike's Peak Toll Road. |
| | Alpine and subalpine tundra is the low-growing vegetation found in the “land above the trees.” At this high elevation, the climate is harsh with searing winds, intense sunlight and frigid temperatures that limit the growing season. In . . . — — Map (db m45927) HM |
| On Pike's Peak Toll Road. |
| | The foothills of Colorado’s eastern slope form the dramatic meeting place of the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. In this transition area between the prairie and the mountains, grasslands intermix with scrublands of mountain mahogany and scrub . . . — — Map (db m45925) HM |
| On Pike's Peak Toll Road. |
| | When artists and photographers portray Colorado’s mountainous beauty, they usually capture the classic views of evergreen forests, stands of quaking aspens, and meadows of brilliant wildflowers. The montane area above 8,000 feet contains just such . . . — — Map (db m45926) HM |
| On Pike's Peak Toll Road. |
| | Watch and listen to see how many different birds you can discover on Pikes Peak. From the foothills to the summit, there are about 225 species. This variety is due to the number of habitats on the mountain. Can you match the birds to the habitat? . . . — — Map (db m45920) HM |
| Near Juniper Way Loop, on the left when traveling west. |
| | The Central Garden Trail is a moderate, one-mile round-trip loop. It is paved and wheelchair accessible. This trail will take you between the towering Gateway Rocks into the heart of Garden of the Gods Park. Along the way you will have the . . . — — Map (db m72936) HM |
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J.W. Abert, a military explorer-naturalist of the American Southwest, is credited with discovering the squirrel named in his honor. The genus name Sciurus refers to tree-dwelling squirrels. It means "shade-tail" because of the way these animals . . . — — Map (db m158347) HM |
| On West Main Street at Vandeventer Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. |
| | In the early days of New Castle, horses were at the center of all activity. The building before you was where that activity happened. C.H. Noren & Son, who rented horses and rigs for hauling, operated the livery business. Later Levi Strauss and A . . . — — Map (db m120105) HM |
| | Birds are descendants of theropod (meat-eating) dinosaurs and their tracks look similar:
three long narrow toes with claw marks. However, bird tracks are generally smaller than most
theropod tracks.
This print is wider than long and the . . . — — Map (db m114062) HM |
| | Dinosaur bones were deposited here on the inside of a meander by a
fast-flowing stream. This deposit known as a “point bar” grew by the addition
of sand, causing growth of the point bar towards the outer bank and
downstream. Larger, . . . — — Map (db m125104) HM |
| | The downward bulges in the rock layers are most likely
dinosaur tracks viewed in cross section. When dinosaurs walked in soft sand
they sank in, pushing down and distorting the layers beneath their feet.
The tracks later filled in with more . . . — — Map (db m125156) HM |
| | Windy Saddle Park is named for the nearly constant wind currents that can be felt blowing through the foothills. Winds traveling across the plains are forced upward when they hit the Rocky Mountains, and as the air rises, it has enough force to lift . . . — — Map (db m46157) HM |
| | First noted by Matt Mossbrucker and later described by Dr. Martin Lockley,
this theropod (a carnivorous dinosaur) track was part of the top layer of sandstone at
the Bone Site, 50 yards to the north. During road construction in 1937, this . . . — — Map (db m125150) HM |
| | Triceratops: 30 feet long, 6-12 ton Herbivore
Several tracks of Triceratops or a closely related horned dinosaur were discovered in this area. Among
horned dinosaurs, Triceratops is the most likely track maker because many of its bones have . . . — — Map (db m114058) HM |
| On 6th Avenue (U.S. 6) 0.5 miles south of 19th Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Based on Late Cretaceous fossil evidence found along this trail, this area was a delta with lakes, streams and a mosaic of swamps, scrubby forests, palm tree thickets and small open areas. Impressions of logs, leaves and palm fronds suggest a . . . — — Map (db m111418) HM |
| Near West Alameda Parkway 0.1 miles west of Colorado Highway 470, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Designated a Colorado Natural Area in 2002, the Dakota Hogback/Dinosaur Ridge Natural Area in Jefferson County is a crown jewel of statewide, national and international importance. The Dakota Hogback/Dinosaur Ridge Natural Area exemplifies all the . . . — — Map (db m80464) HM |
| Near E 15th Street (U.S. 287) 0.1 miles east of Maine Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| |
Sand Creek Massacre
National Historic Site
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site memorializes the massacre of nearly two hundred Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians.
Near dawn on November 29, 1864, detachments of the 1st . . . — — Map (db m107179) HM |
| Near E 15th Street (U.S. 287) 0.1 miles east of Maine Street, on the left when traveling east. |
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Plains Indian Life
By the nineteenth century, Colorado’s southeastern plains country was home to many native peoples, including Comanches, Kiowas, Plains Apaches, Arapahos, and Cheyennes. Although vastly different in language and . . . — — Map (db m107178) HM |
| On Main Avenue at East 5th Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Avenue. |
| | Trails & Passes
• The Colorado Rocky Mountains, appearing as a formidable barrier, have trails over almost all 260 passes.
