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The 14 Most Beautiful Countries in the World ,

Canada

Croatia

France

Greece

Iceland

Indonesia

Italy

Japan

New Zealand

Portugal

Slovenia

South Africa

Switzerland

United States

A closer look at the most beautiful countries in the world

Canada

Canada is located on the continent of North America. Positioned just above the United States of America, Canada is one of the world's largest countries and is known for its notoriously friendly people and ruggedly beautiful wilderness. Especially for visitors who don't mind a bit of snow during the winter months, Canada's mix of soaring mountains, serene lakes, and deep forests can be nothing short of awe-inspiring. As a bonus, Canada is the sixth-safest country globally, home to some of the most notoriously friendly people.

Croatia

This country on the Mediterranean Sea gained global fame when Dubrovnik, a coastal city encircled by a stone wall hundreds of years old, played the role of King's Landing in the TV series Game of Thrones. Croatia's additional sights include Rovinj, a picturesque coastal town surrounded by verdant green forests; the beautifully colored Plitvice Lakes; and Pula Arena, a 2000-year-old Roman coliseum that could seat 26,000 in its heyday and is still in use today.

France

One of the largest countries in Europe, France is known for both manmade and natural beauty. Paris offers urban beauty in the fields of architecture (Eiffel Tower), art (the Louvre), food, and fashion. But move out of the city and France offers a plethora of beautiful sights from snow-capped mountains to rolling fields of vineyards and lavender to sunny beaches.

Greece

Greece could probably make this list based upon the island of Santorini alone, whose iconic white buildings with bright blue domes are virtually guaranteed to appear on any photographic essay of places with beautiful scenery. Mainland Greece, of course, is home to architectural sites including the Parthenon, the scenic ruins of Delphi (and their dramatic mountainside views), and the monasteries at Metéora. Beaches are abundant in Greece, and feature sand in a wide range of colors: white, black, pink, or red, all surrounded by jewel blue Mediterranean waters and (more often than not), interesting mountains and rock formations.

Iceland

Few countries can offer as much raw natural beauty as this tiny island country, which is sometimes known as the Island of Fire and Ice due to its collection of active volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs, ice fields, geysers, lava tunnels, and other geological wonders. Located in the North Atlantic, Iceland joins Canada as one of the best places on Earth to view the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. Sights such as the Skaftafell Ice Cave, the Dettifoss Waterfall, the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach are among the most unique and beautiful anywhere on the planet.

Indonesia

A tropical island country south of the Philippines and north of Australia, Indonesia offers some of the most gorgeous beaches on the planet (Bali), 8th-century Buddhist temples (Borobudur), and volcanoes including Mount Krakatau and the breathtaking Mount Bromo. Indonesia is also a destination for wildlife tourism, with ample reef diving opportunities and wildlife parks where visitors can see orangutans, sea turtles, and the massive Komodo dragon—the world's largest monitor lizard—in their natural habitat.

Italy

With more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country, this European country is packed with beautiful places. Every city seems to have something unique and beautiful: the Coliseum and other archeological sites in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the cathedrals in cities such as Florence, the gondola-strewn canals of Venice ... not to mention the ancient architecture that can make even simple buildings look like a work of art. Italy also boasts an overabundance of lovely landscapes, from the oceanside cliffs of the Amalfi coast to rolling green hills and snowy mountain peaks.

Japan

Japan is another country that is well prepared to satisfy most any person's definition of beauty. Inspiring scenery is everywhere, from a grove of blooming cherry trees with Mount Fuji rising in the background to a tranquil shot of Kinkaku-ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, surrounded by a calm lake and a flourishing forest. Lush gardens and exotic temples (such as the Fushimi Inari shrine) are in fact arguably commonplace in Japan. Japan also has much to offer those who prefer a more urban type of beauty, such as the neon-drenched Dotonburi district in Osaka or the equally vibrant pop culture overload of Tokyo's Harajuku district. And for the fans of off-kilter beauty, Japan has the Jigokudani Monkey Park, where snow monkeys venture down from the snowy mountains to soak in steaming hot springs.

New Zealand

This island country includes so many dramatic landscapes and breathtaking environments that it has become a favorite choice for filmmakers creating fantasy films (such as Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy). Nature-loving beauty seekers can visit attractions including picturesque mountains, lush green rainforests, stunning beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and world-class stargazing. One can even see the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) or take a "blackwater rafting" trip that floats through caves lit by bioluminescent glowworms.

Portugal

With monasteries, gardens, castles, and other examples of classical architecture at every turn, Portugal offers much for those who find beauty in history. Lovers of natural beauty are often drawn here as well, thanks to attractions such as the rolling horse pastures of the Alentejo region, the scenic Gerês mountain range, and the Oceanário de Lisboa oceanarium in Lisbon. Portugal is also known for its many lovely beaches.

Slovenia

While many countries on this list will be well known to readers in the Western Hemisphere, Slovenia may be a fairly new name to many. Formerly part of Yugoslavia (until that nation's dissolution in the late 1980/early 1990s), this Eastern European country shares borders with Italy and Croatia, two other countries known for their beauty, and offers its own fair share of memorable scenery. Slovenia is often described as feeling like a fairy tale country, thanks to its dense forests and timeless architecture (much of which appears in the form of castles). Like several other European countries (Switzerland), Slovenia includes a portion of the Alps and has a growing reputation as an excellent skiing and hiking destination.

South Africa

Beautiful wildlife preserves are a major attraction in this African country, where visitors can see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cape buffalo, rhinos, and many other animals (the country boasts nearly 300 species of mammal alone) in their natural habitats. Off the coast, one can watch for whales and dolphins, or even cage dive with great white sharks—which many people do indeed consider beautiful. South Africa's other attractions include the sandy beaches of Durban, the jagged Drakensberg ("Dragon mountains") range, and the Blyde River Canyon.

Switzerland

This mountainous European country is perhaps best known for the quaint, almost storybook-like villages that nestle amid its towering mountains. Switzerland is home to attractions including the famous Matterhorn mountain, Lauterbrunnen Valley (home to 72 waterfalls), and St. Moritz, a postcard-worthy winter resort town famous for its ski courses and its invigorating mineral springs.

United States

The United States is both very large and very diverse, which enables it to offer something for nearly any definition of beauty. For those who love natural wonders, the U.S. offers the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls (shared with Canada), Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring, Yosemite's redwood forests, Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano, and countless mountain vistas and scenic beaches. Man-made wonders include the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and several sites in Washington D.C. For those whose idea of beauty is more metropolitan, the U.S. presents New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, New Orleans, and many other cities with vibrant cultures and unique personalities all their own.

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Two Weeks in Denver

The Verdict:

We spent 13 nights in Denver (well actually, just south of Denver in Greenwood Village). With the beautiful outdoors, friendly people, and the best/chillest drivers of anywhere we've driven in the U.S., it was our favorite stop so far! It seems like a wonderful place to live. Denver is large and seems to have lots of stuff to do in the city and surrounding areas, so this post covers just a fraction of the options.

Things to Do:

Hiking (Ranked in order of our most to least recommended)

Rocky Mountain National Park (~2 hrs drive): Check out our RMNP blog post!

Boulder (45 min drive): We didn't have a chance to hike in Boulder, but we hear it's awesome. We had hoped to stop by Chautauqua Park to check out the trails (we read that Enchanted Mesa Trail was a good 4-miler) or El Dorado Canyon State Park. We did enjoy walking along Pearl Street, where there are plenty of tasty treats (we enjoyed smoothie bowls) and appreciated the free parking in the city's covered parking garages (we parked at 1500 Pearl, which was a perfect location). Logistics: Waze told us there was a toll on the Interstate to Boulder, but Google Maps thought it was a toll-free drive. The answer? There is an optional toll lane on the highway, but you can make the trip in the toll-free lanes.

Red Rocks (30-40 min drive): This is a naturally occurring amphitheatre that is best known for evening concerts against an incredibly scenic vista. While we weren't looking for a crowded concert during the pandemic, we visited in the morning and were blown away by how beautiful the amphitheatre was (and how many stairs there were to get to the top!). We also walked the beautiful 1.4 mile Red Rocks Trading Post Trail loop, which also had a moderate amount of uphill/downhill. It was VERY hot and sunny when we got there around 10:30 a.m.; though the weather app said it was below 80 degrees, the sun was really beating down. Next time, we'd go earlier in the day (later can be tricker due to concerts in the evenings) for better weather and hopefully smaller crowds. Logistics: We just entered Red Rocks into Google Maps and it took us to a parking lot near the amphitheatre. The trail was just a couple minutes' walk from the parking area, near the Trading Post building. Parking was free and not too hard to find.

Vail/Breckenridge area (~90 mins drive): We didn't have a chance to visit, but it sounds like there's very nice hiking around here in the summer.

Garden of the Gods and Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs (~1 hr drive): When we got a nail in our tire and had to get the tire replaced, the nice guy at Firestone highly recommended we visit these areas for beautiful scenery. While we didn't make it, we read that Garden of the Gods can get very crowded, especially with Instagram-focused tourists more so than a hiking acrowd. We also read that it's not quite as nice as the Utah National Parks or Sedona. Pike's Peak also sounds touristy; there is a coveted tram that takes you to the top, at 14K feet of elevation -- after moderate altitude sickness at RMNP, we decided to sit this one out.

Denver Neighborhoods & Sights (Ranked in order of our most to least-recommended)

Denver Botanic Gardens (free with American Horticultural Society membership): This is one of the most beautiful botanic gardens we've ever seen, anywhere. It was also excruciatingly crowded on a Saturday morning and a very un-fun experience to find parking. Despite how stunning the gardens are, we preferred the much less crowded walk through Cheesman Park and the cute surrounding neighborhood. Logistics:  If the Botanic Gardens parking garage and parking lot are full, park for free at nearby Congress Park, Cheesman Park, or on a random side street a 5+ min walk from the gardens. Be observant of street signs to make sure you haven’t parked in a residential area that requires a parking permit.

RiNo (River North Arts District): About a 10 minute drive from downtown, RiNo is a hip area full of breweries, street art, and run-down looking houses. On a Saturday around 2pm, street parking was sparse (but free) and the breweries seemed packed with people. We read that the street murals are at their best on 26th-31st streets between Larimer & Walnut, and we weren't blown away in comparison to Plaza Walls in Oklahoma City or The Mission in San Francisco. Due to the extreme heat we didn't stick around, but we were interested in checking out Finns Manor (cocktails + food trucks), Denver Central Market (High Point Creamery apparently offers an ice cream flight?!), and a few breweries. Maybe next time! Logistics: Street parking is free.

