#Trout Farm at Rock Springs

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Dad, Mom and Daughter Fishing Day

On October 25th, we took a day off from the farm to do a little fishing in Lindside, West Virginia. It’s a beautiful farm and the new owners are making even more renovations. Here’s a little preview of our day and the resulting meat to our freezer: Heather and Dad fishing at Trout Farm at Rock Springs in Lindside WV. Mom was the photographer that day. It’s off the beaten path but what a…

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From now on, we will list the normal types.

NORMAL pure

Gibbon characterized as an opera singer.

Snake looking like a rope, tied in a knot.

Scared chicken, releasing its feathers to escape the predator.

Lizard that stretches its trunk, evolving into a more serpentine reptile.

Fish evolving and adapting to live on land into a mammal-like creature.

Coati with Groncho Marx disguise, uses the tail as a wig.

Hedgehog nurse, responsible for stitching wounds.

Hybrid of hare and tortoise, having the speed of the first and the protection of the second.

Civet with a slender body and skill in contortionism.

NORMAL/GROUND

Sandfish lizard looking like a walking fish.

Pig-nosed snake with X in its eyes, appearing to be crushed.

Puppy capable of sniffing bones and finding fossils.

Weasel or ferret that crawls on the ground like a snake.

Armadillo helping with construction work, its shell looks like a construction worker's helmet.

Mud pig with a vegetable garden on its back.

Cute-looking creature that lives in a bucket of sand.

Creature lying face down on the floor, looking like a dirty carpet.

Oyster chest keeping smaller shells inside.

NORMAL/GRASS

Mouse with petals on its head that it covers to hide its face.

Wooden alligator, camouflaged as a branch or log.

Lettuce creature, using its leaves to fan.

Straw scarecrow, made to take care of farms.

Instrumental mushrooms, making drum noises.

Eggplant chicken laying eggfruits.

Snake of medicinal herbs, inside a bottle of liquid, creating medicine.

Palm tree standing still during the day and walking at night.

Fox with a fluffy, colorful tail made of ornamental grass.

NORMAL/ICE

"Hairy" trout adapted its scales to look like hair and protect it from the cold.

Snow monster that creates huge ice balls.

Fox can slow down its heartbeat and survive frozen.

Lemming coming out of the snow like in the whack-a-mole game.

Polar anteater, predator of vanilittes, with a long tongue.

Creature transforming its voice into freezing waves.

Seal that lives in mountains, sliding down them like a sled.

Frog surviving inside a huge ice cube.

Animal covered by a skin that covers it, looking like a blanket.

NORMAL/FLYING

Bat singing melodies and even replacing route birds.

Animal with a long tail that turns it like a propeller.

Woodpecker sticking out his pointed tongue to hurt his opponent.

Bird with feathers on its head that look like a huge hat.

Wind elemental antelope, being blown as if leaping into the air.

Bittern imitating a strange monster to scare enemies.

Critter jumping from great heights; uses its skin as a parachute.

Collared lizard using its umbrella membrane to be carried by the wind.

Flying lemur looking like a hang glider when flying.

NORMAL/ROCK

Pet rock, actually a turtle hibernating in its shell.

Hirax carrying rocks with its large tusks.

Small compsognathus, the route "bird" of its time.

Sculptor-themed "Smeargle", with a chisel tail.

War horse made of stone, very resistant.

Mouse breaking rocks with its drill teeth.

Lizard with stone spines, can inflate itself like a blowfish.

Little monster juggling stones and being able to throw them.

Female Pokémon that is decorated with shiny jewelry.

NORMAL/WATER

Small toy dinosaur, absorbs water to grow.

Axolotl with spots resembling bandages on its body; it regenerates quickly.

Fire-type predator aquatic snake, resembling a hose.

Catfish making noises like a real cat.

Swimming Pokémon with inflatable organs to float.

Cetacean spraying explosive bubbles from the vent.

Literal frogman looking for sunken objects.

Fish that imitates a rubber duck.

Tambaqui very docile, appearing to behave like a dog.

NORMAL/STEEL

Goat with horns looking like saws.

Mechanical ballerina that plays music, like a music box.

Pig made of melted coins, sniffs metal.

Mouse with a tail like a key, looking like a toy.

Gerenuk with a neck covered in golden rings.

Small beings that help with construction and repairs, based on tools.

Snake with a spring body, moves by jumping and traps the victim by wrapping itself around it.

Gourmet Pokémon with cutlery limbs.

Creature with an organ like microphone that amplifies its sounds.

NORMAL/FIGHTING

Sheep using their wool as muscle padding.

Hunting dog with its attacks based on its large jaw.

Cartoon animal with elasticity and resistance abilities.

Fighter capable of inflating himself like a balloon and repelling physical attacks.

Breakdance dancer capable of rotating his body and limbs.

Greco-Roman wrestling turtle, pinning the opponent to the ground.

Monster carrying objects and throwing them at others.

Duck with wings shaped like boxing gloves, but soft as pillows.

NORMAL/FIRE

Animal with a flaming tail that it uses as a torch.

Turkey that breathes fire, warmed by its plumage.

Fire-breathing llama, warm with its wool.

Flaming chameleon with color changing fire.

Tapir sneezing fire after being exposed to the sun.

Lizard swallowing eggs and frying them in its throat.

Pie monster attracting prey with its scent.

Goat that breathes fire, predators of scorvillain, counterpart of the polar anteater.

Dancing mouse using matches as sticks.

NORMAL/ELECTRIC

Animal from very dark forests, can glow in the dark.

Lizard glowing in the dark to attract insects.

Furry animal using static from its fur to group together.

Dolphin used by sailors as radar.

Rabbit with pointy ears resembling tasers.

Pikaclone house mouse using its socket tail to steal energy.

Monkey that climbs electrical wires, helps electricians.

Reideer using its antlers to light paths at night.

Dinosaur toy that runs on batteries to gain energy.

FINAL LEGENDARY:

Mythological pure normal farm animal that fed the hungry in hard times.

Normal pokémon list completed.

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LORE DUMP!

When you come to Stardew Valley, DNF will be the new couple of the Valley! They've been together for about a year now, with George moving to Stardew seven years prior and becoming fast friends with Willy's apprentice, Dream.

(Made using the Stardew Portrait Creator, I will be drawing better portraits later).

Their House

You can find DNF's home next to the river, below the bridge, and at the museum.

You will find a small cottage and a small farm, growing some crops and rice (George's favorite food!). If you talk to them, you will learn how to grow rice on your farm :D

Depending on the season, Dream will be growing some of the following:

Spring: carrots, green beans, and strawberries

Summer: corn, sunflowers, and hobs

Fall: corn (again), sunflowers (again), and eggplant

Depending on your level of friendship, Dream might send any of those crops in the mail.

Now, to friendship:

Dream's Likes and Dislikes

Dream likes a bunch of meals with fish! He especially loves carp surprise and trout soup, since Willy makes it for him when he gets a good catch. He also loves a Bean Hotpot (something he makes for George), Fried Eggs, and a Fruit Salad.

But what he particularly loves is grapes, since he shares them with George in the fall :)

Surprisingly, he dislikes Mayonaise, Magic Rock Candy, and Frozen tears (mayonnaise for texture, the candy because he's particular about his health, and frozen tears 'cause they make him sad).

George's Likes and Dislikes

George LOVES rice! Any food made with rice, he will love it! He is one of the only NPCs who likes it if you give him rice! Moreover, he shares Dream's love of grapes since they always have a picnic together before the winter :)

(Also, Dream will like it if you give him anything with rice, and he will say: "Thanks! I know George will like this."

George, like Dream, HATES mayonnaise for the texture, and will yell, "EW!" if you drink it in front of him (bu

But, you will not lose friendship since he respects you for it). Otherwise, he has universal dislikes and hates.

Dream's Heart Event (spoilers!!)

Dream and George have unique heart events, in which you will only see George's heart event AFTER you complete Dream's heart event.

That is because Dream's 8 heart event is asking you if he should propose to George!

Dream is worried that it is too fast since it's only been a year of dating. You have the options to:

Tell Dream: "Yes! George would be so happy to marry you!" (+40 friendship)

Tell Dream: "If you want to marry him, then you should do it!" (+40 friendship)

Tell Dream: "You know George the best, what would he want?" (+20 friendship)

Tell Dream: "That is a bit fast, maybe you should wait..." (-10 friendship).

If you select any of the first 3 options, Dream will decide to propose to George, which George will overhear. Dream will then propose in front of George, and they will be engaged!

If you choose option 4, Dream will sadly agree, and when George walks in, Dream will stutter and they will NOT get engaged.

George's Heart Event (Spoilers!)

Now, if DNF get engaged, you will be able to see George's 10-heart event. If you reach 10 hearts with George before Dream's 8-heart event, George's 10-heart event will trigger in three days.

George will be nervous about the wedding, asking you for advice since he's worried everything will change once they're married. You will have the options to:

Tell George: "You can trust Dream. He loves you." (+40 friendship).

Tell George: "You just have cold feet. You know Dream would never expect anything different." (+40 friendship)

Tell George: "Do you think Dream would expect something different?" (+20 friendship)

Tell George: "Maybe you should ask Dream about this..." (-10 friendship).

If you choose any of the first 3 options, George will agree that he should trust Dream. He will thank you, and he will get married to Dream.

If you choose option 4, hilariously, George will stop the wedding and run up to ask Dream if he loves him. Dream will be initially surprised, and then laugh. He will reassure George that, of course he loves him, that's why they're getting married. George will be embarrassed, but happy, and they will get married.

Other Information

Dream is SUPER competitive about the egg hunt. It will be a toss-up if either he or Abigail wins each year if the player does not get 8+ eggs. It's how he got his hat!

Dream will talk about his apprenticeship with Willy if you talk to hm. He can also be found fishing at the docks during Winter since there's no farm to tend. Otherwise, you can find him fishing in the river next to his farm.

If you talk to Elliot, he will make a comment about George being, "The one that got away," meaning Elliot flirted with George before DNF got together.

Marnie also particularly loves George and will mention George helps take care of the stray animals she comes across.

Sprites

Sprites made using the Stardew Dressup site. They are subject to change:

Anyway, thanks for reading!

So, I may be working on creating DNF stardew valley characters

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ultimate single word island names list

as you all know i loved single word town names on new leaf.. whilst ive been brainstorming names for my new horizons island i’ve compiled the ultimate single word island names list!

enjoy!

Ocean/water words: • Brook • Bay • Boat • Canal • Coral • Cove • Creek • Current • Deep • Dock • Drench • Driftwood • Drip • Drain • Gulf • Kelp • Lake • Marine • Pond • Reservoir • River • Rinse • Rill • Rockpool • Sail • Sailboat • Scuba • Spring • Snorkel • Stream • Sea • Seaweed • Seabed • Surf • Swamp • Tarn • Tide • Tidepool • Water • Yacht

Summer/Beach words: • Coast • Conch • Dock • Dune • Harbour • Palmtree • Pier • Summer • Sand • Sandcastle • Shell • Seaside • Shore • Sunburn • Sunscreen • Wharf • Vacation • Voyage

Fish/Aquatic animal words: • Barnacle • Clam • Carp • Crab • Eel • Fin • Flounder • Herring • Limpet • Lobster • Mackerel • Otter • Oyster • Plankton • Salmon • Scallop • Shark • Shrimp • Starfish • Stingray • Squid • Sunfish • Tadpole • Trout

Animal/habitat words: • Antler • Ant • Anthill • Burrow • Bee • Beehive • Bumble • Barn • Bat • Bug • Cobweb • Den • Fleece • Fur • Gull • Hive • Hornet • Honeybee • Ladybug • Ladybird • Nest • Paddock • Raven • Roost • Rook • Seagull • Snail • Toad • Web

Plant/flowers words: • Aloe • Bud • Bamboo • Bloom • Clover • Cosmos • Daffodil • Fern • Heather • Lily • Lilypad • Leaf • Lotus • Orchid • Orchard • Palm • Petal • Primrose • Rose • Stem • Seed • Sprout • Tulip • Wilt • Wilted

Forest words: • Acorn • Birch • Branch • Bramble • Bark • Chestnut • Elm • Elder • Fir • Grove • Juniper • Maple • Oak • Sycamore • Stump • Sap • Sapling • Spruce • Tree • Twig • Thicket • Wood • Yew

Other outdoor words: • Acre • Bury • Barren • Cavern • Cave • Cliff • Coal • Dale • Dell • Earth • Field • Fossil • Garden • Hill • Henge • Hedge • Isle • Island • Lawn • Leaves • Mountain • Meadow • Marsh • Moor • Moss • Nature • Peak • Pebble • Rock • Root • Stone • Shire • Thorn • Uproot • Vale • Valley • Vineyard

Food words: • Avocado • Berry • Butter • Chai • Cider • Cake • Coffee • Coconut • Currant • Egg • Eggshell • Eggnog • Fig • Fudge • Honey • Honeycomb • Icecream • Jam • Jelly • Lemon • Mushroom • Muffin • Mocha • Nut • Pancake • Pear • Pea • Pie • Peanut • Pickle • Popsicle • Radish • Rice • Raisin • Rum • Sesame • Sushi • Syrup • Toast • Walnut

Herb/spices names: • Basil • Chive • Cinnamon • Clove • Dill • Fennel • Herb • Mustard • Nutmeg • Parsley • Saffron • Sage • Spice • thyme

Calm words: • Airy • Away • Awe • Aura • Calm • Drowsy • Dream • Hope • Haven • Haze • Lazy • Lull • Nurture • Quiet • Relax • Rest • Safe • Soft • Serene • Slumber • Silent • Yawn

Cosy Words: • Blanket • Boots • Cotton • Cosy • Cinder • Flannel • Glove • Knit • Knitted • Mitten • Quilt • Raincoat • Sweater • Slipper • Teapot • Teacup • Warmth • Weave • Woven • Yarn

Cute words: • Adore • Blush • Bonny • Cupid • Cuddle • Dainty • Delicate • Ethereal • Fluff • Giggle • Glitter • Lovely • Precious • Sweet • Wonder

City/Town/Building words: • Cabin • Camp • Campsite • Cottage • Home • House • Igloo • Inn • Loft • Mill • Market • Park • Road • Shelter • Street • Tunnel • Tavern • Village • Ville