• A trail is a corridor between two places: usually a network of paths that meet at certain key points, such as river . . . — — Map (db m153407) HM |
| Near El Moro Road (at milepost 18) at Linden Avenue (County Road 71.1). |
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Panel 1
The Ludlow Massacre
By April 1914, the striking coal miners encamped at Ludlow (ten miles northwest of here) had nothing to lose but their lives. Poor, powerless, largely immigrant, they had held out for . . . — — Map (db m97716) HM |
| On Morrow Point Dam Road 0.1 miles north of U.S. 50, on the right when traveling north. |
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The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad opened up vast new markets to sheep and cattle ranchers. Cimarron grew to become one of the busiest loading stops in Colorado.
Breeding stock wintered in valleys to the west. Trains or spring drives brought cattle . . . — — Map (db m158946) HM |
| On State Highway 52 0.1 miles north of Interstate 76, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Take a few moments on this spot to explore the South Platte River and the riparian woodland that runs beside it. You'll discover that this ribbon of life is a great place for wildlife watching.Where the South Platte flows through prairie, farm, and . . . — — Map (db m47316) HM |
| | Dubbed Bayou Salado by early European explorers, South Park is one of four high-altitude mountain parks in Colorado.
The view from Wilkerson Pass looks down to a great flat plain, perhaps the best-known mountain park in the state.
The name, . . . — — Map (db m153273) |
| On Colorado 82, on the left when traveling west. |
| | The Independence Pass corridor is home to irreplaceable natural habitat, much of which is protected by federally-designated Wilderness Areas. Wilderness is off-limits to motorized recreation and mountain bikes but provides important low-impact . . . — — Map (db m152924) |
| Near Interstate 25 at milepost 115, 1 mile north of Young Hollow Road (Exit 114) when traveling north. |
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Panel 1
A Highway for the Ages
Though less famous than the trails that brought American pioneers westward, the north-south route along the foot of the Rockies covers far greater distances in space and in time. This . . . — — Map (db m97734) HM |
| Near Interstate 25 at milepost 111.6, 2.5 miles south of Young Hollow Road when traveling south. |
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Panel 1
Pueblo
El Pueblo
El Pueblo never achieved great commercial success, but one could make a living there. Built in 1842 by traders George Simpson, Matthew Kinkead, Robert Fisher, Jim Beckwourth, and several others, . . . — — Map (db m89335) HM |
| | As you travel the Silver Thread Scenic Byway, through the heart of the San Juan
Mountains, watch for wildlife. Elk, moose, mule deer, and bighorn sheep can be found along streams or rivers or in open meadows. Look near a forest edge or on a . . . — — Map (db m153324) HM |
| Near 13th Street (County Road 33) just west of Lincoln Avenue (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west. |
| | ”Back to their springs, like the rain shall fill them full of refreshment.” —Longfellow The most fragrant of the springs is the Sulphur Spring, with it odiferous sulphur gas, regarded by the native Indian tribes as . . . — — Map (db m155854) HM |
| On Interstate 76 at U.S. 385 on Interstate 76. |
| | From the eastern prairie to the Rocky Mountains and the western plateau country beyond, Colorado enjoys a rich abundance of wildlife. Protecting this heritage has been a challenge, and Colorado's success is due to the efforts and cooperation of . . . — — Map (db m47323) HM |
| On Interstate 76 at U.S. 385, on the right when traveling north on Interstate 76. |
| | For thousands of years, these grasslands have supported tens of millions of buffalo, from the giant species of ancient times to the smaller version of today. As North America's largest land animal, buffalo dominated life on the Great Plains. In . . . — — Map (db m47319) HM |
| On U.S. 385, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The semi-arid plains are home to hundreds of wildlife species. but even species specialty adapted for life on the prairie need water to survive. The South Platte River and nearby State Wildlife Areas provide excellent habitat for a variety of wild . . . — — Map (db m47373) HM |
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Standing here 34 million years ago you would probably recognize a number of plants and insects. But the year-round mild climate in the Rockies would be a surprise, as would the mammals of the time. The warm temperate forest was diverse, with . . . — — Map (db m158429) HM |
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As outcrops of shale weather, they separate into paper-thin sheets, exposing fossils on their surfaces. Within these delicate pages, a chapter of Earth's history unfolds.