Washington Park: This is very nice park for a stroll. When we went on a Saturday evening around sunset, it wasn’t very crowded. The surrounding neighborhood looks very nice, and there seem to be good places to eat nearby (our friend suggested Sushi Den, though we didn’t have a chance to try it out). We saw someone paddleboarding on the water, which looked picturesque! Logistics: There are parking lots and ample street parking around the park.

Sloan’s Lake (near Highland neighborhood): The park has a beautiful lake with a sizeable trail going around it. It reminded us of Lake Merritt in Oakland. When we went on a Sunday evening, it was somewhat busy with people running, walking, biking, and on scooters/skateboards/roller blades, and there was lots of goose poo everywhere. The surrounding area wasn’t quite as nice as that around Cheesman Park or Washington Park, but we still liked the lake. Note there were no water activities allowed -- signs indicated the water sometimes gets too unclean to enter. Edgwater Market is a few minutes away (we recommend driving as the walk isn’t very nice) and has a cute outdoor patio and lots of different types of ethnic food to try out (we especially liked the veggie pesto crepe at the crepe stand). Logistics: There are parking lots at the lake and the market.

LoDo (Lower Downtown): The downtown area is meh, you can skip it if you're short on time. If you go, you can walk through Larimer Square, a small, cute block of shops and eateries with outdoor seating that is roped off from cars; check out Union Station, where the Amtrak goes and there are a bunch of places to eat/get coffee (including the overrated Snooze AM eatery - reserve your spot in line 1-2 hrs in advance if going and be sure to get the sweet potato pancake); walk the 16th Street Mall, a very touristy street of more shops and eateries (not as cute as Larimer Square, but a pro is there is a free bus that takes you up and down this long street); and walk by Coors Field if you're a baseball fan. Logistics: Parking lots are very expensive, but we didn't find it too difficult to find 2-hour street parking ($1/hour, you can pay by card at the meter or with the PayByPhone app; free on Sundays and holidays).

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (free, 20-30 mins from city center): This is a beautiful area in northeast Denver that you can drive through, listen to their excellent guided podcast, and spot some neat wildlife. The area is known for bison, deer, prairie dogs, and birds; we saw some of these animals. This was a great option to stay in our air-conditioned car on a very hot day, rather than being out for a hike. Logistics: There is a Visitor Center that you can stop by if you’d like (we didn’t), otherwise just download the Rocky Mountain Arsenal podcast on your phone and start the drive!

What to Eat (Vegetarian Edition)

We did not take advantage of Denver’s food options, so what we are sharing here are mostly recommendations from our friends / places we would love to try if we had more time here.

Safta (Mediterranean) - Upscale; close to downtown. Appears to have outdoor seating and advance reservations are recommended

Uchi (Japanese) - Upscale; close to downtown. Has a separate vegetarian menu including a multi-course tasting. Reservations can be hard to come by if you don’t book well in advance. They also accept walk-ins, and they do have outdoor seating if you’re COVID-conscious (or just like eating outside!)

Brunch places with hype: Snooze AM Eatery (multiple locations, get on the Yelp waitlist at least an hour in advance, known for excellent pancakes), Sassafrass (we didn’t try it), and Root Down (we also didn’t try it)

Markets: Denver Central Market (in RiNo), Edgewater Public Market (by Sloan Lake / Highlands neighborhood; we loved the crepes and thought the Ethiopian food was mediocre), Stanley Marketplace (Aurora)

Other places that were recommended to us were Ash Kara (Mediterranean), El Five (Mediterranean, good views), Sushi Den (Japanese), and Vital Root (which is apparently by a lot of good vegetarian-friendly restaurants + breweries near Berkeley/Tennyson Street), Sputnik

Dessert: I very much wanted to try High Point Creamery (multiple locations) as it seems to have many vegan options and an ice cream flight! Little Man Ice Cream also came recommended

Where to Stay

We're definitely not experts on this, but here are a few thoughts based on our trip!

Near Cheesman Park and Washington Park seem like a lovely areas to stay -- the parks are really nice and the surrounding neighborhoods seem pretty safe and upscale. We didn't come across any available airbnbs in this neighborhoods.

Greenwood Village (~20 mins drive south of Denver, close to Centennial, CO). We stayed in the Marriott Residence Inn Tech Center (the 2 bed/2 ba is good for two people working from home during the week) and loved the area. Within a 5 minute drive there are cute parks for a morning jog, plenty of fast casual eateries (we were partial to the Torchy's and Schlotzsky's nearby), and even the excellent Peak View Brewing Company (okay so it’s a brewery in a suburban strip mall, but the outdoor patio is great and the jalapeno pretzel and the peanut butter porter were a hit!). Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Safeway are within a ~10 minute drive.

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A Month of Islam in America: June 2019

Another month, and another step forward for sharia in America as more censorship was exposed. A whistleblower leak confirmed that @Pinterest protects Muslims and censors any reference to “creeping sharia,” and many other non-liberal topics.

Click any link below for more details and link to original source.

Jihad in America in June

Brooklyn: Muslim Immigrant Sentenced to 20 Years for Attempting to Join Islamic State (ISIS) Mohamed Rafik Naji was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment by United States District Judge Frederic Block for attempting to provide material support or resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a foreign terrorist organization.  Naji pleaded guilty to the charge in February 2018.

Brooklyn: Muslim Woman Who Helped ISIS Gets 4 Years, But Will Be Out in 18 Months

With credit for time served, Sinmyah Amera Caesar will end up only serving about 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges accusing her of using social media to help recruit IS fighters under the nom de guerre “Umm Nutella.” She had also admitted violating a cooperation agreement with the government a — betrayal that infuriated prosecutors.

Illinois: Bosnian Muslim refugee and mother of 4  jailed for sending money, supplies to ISIS

Mediha Medy Salkicevic, a/k/a Medy Ummuluna, a/k/a Bosna Mexico, 39, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.

Salkicevic, aka Medy Ummuluna and Bosna Mexico, espoused the ISIS philosophy that infidels should be killed and once said that unbelievers should be buried alive.

At the time of her arrest, she was working for an air cargo company at Chicago O'Hare Airport...

Illinois: Two Muslim converts convicted of aiding Islamic State (ISIS)

Joseph D. Jones and Edward Schimenti proudly waved a terrorist flag during a photo at a Lake Michigan park in Zion, had plotted to attack the Navy’s main U.S. training center near North Chicago and once had their eyes on planting an ISIS flag atop the White House.

Now Jones and Schimenti, both 37, have been found guilty of providing material support to ISIS.

Indiana: Yemeni Muslim who tried to join Islamic State terrorists gets 8 years in prison

U.S. District Court Judge Sarah Evans Barker handed down the 100-month sentence Friday afternoon in the case against 21-year-old Akram Musleh, U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler announced.

He admitted in the plea agreement that from about April 2016 through June 21, 2016, he offered himself to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, also known as IS, knowing it was a “designated foreign terrorist organization.”

Pittsburgh: Syrian Muslim Refugee Arrested for Planning Jihad Attack on Christian Church

Mustafa Mousab Alowemer, 21, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was arrested today based on a federal complaint charging him with one count of attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, and two counts of distributing information relating to an explosive, destructive device, or weapon of mass destruction in relation to his plan to attack a church in Pittsburgh.

“Court documents show Mustafa Alowemer planned to attack a church in the name of ISIS, which could have killed or injured many people...”

Ohio: Jordanian Muslim Immigrant Sentenced to 15 Years for Trying to Join Islamic State (ISIS)

A Dayton, Ohio man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 180 months in prison and 25 years of supervised release for attempting, and conspiring, to join the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). 

Laith Waleed Alebbini, 28, was convicted following a bench trial in November and December 2018 before U.S. District Judge Walter H. Rice.

Alebbini attempted, and conspired, to provide material support and resources to ISIS in the form of personnel, namely himself.

Alebbini, a citizen of Jordan and a U.S. legal permanent resident, was arrested by the FBI on April 26, 2017, at the Cincinnati/Kentucky International Airport, as he approached the TSA security checkpoint.

South Carolina: Muslim - twice convicted for attempts to join ISIS and kill Americans - gets 20-year prison sentence

A federal judge has sentenced a South Carolina man who tried to join ISIS to 20 years in prison.

Zakaryia Abdin, 20, pleaded guilty in September 2018. The Ladson man was arrested in March 2017.

New York: Bangladeshi Muslim immigrant arrested in Times Square terror plot

Ashiqul Alam was arrested Thursday after arranging through an undercover agent to buy a pair of semiautomatic pistols with obliterated serial numbers, prosecutors said. Police Commissioner James O’Neill said that development was “a clear indicator of (Alam’s) intent to move his plot forward.”

The defendant, a legal resident born in Bangladesh, moved to the U.S. as a child about 12 years ago...

He talked about wanting to “shoot down” gays, referring to them with a slur; using a “rocket launcher, like a huge one,” to cause havoc at the World Trade Center; and obtaining an enhanced driver’s license so he could walk onto a military base and “blow it up,” the documents said.

Illinois: Muslim Arrested for Threatening to Bomb Aurora Casino for Allah

A recently released affidavit and search warrant claimed that 30-year-old Musatdin M. Muadinov,  while detained by police on Feb. 12, vowed to “pray to Allah” to “destroy the casino.” He further demanded to meet with President Donald Trump, saying that if his demands were not met, “we would all meet Allah,” according to the affidavit obtained by the Daily Herald.

Muadinov — who was dressed in what police described as “Muslim attire” when arrested — waived his right to remain silent.