Weather/time of day words: • Blizzard • Dusk • Dawn • Draft • Drizzle • Downpour • Fog • Flood • Flurry • Gust • Hail • Humid • Mist • Misty • Midnight • Noon • Night • Overcast • Rain • Rainfall • Raindrop • Rainbow • Rise • Storm • Soleil • Sunset • Sun • Season • Sleet • Typhoon • Thunder • Weather • Wind

Seasonal words: Spring/Easter: • April • Crisp • Dew • Dewdrop • Easter • Farm • Farmyard • Floral • Florist • Flourish • Grow • Growth • Hatch • June • Plantpot

Autumn/Halloween: • Afraid • Bale • Bonfire • Cackle • Casket • Creep • Coffin • Costume • Carve • Cemetery • Chilling • Disguise • Eerie • Fall • Fright • Frighten • Firework • Grave • Ghoul • Ghost • Grim • Gore • Hay • Harvest • Howl • Haunt • Haunted • Halloween • Lantern • Morbid • November • Phantom • Rake • Strange • Scream • Scare • Spook • Tomb • Trick • Wicked • Witch • Warlock • Zombie

Winter/Christmas: • Arctic • Chill • Carol • Elf • Festive • Frost • Frostbite • Firewood • Gift • Garland • Holly • Holiday • Ice • Iced • Icy • Icicle • Jingle • Jolly • Merry • Noel • Nativity • Ornament • Present • Reindeer • Rudolph • Scrooge • Sleigh • Snow • Skate • Snowman • Snowball • Stocking • Tinsel • Winter • Wreath • Yule • Yulelog

Mystical words: • Amulet • Cauldron • Chalice • Conjure • Coven • Charm • Cherub • Enchant • Fairy • Fairies • Gargoyle • Goblet • Goblin • Golem • Gnome • Hidden • Hex • Imp • Myth • Nymph • Potion • Spirit • Sprite • Spell • Secret • Shadow • Siren • Wand • Wander

Gem stone words: • Amethyst • Amber • Jasper • Jade • Onyx • Opal • Sapphire • Topaz • Quartz

Colour words: • Bronze • Blush • Fuchsia • Hazel • Ivory • Linen • Ochre • Pale • Peach • Pewter • Sepia • Seafoam • Tawny

Space words: • Aurora • Asteroid • Cosmic • Crescent • Eclipse • Gravity • Luna • Mercury • Meteor • Moon • Nebula • Orbit • Planet • Solar • Star • Venus • Zodiac

Direction words: • Around • Across • Above • East • Far • North • Over • South • Under • West

Other words: • Ash • Ablaze • Beam • Backpack • Dust • Ever • Edge • End • Echo • Cranny • Comb • Frail • Gutter • Hole • Lune • Lush • Letter • Nimble • Nook • Old • Plain • Paper • Rinse • Range • Ridge • Rust • Rusted • Rot • Rotted • Silk • Set • Settle • Sponge • Swelter • Swell • Smog • Urn • Umbrella • Vain • Vile • View • Way • World

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South Bass Island State Park

1523 Catawba Ave.

Put-In-Bay, OH 43456

Balanced atop the white cliffs of South Bass Island, the park offers visitors a tranquil setting to enjoy nature and expansive views of Lake Erie. Located a few miles from one of Ohio's top tourist destinations-- Put-In-Bay-- visitors can enjoy camping, swimming, picnicking, and fishing. Overnight accommodations includes a campground, cabents, and camper cabin.

Prior to the late 1700s, the Lake Erie Island region had been occupied by Ottawa and Huron (Wyandot) Native American tribes. After the Revolutionary War, the land was granted to the former colonies and land development companies. However, the native Americans had not given up their own claims to these lands, resulting in ongoing conflicts with settlers. The British also remained in the area, harassing American ships, and encouraging the Indian resistance.

In 1807, John Pierpont Edwards of the Connecticut Land Company was granted ownership of the Bass islands. Edwards deeded the islands to his son, John Stark Edwards, settled on South Bass Island in 1811, and successfully cleared 100 acres and raised a crop of wheat within the first year. In June 1812, the U.S. declared war against Great Britain. Later that summer, the British recaptured their Revolutionary War stronghold, Fort Detroit, and ramped up the conflict. The Lake Erie Islands were evacuated.

A young naval officer, Oliver Hazard Perry, established a Lake Erie fleet to reassert American dominance on the lake. In September of 1813, Perry maneuvered his ships to the well protected cove at South Bass Island’s Put-In-Bay. Perry is reputed to have discovered Perry’s Cave as he prepared for the upcoming battle. Despite setbacks and his inferior fleet, Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British commander Robert Barclay in a harrowing battle on September 10, 1813. Perry declared, "We have met the enemy and they are ours." The victory gave the Americans control of Lake Erie and led to the ultimate defeat of the British in the War of 1812.

John Stark Edwards died in 1813. His brother, Alfred, assumed control of the island and cut many of the island’s trees for timber in the 1830s and '40s. South Bass and the other islands remained sparsely settled until 1854, when Jose DeRivera purchased five of the islands. At first he turned Put-In-Bay into a sheep ranch with a herd of 2,000, but eventually he converted the island into a fruit farm. Despite the extreme northern location, the islands have the longest frost-free period in Ohio due to the stabilizing effect of the lake. By 1880, grapes and wine were the South Bass Island’s sole agricultural products, and became known as the "Wine Islands." Several island wineries still exist today.

Put-in-Bay became a tourist destination by the 1870s, and a number of small hotels were established near the bay. In 1889, promoter J.K. Tillotson began construction of a grand summer resort, the Hotel Victory, on the other side of the island near Stone’s Cove (the site of today’s state park). When it opened in June 1892, Victory Hotel was the largest hotel in the world. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by fire in 1919. The foundation of the swimming pool is all that remains. The former hotel land had remained mostly undeveloped when the state of Ohio purchased the property at Stone’s Cove in 1938, and constructed a new public dock. This property, along with Oak Point, was added to the state park system in 1951.

South Bass Island, in the western basin of Lake Erie, was formed during the glacial period when massive ice sheets from Canada advanced into Ohio. Glaciers gouged and scoured the bedrock, and their tremendous weight left deep depressions which filled with meltwater as the climate warmed and the glaciers retreated, forming the Great Lakes. Evidence of the glaciers can still be seen in the island’s bedrock, as small scratches in the rock surface known as glacial striations, and in deeper glacial grooves. A small set of glacial grooves is visible in exposed bedrock near the group camp at South Bass Island, while a large tract of impressive grooves is preserved on Kelleys Island.

Overall, Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes, ranging from 25 feet deep in the western basin, to 61 feet deep in the central basin and an average depth of 120 feet in the eastern basin. As a result of its unequal, shallow basin, Lake Erie is known for its sudden, violent storms with high waves. Its warm temperatures produce greater numbers and varieties of fish than any other Great Lake, including walleye, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, white bass, and channel catfish. Annual catches nearly equal the combined catch of all other Great Lakes.

South Bass Island is dotted with collapsed caverns, which formed from the unique combination of the island’s layered dolomite bedrock, and the ever present lake water. Perry’s Cave is one of the few that has remained with its roof intact, and is one of the largest, at 200 feet long and 165 feet wide. The cave is more than 50 feet below the land surface. A rare underground lake deep within the cave rises and falls with the lake level.

The Lake Erie islands and shoreline provide precious habitat for the unique Lake Erie water snake. The eastern fox snake is common and harmless, but often mistaken for a rattlesnake because of its bold coloration and tendency to shake its tail when alarmed. The island is host to a variety of other reptiles and amphibians, including the red-eared slider, midland painted turtle, and common map turtle, and the mudpuppy and northern redback salamander.

Migrating songbirds and monarch butterflies rest here before winging across the lake. Hundreds of different bird species have been identified, making this one of the best birdwatching areas in the country. Dozens of species of migratory waterfowl also take refuge here. The bald eagle has made a dramatic comeback on Lake Erie, with several nesting pairs in the area.

The island’s shallow alkaline soils provide an ideal substrate for red cedar trees. Spring wildflowers include common species such as large-flowered trillium, bloodroot, trout lily, spring beauty, and Solomon’s seal, as well as the rare northern bog violet.

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Mel’s Big Fantasy Place-Name Reference

So I’ve been doing lots of D&D world-building lately and I’ve kind of been putting together lists of words to help inspire new fantasy place names. I figured I’d share. These are helpful for naming towns, regions, landforms, roads, shops, and they’re also probably useful for coming up with surnames. This is LONG. There’s plenty more under the cut including a huge list of “fantasy sounding” word-parts. Enjoy!

Towns & Kingdoms

town, borough, city, hamlet, parish, township, village, villa, domain

kingdom, empire, nation, country, county, city-state, state, province, dominion

Town Name End Words (English flavored)

-ton, -ston, -caster, -dale, -den, -field, -gate, -glen, -ham, -holm, -hurst, -bar, -boro, -by, -cross, -kirk, -meade, -moore, -ville, -wich, -bee, -burg, -cester, -don, -lea, -mer, -rose, -wall, -worth, -berg, -burgh, -chase, -ly, -lin, -mor, -mere, -pool. -port, -stead, -stow, -strath, -side, -way, -berry, -bury, -chester, -haven, -mar, -mont, -ton, -wick, -meet, -heim, -hold, -hall, -point

Buildings & Places

castle, fort, palace, fortress, garrison, lodge, estate, hold, stronghold, tower, watchtower, palace, spire, citadel, bastion, court, manor, house

altar, chapel, abbey, shrine, temple, monastery, cathedral, sanctum, crypt, catacomb, tomb

orchard, arbor, vineyard, farm, farmstead, shire, garden, ranch

plaza, district, quarter, market, courtyard, inn, stables, tavern, blacksmith, forge, mine, mill, quarry, gallows, apothecary, college, bakery, clothier, library, guild house, bath house, pleasure house, brothel, jail, prison, dungeon, cellar, basement, attic, sewer, cistern

lookout, post, tradepost, camp, outpost, hovel, hideaway, lair, nook, watch, roost, respite, retreat, hostel, holdout, redoubt, perch, refuge, haven, alcove, haunt, knell, enclave, station, caravan, exchange, conclave

port, bridge, ferry, harbor, landing, jetty, wharf, berth, footbridge, dam, beacon, lighthouse, marina, dockyard, shipyard

road, street, way, row, lane, trail, corner, crossing, gate, junction, waygate, end, wall, crossroads,  barrier, bulwark, blockade, pavilion, avenue, promenade, alley, fork, route

Time & Direction

North, South, East, West, up, down, side, rise, fall, over, under

Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn, solstice, equanox, vernal, ever, never

dusk, dawn, dawnrise, morning, night, nightfall, evening, sundown, sunbreak, sunset

lunar, solar, sun, moon, star, eclipse

Geographical Terms

Cave, cavern, cenote, precipice, crevasse, crater, maar, chasm, ravine, trench, rift, pit

Cliff, bluff, crag, scarp, outcrop, stack, tor, falls, run, eyrie, aerie

Hill, mountain, volcano, knoll, hillock, downs, barrow, plateau, mesa, butte, pike, peak, mount, summit, horn, knob, pass, ridge, terrace, gap, point, rise, rim, range, view, vista, canyon, hogback, ledge, stair, descent

Valley, gulch, gully, vale, dale, dell, glen, hollow, grotto, gorge, bottoms, basin, knoll, combe

Meadow, grassland, field, pasture, steppe, veld, sward, lea, mead, fell, moor, moorland, heath, croft, paddock, boondock, prairie, acre, strath, heights, mount, belt

Woodlands, woods, forest, bush, bower, arbor, grove, weald, timberland, thicket, bosk, copse, coppice, underbrush, hinterland, park, jungle, rainforest, wilds, frontier, outskirts

Desert, dunes, playa, arroyo, chaparral, karst, salt flats, salt pan, oasis, spring, seep, tar pit, hot springs, fissure, steam vent, geyser, waste, wasteland, badland, brushland, dustbowl, scrubland

Ocean, sea, lake, pond, spring, tarn, mere, sluice, pool, coast, gulf, bay

Lagoon, cay, key, reef, atoll, shoal, tideland, tide flat, swale, cove, sandspit, strand, beach

Snowdrift, snowbank, permafrost, floe, hoar, rime, tundra, fjord, glacier, iceberg

River, stream, creek, brook, tributary, watersmeet, headwater, ford, levee, delta, estuary, firth, strait, narrows, channel, eddy, inlet, rapids, mouth, falls

Wetland, marsh, bog, fen, moor, bayou, glade, swamp, banks, span, wash, march, shallows, mire, morass, quag, quagmire, everglade, slough, lowland, sump, reach

Island, isle, peninsula, isthmus, bight, headland, promontory, cape, pointe, cape

More under the cut including: Color words, Animal/Monster related words, Rocks/Metals/Gems list, Foliage, People groups/types, Weather/Environment/ Elemental words, Man-made Items, Body Parts, Mechanical sounding words, a huge list of both pleasant and unpleasant Atmospheric Descriptors, and a huge list of Fantasy Word-parts.