Size played a key role in determining what was preserved at Florissant. The . . . — — Map (db m158439) HM |
| | Open stands of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and quaking aspen now dominate the slopes of the Florissant valley. The ecosystem has changed since the days of the dense redwood forests. There are more open grasslands and the cold temperate forest is . . . — — Map (db m158433) HM |
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The Abert's squirrel inhabits this forest. It eats ponderosa pine cones and the inner bark of the twigs. It's just one of many animals that depend on the ponderosa forest for food, nesting, and cover. The fossil record also shows animals and plant . . . — — Map (db m158510) HM |
| Near Pike's Peak Toll Road. |
| | The bears that live on Pikes Peak are Black Bears and have been seen in shades of cinnamon to dark brown. They stand approximately 3 feet tall at the shoulder and eat mostly berries, nuts and leaves. Before winter hits, bears eat almost constantly . . . — — Map (db m45772) HM |
| Near Pike's Peak Toll Road. |
| | You can help the Peak’s wild animals by not feeding them. “Can one chip hurt?” you may wonder. Yes it can, when multiplied by 2,000 visitors per summer day. Then when the summer’s over, the animals are without their junk food fix.
Even . . . — — Map (db m45844) HM |
| Near Pike's Peak Toll Road. |
| | When snow falls and cold winds blow, elk lose their antlers. Elk drop and re-grow antlers each year while bighorn sheep wear their horns for life. The antler cycle begins when the previous season’s antlers, now useless, break off. Soon skull bumps . . . — — Map (db m45774) HM |
| Near Pike's Peak Toll Road. |
| | The porcupine defends itself with between 15,000 and 30,000 needle-sharp quills. Each quill has barbs that flair out from the shaft that resist being pulled out, but also work themselves in. When challenged, the porcupine simply puts its head . . . — — Map (db m45773) HM |
| On U.S. 85 0.3 miles south of County Road 126, on the right when traveling south. |
| | On these widespread plains blown clean by the wind and rains large herds of buffalo roamed and gained in number. Then the warriors of Indian tribes hunted them for food and skins. Later white men came to trap beaver in the prairie channels and the . . . — — Map (db m119615) HM |
| On Seaview Avenue at East Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Seaview Avenue. |
| | While the Mill Pond Restoration Project created a better environment for animals under the water, the creatures that we can see benefiting are the birds. A variety of feathered species are drawn here by the edible plant material and the . . . — — Map (db m53484) HM |
| On Tower Square just west of Prospect Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Jeremiah Wadsworth was Commissary-General in the Continental Army. His house which stood at the present site of the Wadsworth Atheneum was the meeting place for many leaders of the American Revolution, among them Washington, Lafayette, and . . . — — Map (db m151929) HM |
| On South Cliff Street at Cottage Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Cliff Street. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m25543) HM |
| | The Effect of Human Actives on Long Island Sound
Humans have inhabited the shores of Long Island Sound for thousands of years. Before European settlement, many Native American tribes lived along the Sound. Now more than 20 million people . . . — — Map (db m107344) HM |
| | The Long Island Sound, including New Haven Harbor, is an estuary — a place where fresh and salt water meet. Estuaries provide many animals with a protected home to lay eggs and serve as a nursery for the young, a place to find food, and a . . . — — Map (db m107346) HM |
| | The butterfly garden was planted to attract butterflies and birds to the park, and to provide these animals with a reliable source of food. Spend some time here when the flowers are in bloom and see who stops by for a visit.
Monarch Migration . . . — — Map (db m107343) HM |
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A Birdwatcher’s Dream
You’re standing at one of the best hawk-watching sites in New England. Every autumn birds of prey from Northern New England and Canada migrate south in a broad band across New England. Because theses birds don’t like . . . — — Map (db m107347) HM |
| On Water Street at State Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street. |
| | Human relationship with sea mammals has evolved through the past 300 years. Oil from whales and seals was exploited, yet essential to developing our industrial revolution in the 19th century. The wealth accumulated from whaling was invested in . . . — — Map (db m48186) HM |
| | Hitching Post # 3
Animal control was a topic of government interest in Union early on. At a town meeting on December 25, 1738 Alexander McNall, (Union’s first settler) was chosen fence viewer and Amos Stickney and W. Robert Paul were continued . . . — — Map (db m123871) HM |
| | Putnam and The Wolf
Following her tracks through one day and night in
the early snow of December 1742 to the Connecticut
River and back, the early settlers of this region here
discovered the den of the She Wolf that had for years . . . — — Map (db m115835) HM |
| | Port Penn is a community connected to its wetland landscape. Seasonal changes bring about changes in the lifestyles of Port Penners themselves. Autumn waterfowl hunting and winter muskrat trapping lead into spring shad runs and summer sturgeon . . . — — Map (db m10438) HM |
| On South Park Drive at West Street, on the right when traveling west on South Park Drive. Reported permanently removed. |
| | Skating on West Street Dam
Though is is not done today, ice skating on the Brandywine River used to be quite popular. In this photo from about 1913, park visitors enjoy the ice with their dogs! — — Map (db m151756) HM |
| Near Inlet Road 0.6 miles south of Coastal Highway (Delaware Route 1), on the left when traveling south. |
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The Indian River Inlet has not always existed in its current location. This barrier beach environment is dynamic, and the opening to the inlet has opened and closed at different locations.