More Jihad in America in June

Florida: Suspect sent bomb threats to judges ‘for cause of Islamic State’

Nebraska: Heavily armed Marine arrested trying to enter Air Force Base

Arizona: Muslim shared terror propaganda before attacking police officer

Brooklyn: Muslim in Jail for ISIS Support Pleads Guilty to Slashing Correctional Officer

South Carolina: Man who pledged allegiance to ISIS hid explosive device in teddy bear

Arizona: Witness in probe of 2015 Islamic jihad attack on free speech event convicted of lying to FBI

Libyan National Found Guilty of Terrorism Charges in 2012 Attack on U.S. Facilities in Benghazi

Iraqi Muslim who orchestrated jihad attack that killed 5 U.S. troops gets 26 years prison, then release to Canada

Immigration Jihad in America

Minnesota’s first Somali Muslim cop gets 12 years for murdering Australian woman

Minnesota: St. Paul’s first Somali Muslim city council member says criticizing his homophobic comments is… Islamophobic

New York: Brooklyn Mosque Blasts Islamic Call to Prayer to 20 Block Radius (VIDEO)

Somalis have Changed Minneapolis

New York: Thousands of Muslims take over two city blocks in Brooklyn to pray in the streets

Four Muslim ISIS suspects arrested in Nicaragua, likely headed for US

Islamization of America

Pennsylvania: 167-year-old Catasauqua church will become Islamic mosque

Pennsylvania: Former Easton church is now a Sunni mosque

Pennsylvania: Former daycare in residential Salisbury to become Muslim “community center”

Virginia: Residential home in Annandale to become a Muslim funeral home

Education Jihad in America

New Jersey Public School District to Students: “May Allah Continue to Shower You Love and Wisdom”

Maryland school fails Christian student for refusing Islamic prayer

New York: Cornell Univ. Muslim Students Demand More “Prayer Rooms”

Stanford administrators say advertising for conservative event threatens Muslim students

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Muslim Students Association: What Americans Need to Know

DOE Investigating Elite Colleges For Hiding Saudi, Qatari Cash from Regulators

Islamic Slavery & Sexual Jihad in America

Virginia: Three Muslim family members arrested for conspiracy, forced labor, and document servitude 

Detroit Imam: Wife-Beating Serves to Remind Her That She Misbehaved (VIDEO)

Dhimmitude in Elected Office

Trump Admin Sues Greyhound for Banning Muslim Driver from Wearing Full Length Islamic Robe 

Democrat majority passes defense authorization bill that funds transfer of remaining Gitmo jihadis to U.S.

Minnesota: City of Bloomington allows terror mosque to flout local laws (VIDEO)

Minnesota city council votes 5-0 to ditch Pledge of Allegiance (to avoid offending Muslims)

Diversity is our Strength Alert

Minnesota’s first Somali Muslim cop gets 12 years for murdering Australian woman

Minnesota: St. Paul’s first Somali Muslim city council member says criticizing his homophobic comments is… Islamophobic

Boston Police Dept’s First Muslim Captain Put On Administrative Leave Amid ‘Anti-Corruption’ Investigation

Minnesota: First Muslim congresswoman Ilhan Omar fined by state for unlawful use of campaign funds

Minnesota Muslim Rep. Ilhan Omar filed joint tax returns before she married husband

Fraud for Jihad

Connecticut: Muslim Grocery Store Worker Pleads Guilty in $3.2M Federal Food Stamp Fraud

Massachusetts: Muslim Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Conspiracy

That’s just what we had time to compile for just the month of June.

Far too many steps forward for the sharia, and only a few pushbacks, but worth noting:

New Jersey: School District Scraps Posters Calling upon “Allah” to “Shower” Students with Blessings After Threat of Lawsuit 

Rather Than Go to Trial, Terror-linked CAIR Settles with the Victims They Defrauded 

Tunisian Muslim who swore allegiance to ISIS removed from U.S.

New York: Albany mosque imam convicted of terrorism is deported back to Iraq It’s almost midnight and Americans are losing their first amendment rights to sharia supremacists and the big technology, media and politicians who support them.

Please share this report before it’s too late.

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You probably know about the majestic Canadian Rockies or even the Canadian boreal forest but have you ever heard of the Canadian prairies? They are a very peculiar landscape and ecosystem found in the foothills of the Canadian rocky plateau. They extend to much of southern and central Alberta and Saskatchewan. The dominant south-western winds (Chinook) bring in a warmer climate than that of north and the mountains act as a shield and give very sunny and favorable conditions for a particular fauna and flora to thrive. In the winter the prairies are barren and desolate but when summer kicks in they come to life! The prairies are a perfect location to breed cattle (cows, horses, bisons…) as they can graze on endless hilly pastures. There you can also cross path with an abundant wildlife like big carnivores (bears, wolves, wolverines, coyotes, mountain lions, many bords of prey…) but also herbivores like deers, moose…

The Canadian prairies are extremely scenic and offer a very wide variety of landscapes that I wanted to capture in this astrolapse movie. Since it really is cowboy and Indian country, my thoughts were to get the grassy hills swept by the wind and lit by the moonlight, with the Rockies in the background. I also managed to capture some cattle grazing under the northern lights in southern Alberta next to the Montana border. Further east in Alberta, you can find the mythical badland valleys (or ‘coulees’) carved by time (Dinosaur Provincial Parc). The differential erosion of sedimentary layers previously deposited has helped sculpt out those fairy chimneys or ‘hoodoos’ over time, which made an excellent ‘prehistoric’ foreground for noctilucent cloud timelapses. One of those valleys was filled with water and I was able to capture it all the way east in Saskatchewan (Buffalo Pound National Park). If you take the road further north to the central regions of those western provinces, the praires’ face changes a bit and you can feel there’s more water there. The green grass, willow trees and countless bodies of water make it easy to take gorgeous scenes playing with the mirroring of the water. It might have been pure serendipity (and also hard work!) but I managed to capture a beautiful display of aurorae and noctilucent clouds at the same time reflecting in some of Bashaw’s lakes as I was out shooting with Darlene and Theresa Tanner, two extremely talented photographers I stayed with (facebook.com/treeanddar/). This scene even helped me get my very first APOD and I am extremely honored and proud! Lastly you can’t be talking about the Canadian prairies without mentioning the stormy weather that can build up over the mountains and slide east potentially giving monstrous thunderstorms, lightning shows and even tornadoes. Even if we wanted to go storm chasing we ‘only’ got a beautiful night-time lightning show near Alix, Alberta, with gorgeous bolts showcased during the climax of this short film.

Whether you are a nature lover, a weather addict or even a star-gazer, the Canadian prairies are one of the best places to enjoy outdoor activities in North-America and I strongly recommend a visit there. The possibilities are endless and there’s something for everybody as my video hopefully demonstrates. Aurorae, shooting stars, noctilucent clouds, fireflies, lightning, bright nights: those are the phenomena that I was willing to capture and combine with some of the most iconic places of the Canadian prairies. Everything was recorded with the Sony a7rII, Sony a7s and Canon 6D, as well as a wide variety of lenses (Sigma, Samyang) ranging from 14 to 500mm. Motion created using the Vixen Polarie in a panning mode and the Syrp Genie generation I 3-axis system. All this content is copyrighted AMP&F and may NOT be used without the owner’s permission (shoot me an email for inquiries at adphotography2410@gmail.com). The soundtrack ‘Steady’ by Roary was licensed through Musicbed and may not be used for any other purpose. Finally I really want to thank Darlene, Theresa, Dr. Jason Reimuller, Captain Te Keoti, Rosalee Schmaltz and Amy Patterson for their generosity and help.

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The Hunter’s Moon Wades through Water Constellations, Jupiter jumps Mercury, and Uranus Looks its Best!

(Above: Before dawn on Friday, October 19, 2018, Stuart McNair captured this spectacular image of the zodiacal light taken from a site near Lake Simcoe, Ontario. The wedge of light toward the image’s left is the glow of sunlight scattered from interplanetary dust concentrated in the plane of our solar system.)

Astronomy Skylights for this week (from October 21st, 2018) by Chris Vaughan. (Feel free to pass this along to friends and send me your comments, questions, and suggested topics.) I post these with photos at http://astrogeoguy.tumblr.com/ where the old editions are archived. You can also follow me on Twitter as @astrogeoguy! Unless otherwise noted, all times are Eastern Time. Please click this MailChimp link to subscribe to these emails. If you are a teacher or group leader interested joining me on a guided field trip to York University’s Allan I. Carswell Observatory or the David Dunlap Observatory, visit www.astrogeo.ca.

I can bring my Digital Starlab inflatable planetarium to your school or other daytime or evening event, visit DiscoveryPlanetarium.com and request me. We’ll tour the Universe together!

Public Events

Every Monday evening, York University’s Allan I. Carswell Observatory runs an online star party - broadcasting views from four telescopes/cameras, answering viewer questions, and taking requests! Details are here. On Wednesday nights they offer free public viewing through their rooftop telescopes. If it’s cloudy, the astronomers give tours and presentations. Details are here. 

At 7:30 pm on Wednesday evening, October 26 the public are invited to attend the free RASC Toronto Centre Speaker’s Night Meeting at the Ontario Science Centre (Room TBD, just follow the signs). The speaker is Dr. Chris Gainor, author and President of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, presenting History of the Hubble Space Telescope. Details are on the RASC website here. 

On Wednesday, October 24 at 6:30 pm, the Aurora Public Library will present a free lecture by RASC member Ian Wheelband entitled The Milky Way, followed by outside stargazing (weather permitting). Registration and details are here. 

On Thursday evening, October 25 at 7 pm, the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics in Waterloo will present a lecture and webcast from Jocelyn Bell Burnell, winner of the 2018 Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. Details are here. 

At 8 pm on Friday evening, October 26 the public are invited to attend the free RASC Mississauga Meeting at UTM. The speaker is Dr. Laura Parker, Associate Professor, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, McMaster University, presenting The Dark Universe. Details are here. 

On Friday, October 26, starting at 7 pm, U of T’s AstroTour will present their planetarium show entitled The Life and Death of Stars. Tickets and details are here. 

If it’s sunny on Saturday morning, October 27 from 10 am to noon, astronomers from the RASC Toronto Centre will be setting up outside the main doors of the Ontario Science Centre for Solar Observing. Come and see the Sun in detail through special equipment designed to view it safely. This is a free event (details here), but parking and admission fees inside the Science Centre will still apply. Check the RASC Toronto Centre website or their Facebook page for the Go or No-Go notification. 

The next RASC Public Event at the David Dunlap Observatory of 2018 will be a Family Night on Saturday, October 27. There will be presentations in the Skylab, a tour of the giant 74” telescope, and viewing through lawn telescopes (weather permitting). The doors will open at 6:30 pm for a 7 pm start. Attendance is by tickets only, available here. If you are a RASC member and wish to help us at DDO in the future, please fill out the volunteer questionnaire here. And to join RASC, visit this page. 

On Saturday, November 10, from 7 to 10 pm, adults aged 19+ can enjoy a social evening of astronomy and music at the David Dunlap Observatory in Richmond Hill. There will be live music by THE CALDERONS, a "WATER WORLDS" talk by Dr. Bhairavi Shankar, tours of the DDO, and stargazing through telescopes (weather dependent). There will be a merchandise table and a photographer on site, a cash bar and refreshments. Tickets and details are here. 