Color Descriptions

Warm: red, scarlet, crimson, rusty, cerise, carmine, cinnabar, orange, vermillion, ochre, peach, salmon, saffron, yellow, gold, lemon, amber, pink, magenta, maroon, brown, sepia, burgundy, beige, tan, fuchsia, taupe

Cool: green, beryl, jade, evergreen, chartreuse, olive, viridian, celadon, blue, azure, navy, cerulean, turquoise, teal, cyan, cobalt, periwinkle, beryl, purple, violet, indigo, mauve, plum

Neutral: gray, silver, ashy, charcoal, slate, white, pearly, alabaster, ivory, black, ebony, jet

dark, dusky, pale, bleached, blotchy, bold, dappled, lustrous, faded, drab, milky, mottled, opaque, pastel, stained, subtle, ruddy, waxen, tinted, tinged, painted

Animal / Monster-Related Words

Bear, eagle, wolf, serpent, hawk, horse, goat, sheep, bull, raven, crow, dog, stag, rat, boar, lion, hare, owl, crane, goose, swan, otter, frog, toad, moth, bee, wasp, beetle, spider, slug, snail, leech, dragonfly, fish, trout, salmon, bass, crab, shell, dolphin, whale, eel, cod, haddock

Dragon, goblin, giant, wyvern, ghast, siren, lich, hag, ogre, wyrm, kraken

Talon, scale, tusk, hoof, mane, horn, fur, feather, fang, wing, whisker, bristle, paw, tail, beak, claw, web, quill, paw, maw, pelt, haunch, gill, fin,

Hive, honey, nest, burrow, den, hole, wallow

Rocks / Metals / Minerals

Gold, silver, brass, bronze, copper, platinum, iron, steel, tin, mithril, electrum, adamantite, quicksilver, fool’s gold, titanium

Diamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, topaz, opal, pearl, jade, jasper, onyx, citrine, aquamarine, turquoise, lapiz lazuli, amethyst, quartz, crystal, amber, jewel

Granite, shale, marble, limestone, sandstone, slate, diorite, basalt, rhyolite, obsidian, glass

Earth, stone, clay, sand, silt, salt, mote, lode, vein, ore, ingot, coal, boulder, bedrock, crust, rubble, pebble, gravel, cobble, dust, clod, peat, muck mud, slip, loam, dirt, grit, scree, shard, flint, stalactite/mite

Trees / Plants / Flowers

Tree, ash, aspen, pine, birch, alder, willow, dogwood, oak, maple, walnut,  chestnut, cedar, mahogany, palm, beech, hickory, hemlock, cottonwood, hawthorn, sycamore, poplar, cypress, mangrove, elm, fir, spruce, yew

Branch, bough, bramble, gnarl, burr, tangle, thistle, briar, thorn, moss, bark, shrub, undergrowth, overgrowth, root, vine, bracken, reed, driftwood, coral, fern, berry, bamboo, nectar, petal, leaf, seed, clover, grass, grain, trunk, twig, canopy, cactus, weed, mushroom, fungus

Apple, olive, apricot, elderberry, coconut, sugar, rice, wheat, cotton, flax, barley, hops, onion, carrot, turnip, cabbage, squash, pumpkin, pepper

Flower, rose, lavender, lilac, jasmine, jonquil, marigold, carnelian, carnation, goldenrod, sage, wisteria, dahlia, nightshade, lily, daisy, daffodil, columbine, amaranth, crocus, buttercup, foxglove, iris, holly, hydrangea, orchid, snowdrop, hyacinth, tulip, yarrow, magnolia, honeysuckle, belladonna, lily pad, magnolia

People

Settler, Pilgrim, Pioneer, Merchant, Prospector, Maker, Surveyor, Mason, Overseer, Apprentice, Widow, Sailor, Miner, Blacksmith, Butcher, Baker, Brewer, Barkeep, Ferryman, Hangman, Gambler, Fisherman, Adventurer, Hero, Seeker, Hiker, Traveler, Crone

Mage, Magician, Summoner, Sorcerer, Wizard, Conjurer, Necromancer, 

King, Queen, Lord, Count, Baron, Guard, Soldier, Knight, Vindicator, Merchant, Crusader, Imperator, Syndicate, Vanguard, Champion, Warden, Victor, Legionnaire, Master, Archer, Footman, Gladiator, Barbarian, Captain, Commodore, 

Beggar, Hunter, Ranger, Deadman, Smuggler, Robber, Swindler, Rebel, Bootlegger, Outlaw, Pirate, Brigand, Ruffian, Highwayman, Cutpurse, Thief, Assassin

God, Goddess, Exarch, Angel, Devil, Demon, Cultist, Prophet, Hermit, Seer

council, clergy, guild, militia, choir 

Climate, Environment, & The Elements

Cold, cool, brisk, frosty, chilly, icy, freezing, frozen, frigid, glacial, bitter, biting, bleak, arctic, polar, boreal, wintry, snowy, snow, blizzarding, blizzard, sleeting, sleet, chill, frost, ice, icebound, ice cap, floe, snowblind, frostbite, coldsnap, avalanche, snowflake

Hot, sunny, humid, sweltering, steaming, boiling, sizzling, blistering, scalding, smoking, caldescent, dry, parched, arid, fallow, thirsty, melting, molten, fiery, blazing, burning, charring, glowing, searing, scorching, blasted, sun, fire, heat, flame, wildfire, bonfire, inferno, coal, ash, cinder, ember, flare, pyre, tinder, kindling, aflame, alight, ablaze, lava, magma, slag,

Wet, damp, dank, soggy, sodden, soaked, drenched, dripping, sopping, briny, murky, rain, storm, hail, drizzle, sprinkle, downpour, deluge, squall, water, cloud, fog, mist, dew, puddle, pool, current, whirlpool, deep, depths, tide, waves, whitewater, waterfall, tidal wave, flow, flood, leak, drain

Wind, breeze, gust, billow, gail, draft, waft, zephyr, still, airy, clear, smokey, tempest, tempestuous, windswept, aerial, lofty, torrid, turbulent, nebulous, tradewind, thunder, lightning, spark, cyclone, tornado, whirlwind, hurricane, typhoon

Man-made Item Words

Furnace, forge, anvil, vault, strap, strip, whetstone, brick, sword, blade, axe, dagger, shield, buckler, morningstar, bow, quiver, arrow, polearm, flail, staff, stave, sheath, hilt, hammer, knife, helm, mantle, banner, pauldron, chainmail, mace, dart, cutlass, canon, needle, cowl, belt,  buckle, bandana, goggles, hood, boot, heel, spindle, spool, thread, sweater, skirt, bonnet, apron, leather, hide, plate, tunic, vest, satin, silk, wool, velvet, lace, corset, stocking, binding

Plow, scythe, (wheel) barrow, saddle, harrow, brand, collar, whip, leash, lead, bridle, stirrup, wheel, straw, stall, barn, hay, bale, pitchfork, well, log, saw, lumber, sod, thatch, mortar, brick, cement, concrete, pitch, pillar, window, fountain, door, cage, spoke, pole, table, bench, plank, board

Candle, torch, cradle, broom, lamp, lantern, clock, bell, lock, hook, trunk, looking glass, spyglass, bottle, vase, locket, locker, key, handle, rope, knot, sack, pocket, pouch, manacle, chain, stake, coffin, fan. cauldron, kettle, pot, bowl, pestle, oven, ladle, spoon, font, wand, potion, elixir, draught, portal, book, tome, scroll, word, manuscript, letter, message, grimoire, map, ink, quill, pen, cards, dice

Coin, coronet, crown, circlet, scepter, treasure, riches, scales, pie, tart, loaf, biscuit, custard, caramel, pudding, porridge, stew, bread, tea, gravy, gristle, spice, lute, lyre, harp, drum, rouge, powder, perfume, brush

bilge, stern, pier, sail, anchor, mast, dock, deck, flag, ship, boat, canoe, barge, wagon, sled, carriage, buggy, cart

Wine, brandy, whiskey, ale, moonshine, gin, cider, rum, grog, beer, brew, goblet, flagon, flask, cask, tankard, stein, mug, barrel, stock, wort, malt

Body Parts

Head, throat, finger, foot, hand, neck, shoulder, rib, jaw, eye, lips, bosom

Skull, spine, bone, tooth, heart, blood, tears, gut, beard

Mechanical-Sounding Words

cog, fuse, sprocket, wrench, screw, nail, bolt, lever, pulley, spanner, gear, spring, shaft, switch, button, cast, pipe, plug, dial, meter, nozzle, cord, brake, gauge, coil, oil, signal, wire, fluke, staple, clamp, bolt, nut, bulb, patch, pump, cable, socket

torque, force, sonic, spark, fizzle, thermal, beam, laser, steam, buzz, mega, mecha, electro, telsa, power, flicker, charge, current, flow, tinker

Atmospheric Words

Unpleasant, Dangerous, Threatening

(nouns) death, fury, battle, scar, shadow, razor, nightmare, wrath, bone, splinter, peril, war, riptide, strife, reckoning, sorrow, terror, deadwood, nether, venom, grime, rage, void, conquest, pain, folly, revenge, horrid, mirk, shear, fathom, frenzy, corpselight/marshlight, reaper, gloom, doom, torment, torture, spite, grizzled, sludge, refuse, spore, carrion, fear, pyre, funeral, shade, beast, witch, grip, legion, downfall, ruin, plague, woe, bane, horde, acid, fell, grief, corpse, mildew, mold, miter, dirge

(adjectives) dead, jagged, decrepit, fallen, darkened, blackened, dire, grim, feral, wild, broken, desolate, mad, lost, under, stagnant, blistered, derelict, forlorn, unbound, sunken, fallow, shriveled, wayward, bleak, low, weathered, fungal, last, brittle, sleepy, -strewn, dusky, deserted, empty, barren, vacant, forsaken, bare, bereft, stranded, solitary, abandoned, discarded, forgotten, deep, abysmal, bottomless, buried, fathomless,unfathomable, diseased, plagued, virulent, noxious, venomous, toxic, fetid, revolting, putrid, rancid, foul, squalid, sullied, vile, blighted, vicious, ferocious, dangerous, savage, cavernous, vast, yawning, chasmal, echoing, dim, dingy, gloomy, inky, lurid, shaded, shadowy, somber, sunless, tenebrous, unlit, veiled, hellish, accursed, sulfurous, damned, infernal, condemned, doomed, wicked, sinister, dread, unending, spectral, ghostly, haunted, eldritch, unknown, weary, silent, hungry, cloven, acidic

(verb/adverbs): wither (withering / withered), skulk (skulking), whisper, skitter, chitter, sting, slither, writhe, gape, screech, scream, howl, lurk, roil, twist, shift, swarm, spawn, fester, bleed, howl, shudder, shrivel, devour, swirl, maul, trip, smother, weep, shatter, ruin, curse, ravage, hush, rot, drown, sunder, blister, warp, fracture, die, shroud, fall, surge, shiver, roar, thunder, smolder, break, silt, slide, lash, mourn, crush, wail, decay, crumble, erode, decline, reek, lament, taint, corrupt, defile, poison, infect, shun, sigh, sever, crawl, starve, grind, cut, wound, bruise, maim, stab, bludgeon, rust, mutilate, tremble, stumble, fumble, clank, clang

Pleasant, Safe, Neutral

(nouns) spirit, luck, soul, oracle, song, sky, smile, rune, obelisk, cloud, timber, valor, triumph, rest, dream, thrall, might, valiance, glory, mirror, life, hope, oath, serenity, sojourn, god, hearth, crown, throne, crest, guard, rise, ascent, circle, ring, twin, vigil, breath, new, whistle, grasp, snap, fringe, threshold, arch, cleft, bend, home, fruit, wilds, echo, moonlight, sunlight, starlight, splendor, vigilance, honor, memory, fortune, aurora, paradise, caress

(adjectives) gentle, pleasant, prosperous, peaceful, sweet, good, great, mild, grand, topic, lush, wild, abundant, verdant, sylvan, vital, florid, bosky, callow, verdurous, lucious, fertile, spellbound, captivating, mystical, hidden, arcane, clandestine, esoteric, covert, cryptic, runic, otherworldly, touched, still, fair, deep, quiet, bright, sheer, tranquil, ancient, light, far, -wrought, tidal, royal, shaded, swift, true, free, high, vibrant, pure, argent, hibernal, ascendant, halcyon, silken, bountiful, gilded, colossal, massive, stout, elder, -bourne, furrowed, happy, merry, -bound, loud, lit, silk, quiet, bright, luminous, shining, burnished, glossy, brilliant, lambent, lucent, lustrous, radiant, resplendent, vivid, vibrant, illuminated, silvery, limpid, sunlit, divine, sacred, holy, eternal, celestial, spiritual, almighty, anointed, consecrated, exalted, hallowed, sanctified, ambrosial, beatific, blissful, demure, naked, bare, ample, coy,  deific, godly, omnipotent, omnipresent, rapturous, sacramental, sacrosanct, blessed, majestic, iridescent, glowing, overgrown, dense, hard, timeless, sly, scatter, everlasting, full, half, first, last

(verb/adverbs) arch (arching / arched), wink (winking), sing, nestle, graze, stroll, roll, flourish, bloom, bud, burgeon, live, dawn, hide, dawn, run, pray, wake, laugh, wake, glimmer, glitter, drift, sleep, tumble, bind, arch, blush, grin, glister, beam, meander, wind, widen, charm, bewitch, enthrall, entrance, enchant, allure, beguile, glitter, shimmer, sparkle twinkle, crest, quiver, slumber, herald, shelter, leap, click, climb, scuttle, dig, barter, chant, hum, chime, kiss, flirt, tempt, tease, play, seduce

Generic “Fantasy-Sounding” Word Parts

A - D

aaz, ada, adaer, adal, adar, adbar, adir, ae, ael, aer, aern, aeron, aeryeon, agar, agis, aglar, agron, ahar, akan, akyl, al, alam, alan, alaor, ald, alea, ali, alir, allyn, alm, alon, alor, altar, altum, aluar, alys, amar, amaz, ame, ammen, amir, amol, amn, amus, anar, andor, ang, ankh, ar, ara, aram, arc, arg, arian, arkh, arla, arlith, arn, arond, arthus, arum, arvien, ary, asha, ashyr, ask, assur, aster, astra, ath, athor, athra, athryn, atol, au, auga, aum, auroch, aven, az, azar, baal, bae, bael, bak, bal, balor, ban, bar, bara, barr, batol, batar, basir, basha, batyr, bel, belph, belu, ben, beo, bere, berren, berun, besil, bezan, bhaer, bhal, blask, blis, blod, bor, boraz, bos, bran, brath, braun, breon, bri, bry, bul, bur, byl, caer, cal, calan, cara, cassa, cath, cela, cen, cenar, cerul, chalar, cham, chion, cimar, clo, coram, corel, corman, crim, crom, daar, dach, dae, dago, dagol, dahar, dala, dalar, dalin, dam, danas, daneth, dannar, dar, darian,  darath, darm, darma, darro, das, dasa, dasha, dath, del, delia, delimm, dellyn, delmar, delo, den, dess, dever, dhaer, dhas, dhaz, dhed, dhin, din, dine, diar, dien, div, djer, dlyn, dol, dolan, doon, dora, doril, doun, dral, dranor, drasil, dren, drian, drien, drin, drov, druar, drud, duald, duatha, duir, dul, dulth, dun, durth, dyra, dyver,