When the inlet closed, navigation, water quality, . . . — — Map (db m150130) HM |
| On Wootten Road 0.1 miles east of Trussum Pond Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Trussum Pond
Tranquil waters trapped by a grist mill dam in the early nineteenth century made Trussum Pond a haven for the bald cypress. However, the trees now seen dotting the pond's surface are all that remain of a once extensive . . . — — Map (db m4540) HM |
| | Each spring, upon arrival from their Central and South American wintering grounds, Delaware beachnesters establish colonies and take part in courtship rituals. The birds lay their eggs in shallow nests scraped into the sand mostly between the dunes . . . — — Map (db m94322) HM |
| | The Osprey or Fish Hawk is found April through October in both salt and freshwater areas of the state. Almost as large as a Bald Eagle, the Osprey looks like a cross between a hawk and a gull.
Osprey can spot fish from extreme heights. . . . — — Map (db m94323) HM |
| Near Pilottown Road east of Park Road, on the left when traveling west. |
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The University of Delaware (UD) has been involved with marine research since 1950, when a group of local fishermen became alarmed by drastic decline in Delaware Bay fisheries approached the Delaware General Assembly for help. The legislators . . . — — Map (db m113700) HM |
| On Cedar Neck Road at James Farm Purple Trail, on the left when traveling north on Cedar Neck Road. |
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You are standing on land that was for generations known as the James family farm. The patriarch, Joshua Rubin James held dear this land he farmed at the turn of the 20th century. Rodney Short, great grandson of Josha James, remembered Sunday . . . — — Map (db m150136) HM |
| On Silver Lake Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Lake Comegys and Silver Lake are natural freshwater remnants of receding glaciers from the last Ice Age and are notable for their close proximity to the Atlantic ocean. The Nanticoke Tribe held summer encampments around Silver Lake to gather . . . — — Map (db m108375) HM |
| Near New Hampshire Avenue Northwest just south of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling south. |
| | The facade of the original house for Engine Company 24 was located at 3702 Georgia Avenue, N.W. just north of this site. Built in 1911, the firehouse was designed by Luther Leisenring and Charles Gregg. It originally housed horses and horse-drawn . . . — — Map (db m149476) HM |
| On Anacostia Drive 0.5 miles east of Good Hope Road Southeast, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Over the past 400 years, the Anacostia watershed has changed from a lush, diverse ecosystem to one shaped by trade, agriculture and a rapidly expanding population. In the 1700s, forests were cleared to make way for crop cultivation, which caused . . . — — Map (db m141634) HM |
| Near Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles west of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. |
| | Artemisia abrotanum hung in courtrooms was thought to stop the spread of disease. It was also used in kitchens to keep bad odors away. Pennsylvania Germans used southernwood in their pantries to repel ants. — — Map (db m145047) HM |
| Near Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. |
| | This plant was spread across floors and put in between clothes in dressers to repel insects and moths. The plant was thought to prevent disease, as well as expel worms. — — Map (db m144556) HM |
| Near Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. |
| | Dioscorides reported that the leaves were applied with salt to dog bites, with honey to clean ulcers, and that the ashes of the leaves repressed venereal warts. — — Map (db m144666) HM |
| Near Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles west of Ellipse Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. |
| | The Cherokee used the wood of this tree for building and carving. Early settlers in the southern Appalachians used the root bark for dye and the yellow heartwood for gunstocks. Today, yellowwood is popular in urban settings for its resistance to . . . — — Map (db m144694) HM |
| Near Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. |
| | The leaves of this herb were thrown on fires by the Potawatomi of Michigan to create a smudge to deter mosquitos. The Ojibwe used the leaves for a tea to cure stomach cramps. — — Map (db m144611) HM |
| Near Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. |
| | Dioscorides noted that a drink of the seeds was a diuretic, a colic neutralizer, and brought on menses and abortion. The seeds or roots, prepared in wine, were effective in treating wounds from poisonous beasts. — — Map (db m144674) HM |
| Near Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. |
| | The Plains Indians considered this herb to be one of the most important medicinal plants. Its root was the universal antidote for snakebites and all kinds of venomous bites and stings. — — Map (db m144605) HM |
| Near Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. |
| | The leaves, root, and seeds were drunk in wine for the prevention or cure of snakebite. The entire plant is poisonous. — — Map (db m144673) HM |
| Near Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. |
| | The spicy red fruit added flavor to groundhog or opossum as prepared by the Cherokee. The ground nuts also flavored bread. — — Map (db m144565) HM |
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