Orionids Meteor Shower

We’ve now entered meteor shower season! Over the next few months, we’ll experience a wave of several showers. The excellent Orionids Meteor Shower, which is derived from material dropped by repeated past passages of Comet Halley, peaked in the hours after midnight (in your local time zone) this morning. At that time, the sky over your head will be plowing forward through the densest region of the particle field, generating up to 25 meteors per hour. The meteors will continue to appear for several more nights. 

(Above: Tunc Tezel of Turkey created this composite image of the Orionids Meteor Shower from a sequence of tripod-mounted camera images. NASA APOD for October 23, 2006)

The meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, but true Orionids will be travelling in a direction away from a location (the radiant) a fist’s diameter to the upper left of the bright red star Betelgeuse in the constellation of Orion. Although not too numerous, Orionids are known for being bright and fast-moving. You can watch for meteors in the evening, too – but many of them will be hidden behind the Earth’s horizon. 

To see the most meteors, find a wide-open dark location, preferably away from light polluted skies, and just look up with your unaided eyes. Binoculars and telescopes are not useful for meteors – their field of view are too narrow. If the peak night is cloudy, several nights on either side will be almost as good. Happy hunting! 

The Moon and Planets

The moon will continue to gleam in the evening sky this week as it transitions through the middle of its monthly cycle. Between tonight and Wednesday, the waxing gibbous moon will pass through the dime water constellations of Aquarius (the Water-bearer), Pisces (the Fishes), and Cetus (the Whale). 

The full moon of October, traditionally called the Hunter's Moon, Blood Moon, or Sanguine Moon, will occur around mid-day on Wednesday. Since it’s opposite the sun at that time, the moon will rise at sunset and set at sunrise. 

When the moon is full, bright ray features may be seen radiating from the most recent craters on the lunar near side. The biggest ray system surrounds the prominent crater Tycho, which is located in the southwestern region of the moon’s face, about where the “Lady in the Moon” would have her pendant. (Note that east and west are reversed on the moon). The bright lines radiating from the crater are reflective crystalline rocks excavated when Tycho was formed. They extend up to 1,500 km from the crater! 

Mare Fecunditatis, Latin for “Sea of Fertility”, is a large dark mare in the eastern equatorial region of the moon, south of the very round Mare Crisium “Sea of Crises”. Near the centre of Mare Fecunditatis sit a pair of small deep craters named Messier. Parallel bright rays extend into the bright lunar highlands rocks to the west. They resemble a comet in binoculars or telescopes. The rays, approximately 120 km long, are consistent with an extremely low angle impact that arrived from the east at 1.7 km/second. That’s more than 6,000 km per hour – five times faster than a rifle bullet!

(Above: The major features on the full moon include dark maria regions and ray systems emanating from recent craters, such as Tycho.)  

After Wednesday, the moon will wane and rise later – lingering for a little while into the morning daytime sky. Overnight on Friday, the waning gibbous moon will approach and then pass through the Hyades star cluster, the stars that form the triangular face of Taurus (the Bull). The moon will enter the cluster at approximately 3 am Eastern Time on Saturday morning. By sunrise in the Eastern time zone, the moon will be in the centre of the triangle. Observers in western North America will be able to see the moon pass less than a finger’s width above Aldebaran, Taurus’ brightest star at about 7 am Pacific Time. This pairing of the bright star and the moon is also an opportunity to look for Aldebaran in daylight using the nearby moon as a guide. 

The moon will end the coming weekend brushing the horns of Taurus, above the bright winter constellation (Oh, no – not Winter!) of Orion (the Hunter). 

Mercury will still be visible this week, but it will be tough to see it from the Northern Hemisphere because it will be barely above the west-southwestern horizon after sunset. The elusive planet will set at about 7 pm local time – 45 minutes after the sun. Because Mercury is on the far side of the sun right now, its appearance in a telescope will be a nearly fully illuminated disk. (For eye safety, be sure to wait until the sun has vanished completely before using binoculars or a telescope on Mercury.) 

For an added bonus, and some help to find Mercury, the bright planet Jupiter will pass near Mercury later this week. Tonight, Jupiter will be less than a fist’s diameter to Mercury’s upper left. On Saturday, October 27, Jupiter will sit only 3.5 finger widths directly above Mercury. The two planets will be slightly closer together on Sunday evening, and then start drawing apart next week. Jupiter will set in the west-southwest before 7:30 pm local time. After this week, we’ll have to wait until next May before the mighty planet will return to the evening sky.

(Above: Mercury will sit below Jupiter in the western evening sky on Sunday, October 27, as shown here at 6:45 pm local time.)  

Reddish Mars and dimmer, yellow-tinted Saturn will remain visible in the southern evening sky this week. As soon as the sky becomes dark enough to reveal them, both planets will be located about two fist diameters above the horizon, with Mars located 35° (three and a half fist diameters) to the left of Saturn. Mars will set in the west at about 1:15 am local time. It’s still well worth looking at, even in a small telescope. Try to see a small white oval near the top of its disk. That’s the southern polar cap (but inverted by your telescope’s optics)! 

Saturn will set before 10 pm local time. Once the sky darkens, even a small telescope should be able to show you some of Saturn’s larger moons, especially its largest satellite, Titan. Using a clock’s dial analogy, Titan will move counter-clockwise over the course of this week – starting from a position at 9 o’clock (to the left of Saturn) tonight, and ending next Sunday at 4 o’clock (to the lower right of Saturn). (Remember that your telescope might flip and/or invert the view. Use the moon to find out how your telescope changes things and keep a note of it, since that will always be the case.) 

(Above: Mars and Saturn remain excellent targets for evening observing this week, as shown here at 7:15 pm local time.)

This autumn presents an ideal time to peruse the ice giant planets Uranus and Neptune because they will be conveniently placed for evening observing and also bigger and brighter than normal because Earth is roughly between them and the sun right now, minimizing our distance from those planets. 

Distant Neptune continues to be visible from evening until about 3 am local time. Using a decent quality telescope you can see the very blue, magnitude 7.8 planet among the dim stars of Aquarius (the Water-bearer) - sitting roughly midway between the modestly bright star Phi (φ) Aquarii and the brighter star Hydor (Lambda Aquarii). Neptune will highest in the sky (and best viewing conditions) at about 10 pm local time. The bright moonlight will make seeing the planet harder this week. 

On Tuesday, the blue-green planet Uranus will reach opposition. At that time, it will be visible all night and at its peak brightness (magnitude 5.7) and size for this year. You can see it without optical aid under very dark skies, but binoculars and telescopes will work better. After mid-evening, Uranus will be high enough in the eastern sky to see it clearly. Uranus is so far from Earth all the time that its appearance at opposition is little better than it is on evenings within a month of opposition. The planet will be 2.8 trillion km from us this week. Its reflected sunlight will require more than 2.5 hours to reach our eyes on Earth! 

(Above: On October 23, the Earth will pass between Uranus and the sun, causing that planet to appear at its brightest and largest for the year. The full moon will all but drown out Uranus.)

Uranus will be located about 3 finger widths to the left (east) of the modestly bright star Torcular (Omega Piscium). That star sits a generous palm’s width above the “V” where the two starry cords of Pisces (the Fishes) meet. The planet will be carried higher in the sky until 1 am local time. 

I’ll post sky charts for the observable planets here. 

Peering at Pegasus

If you missed last week’s information about the constellation of Pegasus (the Winged Horse), I posted it here.

Keep looking up to enjoy the sky! I love getting questions so, if you have any, send me a note.

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6 top destinations to travel from Singapore between Nov and Jan

If you are the type who plans your next vacation while enjoying the one you’re are on, we know how much you love travelling. And what better way to end your year or start the next one while doing what you love the most? That’s why we have whipped up a list of destinations that must top your travel goals from November to January. After all, that is the perfect time to take a holiday too – the weather is cool, the vibes are festive and workplaces are rather relaxed. Need we say more?

1. Romance on ice rinks

Where: Paris, France

When: November, December

Why: Low season, great deals

Source: @ettore_riva

They say Paris is always a good idea and we totally concur. Even if you have seen Paris during its sunny season, there are more than enough reasons to visit the French capital when it is drenched in snow. The city’s many ice rinks, festive decorations, gourmet hot chocolate (or better, mulled wine!) and winter fashion are sure to make your trip remarkable.

Plus, winter is the perfect time to skip those never-ending queues outside tourist attractions and grab the best deals on flights and hotels. However, make sure you consider the super low temperatures and short days while planning your itinerary. When you find yourself in this winter wonderland, make some time out and visit the city’s famous flea market – Les Puces de Clignancourt – in St. Ouen.

2. Party the night away

Where: Bangkok, Thailand

When: December, January

Why: Unending entertainment options, wild parties

Source: @bodyslamband

Bangkok must be on your year-end travel list if you want to spend nights you won’t remember and try things you won’t forget. Turn the full moon into your own shiny disco ball and dance the night away at one of the full moon parties in Koh Phangan or welcome the New Year in style by being a part of the spectacular Count Down @ Central World Bangkok.

Of course, once you are out of the party zone, you can indulge in some value-for-money shopping and melt all the fatigue away by getting a soothing massage at one of the many spas in the city. Even though it might not rain throughout the month, make sure you carry an umbrella for those sudden showers.

3. Have a culturally-rich vacation

Where: Yogyakarta, Indonesia

When: December, January

Why: Currency win! Singapore dollar is trending stronger against the Indonesian Rupiah

If you think Indonesia is all about Bali, think again. Yogyakarta or Jogja, a city that flawlessly blends the traditional and the modern has to be on your travel bucket-list. Apart from beaches and mountains, Yogya offers a travel experience that would not burn a hole in our pockets. That’s because the Singaporean dollar exchanges for a whopping 10,600 Indonesian Rupiah, giving you a higher value for your buck.

When in Yogyakarta, don’t forget to visit the breathtaking Kalibiru National Park and go for an adrenaline-pumping adventure at Sinden beach and Kalong island. This is also a place where you will be able to welcome the New Year a bit differently – at a palace square or in a temple! Waking up on the first day of the year, looking at the sunrise over Borobodur — if surreal experiences like these make it to your bucket list, Yogyakarta is just the place.