E - H

ea, eber, eden, edluk, egan, eiel, eilean, ejen, elath, eld, eldor, eldra, elith emar, ellesar, eltar, eltaran, elth, eltur, elyth, emen, empra, emril, emvor, ena, endra, enthor, erad, erai, ere, eriel, erith, erl, eron, erre, eryn, esk, esmel, espar, estria, eta, ethel, eval, ezro, ezan, ezune, ezil, fael, faelar, faern, falk, falak, farak, faril, farla, fel, fen, fenris, fer, fet, fin, finar, forel, folgun, ful, fulk, fur, fyra, fallon, gael, gach, gabir, gadath, gal, galar, gana, gar, garth, garon, garok, garne, gath, geir, gelden, geren,  geron, ghal, ghallar, ghast, ghel, ghom, ghon, gith, glae, glander, glar, glym, gol, goll, gollo, goloth, gorot, gost, goth, graeve, gran, grimm, grist, grom, grosh, grun, grym, gual, guil, guir, gulth, gulur, gur, gurnth, gwaer, haa, hael, haer, hadar, hadel, hakla, hala, hald, halana, halid, hallar, halon, halrua, halus, halvan, hamar, hanar, hanyl, haor, hara, haren, haresk, harmun, harrokh, harrow, haspur, haza, hazuth, heber,  hela, helve, hem, hen, herath, hesper, heth, hethar, hind, hisari, hjaa, hlath, hlond, hluth, hoarth, holtar, horo, hotun, hrag, hrakh, hroth, hull, hyak, hyrza

I - M

iibra, ilth, ilus, ilira, iman, imar, imas, imb, imir, immer, immil, imne, impil, ingdal, innar, ir, iriae, iril, irith, irk, irul, isha, istis, isil, itala, ith, ithal, itka, jada, jae, jaeda, jahaka, jala, jarra, jaro, jath, jenda, jhaamm, jhothm, jinn, jinth, jyn, kado, kah, kal, kalif, kam, kana, kara, karg, kars, karth, kasp, katla, kaul, kazar, kazr, kela, kelem, kerym, keth, keva, kez, kezan, khaer, khal, khama, khaz, khara, khed, khel, khol, khur, kil, kor, korvan, koll, kos, kir, kra, kul, kulda, kund, kyne, lae, laen, lag, lan, lann, lanar, lantar, lapal, lar, laran, lareth, lark, lath, lauth, lav, lavur, lazar, leih, leshyr, leth, lhaza, lhuven, liad, liam, liard, lim, lin, lirn, lisk, listra, lith, liya, llair, llor, lok, lolth, loran, lorkh, lorn, loth, lothen, luen, luir, luk, lund, lur, luth, lyndus, lyra, lyth, maal, madrasm maera, maer, maerim, maes, mag, magra, mahand, mal, malar, mald, maldo, mar, mara, mark, marl, maru, maruk, meir, melish, memnon, mer, metar, methi, mhil, mina, mir, miram, mirk, mista, mith, moander, mok, modir, modan, mon, monn, mor, more, morel, moril, morn, moro, morrow, morth, mort, morum, morven, muar, mul, mydra, myr, myra, myst

N - S

naar, nadyra, naedyr, naga, najar, nal, naal, nalir, nar, naruk, narbond, narlith, narzul, nasaq, nashkel, natar, nath, natha, neir, neth, nether, nhall, nikh, nil, nilith, noan, nolvurm nonthal, norda, noro, novul, nul, nur, nus, nyan, nyth, ober, odra, oghr, okoth, olleth, olodel, omgar, ondath, onthril, ordul, orish, oroch, orgra, orlim, ormath, ornar, orntath, oroch, orth, orva, oryn, orzo, ostel, ostor, ostrav, othea, ovar, ozod, ozul, palan, palad, pae, peldan, pern, perris, perim, pele, pen, phail, phanda, phara, phen, phendra, pila, pinn, pora, puril, pur, pyra, qadim, quar, quel, ques, quil, raah, rael, ran, ranna, rassil, rak, rald, rassa, reddan, reith, relur, ren, rendril, resil, reska, reth, reven, revar, rhy, rhynn, ria, rian, rin, ris, rissian, rona, roch, rorn, rora, rotha, rual, ruar, ruhal, ruil, ruk, runn, rusk, ryn, saa, saar, saal, sabal, samar, samrin, sankh, sar, sarg, sarguth, sarin, sarlan, sel, seld, sember, semkh, sen, sendrin, septa, senta, seros, shaar, shad, shadra, shae, shaen, shaera, shak, shalan, sham, shamath, shan, shana, sharan, shayl, shemar, shere, shor, shul, shyll, shyr, sidur, sil, silvan, sim, sintar, sirem, skar, skell, skur, skyr, sokol, solan, sola, somra, sor, ssin, stel, strill, suldan, sulk, sunda, sur, surkh, suth, syl, sylph, sylune, syndra, syth

T - Z

taak, taar, taer, tah, tak, tala, talag, talar, talas, talath, tammar, tanar, tanil, tar, tara, taran, tarl, tarn, tasha, tath, tavil, telar, teld, telf, telos, tempe, tethy, tezir, thaar, thaer, thal, thalag, thalas, thalan, thalar, thamor, thander, thangol, thar, thay, thazal, theer, theim, thelon, thera, thendi, theril, thiir, thil, thild, thimir, thommar, thon, thoon, thor, thran, thrann, threl, thril, thrul, thryn, thuk, thultan, thume, thun, thy, thyn, thyr, tir, tiras, tirum, tohre, tol, tolar, tolir,  tolzrin, tor, tormel, tormir, traal, triel, trith, tsath, tsur, tul, tur, turiver, turth, tymor, tyr, uder, udar, ugoth, uhr, ukh, ukir, uker, usten, ulgarth, ulgoth, ultir, ulur, umar, umath, umber, unara, undro, undu, untha, upir, ur, ursa, ursol, uron, uth, uthen, uz, van, vaar, vaelan, vaer, vaern, val valan, valash, vali, valt, vandan, vanede, vanrak, var, varyth, vassa, vastar, vaunt, vay, vel, velar, velen, velius, vell, velta, ven, veren, vern, vesper, vilar, vilhon, vintor, vir, vira, virdin, volo, volun, von, voon, vor, voro, vos, vosir, vosal, vund, war, wara, whel, wol, wynn, wyr, wyrm, xer, xul, xen, xian, yad, yag, yal, yar, yath, yeon, yhal, yir, yirar, yuir, yul, yur, zail, zala, zalhar, zan, zanda, zar, zalar, zarach, zaru, zash, zashu, zemur, zhent, zim, ziram, zindala, zindar, zoun, zul, zurr, zuth, zuu, zym

A lot of places are named after historical events, battles, and people, so keep that in mind. God/Goddess names tied to your world also work well. Places are also often named after things that the area is known for, like Georgia being known for its peaches.

My brain was fried by the end of this so feel free to add more!

I hope you find this reference helpful and good luck world-building!

-Mel

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Let the Dirt Fly! Making Muddy Waters in the Methow River Valley Clear Passage for Fish

By: Julia Pinnix, visitor services manager, Leavenworth Fisheries Complex

Photo: Putting the dirt to work! Katy Pfannenstein (left), Robes Parrish (center), and Kristen Kirkby (right, CCFEG Project Manager) on the first day of construction in the channel.

My friend and colleague Katy Pfannenstein sent me a photo July 11 of her first day working at Hancock Springs.  She and her co-worker, Robes Parrish, are liberally spattered with mud.  “We have A LOT of mud out here!” she wrote, and I could hear her laughter bubbling in my imagination.

Katy is a member of the Habitat Restoration team at Mid-Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (MCFWCO).  She’s diving in this summer, more or less literally, on a project that started back in 2001, known as Hancock Springs.

Photo: Bird’s eye view to help the fish - this aerial view of the project site shows a restored portion of Phase 1 on the right, the middle shows the excavated new channel of Phase 2, and the left shows the unrestored portion of Phase 2, Credit: USFWS 

The spring in question was part of a dairy farm in the Methow River Valley in the early 1900s.  The farmer built a structure over upwelling water to make a place for storing milk and keeping it cool.  Dairy cattle enjoyed the spring water as well, trampling through the stream channel, which wound some 4,000 feet to empty into the Methow.  They ate the vegetation on the banks, and their heavy hooves widened the unprotected stream to as much as 100 feet, turning it to a slow backwater that looked more like a pond than a creek.

Hancock Springs has multiple seeps feeding cold water into the Methow River, which have remained consistent even as temperatures steadily rise and other water sources dry up.  Fish reliant on cold water, like salmon and steelhead, urgently need water sources like these to survive.  Hancock Springs was seen as a unique opportunity to completely restore a place to its historic form.

Photo: We dig it! Digging the channel and placing logs with the excavator.  The water in the pool is from all the springs and seeps within the channel, Credit: USFWS   

The Cascade Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group began work in 2001 with a culvert replacement, fencing, and surface water-to-well irrigation conversion.  In the mid-2000s, the Methow Conservancy began negotiating for what would eventually become a 180-acre easement, encompassing the whole stream channel from the source to the Methow and allowing further work to proceed.  In 2008, the Yakama Nation completed a pilot project to create spawning habitat, which later became a much more ambitious construction project in 2011.  Together with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, they reconstructed the upper 1/4-mile of the stream from its source, while keeping the lower reaches untouched for a five-year effectiveness monitoring study.

Photo: Lining the streambank with the sod mats, Credit: USFWS

The restored upper section was immediately used by steelhead and Chinook salmon, which the data showed to occur at extraordinary densities.  Even bull trout, a species of fish that only thrives in the coldest water, frequented Hancock Springs.  It was clear that restoration of the full length of the stream would yield great benefits.

Robes designed both the 2011 restoration, and this most recent effort. The site, he said, “is a rare, rare system in the Upper Columbia Basin.  Even Methow residents who have lived their whole lives here are unaware that a gin-clear, cold spring originates beneath the old milk barn and dumps up to 20 cfs into the Methow a mile later.”

 Photo: Sometimes you gotta sling a little mud! The slinger in action - note the sod mats folded in half to support the bank as the new fill is added, Credit: USFWS

For two years, volunteers helped collect native wetland seeds which were sent to North Fork Native Plants in Rexburg, Idaho.  They were grown and placed into 405 coconut fiber sod mats and trucked to the site. “It is key to have these for building banks,” said Katy, describing how the mats were laid along the new channel and used to support the fill added to reconstruct the streambanks.  A specialized off-road, remote-control “slinger” machine shot the topsoil up to 150 feet away to narrow the channel from 100 feet to 8 feet wide.  Additional gravel and rock was also used to create ideal salmonid egg-laying and juvenile habitat. The new channel now has deep pools and riffles, is over 75% longer, and has much faster flow to keep the streambed clean of fine silt.

For six weeks this summer, Robes, Katy and several local contractors worked hard to see Hancock Springs restored.  It was “a back-breaking labor of love, literally,” said Robes, who added that he is glad to be back in the office, no longer waking up at three a.m. stressed about seeing the project through.  He expressed gratitude for all the partners on the project, and especially for the support of landowners and the salmon recovery community.

Photo: Pay dirt! Kate Terrell and Jim Craig, USFWS program and project leads, visited the site to admire the on-the-ground restoration project. They did all the hard work finding funding for the project, Credit: USFWS

Now it’s time to sit back and wait for the fish to come evaluate their efforts. When I visit the Methow this month, I’ll be watching for the now-winding path of the Hancock Springs stream glittering in the sun.

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Reading 2020

6-January-2020: Beaumont, Matthew, Nightwalking: A Nocturnal History of London (2015, England)

9-January-2020: Otsuka, Julie, When the Emperor was Divine (2002, USA)

12-January-2020: Lehmann, John, In a Purely Pagan Sense (1976, England)

12-January-2020: Modiano, Patrick, Little Jewel (2001, France)

19-January-2020: Dickens, Charles, Hard Times (1854, England)

20-January-2020: Didion, Joan, The Year of Magical Thinking (2005, USA)

28-January-2020: Hunt, Laird, In the House in the Dark of the Woods (2018, USA)

2-February-2020: Hardy, Thomas, Under the Greenwood Tree (1872, England)

5-February-2020: Lehman, David, One Hundred Autobiographies: A Memoir (2019, USA)

15-February-2020: Oshinsky, David M., “Worse Than Slavery”: Parchman Farm and the Ordeal of Jim Crow (1996, USA)

17-February-2020: Zola, Émile, His Excellency Eugène Rougon (1876, France)

22-February-2020: King, Dean, Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival (2004, USA)

29-February-2020: Graves, Robert, They Hanged My Saintly Billy (1957, England)

8-March-2020: Wyndham, John, The Day of the Triffids (1951, England)

14-March-2020: Ginsberg, Allen, South American Journals (1960, USA)

29-March-2020: Mantel, Hilary, Wolf Hall (2009, England)

5-April-2020: Butler, Octavia, Parable of the Sower (1993, USA)

12-April-2020: Butler, Octavia, Parable of the Talents (1998, USA)

15-April-2020: O’Brien, Glenn (ed), The Cool School: Writing from America’s Hip Underground (2013, USA)

16-April-2020: Moravia, Alberto, Agostino (1943, Italy)

19-April-2020: Ross, Lillian, Picture (1952, USA)

25-April-2020: Carson, Rachel, Silent Spring (1962, USA)

3-May-2020: Mantel, Hilary, Bring Up the Bodies (2012, England)

6-May-2020: Duras, Marguerite, The Lover (1984, France)

10-May-2020: Ma, Ling, Severance (2018, USA)

14-May-2020: Hale, Grace Elizabeth, Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia Launched Alternative Music and Changed American Culture (2020, USA)

17-May-2020: Kadare, Ismael, The Traitor’s Niche (1978, Albania)

20-May-2020: Saikaku, Ihara, Comrade Loves of the Samurai (Anthology) (1687, Japan)

14-June-2020: Mantel, Hilary, The Mirror and the Light (2020, England)

20-June-2020: Ballard, J. G., The Kindness of Women (1991, England)

25-June-2020: Orikuchi, Shinobu, The Book of the Dead (1943, Japan)

27–June-2020: Jefferson, Margot, Negroland: A Memoir (2015, USA)

30-June-2020: Douglass, Frederick, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave (1845, USA)

5-July-2020: Ellison, Ralph, Invisible Man (1952, USA)

6-July-2020: LeCarré, John, Call for the Dead (1961, England)

11-July-2020: LeCarré, John, A Murder of Quality (1962, England)

14-July-2020: LeCarré, John, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963, England)

18-July-2020: LeCarré, John, The Looking Glass War (1965, England)

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7-August-2020: LeCarré, John, Smiley’s People (1979, England)

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11-September-2020: Howard, Jennifer, Clutter: An Untidy History (2020, USA)

15-September-2020: Tuan, Yi-Fu, Landscapes of Fear (1979, USA)

29-September-2020: Balzac, Honore, Lost Illusions (1843, France) (reread)

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14-October-2020: Gary, Romain, The Company of Men (1949, France)

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24-October-2020: De Lillo, Don, The Silence (2020, USA)

30-October-2020: Krúdy, Gyula, The Adventures of Sindbad (1917, Hungary)

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[ohiofishingmadness]

Ohio Fishing Madness intro

Well, here you are. If you're reading this, you've dug deep into the internet for anything fishing related and this is where you ended up. If you're anything like me, you think that there's no such thing as too much information. Late nights reading articles on new lures and tactics. Digging deep for that one video on YouTube that will have a tip to fill your livewell every trip. Maybe you skim social media on your break at work to see what ads pop up for the next miracle bait. Well, you're not alone. Whether you're from the Buckeye state or not, if this sounds like you, then you've come to the right place.

