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Peace Sign
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-08 17:25:00]]>

Peace Sign
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-08 17:25:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56111/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56111/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:25:00 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56111/ 46.62175900 -94.46458000

Amazon forest on fire
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-30 12:58:26]]>

Amazon forest on fire
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-30 12:58:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55717/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55717/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:58:26 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55717/ -6.44399100 -59.76035400

Fire
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-30 08:37:19]]>

Fire
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-30 08:37:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55709/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55709/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:37:19 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55709/ 10.50139900 76.72173500

Chess trees ?
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-26 20:23:00]]>

Chess trees ?
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-26 20:23:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53866/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53866/ Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:23:00 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53866/ 49.83890600 8.58509700

Mickey's forest
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By: dda
@ 2008-07-11 19:55:45
In 1992 it was announced by Disney that they were to begin reforesting parts of Florida in an effort to give something back to the area. The furthest they got was to plant Mickey’s Forest (above), a collection of 50,000 pine trees shaped in a way that should be familiar to the majority of people reading this. Surprisingly it’s relatively unknown to tourists and locals alike.

via : http://www.directvillasflorida.com/florida-blog/index.php/7-fascinating-birds-eye-views-of-florida/]]>

Mickey's forest
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By: dda
@ 2008-07-11 19:55:45
In 1992 it was announced by Disney that they were to begin reforesting parts of Florida in an effort to give something back to the area. The furthest they got was to plant Mickey’s Forest (above), a collection of 50,000 pine trees shaped in a way that should be familiar to the majority of people reading this. Surprisingly it’s relatively unknown to tourists and locals alike.

via : http://www.directvillasflorida.com/florida-blog/index.php/7-fascinating-birds-eye-views-of-florida/]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52973/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52973/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:55:45 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52973/ 28.45288300 -81.70326200

Last Peachtree on Peachtree
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-12 14:19:00
This is the last wild peachtree on eponymous Peachtree Road in Atlanta. Anyone who has been to Atlanta will be aware of the ubiquity of the name Peachtree.

T3he AJC reported today that this last tree has died and there are no longer peachtrees on Peachtree.]]>

Last Peachtree on Peachtree
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-12 14:19:00
This is the last wild peachtree on eponymous Peachtree Road in Atlanta. Anyone who has been to Atlanta will be aware of the ubiquity of the name Peachtree.

T3he AJC reported today that this last tree has died and there are no longer peachtrees on Peachtree.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50103/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50103/ Mon, 12 May 2008 14:19:00 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50103/ 33.81792800 -84.38877400

Thousand Acre Woods Nature Preserve
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2006-11-05 10:08:57]]>

Thousand Acre Woods Nature Preserve
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2006-11-05 10:08:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/25638/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/25638/ Sun, 05 Nov 2006 10:08:57 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/25638/ 38.72790700 -87.12827700

Interesting forest shapes
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-04-06 10:24:53]]>

Interesting forest shapes
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-04-06 10:24:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/16202/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/16202/ Thu, 06 Apr 2006 10:24:53 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/16202/ 50.88262200 -0.98198900

Shaped forest
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-03-30 07:16:23
Interestingly shaped piece of forest in the middle of the open field near Hungerford, UK.]]>

Shaped forest
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-03-30 07:16:23
Interestingly shaped piece of forest in the middle of the open field near Hungerford, UK.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/16023/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/16023/ Thu, 30 Mar 2006 07:16:23 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/16023/ 51.41033200 -1.53883200

Triangles
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-03-26 22:59:18
Compare these size of these triangles in the forest to the buildings to the SW. Huge!]]>

Triangles
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-03-26 22:59:18
Compare these size of these triangles in the forest to the buildings to the SW. Huge!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/15948/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/15948/ Sun, 26 Mar 2006 22:59:18 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/15948/ 52.00704300 -0.58088100

Wheel shaped forest
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-03-12 05:06:26
This is clearly deliberately shaped, note the different trees in the "hub". Situated near Bury St.Edmunds, UK.]]>

Wheel shaped forest
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-03-12 05:06:26
This is clearly deliberately shaped, note the different trees in the "hub". Situated near Bury St.Edmunds, UK.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/15454/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/15454/ Sun, 12 Mar 2006 05:06:26 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/15454/ 52.22815400 0.60845400

Forest park (largest city park in USA)
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By: TDUCK
@ 2006-02-20 16:18:55
Forest park in Portland Oregon is the largest city park in the United States. Great for hiking, horse back riding, mt. biking, and nature watching. ]]>

Forest park (largest city park in USA)
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By: TDUCK
@ 2006-02-20 16:18:55
Forest park in Portland Oregon is the largest city park in the United States. Great for hiking, horse back riding, mt. biking, and nature watching. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/14706/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/14706/ Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:18:55 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/14706/ 45.56069900 -122.79487600

"Lost World" in New Guinea
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By: focusfree
@ 2006-02-17 21:03:51
Map centered on the highest area of the Mamberamo-Pegunungan Foja Reserves.]]>