SGD to Rupiah exchange rate as of 16 August 2018

Related: 8 Handy Travel Apps for the Financially Savvy Traveller

4. Experience magic

Where: Svalbard, Norway

When: November, December and January

Why: Known to be the best spot to witness the Northern Lights

Aurora borealis or the Northern Lights are said to be a spectacular wonder of Mother Nature and if you have been yearning to witness it, there is no better time than the winter season. Of course, Norway has many other winter activities to offer its tourists too – snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing and ice caving, to name a few. The rare wildlife (think polar bears, whales and walrus!) and scenic landscapes are icing on the cake.

Source: @discoversvalbard

If you plan your visit during Christmas, we promise you it will be one of the most magical celebrations you would have ever seen – after all you are so close to Santa himself! Pssstt…Svalbard is a duty-free zone so keep some time out to shop for unique gifts at bargain prices for the folks back home (and of course, yourself too!).

5. Spend quality family time

Where: Timaru, New Zealand

When: December

Why: The iconic Caroline Bay Carnival

If you are bored of spending every New Year eve in a local pub buying super expensive drinks and jostling to find a table, it’s time to break the monotony. Hit the two-week-long (and entertaining!) Caroline Bay Carnival at Timaru, New Zealand and bid the perfect goodbye to the current year and give a fun welcome to the new one.

The carnival, marked by live performances, concerts, fairground-style rides, interesting competitions and sports events, starts on Boxing Day and ends in the first week of January. It is the ideal way to make up for all the fun family time you have lost due to your hectic work schedule throughout the year. Oh, and did we mention 2018 will mark the 108th Caroline Bay Carnival. Wow!

Source: @tentative_toby

Related: Top 6 Destinations to Travel From Singapore Between Aug and Oct

6. Witness the festival of lights amidst a royal backdrop

Where: Udaipur, India

When: November

Why: Diwali celebrations with a royal backdrop

When one thinks about the best place to be treated imperially in India, the first choice is invariably Udaipur. Known as the City of Lakes, the city is home to beautifully carved palaces, majestic forts, luxurious hotels and local delicacies that will take a long time to leave your best food dreams.

While Udaipur is magical during the entire winter season, it dons an unforgettable charm during the Hindu festival of Diwali. The city enthusiastically celebrates this festival for five days and decorates each corner with a lot of heart.

The City Palace of Udaipur looks like a gleaming structure you cannot take your eyes off. Oh, and the fireworks! The city skyline lights up enough for you to carry a little sparkle back home when you leave. When in Udaipur, don’t forget to try some local chaat and shop for beautiful handcrafts.

Source: @lionelng

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Molnar Audubon Sanctuary 786-876 N. Page Rd. Aurora, OH 44202 The 113-acre Michael and Lenore Molnar Sanctuary, named for the couple who donated it to Audubon in 2000, is located at 850 Page Road in Portage County, Aurora OH. It is on the west side of Page Road a few hundred yards north of Mennonite Rd. It is divided into two tracts. The northerly and larger tract is almost entirely native hardwood forest that is approaching maturity since it was last harvested in the 1920’s. Its most noteworthy feature, however, is a striking 8-acre pond with wooded, moss covered banks built by the donors in the 1950’s. The pond drains into the City of Aurora’s nearby Sunny Lake and then to the Aurora Branch of the Chagrin River. There are no buildings on this part of the property except for two small storage sheds. The southern tract is an old farm property, including the foundations of farm buildings. The fields were overgrown with European Buckthorn, and are currently being restored to a more natural state with mowing, spot spraying, and planting wildlife friendly plants. It is a challenge for the Society to restore them to a more natural condition to improve their value as habitat. Due to the Molnar Sanctuary’s proximity to Aurora’s Sunny Lake Park, the property presents Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland the opportunity to develop cooperative programs with the City of Aurora for the benefit of local schools and residents.

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Things to Do in Manitoba- A Star Attraction of Canada

If desiring a take a break and go on a trip then you should pick up Manitoba as your destination for a wonderful holiday. Manitoba is often overlooked as a tourist destination in the heart of Central Canada. There are so many Things to Do in Manitoba.

There are 61 major tourist attractions across the province, from iconic destinations and historic hot spots to cultural centers, and outdoor gathering spaces. There are almost more than 50 National and Provincial Parks. Along with outdoor adventures such as polar bear viewing, beluga whales, horse riding, camping, and hiking through national parks, Manitoba offers more things to do and also offers its fair share of festivals, museums, markets and more.

There is a lot of enticing things to do in Manitoba.

Things to Do In Manitoba: 

The Forks, located at the junction of three Red, and Assiniboine Rivers near Winnipeg’s downtown core is the best place to be in summer and winter. The Fork market and the Johnston Terminal Building restore historical buildings with interesting shops, restaurants, and casual food stalls. In winter the outdoor skating rink is, particularly for families. The Forks market provides an exceptional shopping experience to the locals and visitors. Handmade jewelry, clothes, toys, and historical souvenirs are available.

Seeing the northern lights dance across the sky is what draws visitors from all over the world. The peak viewing time is from January to March. The best time to see an aurora is in the heart of winter when the skies are dark, and the weather is cold. Head outside to the city’s provincial parks to increase your chance of seeing the lights.

Hecla Island: for a nice escape to nature and a relaxing getaway in Manitoba, Hecla Island is a favorite things to do in Manitoba. In summer, you can hike the trails, play golf, and enjoy the beaches and lakes in winter. Head on the cross-country ski trails, book a treatment at the spa and relax around a fire.

See Polar bears in the wild at Churchill where you can witness polar bears and beluga whales in their natural habitat. The best viewing time for Polar bears in October and November.

More Things to Do In Manitoba: 

Beaches: Grand Beach is one of the top beach destinations during summertime where you can also enjoy your evening stroll. You can escape to a corner of Grand Beach where large dunes and plant life allow privacy and quietness that you crave for. 

Asessippi Ski Area and Resort is a family resort. This is the largest ski resort in Manitoba with downhill ski/snowboard runs, night skiing, terrain parks, kiteboarding, dog sled, snowshoe trails, and down snow tubing parks. For adrenaline junkies snow biking or kiteboarding on the slopes is famous. There’s a food court, pun, rental shop, and gift store at the resort as well. 

Assiniboine Park Zoo is a popular place for family fun. The kids visiting this zoo can have a great time exploring and learning about the different animals. The real highlight of the zoo is the journey to Churchill’s experience. Watch the Polar bears swim and play above your head in the underwater viewing tunnels. The zoo also has all three species the tigers, leopards, and bears. 

Fun Things to Do In Manitoba 

Hit the slopes: Manitoba is known to be a prairie province, but many mountains allow for some super downhill fun, from bunny hills to double black diamonds. There are games for all skill levels and interests. So take advantage of the snowy days at Manitoba’s ski hill.

Entertainment along with your family: make memories on a family trip to music or cultural festival. Manitoba’s Museums makes the kids explore different topics. Manitoba offers a load of family-friendly vacation options. Enjoy camping at one of the parks. There are tons of other fun outdoor adventures like hiking and boating. Visit the beach on a sunny summer day splashing and building a sandcastle. There is wildlife viewing for kids. 

Tinker town Fun Park is an amusement park. It is a place of great fun and pleasure for kids. The park includes rides and various attractions to please visitors. Adults have the opportunity to play mini-golf in the park. After enjoying the rides visitors can cool themselves in water wars. 

Festivals in Manitoba: 

Manitoba has tons of festivals. There are so many to choose from, music to culture from Winnipeg to the edges of Riding Mountain National Park.

Gimli and the Iceland festival of Manitoba: Gimli is a small resorts town, approx an hour’s drive from north of Winnipeg on the shores of Lake Winnipeg. During summer Gimli comes to life as visitors and cottagers flock to this area to enjoy the beaches. The main highlight is the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba. The festival is meant for adults and children with all kinds of activities and entertainment. 

Festival Du Voyageur at Winnipeg is one of Manitoba’s premier winter events. This festival takes place each year in February in St. Boniface, the French-Speaking district of Winnipeg. It is celebrated in honor of the French Voyageurs who transported furs in birch bark canoes. Adults and children enjoy this festival. Traditional French music, cuisine, and other entertainment are held in outdoor tents. 

Zoo light festival: when the sun sets the Zoo light comes on. While you walk through the Assiniboine park Zoo you‘ll enjoy the breathtaking, magical display in Polar Town. Experience the great food, mini market, and interactive installations. 

Food festivals: Manitoba celebrates the weeklong festival. Each week is dedicated to Manitoba-themed food. To name a few is Le Burger Week, La Poutine Week, Fried Chicken Fest, and Manitoba Pizza. 

Manitoba Cuisine: 

Sampling the cuisine of a country is one of the delights of traveling. No matter spending your time in the city or hitting the road on your trip, Manitoba’s cuisine will impress and surprise you.

Most traditional dishes in Manitoba is Smoked Goldeyes, Honey Dill and Schmooze Torte

Family Getaway in Manitoba: 

It is not only beaches, lakes where kids can dive or cruise on in a boat. It is much more than that. Manitoba offers so many resorts and campgrounds that cater to families. There are also water parks, zoos, and northern Arctic tours.

Some of the getaways across the province your family will be excited to go on are rubber Ducky Resort and Campground, Lilac Resort, Falcón Beach Ranch, Buffalo Point Resort, Big White shell Lodge, Asessippi ski Area, and Resort etc.

Best Time to Visit Manitoba: 

Manitoba’s hottest and busiest season is summer. July and August is the ideal time to visit since it is warm during the day and cool at nights. 

At the end of May during springtime, it freezes and turns warm by June. 

September is a pleasant season where tree changes color and just cools enough. Time to Relax:

Tourists get busy hopping from one attraction to the other taking advantage of all the cultural and outdoor experiences. So it’s time to take some break and pay a visit to Therma by Nordic Spa nature. The Scandinavian spa is the perfect place to unwind and destress.

Soak for long in a thermal pool, sweat it out in the Finnish Saunas and get a good massage. And last but not least enjoys a good meal. Those interested in visiting Manitoba will find a wealth of unique experiences.

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Wild Lands and Cosy Camps in Iceland

Driving and camping along Iceland’s Ring Road takes a couple to iridescent geothermal sites, whale sightings, and national parks.