First, an introduction. My name is Trey Conley. I'm 28 years of age from Bellefontaine, Ohio. A little country town about 50 miles west of Columbus. I've fished my entire life. Some of my earliest memories are bass fishing farm ponds with my Dad. As I got older, we started to fish for other species and being fairly close to Indian lake we started chasing Saugeye. Our days would consist of picking the flattest rock on south bank to sit on, baking in the hot midday sun and casting a Vibe E blade bait til our hands were sore. Sometimes we caught fish, sometimes we didnt. None of that mattered though, we had fun. As I got older I started to think "Man, there's got to be more to Saugeye fishing than this." Thus began my obsession.

Living almost right in the middle of the state, I'm perfectly situated for access to some of the best fishing Ohio has to offer. First and foremost I'm a walleye fisherman. Fisherman doesn't do me justice. The way a drug addict needs his next fix is the way I need my next bite. All day and all night I think about fishing. What color, what bait, what spot. I chase everything from Bluegill to Flathead catfish, Trout in my local spring fed streams to Saugeye in the muddy lakes and rivers. I fish big water and small, but walleye are by far my favorite target species. Luckily for me, I only live about 2 hours from the walleye capital of the world Lake Erie.

I fish the Mid-Ohio Saugeye Trail with my partner Kellen Dunlap, a fellow walleye madman. He introduced me to tournament fishing and needless to say I was hooked. No pun intended. We've fished all over the state of Ohio, and recently competed in our first National tournament in St. Sault Marie, Michigan. We finished 40th out of 177 boats. Cashed a little check, but learned more than money can buy. We've got 2 more tournaments to look forward to this year. Alum Creek and a 2 day championship at Indian lake. We're in good position to make a late run at winning our trail, but the chips will have to fall in our favor.

So you're still reading? Good, cause now I'm about to get to the point. This blog will be for the casual fisherman wanting to learn the basics, to the hardcore fishhead like myself who's just looking for a good read. Hopefully I can get information across to anglers of all experience levels and sprinkle a little story or two in along the way. This isn't going to be scripted, not a step-by-step guide to catching more fish. My entire goal is to help people learn the great sport of fishing by making sure they don't repeat the same mistakes I did. I'm by no means a professional. I still learn something new almost every time I hit the water. Everything I know about fishing I've learned through trial and error. (Lots of trial, even more error) I've left the lake empty handed many times. The most important thing is that you learn from your mistakes.

Occasionally, we do something right. You caught a fish? Good, now try to remember exactly what you did when it happened. Harder than it sounds. Fishing is relaxing, and your mind wanders off to some place with sandy beaches and palm trees. Then, just when you're about to sip a mixed drink out of a coconut, THUMP.

Fish on.

How deep was your bait? How fast were you reeling? Did you pause? Snap your rod tip? Let the bait flutter to the bottom? Did the sun peek thru the clouds for a split second?

Who knows? You were off in La La Land.

This is fishing. It is first and foremost a mental game. You've got to be mentally sharp, constantly paying attention to wind speed and direction. Cloud cover, water temp and clairity. Lure selection and trolling/reeling speed. Depth. You get the idea. It's you vs fish. Man vs nature. All the technology in the world won't make a finicky walleye bite your 15$ custom painted crankbait you're trolling behind your 80 thousand dollar Ranger boat. However, that kid on the bank throwing a green twister tail is going to limit out as soon as you decide to head to the boat ramp.

This is fishing. To be successful you have to plan, dedicate time and effort, and execute when the time comes. The best part is, even when you do everything right and hook that fish of a lifetime, he can still come off right at the boat.

So welcome fellow angler. You stumbled onto what might be your new favorite fishing article. Hopefully you learn a thing or two in the posts to come. I share tips, stories, experiences, good bad and ugly. So sit back, relax and enjoy.

And by the way, while you were reading this, that monster fish you've been chasing your entire life, swam by your spot.

Sorry.

-Trey

[sportsmarine2022]

The Best Baits for Trout

When it comes to selecting bait for trout fishing, there are a wide variety of bait options. From colourful artificial baits to live bait. So, what exactly is the best bait for a trout?

If you’re new to trout fishing or you want a refresher course, this article discusses some of the simplest ways to catch these cold-water fish in lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks. Of course, there is much more to the sport for those who want to cast into it more deeply, but these tips are meant as a starting point.

If you’re interested in using natural trout baits, there is a lot to choose from. It’s always good to experiment with new bait to see what works best. It often depends on where you’re fishing and what kind of trout you’re fishing for.

Worms

Is any live trout bait more classic than an earthworm? Earthworms has always been a standard live bait for catching any fish species for ages now as most fishes love the taste of earthworms. There’s a reason it has stood the test of time. Worms attract fish, after all.

Trout are especially responsive to worms in springtime and summer. If the weather is cooler, worms are harder to come by. When you cast one into the water, it will be like a pizza to a starving man. You need to make sure the hook is well-baited for catching trout. Trout are wise aquatic hunters and don’t like to see visible hooks. Bait it the right way with the worm, and you’ll be getting hits in no time.

Corn

Corn sounds like a completely improbable bait for trout. Why would they want to eat something so unusual? After all, corn is far from being a marine-related food. However, There’s actually a good reason behind it. Many trout are farm-raised. These stocked trout will be released into the wild once they reach a certain age. When they’re still being raised, they’re fed a very particular food: trout pellets made from cornmeal.

When they release the stocked trout, they still have a memory of that smell in the water. Corn is a perfect bait for many trout. You can use it when casting flies, or with a reasonable float on the line. While many people use corn to snag carp, it’s surprisingly effective at catching trout.

Grasshoppers and Crickets

If you want to use a great surface lure for trout fishing, try crickets or grasshoppers. You can use them much the same as flies. On the surface, with their legs kicking, they’re irresistible to trout. They’re also easy to find just about anywhere in the country.

It can be a little tricky to get used to using crickets and grasshoppers. If you’re not used to handling them, they can be quite squirmy and they tend to move around in a frenzy. Knocking over a container of them could end your trout fishing trip if it’s the only bait you have. But if you’re careful, they’re very desirable to the fish.

Crayfish

Crayfish are natural prey for trout. You can use small ones for small trout. If you’re angling for bigger fish, those big crayfish work like a dream. You can get some trophy fish on large crayfish.

Many bait shops do carry crayfish in stock as part of their marine supplies and baits. If yours doesn’t, they’re not that hard to find in the wild. Get yourself to some shallow water and start looking under rocks and logs. It won’t be long before you find plenty of them. Just be aware of their claws. They’re especially good for brown trout.

Salmon Eggs

If there’s one thing that trout love in nature it’s salmon eggs. Trout will absolutely raid a clutch of eggs when they find it. In early spring and fall, these are especially effective. You can buy jars of salmon eggs to use as bait as well as imitation eggs. String a few on a line or use a simple mesh bag and cast into the strike zone. The scent will trail in the water and attract trout right away. You can find them in your local marine shops or tackle shops.

Though they come in several colours, red eggs often work best. Trout can even see them in the deepest, darkest water. These work well on lures as well.

[leominster1941]

Leominster’s Victorian Water Supply.

The Pinsley Brook in Vicarage Street prior to being piped in the 1970s provided great entertainment for a young child. The Brook had been diverted by the monks hundreds of years earlier where it fed fish ponds and acted as a drain. It powered three mills and ran under the (still currently existing) 12th century monastery infirmary building, part of which was a reredorter or toilet for the monks.

The Pinsley Mill was rebuilt and looked just like this in the 1960s, but it was semi-derelict.

https://catalogue.millsarchive.org/pinsley-mill-leominster

 The Pinsley Brook of 1860 should have been piped. It was a breeding ground for disease. It was used for washing clothes in Vicarage Street. By 1960 it was clean and full of aquatic life. The brook flowed slowly parallel to Vicarage Street and across the entrance to Hampton Gardens. It was crossed by a lovely narrow arched red brick bridge further along Vicarage Street. The bridge led to a very narrow lane along which there was a terrace of very small Victorian houses. Hampton Gardens had been built from red bricks to match the houses around it. However, not built nearly so well as our Victorian ancestors had done. By the 1970s whole sides of houses were collapsing.

It was possible to catch crayfish, minnows and bullyheads (Bullheads). There were eels and very occasionally a Trout. Someone decided to erect a metal fence on concrete posts to block access to the path which ran beside the Brook. It was also an attempt to prevent access to water. The fence was promptly pulled down in places. If you followed the Brook westwards you were in the countryside in less than five minutes. Here the Brook was bordered by ash trees and weeping willows with roots wallowing in the water. Running parallel to the stream was the much larger River Kenwater.

Can you imagine this? Walking along a narrow path with unspoilt streams flowing either side of you with trees and bushes lining the route. At the end of the path there was a wooden style. Once over this a whole vista of lush meadows opened out, accessed by a beautiful naturally arched stone bridge. It was later replaced by an ugly metal and concrete one.

If you followed the brook in the opposite direction there was serious fun to be had. Once the stream passed Brook Hall it disappeared into an open tunnel which flowed underneath Broad Street. Despite passing the Brook Hall hundreds of times for over 20 years I never passed through the front door. By crouching under it was possible to continue to follow the brook for several minutes before arriving at the other end of the tunnel. We were perhaps using the same route as Monks had done in the past.  

The Waterworks Museum writes the following about the gradual improvement in Leominster’s water supply.

Tangye House; ex-Leominster's water-pumping station.

In the 1860s Leominster, an important market town in Herefordshire, endured several epidemics of typhoid fever from contaminated drinking water.

  Many of the more affluent traders had their own wells in their gardens but also cesspits.

Poorer people took their water direct from the Pinsley Brook.

  The epidemics reached such a level of attrition amongst the adult population that the Government directed the Town Council to provide the townsfolk with piped, potable water.

Money was raised through a Government loan by Mr Tertius Southall, a distant relation of the founder of the Waterworks Museum, Stephen Southall, and the waterworks building was constructed.  It housed a steam engine and pump (later discarded with no records remaining) and was built above a known aquifer.

 Quite quickly the water level in the aquifer was brought too low to use and water was piped in from some distance.

In 1990 the waterworks building was due to be razed to allow the extension of a business park in the town.

The Museum negotiated with the developers, dismantled the building with the advice of Avoncroft Museum, and reconstructed it on the Waterworks Museum site.

 The roof support is of particular interest being an early wrought steel structure.

The building is now called the Tangye House and is home to the 97 litre Tangye horizontal diesel engine and other displays

In Leominster, people took their water from public pumps or directly from the river, while the richer townsfolk had their own private wells. It was not until these became infected by sewage and the rich people began to die that anything was done. A waterworks was only constructed in 1865 after a typhoid epidemic in which 38 people died, in the building that is now the Tangye House at the Museum.

 Source:    https://www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk/portfolio-view/tangye-house/

In many accounts of life in the Victorian Workhouse it is recorded that all inmates, including, children drank beer every day. In early Workhouses men were allowed up to three pints a day. Farm labourers would take jars or pots of beer or cider with them for liquid refreshment during the long days of work. Visitors or guests to average Victorian family home would be offered beer or wine. In most cases these were watered down especially in the Workhouse. This was not true of pub ale which was far stronger than the ale available on public sale by the 1930s. It is interesting that we have slowly but surely returned to the stronger alcohol drinks which became legal in the late 20th Century.

Many of you will know the reason for Victorians at all social levels avoiding water. Before piped water was installed in Leominster in 1867 water was obtained from shallow wells, which were liable to contamination, although many 17th Century reports on Leominster record the high quality of the water.

In Leominster like many other towns a water carrier would collect water from the river Lugg or Kenwater in order to sell it at half a penny a bucketful. It is extraordinary that river water was thought to be ‘clean’ enough to drink. Relative to well water, it was. Leominster was flooded regularly, and this enabled all kinds of sewage to pollute any wells, let alone what was thrown into wells.

After a cholera scare and thirty-eight deaths of townspeople from typhoid in 1864, the dangers of water from wells and springs were clear. In 1867 Leominster invested £8000 in constructing wells, pumping station, reservoirs, and pipework to supply the town.

Water was pumped into two 200,000 gallon reservoirs at Newlands drive from near the railway station. A further £5000 was spent on sewerage system.

 The following article describes glowingly how much better Leominster’s water was by the end of the 19th Century.

The town is situated on the old red sandstone formation, and slightly above the valley of the river Lugg. The strata passed through were the surface-soil, consisting of about 6 feet of compact and nearly impervious red clay; a bed of river-gravel a few inches thick, forming the water-bed of the valley, on a level with, and no doubt communicating with, the river itself 200 yards distant; and below this, red and blue marl, with occasional lumps of sandstone rock for the remainder of the distance. No considerable supply of water was found below the gravel stratum, but that which found its way into the well through the fissures in the lower marl was of a remarkably soft character. A collecting drain was therefore made in the gravel for 150 yards in a direction away from the river. The supply of water was found to be ample in the very dry season 1869-70, and is much in excess of any probable requirement of the town. The quality is excellent, and is always clear and bright, requiring no filtration.

