Author: Twelve Mile Circle
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Counties in Florida that I have Visited
There are 67 Counties in Florida – “The Sunshine State“ Also be sure to see my United States County Counting Page for the rest of the states. I have visited 43 Counties = 64.2% of Counties in Florida Counties visited are colored-in; counties still needing to be visited are blank. Map created using Mob Rule.…
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I have Visited the District of Columbia
There are No Counties in the District of Columbia – “End Taxation Without Representation“ The District of Columbia is considered both a county-equivalent and a state-equivalent administrative unit by the United States Bureau of the Census Also be sure to see my United States County Counting Page for all of the states. I have visited…
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Bird House Flight Cage
Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, DC (2007) The Smithsonian’s National Zoo Bird House (map) hosts many avian species, either within the building, the large flight cage or in the attached outdoor exhibits. This is one of the quietest parts of the zoo, a bit off the beaten track, and visitors have to really make a…
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Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
Washington, DC (2007 & 2009) Few things are nicer than a walk on Theodore Roosevelt island on a beautiful day. The Setting We visited Theodore Roosevelt Island, often referred to by its shorter name “Roosevelt Island” an 88 acre nature preserve set amid the Potomac River and the surrounding urban landscape (map). The National Park…
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Washington, DC Boundary Stones
Located in Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia (Visited 2000-2010) Beginning in 1791, a survey party placed stones marking the boundary of the District of Columbia, one mile apart in a diamond pattern, ten miles on a side. Two thirds of the land came from Maryland and one third from Virginia. This land formed the new capital…
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Counties in Delaware that I have Visited
There are 3 Counties in Delaware – “The First State“ Also be sure to see my United States County Counting Page for the rest of the states. I have visited 3 Counties = 100% of Counties in Delaware Counties visited are colored-in; counties still needing to be visited are blank. Map created using Mob Rule.…
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A Winter Day at the Beach
Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., Delaware, USA (Photos from 2004, video from 2008) Sometimes we just have to get out of the house and do something during the middle of winter. It felt like we’d been trapped inside for months and we were starting to get a little stir-crazy. Regular readers will know that we don’t…
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Councils of Government in Connecticut that I have Visited
There are 9 Councils of Government in Connecticut – “The Constitution State“ Also be sure to see my United States County Counting Page for the rest of the states. I have visited 9 Councils = 100% of Councils of Government in Connecticut Councils of Government visited are colored-in; Councils still needing to be visited are…
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Counties in Colorado that I have Visited
There are 64 counties in Colorado – “The Centennial State“ Also be sure to see my United States County Counting Page for the rest of the states. I have visited 47 Counties = 73.4% of Counties in Colorado Counties visited are colored-in; counties still needing to be visited are blank. Map created using Mob Rule.…
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Larimer and Grand Counties, Colorado, USA (October 2002) We came to Denver for a wedding but we arrived early so we could travel up to Estes Park, Colorado (map). That serves as the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Summer quickly transitions into winter here. Trail Ridge Road through the upper elevations of park closed…