  Bubbling mud pots, iridescent mineral deposits and steaming fumaroles at the geothermal site of Hverir are the stuff of dreams. It’s worth driving east of Lake Mývatn to witness this spectacle. Photo By: ProMedia Sudath/Shutterstock

Húsavík, Day 7

The sperm whales showed up one and a half hours into our journey across the Arctic sea. The sky had turned leaden and the sea had merged with it, and the only line differentiating the two was the school of six whales spouting water from their blowholes. The sprays spread into the air and disappeared like dandelions in a storm, reappearing every few minutes. Next to me, a six-foot-tall American doubled over with sea-sickness was retching into the Arctic. His wife, although sympathetic to his plight, looked a bit annoyed at having to let go of this ecstatic photographic moment of whale sighting. I observed the whales, swaying between dizziness and exhilaration, grateful to have finally seen them, regretful that the puffins had not shown, and impatient to stand firm on land once again.

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My husband, S, and I are in the whaling town of Húsavík in the north coast of Iceland and we’ve been driving and camping for over a week now. Having started with sunny weather, our undependable luck caught up with us by Day 4 and we’ve had the rains chasing us for days. They come and go, leaving the campsites damp and muddy, making our task of pitching tents every evening before dinner a Herculean effort that we’ve been managing so far with steady swigs of whiskey. But after the whales have been seen, and the nightmare of a boat ride endured without messy accidents, I insist that we need the comfort of a warm B&B. After we’ve had the most luxurious sleep in days, we’re refreshed and ready for some more camp living. But the sky outside still bears down on the sea with its dark clouds and I ask the man at the reception doing our bills if the weather is always this challenging? He looks up at me with eyes full of remorse and says, “I have to say you have real bad luck because until the day before the sun was out and shining and the sea was the bluest of blues. I wish you better luck when you come next.” I thank him with the saddest smile I can muster and leave the building hoping against hope for the sun to show.

  Hvolsvöllur, Day 2

  Camping in Vatnajökull National Park is a pinch-yourself-to-see-if-it’s-real sort of experience. Photo By: Henn Photography/Cultura/Getty images

We’ve left behind the lights and tin-walled dwellings of Reykjavik to go deeper into the south on Route 1 or the Ring Road which goes in a complete circle surrounding most of Iceland, giving the fjords in the west a miss. As far as the eye can see, there are no people, just table-topped mountains covered in a spill of moss and lichen and black volcanic soil. Years ago, when the unpronounceable Eyjafjallajökull erupted, halting air traffic in most of Europe, I had looked at stock images and marvelled at its scale. Now looking at other lava fields spreading out around us I feel like I’m inside a movie. Each scene reveals an even more improbable landscape—a desolate, untouched wilderness of low shrubbery, blue rivers and gushing waterfalls which appear with the regularity of punctuation in a very long, artful sentence. There are sheep grazing, their coats so bulky and furry they look like white and black hay bales on a limitless farm. And then there are the horses—stout, docile, their manes flowing in the chilly wind like a mythical beast’s. The animals and fields seem suspended in time as if they’ve always been there and always will be irrespective of days passing and seasons changing.

As we enter the campsite at the town of Hvolsvöllur, 106 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, and set up our tents and ready our portable stove for dinner, we see a woman with a shock of silver, frizzy hair approaching us. “Are you going to need a shower?” she asks. We nod in obviousness. She then holds out her palm for 800 krónas as fee for using the hot shower at the campsite. We pay her quick and watch her go knocking on every other parked vehicle or pitched tent. She tells us cheerily that she comes every evening to clean the camp kitchen and bathrooms, housed in two red-painted portable structures, and collects the charges for maintenance. As we wait for our sausages and eggs to cook and sip on coffee from camping mugs, we watch the quiet campsite slowly fill up with cars and the hum of chatter, and then tents pop up like colourful igloos dotting the ground with oranges, army greens, and dark blues. The late-summer wind makes us shiver and finally, when the long day is taken over by a darkening sky, we wait for the stars to come slowly aglow.

  Skaftafell and Vatnajökull National Park, Day 4-5

Driving on Route 1 has felt more like comfort than chore. We’ve escaped a tourist-saturated south for the moonscape of Skaftafell, a scenic area in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland’s southeast. The summer night is feeble and the volcanic beaches inky black; an unknown deserted universe laid out flat and open just for us. We’ve driven past vast green treeless expanses; strolled along cold, black-sand beaches strewn with ice blocks broken off from Vatnajökull—Iceland’s largest ice cap—shining like diamonds under a timid sun. We’ve been soaked from the spray of the mighty Dettifoss waterfall as it frothed and foamed its way into the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river. We’ve set up our moveable home at Skaftafell, on fields of green bordered by hills that looked as if the skies had parted and poured giant buckets of emerald felt down them for years.

The waters around Húsavík (bottom-left) are a fertile home for humpback and sperm whales; Icelandic horses (bottom-right) are descendants of ponies first brought here by Norse settlers in the ninth century; Unexpected furry guests (top-left) often greet drivers on Ring Road; Diamond Beach (top-right), is a glacial outwash plain in southeast Iceland and a big draw for tourists. Photos By: Horstgerlach/iStock Unreleased/Getty images (boat), ROM/imageBROKER/Getty images (horses); Alexey Stiop/Shutterstock (animals); Technotr/E+/Getty images (beach)

  Mývatn, Day 6

Thanks to the eye-popping landscape we’ve had so many stops on the way that we have lost track of time and are running quite late. The rain hasn’t shown any sign of remission and S, in order to get ahead of the clock, has taken a turn onto a gravel road that would get us to the northern volcanic lake of Mývatn just in time for sun down. We bounce over hills, and slow down like a cautious cat at bends looking out for blind turns. A dense, impenetrable fog swirls outside and at one point I’m certain we’re about to crash to our deaths. Then as suddenly as it had descended, the fog lifts and clears our vision to a wall of waterfalls on the horizon. We drive down the slim, gravel track leading back to Route 1.

We continue our drive down the almost buttery smooth Ring Road flanked by mountains and clear, sparkling lakes. We occasionally spot an iron letterbox and reckon the lone house that stood a mile away from the highway overlooking the sea. Here is isolation and its gift of abundance—each individual on his or her own acre in the midst of nowhere and with a window on the infinite blue horizon. Here it is possible to respect nature and to take refuge in it.

Watching the aurora (top-left) spill colours on the Icelandic night sky isn’t a memory you’ll likely forget; Húsavík (bottom) sits on the eastern shore of Shaky Bay and has the distinction of being the whale capital of Iceland; The Church of Akureyri (top-right) is the town’s most enduring symbol and holds a notably large 3,200-pipe organ. Photos By: Olivier Bergeron/500Px Plus/Getty images (northern lights); Alexeys/iStock/Getty images (lake),; Coolkengzz/iStock/Getty images (church)

Slowly we approach Mývatn, our stop for the night. Steam rises from grey muddy pits bubbling with boiling mud sediments, and the air reeks of sulphur. The landscape has yet again, unmistakeably and without warning, changed. A vast ochre desert lies open before us against the setting sun and steam columns reach up to kiss the sky. We drive further down into the town and pitch our tent by the calm, teal Mývatn lake. While stuffing our faces with steaming pasta, we watch ducks swim past us and count the sad-eyed sheep that flock on the hill right across.

Akureyri and Hvammstangi, Day 8-9

When we arrive in the northern town of Akureyri, the rain has finally left us and the sun is high in the sky. We visit cafés and bookshops and drink beer at hipster bars. We see trees like poplar and rowan, which we hadn’t seen anywhere else in the country, and walk past gardens bursting with scarlet and golden flowers. We take the most spirit-restoring dip in the town’s public hot pool—a complex with four pools set to different cool and hot temperatures just to afford you the best sleep that will surely follow. Elderly men and women sit in extended circles murmuring like politicians—a daily ritual for most Icelanders.

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We get back on the road again and drive past farms alternated with steep, mountainous descents until we take a right and drive into the northwestern village of Hvammstangi standing right next to the sea. The Arctic has turned rough again, and the wind has picked up after an afternoon’s rest. We struggle to pitch our tent against the strong currents but finally manage to make it steady for our last night out in the open. After dinner, we venture out to spot the Milky Way. As we train our eyes on the northern sky, dark over the sea, we notice it dapple with green spreading like an approaching wave. The wave flickers, fades, recedes, darkens and reappears until it dances ever so slightly. A streak of faint light spills slowly illuminating the sky with a tender, iridescent glow. The aurora comes alive for us—we watch, our eyes fixated.

All flights between Delhi and Mumbai and Reykjavik require at least one layover at a European gateway city such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, or Paris.

Indian travellers need a tourist visa to visit Iceland. Applications for the Schengen visa can be made online through VFS (dk.vfsglobal.co.in) and relevant documents (list on website) must be handed in at the visa application centre in person. The 3-month tourist visa costs Rs4,680 (plus Rs780 service fee), and takes about 15 working days to process.

Camping

The best time to camp in Iceland is Jun-Sept. Temperatures in June through August hover at 15-20°C, whereas night temperatures in September can dip to 5°C. September is usually the start of the Aurora season too, though there are no guarantees; weather is pretty unpredictable across seasons here.

Between May and August, the tiny island of Lundey, just off Húsavík, hosts nearly 2,00,000 Atlantic puffins, who gather here to breed. Photo By: FedevPhoto/iStock/Getty images

Campsites are easily found in almost all towns and national parks, and most are equipped with toilets, showers, a tiny kitchen (though not everywhere), and washing facilities. Summers are busy and it’s advisable to book ahead. Charges per person per night vary between €11-20/Rs850-Rs1540. At national parks, pay for designated areas at the visitors’ centre (sites are usually equipped with toilets, showers, and eating areas).

Camping essentials include tent, stove (can be rented, or bought from supermarkets), cooking utensils and cutlery, shower shoes, car charger, solar powered battery charger and a head lamp. Food is pretty expensive in Iceland, so draw up a menu that’s easy to cook, or stock up on sandwiches.

If you’re camping in the open, hire an SUV (www.bluecarrental.is is a good option; from ISK51,606/Rs28,475 for a small, automatic car for 10 days, including insurance, minus petrol).

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GTA Listings Aug 23 2019

GTA Homes For Sale - August 23rd 2019

The best of the best GTA homes that are currently for sale, as of August 23rd 2019. Come look here before these homes are gone, because they are going to go fast in this hot market!