The water is pumped direct from the well into the supply reservoir, which is about 140 feet above the well and three-fourths of a mile distant in a direct line, and it passes from thence into the mains for distribution. The pumping station is at the well; there are two high-pressure engines of a nominal power of 12 horses each. The annual cost of pumping, including labour, fuel, and materials, is about £230. The area of the district is about one mile in length by three-fourths in breadth. About 800 houses are now supplied for domestic purposes - very little for trade purposes. The quantity of water pumped is about 100,000 gallons per day for all purposes. The water is supplied direct from the mains without cisterns. The supply is constant and adequate. The charge is 1s. in the £ on the net rateable value; no extra charge for water-closets.

Extract from Littlebury's Directory and Gazetteer of Herefordshire, 1876-7

[awhilesince]

Wednesday, 18 June 1823

6 1/2

12 50/60

Off from Ingleton to Chapel in the dale, 4 1/2 miles, at 8 – drove my aunt (the black mare) – George and the guide walked by the side the whole way –

An old woman shewed us Hurtle-pot – 6d [pence] admittance for my aunt and me – the place is enclosed with a highish wall. and locked up – descended 2 or 3 steps to the door – a great hole, almost like a jelly bag – a subterraneous passage on the right (looking down from the Entrance) thro’ which the water of the Greta enters the great hole or Hurtle pot – 15 or 16 yards deep in the passage – appeared a yard or 2 deep in the pot – a few very meagre trout occasionally caught in this place – ‘Tis not very bad getting down to the water’s edge in the pot – Jingle pot is only a little distant on the other side of the farm house (John Metcalf’s to whom Weathercote belongs) not enclosed – a long, deep, widish fissure thro which the Greta runs –

a shilling each admittance to Weathercote-cave – walled round and locked up – the owner a respectable looking farmer, shewed us it – descended a flight of steps nearly to the bottom – I scrambled down to the very bottom, and went behind the water which falls 75 feet – falls from just above Mahomet’s stone (as seen from above) not from below this stone as represented in Westall’s drawing – this waterfall beautiful – the spray by the reflection of the sun formed a fine iris – I, by going quite to the bottom, saw a double iris – but people generally go too late, after 12 p.m., and therefore see nothing of this effect which adds greatly to the beauty of the scene – near the fall on the left (looking towards it) quite at the bottom is a recess in the cavern in which I could hardly stand upright – Westall has drawn this too high – hence also issues water into the cave when there is a great deal of water – at these times there is also 2 more water vents, one on the right another on the left – Into the recess in the cavern one can go (creep) a hundred yards but there is too much water now – 2 years ago after a thunderstorm the water filled the whole of this Weathercote cave, and ran over at the top – holes made in it in the wall to let it pass – the Greta runs a mile underground before it comes to Weathercote, and then another mile underground before it gets into its channel on the surface – In favourable years as many as 200 people go to see Weathercote –

Left George to drive my aunt back to Ingleton, took John Metcalf as an additional guide, and at 10 40/60 proceeded forwards determined from what Metcalf said to go both to Gate Kirk and Greenside cave – ca[me] to Hars cave, a pretty little jumble among the rocks where the subterraneous Greta appears a little for a few yards, and then falls down to a lower and hidden course –

came to Gate-Kirk cave at 11 – our candle in the lantern had nearly burnt out – with some difficulty we lighted our 3 candles and crept thro’ the cave – 3 or 4 passages, perhaps 30 or 40 yards long, communicating with each other – could only stand upright in 2 or 3 places full of stalactites – crept thro’ all the rest of the way – the rocks sometimes very slippery and in the main passage obliged to crawl close to the water’s edge – the water perhaps a yard deep – there might be some deeper holes in the passage – Westall has made a pretty drawing of the entrance to this passage – 1/2 h[ou]r in Gate Kirk cave – a little farther on a little girl led the way thro’ a small narrow cavern called Boggard-hole, which neither of my guides remembered that we could creep thro’ – Metcalf said money had been formerly hid there – several fourpenny pieces had been found there – Gate Kirk cave a mile from Weathercote –

went forwards from GateKirk and at 12 1/2 got to lower Forsgill, a beautiful fifteen yards fall of the Greta down a scar something like Dowgill scar near Horton – a little higher up is what they call the upper Fors a pretty fall of 7 1/2 yards – just half the other but very pretty – at Greenside cave the spring head of the Greta, at 1 – what a pity we had nor match, nor tinder box – Metcalf fancied it full of water we might probably have gone a long way if we had had lights he said it was one or two hundred yards long – could stand upright very well – for the few yards we durst venture, no water in the cave, and no dropping from above – Going by these Forsgills was a roundabout, and we all agreed we had walked four long miles from GateKirk – all across the heather made it very fatiguing – saw the 2 covies of grouse, 15 or 16 in each – put up several pairs of old birds –

In mounting across the hill (the pastures and fell below Whernside) saw the little village of Winterskill below on the Greta where very fine trout are caught, weighing 2 lbs. – Gave Metcalf 1/2 crown for his Trouble (he had shewed us Westall’s drawings and recommended Hutton’s (the reverend Mr.) tour in these parts) and we parted at Greenside – these Forsgills are worth seeing – the best way would be to drive from Ingleton to Winterskill (along the Richmond road the road we travelled from Horton on Monday) and thence proceed nearly straight up to the falls, to Greenside cave, and then direct to the top of Whernside –

this was the route my guide James Greenwood and I took after Metcalf left us, and we were at the highest summit in about 20 minutes at 1 1/2 – we missed Chapel in the dale on Monday because the Chapel steeple is so like a large chimney, we mistook it for one, thought the building a house, and instead of turning down about the 22 milestone from Lancaster (about 2 1/2 miles from the house near Ribble head) we drove forward to near Ingleton – walked along the summit of Whernside –

fine view of Ingleborough, and of the road we came from Horton along deepdale, of Saleside etc etc on one side, and on the other of the rich valley (then said the guide there is not a richer valley in England) and town of Dent – the hills beyond Sedbury – Skiddaw – the sands beyond Lancaster etc –

crossed down the other side of Whernside to a cottage near Yordas cave § – got a great thing like a rake (without teeth) to stick candles in, – lighted our 7 candles at the lime-kilns close to the cave, and went in, 1/. each admittance (guides never paid for) at 2 1/2 – reconnoitered the whole cavern in about 1/4 hour – the bottom rather soft, sandy and towards the far end gravelly – here the stream passed thro’, and went along a narrow deepish channel we could not pursue – a drip from the top – fine, spacious, lofty vault – thickly encrusted with fine stalactites – a remarkably fine cavern to those who have never seen the caves in Derbyshire, Castleton etc – I began to feel the cavern rather cold, and gladly escaped to realms of day –

after walking about 1 1/2 mile on the road, turned to the left along the fields, (having just before noticed the springhead of the little river Skell close to the road on our left, and sunk considerably below us) and went across the Thornton-fors a beautiful fall of the Skell of 15 yards or perhaps more altogether; for there is a great tho’ divided fall before it comes to the main one – at this fors at 3 40/60 –

from here to Ingleton along the fields, the walk is most picturesque – the Skell runs along a deep glen wooded down to the bottom on each side, murmurs over its stony bed, and joins the Greta at Ingleton – as we walked along the high ground the finest view of Inglebro’ and his noble rocky abutments, rising in 3 huge steps of white ruggedness – Ingleton picturesquely situated – yet the stone walls along the sides of Inglebro’ rather spoil the majesty of his appearance – they bespeak the avarice and power of man to share and divide even nature’s deserts –

Rambled along Helks wood – peeping here and there at the Skell, here and there at Inglebro’ – gathered the most beautiful white dog rose I ever saw – and wild lilies of the valley – they grow in the beds 10 or 12 yards square – and there are many curious plants in this wood – belonged to a reverend Mr Foxcroft who had a nice place near (at the village of Thornton) – he died lately – left his widow the place for her life, then to his heirs – he was 1st cousin to Mrs Watkinson late of Ovenden, now of Crownest, a poor place, about 3 miles beyond Settle on the Ingleton road –

Got home at 4 1/2 – Dined at Ingleton – Roast shoulder of Excellent mutton – very good dinner Thirsty after so much walking (I had walked full 15 miles 4 or 5 of them over heather) the cold water chilled me – a large basin of hot boiled milk set me right again, and we were off at 7 20/60, and got to our old quarters, the Golden Lion Inn Settle, at 9 1/2 –

wrote out Sunday and part of Monday and went upstairs to bed at 12 – Very fine day – [E two dots O one dot, marking discharge from venereal complaint] –

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Best 13 places to tourism in Wyoming

tourism in Wyoming One of wyoming's most famous tourist destinations is the beauty of the enchanting nature, the purity of the incomplable air, the home of Yellowstone, and six mountain ranges surrounding the Grand Teton Basin. Most tourist trips to Wyoming, such as rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering, skiing and whitewater rafting, are dominated by activities in the air. Dear tourist, here are the best places for tourism in Wyoming.

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Park Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, the world's first national park, was founded in 1872 and will impress visitors with panoramic views, tossing heaters out of 10,000 thermal activities, and epic waterfalls, the largest park with an area of approximately 2.2 million acres. The park also features lush seasonal landscapes of forests, rivers, lakes, streams, wildlife and meadows, and the most important places to visit are Canyon Village, Mammoth Hot Springs, West Yellowstone, Norris, Old Faithfull and Tor Roosevelt. One of the best activities there is camping and hiking between the beauty of nature and the splendor of green spaces and you can enjoy cycling, boating and fishing In winter you can walk with snowshoes, horse riding and hiking, and this wildlife is a good place for family tourism. IF You want You To Red Top 10 Place in Yellowstone Park

Jackson

Jackson Hole, Wyoming Jackson, Wyoming is more than 6,000 feet high, and you can easily get to know the city's central center and George Washington Memorial Park. Known as Town Square and through four arched entrances to the elk antler. You'll enjoy the leisure tour of Jackson, Wyoming, where it is very diverse, with restaurants, cafes and shops surrounding the park, sanitary products, carriage rides and an exciting adventure light in the Old West. In summer, tourists can enjoy rock climbing, hiking, horse riding, cycling, kayaking, fishing, white water rafting and much more. Read next: Top 15 places in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

tourism in Wyoming Cody

Old Trail Town, Cody, Wyoming Cody, Wyoming is the same name as the city's founder William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, the showman and the borderman of the most famous attractions of a different nature. Most of the tourist attractions near Cody Dam, Buffalo Bell Reservoir, The Bertuth Mountain Range, The Absaroca Mountain Range, Mount Hart in the Bighorn Basin and Yellowstone National Park. In the city. Many tourists admire the Buffalo Bill Center in the west, a museum complex with a research library. If you want to go to Wyoming, I strongly advise you to go on a trip to Cody and offer you top 15 places in Cody, Wyoming.

tourism in Wyoming Cheyenne

Cheyenne, Wyoming In Cheyenne, capital of Wyoming, visitors can begin a tour of the Cheyenne Historical Museum in a warehouse that's home to the city's visitor center and a tourist hotspot. The fun is that you can get a look at the area via the Shaban Street rail car, which offers a historic tour of the city in a fun and innovative way. Other major attractions around Cheyenne include Curt Judy State Salmon Fishing Park and Fiduo Hiking Theme Area Catch trout, cycle among ancient rock formations or enjoy cheyenne botanical gardens that are both inspiring and educational Highlights of the area include Terry Besson's farm, cowboy dinner shows, rodeo cheyenne frontier days outdoors for 10 days, and a 10-day home-au-u farm trail ride. If you want to take a tourist in Cheyenne, capital of Wyoming, you can read top 15 places in Cheyenne, wyoming Ten Sleep Ten Sleep got its name by being "ten sleepers" between two camps in Sioux and the city is located at the western end of the 47-mile Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway, which runs through the Bighorn National Forest and the Bighorn Mountains to Buffalo, Wyoming. This city is famous for raising livestock and sheep and because of its distinctive location, this city is one of the best places to raise livestock. Ten Sleep during the summer What distinguishes the city is also many activities such as rock climbing, horse riding, mountains, four-wheel riding and hiking. Ten Sleep during winter Visitors can practice many activities in winter and completely different from summer where tourists can ski and climb ice The Bighorn Mountains can be seen from Thermopolis to Shell Creek in Signal Cliff, a historic area of Native American smoke signals.

tourism in Wyoming: Casper

tourism in Wyoming Casper If you want to enjoy the Old West, you'll have to tourism in Wyoming: Casper, and as you expand west, you can enjoy the comfort of Casper if you're traveling to Oregon and California. The culture of the Old West is still widespread in Casper, Wyoming with Western clothing stores, an active rodeo scene, Western-themed restaurants and a national historical trail interpretation center. If you're a sportsman, don't worry, you can enjoy fishing in the North Platt River for brown trout and rainbows, or catch cyclists, ducks, deer or antelopes, and you can go to the golf courses for tournaments in the area and enjoy the local theatre show and vibrant restaurant scene and symphony. Tourists can take a nature tour of Mount Casper, experience the downhill skiing adventure, experience country skiing and snow skiing. tourism in Wyoming Thermopolis Thermopolis If you want tourism in Wyoming for a family tour, offer Thermopolis and Wyoming a memorable holiday. Thermopolis, Wyoming offers thermal swimming pools and dinosaurs that visitors to the Wyoming Dinosaur Center can see unique dinosaur exhibitions, tour tours to discover active drilling sites and participate in drilling by participating in dig for a Day program. Hot Springs State Park offers visitors beautiful views of successive colourful terraces and there is a free bathroom for the whole family to enjoy and you can see great views from the top of the swing bridge You can see the rock carvings in Thermopolis, which contain nearly 300 rock carvings at Legend Rock Petroglyph Site and Legend Rock Petroglyph Site. tourism in Wyoming:Rock Springs tourism in Wyoming Buffalo Rock Springs is a good place to spend fishing holidays as Rock Springs is located in the high desert in southwest Wyoming. You can enjoy fishing, golfing, off-road exploration and the small town is home to the Rock Springs Family Leisure Centre and the famous Watta Entertainment Complex. The complex hosts Sweetwater County events in Rock Springs, rodeo national high school finals, Mountain States Circuit pro rodeo finals and Red Desert Roundup Rodeo. The Wyoming Grand Gallery and County Fair are held every summer and attractions include long-distance trails, mountaineering, cycling, pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop tour and the White Line of The White Mountain. tourism in Wyoming: Buffalo Historic Buffalo, Wyoming is a symbol of ancient Western heritage located far in the foothills of Bighorn Mountain and located specifically at the eastern end of the 47-mile Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway, which runs through the Bighorn Mountains, Bighorn National Forest and to Ten Sleep. A suitable place for historic tourism in Wyoming, it consists of twelve buildings in the city listed on the National Register of Historic Places including The Virginian, and visitors can see more than 15,000 artifacts from the Old West at the Jim Jachel Museum and visit the Hole-in-the-Wall Outlaw Hideout of the Sundance Kid, wild Bunch and the Occidental Hotel in 1880, where the Western protagonist, The Virginian Outlaw Hideout of the Sundance Kid, the Wild Bunch, was captured in 1880.