"Lost World" in New Guinea
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By: focusfree
@ 2006-02-17 21:03:51
Map centered on the highest area of the Mamberamo-Pegunungan Foja Reserves.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/14592/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/14592/ Fri, 17 Feb 2006 21:03:51 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/14592/ -2.57474000 138.67630000

Thanksgiving Ground Town Forest
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-11-24 10:40:05]]>

Thanksgiving Ground Town Forest
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-11-24 10:40:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/12108/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/12108/ Thu, 24 Nov 2005 10:40:05 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/12108/ 42.56508400 -71.34000100

Constructivist forest
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By: dda
@ 2005-11-08 20:44:44]]>

Constructivist forest
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By: dda
@ 2005-11-08 20:44:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/11224/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/11224/ Tue, 08 Nov 2005 20:44:44 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/11224/ -21.41919400 -62.10022000

Deforestation in Amazonia
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By: alva
@ 2005-09-20 03:25:04
bye Amazonia..!]]>

Deforestation in Amazonia
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By: alva
@ 2005-09-20 03:25:04
bye Amazonia..!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/9583/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/9583/ Tue, 20 Sep 2005 03:25:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/9583/ 0.77313900 -60.32867400

Odd checkerboard carved out of the forrest
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-08-25 18:15:19]]>

Odd checkerboard carved out of the forrest
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-08-25 18:15:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/8578/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/8578/ Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:15:19 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/8578/ 39.85763900 -74.39795500

Baby Trees - Plantation
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By: bonjbrown
@ 2005-08-23 20:26:20
Probably Loblolly or Long Leaf Pine. Should be ready to harvest in about 15 to 20 years.]]>

Baby Trees - Plantation
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By: bonjbrown
@ 2005-08-23 20:26:20
Probably Loblolly or Long Leaf Pine. Should be ready to harvest in about 15 to 20 years.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/8404/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/8404/ Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:26:20 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/8404/ 30.13668400 -95.05673600

Harvesting wood in Amazonia
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By: king_david
@ 2005-08-23 15:25:03
The forest there is looking like an old fish.]]>

Harvesting wood in Amazonia
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By: king_david
@ 2005-08-23 15:25:03
The forest there is looking like an old fish.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/8380/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/8380/ Tue, 23 Aug 2005 15:25:03 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/8380/ -4.15382300 -55.28595000

X-shaped forest
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-08-13 12:42:59
Elveden Farms does a good business in christmas trees. This X might have somethingb to do with them. The area looks recently cut and there are forest areas in various states of growth nearby.]]>

X-shaped forest
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-08-13 12:42:59
Elveden Farms does a good business in christmas trees. This X might have somethingb to do with them. The area looks recently cut and there are forest areas in various states of growth nearby.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/7607/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/7607/ Sat, 13 Aug 2005 12:42:59 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/7607/ 52.35404500 0.63632700

Alderley Edge
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-08-13 06:20:39
Village and forest area known for local legends of King Arthur and Merlin and of the fantasy novels of Alan Garner (The Weirdstone of Brisingamen & The Moon of Gomrath).]]>

Alderley Edge
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-08-13 06:20:39
Village and forest area known for local legends of King Arthur and Merlin and of the fantasy novels of Alan Garner (The Weirdstone of Brisingamen & The Moon of Gomrath).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/7585/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/7585/ Sat, 13 Aug 2005 06:20:39 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/7585/ 53.29756800 -2.22056900

Merlin's tomb in Brocéliande Forest
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By: dda
@ 2005-08-04 12:34:57

Picture.

Deep in the Woods of Paimpont, the last remnant of the legendary Forest of Brocéliande, stand two ancient battered stones. This is all that remains of Le Tombeau de Merlin or "Merlin's Tomb" which the Bretons claim to be Merlin's everlasting prison.]]>

Merlin's tomb in Brocéliande Forest
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By: dda
@ 2005-08-04 12:34:57

Picture.

Deep in the Woods of Paimpont, the last remnant of the legendary Forest of Brocéliande, stand two ancient battered stones. This is all that remains of Le Tombeau de Merlin or "Merlin's Tomb" which the Bretons claim to be Merlin's everlasting prison.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6814/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6814/ Thu, 04 Aug 2005 12:34:57 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6814/ 48.07836600 -2.11880600

Strange Tree Cuttings
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By: bonjbrown
@ 2005-08-01 14:51:29
Given the type of vegetation in this area, its doubtful these are cuts for timber. So your guess is as good as mine on this one. Texan Nazca Lines? A very, very, very, large and odd golf course. Landing strips for the mother ship and all her sister ships? ]]>

Strange Tree Cuttings
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By: bonjbrown
@ 2005-08-01 14:51:29
Given the type of vegetation in this area, its doubtful these are cuts for timber. So your guess is as good as mine on this one. Texan Nazca Lines? A very, very, very, large and odd golf course. Landing strips for the mother ship and all her sister ships? ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6537/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6537/ Mon, 01 Aug 2005 14:51:29 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6537/ 30.15692800 -99.72461700

Forest clear cut
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By: Bonjbrown
@ 2005-07-31 20:51:48]]>