Street and TownMLS CodeLink 15133 Dufferin St, KingN455487215133 Dufferin St, King 76 Don Valley Dr, TorontoE455489676 Don Valley Dr, Toronto 19 Sunny Ridge Tr, ClaringtonE455293519 Sunny Ridge Tr, Clarington 39 Alhart St, Richmond HillN455367039 Alhart St, Richmond Hill 28 Peachwood Pl, BramptonW455225828 Peachwood Pl, Brampton 91 Shaftsbury Ave, Richmond HillN455308491 Shaftsbury Ave, Richmond Hill 5457 Oscar Peterson Blvd, MississaugaW45534695457 Oscar Peterson Blvd, Mississauga 53 Weatherstone Cres, TorontoC455433153 Weatherstone Cres, Toronto 1347 Avon Cres, OakvilleW45551321347 Avon Cres, Oakville 56 S Maple Ave, MississaugaW455253556 S Maple Ave, Mississauga 26 Kingmount Cres, Richmond HillN455215926 Kingmount Cres, Richmond Hill 26 Ridley Gdns, TorontoW455372126 Ridley Gdns, Toronto 10 Chipping Rd, TorontoC455334710 Chipping Rd, Toronto 51 Grace Lake Cres, VaughanN455271851 Grace Lake Cres, Vaughan 575A Horner Ave, TorontoW4553924575A Horner Ave, Toronto 14 Wildberry Way, HamiltonX455279714 Wildberry Way, Hamilton 54 Fifth St, TorontoW455451854 Fifth St, Toronto 57 Herbert Wales Cres, MarkhamN455246057 Herbert Wales Cres, Markham 149A Westbourne Ave, TorontoE4554099149A Westbourne Ave, Toronto 1 Sawgrass Ave, Richmond HillN45545081 Sawgrass Ave, Richmond Hill 58 Winston Castle Dr, MarkhamN455516758 Winston Castle Dr, Markham 70 Ridgevale Dr, TorontoC455187970 Ridgevale Dr, Toronto 21 Wales Ave, MarkhamN455273121 Wales Ave, Markham 430 Belvenia Rd, BurlingtonW4552581430 Belvenia Rd, Burlington 63 Brass Dr, Richmond HillN455502863 Brass Dr, Richmond Hill 27 Banquo Rd, MarkhamN455263027 Banquo Rd, Markham 16 Hilda Ave, TorontoC455292516 Hilda Ave, Toronto 12 Avery Circ, HamiltonX455334212 Avery Circ, Hamilton 83 Rouge Valley Dr, MarkhamN455495483 Rouge Valley Dr, Markham 33 Elderslie Cres, VaughanN455327733 Elderslie Cres, Vaughan 62 Edenbridge Dr, TorontoW455388662 Edenbridge Dr, Toronto 26 Patricia Ave, TorontoC455326826 Patricia Ave, Toronto 10 Whitelock Cres, TorontoC455435110 Whitelock Cres, Toronto 3140 Polo Pl, MississaugaW45525763140 Polo Pl, Mississauga 29 Queens College Dr, Richmond HillN455285129 Queens College Dr, Richmond Hill 42 Shadow Falls Dr, Richmond HillN455509242 Shadow Falls Dr, Richmond Hill 1119 Feeley Crt, MississaugaW45518451119 Feeley Crt, Mississauga 171 William Bartlett Dr, MarkhamN4553797171 William Bartlett Dr, Markham 73 Bowkett Dr, Richmond HillN455335573 Bowkett Dr, Richmond Hill 88 Hartney Dr, Richmond HillN455492288 Hartney Dr, Richmond Hill 1351 Fieldcrest Lane, OakvilleW45529441351 Fieldcrest Lane, Oakville 1 Concorde Dr, BramptonW45531811 Concorde Dr, Brampton 27 Hartsdale Dr, TorontoW455362827 Hartsdale Dr, Toronto 65 Kilkenny Tr Bradford, West GwillimburyN455302765 Kilkenny Tr Bradford, West Gwillimbury 382 Beverley Glen Blvd, VaughanN4551854382 Beverley Glen Blvd, Vaughan 1388 Upper Wellington St, HamiltonX45538331388 Upper Wellington St, Hamilton 414 Ceremonial Dr, MississaugaW4554005414 Ceremonial Dr, Mississauga 2156 Rebecca St, OakvilleW45538262156 Rebecca St, Oakville 4746 Creditview Rd, MississaugaW45535874746 Creditview Rd, Mississauga 16 Clendenen Crt, MarkhamN455365116 Clendenen Crt, Markham 115 Rumsey Rd, VaughanN4553526115 Rumsey Rd, Vaughan 22 Calista St, VaughanN455223922 Calista St, Vaughan 25B Elder Ave, TorontoW455509425B Elder Ave, Toronto 275 Mcgill St, MississaugaW4554923275 Mcgill St, Mississauga 38 Dogwood St, MarkhamN455515938 Dogwood St, Markham 141 Christie St, TorontoC4552146141 Christie St, Toronto 112 Lloyd Sanderson Dr, BramptonW4554646112 Lloyd Sanderson Dr, Brampton 38 Blue Heron Dr, GeorginaN455252538 Blue Heron Dr, Georgina 20 Rhodes Ave, TorontoE455514920 Rhodes Ave, Toronto 111 Humbercrest Blvd, TorontoW4552011111 Humbercrest Blvd, Toronto 19155 Kennedy Rd, CaledonW455460819155 Kennedy Rd, Caledon 14440 Bramalea Rd, CaledonW455361914440 Bramalea Rd, Caledon 3 Brookwood Dr, Richmond HillN45550633 Brookwood Dr, Richmond Hill 31 Beaver Valley Rd, TorontoC455233431 Beaver Valley Rd, Toronto 135 W Centre St, Richmond HillN4553581135 W Centre St, Richmond Hill 352 John Cramp Path, OakvilleW4554201352 John Cramp Path, Oakville 701 Dupont St, TorontoW4553596701 Dupont St, Toronto 19 Greentree Rd, MarkhamN455404419 Greentree Rd, Markham 2173 Constance Dr, OakvilleW45538732173 Constance Dr, Oakville 300 Barton St, HamiltonX4552551300 Barton St, Hamilton 38 Norbury Dr, MarkhamN455515138 Norbury Dr, Markham 4 Zion Terr, BramptonW45550264 Zion Terr, Brampton 970 White Clover Way, MississaugaW4552450970 White Clover Way, Mississauga 34 Donhaven Rd, MarkhamN455209334 Donhaven Rd, Markham 34 Maple St, ClaringtonE455412134 Maple St, Clarington 13 Bluebell Dr, MarkhamN455424213 Bluebell Dr, Markham 65 Carnoustie Cres, Richmond HillN455387065 Carnoustie Cres, Richmond Hill 90 Redmond Dr, VaughanN455374390 Redmond Dr, Vaughan 125 Second Ave, UxbridgeN4554209125 Second Ave, Uxbridge 89 Heale Ave, TorontoE455325989 Heale Ave, Toronto 349 Chouinard Way, AuroraN4552241349 Chouinard Way, Aurora 33 Hopedale Ave, TorontoE455248233 Hopedale Ave, Toronto 153 Madison Heights Blvd, MarkhamN4553529153 Madison Heights Blvd, Markham 27 Glenview Dr, AuroraN455336127 Glenview Dr, Aurora 601 Patriot Dr, MississaugaW4553769601 Patriot Dr, Mississauga 5 Ashgrove Pl, TorontoC45520245 Ashgrove Pl, Toronto 403 Tennyson Dr, OakvilleW4554527403 Tennyson Dr, Oakville 407 North Park Blvd, OakvilleW4552414407 North Park Blvd, Oakville 500 Lakebreeze Dr, ClaringtonE4554636500 Lakebreeze Dr, Clarington 42 Brookview Dr, TorontoC455218842 Brookview Dr, Toronto 19 Stuart Cres, TorontoC455341019 Stuart Cres, Toronto 78 Lensmith Dr, AuroraN455489078 Lensmith Dr, Aurora 200 Peak Point Blvd, VaughanN4551872200 Peak Point Blvd, Vaughan 214 Hollingham Rd, MarkhamN4554443214 Hollingham Rd, Markham 15 Mckee Crt, AuroraN455296415 Mckee Crt, Aurora 56 Pinecrest St, MarkhamN455401856 Pinecrest St, Markham 134 Claremont St, TorontoC4555030134 Claremont St, Toronto 1584 Stancombe Cres, MississaugaW45527901584 Stancombe Cres, Mississauga 4 Faders Dr, BramptonW45530584 Faders Dr, Brampton 900 Fletcher Valley Cres, MississaugaW4553478900 Fletcher Valley Cres, Mississauga 1014 Lemar Rd, NewmarketN45529791014 Lemar Rd, Newmarket 62 Robinson Rd, Halton HillsW455422762 Robinson Rd, Halton Hills 81 Crane St, AuroraN455396481 Crane St, Aurora 88 South Belair Dr, VaughanN455477888 South Belair Dr, Vaughan 1617 Trotwood Ave, MississaugaW45528991617 Trotwood Ave, Mississauga 2 Reindeer Cres, VaughanN45547322 Reindeer Cres, Vaughan 20 Oconnor Cres, BramptonW455380320 Oconnor Cres, Brampton 90 Olivia Marie Rd, BramptonW455434890 Olivia Marie Rd, Brampton 951 Chippenham Dr, MississaugaW4554402951 Chippenham Dr, Mississauga 14 Mcgee Cres, AuroraN455322914 Mcgee Cres, Aurora 69 Flamborough Dr, TorontoW455269869 Flamborough Dr, Toronto 252 Bonnieglen Farm Blvd, CaledonW4552893252 Bonnieglen Farm Blvd, Caledon 2535 Scotch Pine Dr, OakvilleW45534902535 Scotch Pine Dr, Oakville 15163 Danby Rd, Halton HillsW455455415163 Danby Rd, Halton Hills 184 Milkweed Way, OakvilleW4555062184 Milkweed Way, Oakville S13955 Lakeridge Rd, UxbridgeN4553394S13955 Lakeridge Rd, Uxbridge 565 Clifford Perry Pl, NewmarketN4552931565 Clifford Perry Pl, Newmarket 59 Romfield Crct, MarkhamN455516259 Romfield Crct, Markham 23 Campbell Rd, OrangevilleW455363523 Campbell Rd, Orangeville 249 Hoover Park Dr, Whitchurch StouffvilleN4552294249 Hoover Park Dr, Whitchurch Stouffville 15 