In Memorial of Pre
Prefontaine, lovingly referred to as Pre by those that knew him and us that admire his abilities, so enamored the sports world that there are many places that bare his name in memorial. Here are just a few of the memorial locations setup in and around the state of Oregon.
The world’s steepest streets
Obscure geography trivia time: where would you find the steepest street in the world? You might guess San Francisco. If you're a Guinness Book of Records-reading smart alec, you might say New Zealand. As it turns out, you'd be wrong…
Peace Sanctuary
The following email was sent to us way back in 2005: From: "deryk houston" <[email protected]> Date: 18 Apr 2005 02:40:26 -0000 To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> Subject: [Google Sightseeing] Contact Form I constructed a peace sanctuary on the foothills of the Rocky…
The Rock Churches of Lalibela
Nestled amongst the highlands of Northern Ethiopia, the town of Lalibela is a destination for Orthodox Christian pilgrims drawn to its famed monolithic Churches. Dated to the 12th and 13th centuries, but still actively used for worship, the Churches are…
Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Sunny Beach (Bulgarian: Slanchev bryag) is a Bulgarian resort community located in the southern end of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast along a semi-circular bay. Known locally as Bulgaria's Beverly Hills, it is the country's largest resort boasting 800 luxury…
Leptis Magna
The spectacular Leptis Magna is an exceptionally well-preserved Roman city on the coast of Libya which has a history dating back over 3,000 years. Today the archaeological site is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a history dating…
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