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Wyoming Located in north west Wyoming between Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park in the famous Moss district, visitors can walk long distances or drive through scenic spots and visit popular places such as the Park Visitor Center, Murray Farm, Mormon Rowe, historic Minor Ferry, Death Valley and three teton peak mountain lakes are the highlights of the Gini Lake area. Explore Coulter Bay Mountain Lakes, Snake River, Flag Farm and Coulter Bay Visitor Center, lawrence rockefeller reserve is a place of solitude to enjoy and connect with nature and the park has the possibility to camp throughout the park, from RV holidaymakers to rugged travellers. tourism in Wyoming Destinations: Yellowstone Lake Yellowstone Lake Located within Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone Lake is a 136-acre lake that is the largest high-rise lake in the country, and tourists come for many fun activities such as excellent trout fishing, elk watching near the hunting bridge and seeing grizzly bears along the streams that feed Yellowstone Lake, Pelican Creek and Bridge Bay. I wouldn't recommend swimming in the Alpine Lake due to water temperatures and unfortunately kayaking and kayaking are dangerous due to harsh water conditions. Ten Sleep Ten Sleep got its name by being "ten sleepers" between two camps in Sioux and the city is located at the western end of the 47-mile Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway, which runs through the Bighorn National Forest and the Bighorn Mountains to Buffalo, Wyoming. This city is famous for raising livestock and sheep and because of its distinctive location, this city is one of the best places to raise livestock. Ten Sleep during the summer What distinguishes the city is also many activities such as rock climbing, horse riding, mountains, four-wheel riding and hiking. Ten Sleep during winter Visitors can practice many activities in winter and completely different from summer where tourists can ski and climb ice The Bighorn Mountains can be seen from Thermopolis to Shell Creek in Signal Cliff, a historic area of Native American smoke signals. tourism in Wyoming: Sheridan One of the funniest tourism routes in Wyoming is the Bighorn Mountain Range, providing Sheridan, Wyoming offering the impossible equation for tourists, combining the experience of the Old West with modern comfort. Through tourism in Wyoming: Sheridan, you'll be able to explore Indian battle sites such as Battle of Little Bighorn National Monument for glimpses of the past and Rosebud Battlefield Sheridan's week-long WYO Rodeo, the historic Trail End State website, reveals the lives of wealthy ranchers in the early 20th century. Trail End State's historic site reveals the lives of wealthy ranchers in the early 20th century and tourists can ride horses and carts or try driving livestock on a guest farm. tourism in Wyoming: Lander Lander is a small town in Wyoming with a population of more than 7,000 and was founded in 1884 and the city's tourists can enjoy many exciting outdoor splinters such as horse riding and hiking in nature. Lander has a number of cultural monuments such as the Lander Art Center, which has eight revolving exhibitions each year, and visitors can also check out the historic Lander area to enjoy shopping, the Grand Theatre and monuments. Bucking Horse and Rider statue and the Lander Children's Museum, which is great for children aged 12 years or under with many exhibitions in mathematics, science, art, music and reading. Sources State of Wyoming .wikipedia-Wyominghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyoming Read the full article

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Strouds Run State Park

11661 State Park Rd.

Athens, OH 45701

Strouds Run State Park is a public recreation area abutting the city of Athens in Athens County, Ohio, in the United States. The state park is located primarily in Canaan Township, with a small part in Ames Township. Park boundaries coincide with Athens city limits in several places. The park comprises 2,606 acres, and includes Dow Lake, a 161-acre artificial lake. The original land for the park was purchased for the Athens State Forest in the 1940s and 1950s. In the late 1950s, construction was started on the Dow Lake Dam, which was completed in 1960, at which point the land became Strouds Run State Park in its entirety.

A large area on the west side of the park was formerly land of the Gillett family (Samuel and Charlotte Beach Gillett and their descendants). The family owned well over a thousand acres at one time. The old farmstead seen on the Trace Trail and the "Pioneer Cemetery" are both remnant from the Gillett occupancy of the land. One of the most recently purchased areas of the park was acquired in 1953 from the Crumley family, heirs to Dr. John Jackson Crumley, who purchased the land almost a century ago as an experimental tree farm. Dr. Crumley was a classical scholar who also was one of Ohio's early state foresters, who managed the purchase of the original land for Zaleski State Forest and Hocking State Forest, and who wrote one of the earliest practical handbooks on forestry.

A large part of the upper east side of the part was owned by the Cone family, last owned by Charles Cone and Lucille Gillett Cone, a descendant of Samuel Gillett. Adjacent to the Cone farm was a large, one-room school house that was dismantled when the lake was built. Some of the materials from the school house were then used to construct the Strouds Run Community Church just up the road from the park, as well as a new barn for Charles Cone who lost his previous one to the park's construction. The church was eventually converted into a private residence, and was subsequently completely destroyed in a fire a few years later.

Strouds Run is located within the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. The park consists of mostly narrow valleys, narrow ridges, and steep hillsides. Bluffs and rock shelters are common throughout the park, formed by the Connellsville sandstone. There are a few springs in the park out of the Ames limestone, including Linscott Spring (which has an historic springhouse). Normal pool elevation of Dow Lake is about 665 feet above sea level, while the highest point in the park is about 1022 feet above sea level. The park is almost entirely within the Strouds Run watershed, although it does not include the entire watershed. The forest in some areas of the park is over a century old without significant disturbance. Common birds in the park include both black and turkey vultures, Canada geese, red-winged blackbirds, red-tailed hawks, red-shouldered hawks, and barn swallows. Beavers and white-tailed deer are common in the park. Bobcats are known to be in the area, but none are known within the park itself.

Facilities include a campground (pit toilets, no shower), swimming beach, boat dock, boat and canoe rentals, pistol, picnic grounds and shelters, and hiking trails. Hunting is permitted in season. Shooting ranges are no longer available for the public. Significant areas of the park are pine plantations (white and red) from the mid-twentieth century, when the land was purchased, originally as the Athens State Forest. There is also one small baldcypress plantation within the park. However, most of the area is mature hardwood forest. The park features many bluffs and rock outcrops of sandstone. Several beaver ponds are within the park boundaries. Many of the trails are open to mountain bikes. The lake is used by Ohio University for aquatic sports such as crew. The lake is also a very common destination of Ohio University students to enjoy the weather on sunny spring or summer days. The lake is stocked on an annual basis with several kinds of fish, including rainbow trout, which cannot survive the winters.

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23 Best & Fun Things to do in Brevard (NC)

In search of the best and fun things to do in Brevard, NC?

Brevard is a small, calm city nestled in the heart of Transylvania County. It has a rich history and lots of things to keep visitors engaged and entertained.

The quaint downtown streets provide the opportunity to check art galleries, antique stores, and special boutique shops. You would also see various fascinating museums you can visit, including the Transylvania Heritage Museum and the WNC Military History Museum.

There also acts as access to the Pisgah National Forest, and you can spend some time outdoors if you desire.

There are lots of hiking and camping opportunities, and you can also visit the waterfalls! Let’s explore the best things to do in Brevard, NC.

Things to do in Brevard

1. Bike Transylvania County

Credits:moreimages/ Shutterstock Bike Transylvania County

Brevard is famous for its unique bike trails, so it’s a great opportunity to go on that long bike ride you’ve always had in mind.

Biking the Transylvania county is one of the best things to do in Brevard, and with multiple established loops for bikers, it is the perfect way to experience a large portion of Transylvania County in such little time!

Why not try it out – go up the hills, race through the mountains, and relish the nature of Brevard.

2. Kayak in the French Broad River

Credits:martyweil / Shutterstock Kayak in the French Broad River

The French Broad River is the third oldest river globally, even older than the mountains it passes through.

The name “French Broad” was given to distinguish it from other Broad River in North Carolina and because it drained into a territory held by the French.

This river has seen several years of history and is now popular for outdoor sports and water activities of all kinds. River clothier provides guided trips along the 200-mile-long waterway ranging from gentle canoe trips to whitewater rafting.

The French Broad River now contains a wide variety of fish, including catfish, largemouth bass, rainbow, and brown trout.

You can try kayaking along the river! There are different parts available for all skill levels to explore, ranging from a gentle float and wade to whitewater rafting.

And even if you are not a fan of water, the Asheville riverfront has been revived with artist studios, parks, and other businesses.

3. Slick Rock Falls

Credits: martyweil / Shutterstock Slick Rock Falls

To enjoy some beautiful sites, add Slick Rock Falls to your list of things to do in Brevard, NC.

Slick Rock Falls, a stunning waterfall that reaches 30 feet, is located in the Pisgah Forest.

Its name comes from the slippery rocks at the top and bottom. Although it is located on a gravel logging road that leads to the falls, they are only 50 feet away from the road.

The waterfall’s beauty is accessible all year round, although it is most spectacular in spring or after heavy rains.

A small camping area is just across the street from the falls if you wish to stay the night.

Address: Pisgah National Forest in Brevard (NC), United States

4. Art Loeb Trail

Credits: Bob Killian / Facebook Art Loeb Trail

Hikers should add Art Loeb Trail to their checklist of things to do in Brevard, NC.

The Art Loeb Trail, which runs just over 30 miles from Haywood County to the Davidson River Campground outside Brevard, is widely regarded among the top hikes in North America.

It is generally hiked south to north and crosses the Black Balsam area and four 6,000-foot mountain peaks, including the Black Balsam Knob and Grassy Cove Top.

The trail is best walked in two to three days. There are many peaceful camping spots along its route.

5. Whistlestop Market

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The Whistlestop market was established in 2003. It is a great place to go if you are looking for groceries or a wide selection of North Carolinian goods.

The original purpose of the market was to sell farm-to-table produce.

However, the main draw is fresh honey, dairy products and high-quality meats. Local wine and craft beer are also sold here.

Add Whistlestop Market to your list of fun things to do in Brevard, NC, for a memorable grocery shopping experience.

Address: 7825 Greenville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712, United States

6. Transylvania Heritage Museum

Credits: Allison-Deaver House/ Facebook Allison-Deaver House

The Transylvania Heritage Museum, which is housed in a historic house from the late 19th century, is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about Transylvania County’s history.

Regularly, the main exhibit rotates. It covers everything from traditional handicrafts to the evolution of transportation over time.

The museum is open from Wednesday to Saturday, March through mid-December and April through October.

Once a month, the museum also offers guided walking tours in Brevard.

A visit to the Transylvania Heritage Museum is one of the top fun things to do in Brevard, NC, for some history time.

Address: 189 W Main St., Brevard NC 28712, United States

7. The Haen Gallery

Credits: The Haen Gallery / Facebook The Haen Gallery

The Haen Gallery, a contemporary art gallery, is located in the Lumberyard District. It focuses on large-scale sculpture.

Visitors are welcome to view the work of talented national, regional and local artists.

Visitors can visit the gallery from Wednesday to Sunday. However, they are also welcome to make appointments outside of normal hours.

The gallery offers a service for sculpture installation that will allow you to take any of the beautiful pieces home.

If you are an art lover, do not leave this attraction out of your list of things to do in Brevard, NC.

Address: 210 S Broad St., Brevard NC 28712, United States

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8. Silvermont Park

Credits: Silvermont Park/ Facebook Silvermont Park

Silvermont Park, the former home of the Silversteen family, is an 8-acre park that includes an elegant Colonial Revival house.

A lovely wheelchair-accessible path leads through the park’s well-maintained gardens, and visitors are also welcome to use the park’s basketball courts, tennis courts, children’s playground, and picnic areas.

Guided tours of this mansion are offered on Thursday evenings or Friday afternoons from May through October.

Every October, the park hosts the Pumpkin Festival, which includes local musicians, family-friendly activities and food trucks, and a spectacular display of carved pumpkins.

Address: 364 E Main St., Brevard NC 28712-38355, United States

9. Banff International Film Festival

Banff International Film Festival

Banff Mountain Film Festival is an annual film festival hosted by Brevard College. This festival is the world’s premier showcasing of mountain culture films from various parts of the world.

Being a part of this festival is one awesome thing to do in Brevard as it attracts numerous tourists from various cities.

It is a film festival dedicated to mountain culture, possibly the essence of the small concentrating culture here in Brevard.

So aside from the astounding views every day, see the incredible films made by people (who love the mountains) everywhere!

10. Allison-Deaver House

Credits: Warren LeMay/ Flickr Allison-Deaver House

The Allison-Deaver House was built in 1815 and is the oldest remaining standing frame house in the region.

The house and offers a fascinating look at the history of western North Carolina.

Although the original design was based on row houses in England, the building has seen many changes over the years. The most notable being the addition of double porches in the 1850s.

Visitors are invited to the house between May and October on weekends. If you wish to visit outside these times, you may be able to arrange for a special appointment.

Address: 2753 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC, United States

11. Brevard Little Theatre

Credits: Brevard Little Theatre/ Facebook Brevard Little Theatre

For some theatre time, add a visit to the Brevard Little Theatre to your list of things to do in Brevard, NC.

The Brevard Little Theatre, which is located in the American Legion Building, has provided entertainment for the community since the 1930s.

Every season features a new production. Shows are held from Thursday to Sunday.

The theatre is completely run by volunteers. Newcomers are welcome to help build sets, distribute flyers and work the box office.

You can try acting by joining the theatre’s “BLT To-Go” troupe, which provides entertainment for local non-profit organizations.

Address: 55 E Jordan St. Brevard NC 28712, United States

12. The Inn in Brevard

Credits: Warren LeMay[CC BY-SA 1.0], Wikimedia Commons The Inn in Brevard

The Inn at Brevard was originally the home of a wealthy widow who came from Virginia in 1885.

Since 1940, it has been welcoming guests from out-of-town. Each room has beautiful antiques and period furniture.