Forest clear cut
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By: Bonjbrown
@ 2005-07-31 20:51:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6492/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6492/ Sun, 31 Jul 2005 20:51:48 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6492/ 31.59246400 -94.58726400

Pinecastle Bombing Range in Ocala National Forest
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By: doranchak
@ 2005-06-24 22:22:12]]>

Pinecastle Bombing Range in Ocala National Forest
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By: doranchak
@ 2005-06-24 22:22:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3545/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3545/ Fri, 24 Jun 2005 22:22:12 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3545/ 29.11574400 -81.71605100

Camp Gagetown
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-06-17 08:38:02
home to the Combat Training Centre (CTC)]]>

Camp Gagetown
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-06-17 08:38:02
home to the Combat Training Centre (CTC)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2849/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2849/ Fri, 17 Jun 2005 08:38:02 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2849/ 45.72655700 -66.19228400

Canadian Lumber Deforestation
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By: mikekmikek
@ 2005-06-02 21:43:40
Areas being logged in British Columbia. Some areas show regrowth]]>

Canadian Lumber Deforestation
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By: mikekmikek
@ 2005-06-02 21:43:40
Areas being logged in British Columbia. Some areas show regrowth]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2629/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2629/ Thu, 02 Jun 2005 21:43:40 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2629/ 49.84746000 -120.79785300

Cutting down the Rain Forest
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By: dwfarmer
@ 2005-05-11 17:27:55]]>

Cutting down the Rain Forest
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By: dwfarmer
@ 2005-05-11 17:27:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2354/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2354/ Wed, 11 May 2005 17:27:55 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2354/ -11.03027300 -62.16064500

Logging on Vancouver Island
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By: rexlong
@ 2005-05-06 22:07:17]]>

Logging on Vancouver Island
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By: rexlong
@ 2005-05-06 22:07:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2284/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2284/ Fri, 06 May 2005 22:07:17 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2284/ 49.00039700 -125.06621400

Redwoods
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By: dwfarmer
@ 2005-05-06 09:49:18]]>

Redwoods
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By: dwfarmer
@ 2005-05-06 09:49:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2259/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2259/ Fri, 06 May 2005 09:49:18 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2259/ 40.30785100 -124.06300300

Painted Desert/Petrified Forest NP
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By: wil9000
@ 2005-05-01 14:32:52
Painted Desert in North Section of Petrified Forest National Park]]>

Painted Desert/Petrified Forest NP
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By: wil9000
@ 2005-05-01 14:32:52
Painted Desert in North Section of Petrified Forest National Park]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2207/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2207/ Sun, 01 May 2005 14:32:52 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2207/ 35.08389500 -109.78583000

Petrified Forrest
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By: dwfarmer
@ 2005-04-28 17:37:33]]>

Petrified Forrest
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By: dwfarmer
@ 2005-04-28 17:37:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/1970/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/1970/ Thu, 28 Apr 2005 17:37:33 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/1970/ 35.08678100 -109.79569000

Isle Royale National Park
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By: tmweber
@ 2005-04-23 20:32:30
Isle Royale National Park provides recreational activities for roughly 17,000 visitors a year and serves as a natural laboratory for researchers investigating topics ranging from air pollution to wetland ecology. Visitation is limited to the months between April and November, due to heavy snowfall on the main island and dangerous storms on Lake Superior. The Isle Royale Archipelago has been designated as wilderness, and is part of the International Biosphere Reserve System.]]>

Isle Royale National Park
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By: tmweber
@ 2005-04-23 20:32:30
Isle Royale National Park provides recreational activities for roughly 17,000 visitors a year and serves as a natural laboratory for researchers investigating topics ranging from air pollution to wetland ecology. Visitation is limited to the months between April and November, due to heavy snowfall on the main island and dangerous storms on Lake Superior. The Isle Royale Archipelago has been designated as wilderness, and is part of the International Biosphere Reserve System.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/748/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/748/ Sat, 23 Apr 2005 20:32:30 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/748/ 48.01025400 -88.74755900

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
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By: tmweber
@ 2005-04-23 20:25:13
Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, wildlife and the forest of the Lake Superior shoreline beckon visitors to explore this 73,000+ acre park. Attractions include a lighthouse and former Coast Guard life-saving stations along with old farmsteads and former logging trails.]]>

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
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By: tmweber
@ 2005-04-23 20:25:13
Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, wildlife and the forest of the Lake Superior shoreline beckon visitors to explore this 73,000+ acre park. Attractions include a lighthouse and former Coast Guard life-saving stations along with old farmsteads and former logging trails.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/747/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/747/ Sat, 23 Apr 2005 20:25:13 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/747/ 46.66751900 -86.14637400

Atchafalaya Basin
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-19 00:03:06]]>

Atchafalaya Basin
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-19 00:03:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/359/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/359/ Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:03:06 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/359/ 30.23986800 -91.34307900

Forrest Fire
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-16 19:14:17]]>

Forrest Fire
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-16 19:14:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/282/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/282/ Sat, 16 Apr 2005 19:14:17 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/282/ 64.70003100 -120.88617300