Art lovers will love the collection of paintings throughout the inn. On request, the inn offers delicious homecooked breakfasts.

The inn also has beautiful event spaces available that can be booked for full-service weddings, meetings and other special events.

Address: 315 E Main St., Brevard NC 28712, United States

13. Hike the Looking Glass Rock

Credits: Arlene Waller/ Shutterstock Hike the Looking Glass Rock

If you desire a hike with quite a bit of a workout but amazing scenery to make up for all the climbing, then head to the Looking Glass Rock.

Located off the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway, the Looking Glass Rock Trail is very popular and can be somehow crowded on warm-weather weekends. It provides the perfect winter hike.

The Looking Glass Rock Trail climbs about 1,700 ft. in more than three miles (6 miles round-trip). It is a long and moderately difficult climb, thanks to the many switchbacks (even a waterfall) along the way.

If you are strong, you can hike to the top in one hour, thirty minutes, and down in an hour. There is impressive scenery from the top, which is worth the effort.

The trail is easy to follow because of its yellow blazing.

Come with some snacks or lunch and enjoy a picnic with an awesome view at the top. Just like every hike requires, take plenty of water. There are restrooms and vending machines at the closeby Center for Wildlife Education.

14. Crystal Mountain Gem Mines

Credits: Crystal Mountain Gem Mine / Facebook Crystal Mountain Gem Mine

Crystal Mountain Gem Mines is a great place to visit if you are interested in mining your gemstones.

They bring the knowledge of digging through soil and dirt to find your own treasures in the heart of Brevard.

All the gems that you find are yours to keep. This is a popular activity among children, but it’s also very popular with adults.

When you visit Crystal Mountain Gem Mines, you will find sapphires and emeralds as well as ruby.

You can visit the place from 10 am to 6pm, everyday day of the week.

15. Pisgah National Forest

Credits:BGP MOBILE / Shutterstock Pisgah National Forest

If you are a lover of nature, add a visit to Pisgah National Forest to your list of things to do in Brevard, NC.

The pristine forest covers 500,000 acres and is a world-famous attraction, George W. Vanderbilt used to own the natural forest, and many consider this place to be the birthplace of modern American forestry.

Pisgah is also home to the highest mountain peaks east of Mississippi. Two of the Eastern United States’ first designated forest areas in Pisgah are the Shining Rock and Linville Gorge.

The forest is divided into three districts. The Pisgah Ranger District is located south of Asheville, on either side of Blue Ridge Parkway.

The Appalachian Ranger District is located northwest of Asheville, along the North Carolina/Tennessee border.

Northeast of Asheville includes Mount Mitchell. Additional areas in the Grandfather Ranger District include Linville Gorge and other Eastern regions.

Hiking is possible on the trails of Pisgah Natural Forest. You will pass majestic waterfalls along the way and climb the highest peaks east of Mississippi.

Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most beautiful driveways in America. Picnic lovers will find plenty of shelters in the natural forest.

Mountain bikers will love this forest, which has many trails that offer breathtaking access to the forest’s depths.

Pisgah’s natural forest should not be missed. There are so many things you can do that you might not want to go back when you’re supposed to.

It is a good idea to have a plan and extra time before you go. You will feel refreshed and might want to return to the forest some other time.

Address: 1600 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, United States

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16. Brevard Music Center Festival

Credits: Brevard Music Center / Facebook Brevard Music Center Festival

Are you still thinking of what to do in Brevard? The Brevard Music Center is a lovely destination.

Located on a beautifully wooded 180-acre campus in western North Carolina, Brevard Music Center exists as one of the major summer training programs and festivals.

Every summer, 500 gifted students come to the Music Center to study under the guidance of different professional conductors and with renowned guest artists and distinguished faculty.

This center organizes many concerts and events all through the year, capping off in a summer festival!

With its focus on classical music, the center still features diverse categories of concerts every year. This includes orchestras, fully-staged operas during the summer, soloist, and chamber music.

You can purchase tickets at very affordable prices, and it is a fantastic way to engage younger generations with classical music.

The 2200-seat, open-air Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium and the latest 400-seat Parker Concert Hall are the main BMC performance venues.

Address: 349 Andante Lane, Brevard, NC 28712

17. Connestee Falls

Credits:Nature Lovin Geek/ Shutterstock Connestee Falls

Transylvania County bought the Connestee Falls in 2008, and it has been open to the public every day of the week since.

Connestee Falls, an 85-foot waterfall, is where you can view the famous “Silver Slip”.

The Silver Slip is the place where Batson Creek Falls meets Connestee over a ravine.

The stunning waterfall is not the only attraction in the area. There are beautiful lakes and a championship-level golf course.

You can enjoy the magnificent clubhouse, hiking trails and pickleball courts, as well as pool, tennis courts and a wellness centre to recharge your batteries.

Connestee Falls has become a popular area for those who wish to settle down in a tranquil, scenic place. Connestee Falls is well worth the effort.

18. Enjoy the waterfalls at Gorges State Park

Credits: The Adventure Collective / Facebook Gorges State Park

One of the most thrilling places to visit in Brevard is Gorges State Park. A visit to this park should be on your bucket list of things to do in Brevard.

Gorges State Park is located in the midst of rugged river gorges, plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, a High concentration of rare species, and sheer rock walls.

If you didn’t see a waterfall at any of the other places, you’d find a whole lot here, including wildlife and even long hikes around the beautiful area.

Exploring this unique environment starts from the expansive visitor center, where picnic grounds and shelters supplement museum-quality exhibits.

If you are feeling adventurous, there are opportunities to camping at the park. You can knapsack through the park, trout fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and more for a massive submersive experience!

Address: Frozen Creek Road, Brevard, NC 28712

19. The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas

Credits: Veterans History Museum Carolinas / Facebook Veterans History Museum Carolinas

The Veterans History Museum offers a unique opportunity to learn more about those who served our country, as well as some historical moments in American history.

You will find unique artefacts, uniforms from service branches, photos taken overseas and at home, as well as other items related to the country’s military history.

Emmett Casciato, a famous curator, looks after the museum.

Artefacts are from the first and second world conflicts and the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Gulf Wars. There are also some other special items.

It’s an incredible educational experience that everyone can enjoy. A visit to the site might also spark curiosity in your child about the country’s past and glory.

Address: 21 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712, United States

20. Grab a bite at Rocky’s Grill & Soda Shop

Credits: Rocky’s Grill & Soda Shop / Facebook Rocky’s Grill & Soda Shop

Brevard, as it were, may not really be a popular town, but if you have a clear direction of what to look out for, it has plenty of hidden treasures that may be the peak of your trip to North Carolina.

Rocky’s Grill & Soda Shop adds to our list of top things to do in Brevard and a place you need to visit.

Obviously, they serve good food, but apart from that, Rocky’s Grill & Soda Shop is one of the most visited spots in town.

Just the curb alone would send an appeal enough to capture every visitor’s attention.

Rocky’s Grill & Soda Shop is the definition of all-American, and the restaurant is dedicated to the same personal service, quality, and integrity as the old fountains of yesteryear.

You’ll find an original fountain serving unique sandwiches and salads, scrumptious shakes, ice cream, and soda concoctions; fun and long-lasting memories.

They are open from Tuesday to Saturday, and the time is 11 am to 6 pm (closed on Sunday and Monday).

Address: 50 South Broad Street, Brevard, NC 28712

21. Log Hollow Waterfalls

Credits: Wncoutdoors[CC BY-SA 3.0], Wikimedia Commons Log Hollow Waterfalls

Log Hollow Waterfall has a 4.0-kilometre back trail that is moderately used.

Tourists and hikers prefer to visit the area between May and September each year, as it can be difficult to get there during the other months.

However, this should not discourage you from pursuing your dreams. The rewards are well worth the small inconveniences.

If you follow the trail, you can see four waterfalls. Log Hollow and Logging road Falls are easy to reach and kid-friendly.

Upper Log Hollow Falls and Discovery are slightly more difficult to reach because the hiking trail isn’t as easy.

You can still get there and enjoy its beauty and calm. Log Hollow Waterfalls is a great place for campers and experienced hikers.

Beginners can also visit the area to experience it firsthand and then return later with more preparation.

22. Brevard Brewing Company

Credits: Leszek Czerwonka / Shutterstock Drink craft beers at Brevard Brewing Company

If you are a lover of beer, Brevard should take you by surprise. You may have had little or no knowledge about this town until today, but one thing they’re very proud of is Brevard Brewing Company.

Opened in April 2012, Brevard Brewing Company is a local business owned by a family. They were the first brewery in the entire Transylvania County.

Although they specialize in German-inspired lager beers, their American ales are also as popular as the former.

Be sure to visit this craft brewery and purchase bottled or canned beers. You can also take a piece of beer back home as a souvenir.

The brewery is open from Monday to Thursday: 2pm – 11pm; Friday to Saturday: 12pm – 12am; and on Sunday: 2pm – 10pm.

Address: 63 East Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712, United States

23. WNC Military History Museum

Credits: Eye On Brevard/ Facebook WNC Military History Museum

One of the best things to do in Brevard, NC, is visiting WNC Military History Museum, located in downtown Brevard.

The museum tells the stories and experiences of American veterans who served in the 20th-century military.

Many of the exhibits were donated by veterans and their families. Each room is dedicated to a different war.

The Special Exhibits Room features rotating exhibits on different war-related topics. The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday, and admission is free.

Address: 21 E Main St., Brevard NC 28712, United States

Explore more cities in North Carolina, check out our list of things to do in Murphy, things to do in Asheboro and things to do in Cherokee for a fun time

Plan your trip to Brevard

As small as it is, Brevard does not lack in places or things to do. Just like you’ve learned, there are activities that would keep you engaged throughout your stay in the city.

So, start preparing towards making here your next place of vacation. Don’t forget to include your loved ones in your plans!

If you need to explore the top things to do in Brevard, this piece can always be of help.

Safe travels!

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High Hampton - A Favorite Mountain Retreat Reimagined

High Hampton has been serving as a time capsule in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Cashiers, North Carolina for close to a century, where days consisted of morning walks along the lakefront and waterfalls, and lazy afternoons were spent swimming in the lake or fishing the mountain streams. In the late 1800s, Caroline Hampton Halsted and her husband, William Stewart Halsted, one of the founding surgeons of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, purchased the then 450-acre Western North Carolina property and its historic hunting lodge from her aunts, naming it High Hampton. A North Carolina couple, E.L. McKee and his wife Gertrude, converted it to an inn in the early 1920s. Ever since then the McKee family has been welcoming guests seeking relaxation and refuge from the sweltering summers. Today this unique resort and club, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits on more than 1,400 pristine acres of Blue Ridge countryside near the Nantahala National Forest. My wife Carol and I spent part of our honeymoon at High Hampton in the fall of 2004, enjoying the colorful autumn leaves, the historical resort, and its warm and cozy four-sided fireplace at breakfast and during the chilly evenings. The golf course was a fun getaway traversing the rolling hills around the resort which needed some TLC. In 2017, a trio of family-run Southern companies, all with ties to the area, purchased the aging Inn and Resort and sought to preserve the spirit of High Hampton while making thoughtful updates that would ensure another hundred years of memories. One of the new owners, Sandy Beall, cofounder of Tennessee's Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, first visited the storied property with his family in 1982. Sandy tried to buy it then, but the Mckee descendants declined and instead charmed him into purchasing a private home in one of their residential communities. Now Beall and the Blackberry team brought their decades of hospitality expertise to the reworked Inn and its two restaurants, which began welcoming guests again this spring after nearly three years of renovations. "High Hampton is truly a one-of-a-kind property," says Sandy Beall. "We're working to respect that in everything we do including how the Inn will be operated. Independent of our other properties, the food, style and sensibility of the Inn will reflect the charming character of this classic mountain retreat." Working closely with the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, the design team updated and enlarged the twelve rooms in the Inn and the forty-seven others in the surrounding cottages with heat and air conditioning, textiles, contemporary lighting and artwork rooted in history, all television free. High Hampton is now a year-round family getaway. At the back of the Inn, the two restaurants were expanded with outdoor dining spaces to take advantage of the views of the lake and Rock Mountain, which turns a brilliant rose gold as the sun sets. Open for lunch, the Tavern is laid-back, serving elevated comfort food like Providence Farm beef tartare with black pepper chips. The upstairs Dining Room no longer  requires a coat and tie, but jackets are recommended for dinner. Instead of the long-running buffet, a talented pair of Blackberry alums- executive chef Scott Franqueza and his wife, pastry chef April-now oversee an a-la-carte Blue Ridge inspired menu, relying on a network of local purveyors for dishes such as benne-crusted trout.  "When the resort was purchased in 2017, it was time to renovate the Inn and golf course for the next 100 years," said Bryan Bowers of Fazio Design. High Hampton was originally designed as an 11-hole layout in 1923 by J. Victor East before it was renovated and expanded to 18 holes by George Cobb in 1956. The routing remained the same until the Fazio team came in. The golf course was reimagined to allow for the expansion of the resort core, with six new holes and 12 others reconstructed in the existing corridors. It is a brand new golf course with every hole reshaped or reconstructed with new infrastructure. The finishing holes, 15 to 18, are framed by Rock Mountain and Chimney Top. They are spectacular. "It was like putting a puzzle together from a design perspective," said Bryan. "We experienced 370 inches of rainfall over the course construction, and it was critical to protect the trout streams, lake and wetlands from erosion. We were required to work in two-acre increments at a time, having to turf the first two acres before opening up new ground." The High Hampton golf course, which is near two other Fazio designs in the Cashiers area, Wade Hampton Golf Club and Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club, now plays as a par 71 extending to 6,900 yards. Other amenities include tennis, pickle ball, lawn games, donkey rides, new swimming pool and spa, 15 miles of hiking trails, canoeing, kayaks and fishing. "Western North Carolina has been my home for the past 40 years, and I'm fortunate to be part of the evolution of golf in the mountains during that time," said Tom Fazio. "The course at High Hampton is truly exceptional. The property is a family environment with landscaping and natural resources unlike anywhere else. With six new holes and the renovated 12, we blended old and new to create a course that is playable, approachable and fun. I look forward to seeing golf continue to thrive at High Hampton for generations to come." To enjoy the Reimagined Retreat, please visit HighHampton.com to make your reservation for a stay and play. 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