Rolling Meadows, TorontoE455191715 Rolling Meadows, Toronto 364 Targa Rd, MississaugaW4553655364 Targa Rd, Mississauga 6809 Healey Rd, CaledonW45526406809 Healey Rd, Caledon 31 Sandringham Dr, TorontoC455435231 Sandringham Dr, Toronto 80 Truman Rd, TorontoC455407980 Truman Rd, Toronto 302 Russell Hill Rd, TorontoC4552102302 Russell Hill Rd, Toronto 10 Cedarwood Ave, TorontoC455237110 Cedarwood Ave, Toronto 64 Blyth Hill Rd, TorontoC455382764 Blyth Hill Rd, Toronto 108 Bayview Ridge Rdge, TorontoC4553077108 Bayview Ridge Rdge, Toronto 10 Brucedale Cres, TorontoC455206910 Brucedale Cres, Toronto 3310 Yonge St, TorontoC45543133310 Yonge St, Toronto 27 Wycliffe Cres, TorontoC455441027 Wycliffe Cres, Toronto 2265 E Snyders Rd, KitchenerX45546302265 E Snyders Rd, Kitchener 1324 Tecumseh Park Dr, MississaugaW45520671324 Tecumseh Park Dr, Mississauga 159 Norton Ave, TorontoC4554416159 Norton Ave, Toronto 180 Empress Ave, TorontoC4554413180 Empress Ave, Toronto 21 Sunnywood Cres, Richmond HillN455219821 Sunnywood Cres, Richmond Hill 416 Donnybrook Rd, OakvilleW4552570416 Donnybrook Rd, Oakville 10 High Forest Crt, CaledonW455432410 High Forest Crt, Caledon 14 Cachet Pkwy, MarkhamN455239014 Cachet Pkwy, Markham 28 Melchior Cres, MarkhamN455424728 Melchior Cres, Markham 30 Oriole Rd, TorontoC455376230 Oriole Rd, Toronto 75 Baldwin St, TorontoC455283875 Baldwin St, Toronto 48 Fonthill Blvd, MarkhamN455252848 Fonthill Blvd, Markham 4 Ridgevale Dr, MarkhamN45519304 Ridgevale Dr, Markham 1500 Glenburnie Rd, MississaugaW45547921500 Glenburnie Rd, Mississauga 6 Colwood Rd, TorontoW45531616 Colwood Rd, Toronto 18647 Centre St, East GwillimburyN455316018647 Centre St, East Gwillimbury 31 Whitehall Rd, TorontoC455221031 Whitehall Rd, Toronto 44 Bernard Ave, TorontoC455481344 Bernard Ave, Toronto 12 Wardlaw Cres, TorontoW455351012 Wardlaw Cres, Toronto 255257 Old Yonge St, AuroraN4553298255257 Old Yonge St, Aurora 72 Oriole Rd, TorontoC455364772 Oriole Rd, Toronto 143 Dunblaine Ave, TorontoC4552118143 Dunblaine Ave, Toronto 2 Dafoe Crt, AuroraN45537652 Dafoe Crt, Aurora 2 Ankara Crt, MarkhamN45519812 Ankara Crt, Markham 5 Oakcrest Ave, MarkhamN45518485 Oakcrest Ave, Markham 120 Fairholme Ave, TorontoC4552194120 Fairholme Ave, Toronto 19 Wolf Run Crt, Whitchurch StouffvilleN455307119 Wolf Run Crt, Whitchurch Stouffville 64 Madison Ave, TorontoC455470364 Madison Ave, Toronto 37 Royal West Rd, MarkhamN455494637 Royal West Rd, Markham 2204 Dunvegan Ave, OakvilleW45549592204 Dunvegan Ave, Oakville 30 Orchid Crt, TorontoC455428130 Orchid Crt, Toronto 43 Woodbine Ave, TorontoE455185743 Woodbine Ave, Toronto 12121 Kennedy Rd, Whitchurch StouffvilleN455401712121 Kennedy Rd, Whitchurch Stouffville 14405 8th Concession, KingN455231814405 8th Concession, King 224 Deloraine Ave, TorontoC4552461224 Deloraine Ave, Toronto 5164 Rothesay Crt, MississaugaW45518245164 Rothesay Crt, Mississauga 57 Elderberry Tr, AuroraN455379957 Elderberry Tr, Aurora 616 Mississauga Cres, MississaugaW4554067616 Mississauga Cres, Mississauga 28 Teddington Park Ave, TorontoC455208228 Teddington Park Ave, Toronto 60 Playter Blvd, TorontoE455183260 Playter Blvd, Toronto 232 Maxwell St, TorontoC4554930232 Maxwell St, Toronto 106 Patricia Dr, KingN4553900106 Patricia Dr, King 2 Gilbert Dr, AuroraN45549902 Gilbert Dr, Aurora 29 Notley Pl, TorontoE455318629 Notley Pl, Toronto 435 Elm Rd, TorontoC4552271435 Elm Rd, Toronto 136 High Park Ave, TorontoW4552490136 High Park Ave, Toronto 15 Sherman Oaks Crt, AuroraN455344115 Sherman Oaks Crt, Aurora 31 Bradgate Rd, TorontoC455195831 Bradgate Rd, Toronto 268 Third Line, OakvilleW4554127268 Third Line, Oakville 105 Westmount Ave, TorontoW4551860105 Westmount Ave, Toronto 15 Cowley Ave, TorontoW455394815 Cowley Ave, Toronto 843 Meadow Wood Rd, MississaugaW4554902843 Meadow Wood Rd, Mississauga 19 Parkcrest Dr, TorontoE455386019 Parkcrest Dr, Toronto 8 Knollview Cres, TorontoC45518258 Knollview Cres, Toronto 191 Kingscross Dr, KingN4554249191 Kingscross Dr, King 3700 Anderson St, WhitbyE45551883700 Anderson St, Whitby 231 Kingswood Rd, TorontoE4552225231 Kingswood Rd, Toronto 8314 Sixth Line, Halton HillsW45547528314 Sixth Line, Halton Hills 26 Deforest Rd, TorontoW455354626 Deforest Rd, Toronto 4346 Blue Water Pl, BurlingtonW45543084346 Blue Water Pl, Burlington 31 Latimer Ave, TorontoC455326231 Latimer Ave, Toronto 45 John St, KingN455256645 John St, King 490 Palmer Ave, Richmond HillN4554027490 Palmer Ave, Richmond Hill 52 Montressor Dr, TorontoC455340852 Montressor Dr, Toronto 8928 Sixth Line, Halton HillsW45534368928 Sixth Line, Halton Hills 1047 Atwater Ave, MississaugaW45517811047 Atwater Ave, Mississauga 14 Granary Rd, VaughanN455195414 Granary Rd, Vaughan 15821 Mount Pleasant Rd Lot 11, CaledonW455417615821 Mount Pleasant Rd Lot 11, Caledon 14407 Kennedy Rd, CaledonW455344214407 Kennedy Rd, Caledon 15971 Mount Pleasant Rd Lot 12, CaledonW455426215971 Mount Pleasant Rd Lot 12, Caledon 1392 W King St, TorontoW45539761392 W King St, Toronto 1392 W King St, TorontoW45548561392 W King St, Toronto 12420 Old Kennedy Rd, CaledonW455283512420 Old Kennedy Rd, Caledon 26 William Andrew Ave, Whitchurch StouffvilleN455247226 William Andrew Ave, Whitchurch Stouffville 18 John Stiver Cres, MarkhamN455329218 John Stiver Cres, Markham 27 Aitken Circ, MarkhamN455307227 Aitken Circ, Markham 115 Carisbrooke Circ, AuroraN4554633115 Carisbrooke Circ, Aurora 2 Bluffwood Dr, TorontoC45551642 Bluffwood Dr, Toronto 19960 St Christophers Beac Rd, ScugogE455390319960 St Christophers Beac Rd, Scugog 5807 Riverside Pl, MississaugaW45536305807 Riverside Pl, Mississauga 32 Florence Dr, OakvilleW455314232 Florence Dr, Oakville 5 Broadmead Ave, TorontoE45548675 Broadmead Ave, Toronto 58 Forest Park Cres, MarkhamN455445658 Forest Park Cres, Markham 41 Larkmead Cres, MarkhamN455430741 Larkmead Cres, Markham 44 Fairmont Clse, BramptonW455349644 Fairmont Clse, Brampton 8 Nursewood Rd, TorontoE45529748 Nursewood Rd, Toronto 1043 Nellie Little Cres, NewmarketN45529861043 Nellie Little Cres, Newmarket 27 Vancho Cres, TorontoW455451127 Vancho Cres, Toronto 17 Atkinson Ave, TorontoE455321917 Atkinson Ave, Toronto 163 Baker Ave, Richmond HillN4552884163 Baker Ave, Richmond Hill 8 Halesworth St, BramptonW45524558 Halesworth St, Brampton 19 Michael Crt, VaughanN455354219 Michael Crt, Vaughan 533 Soudan Ave, TorontoC4553368533 Soudan Ave, Toronto 114 Holden Dr, KingN4554871114 Holden Dr, King 22 Chicora Ave, TorontoC455204722 Chicora Ave, Toronto 2770 Vandorf Rd, Whitchurch StouffvilleN45546452770 Vandorf Rd, Whitchurch Stouffville 11 Irvington Cres, TorontoC455355511 Irvington Cres, Toronto 25 Burleigh Heights Dr, TorontoC455294225 Burleigh Heights Dr, Toronto 9 Page Ave, TorontoC45520089 Page Ave, Toronto 81 W Mineola Rd, MississaugaW455481181 W Mineola Rd, Mississauga 10 Willow Grove Blvd, East GwillimburyN455373710 Willow Grove Blvd, East Gwillimbury 568 Dynes Rd, BurlingtonW4552231568 Dynes Rd, Burlington 66 North Woodrow Blvd, TorontoE455385966 North Woodrow Blvd, Toronto 832 Craig Carrier Crt, MississaugaW4552346832 Craig Carrier Crt, Mississauga 102 E Hillsdale Ave, TorontoC4553120102 E Hillsdale Ave, Toronto 429 Brock Ave, TorontoC4552882429 Brock Ave, Toronto 2 Oldham St, VaughanN45541352 Oldham St, Vaughan 78 North Park Blvd, OakvilleW455264578 North Park Blvd, Oakville 336 Worth Blvd, VaughanN4552127336 Worth Blvd, Vaughan 201 Summeridge Dr, VaughanN4553102201 Summeridge Dr, Vaughan 4 Joseph Crt, CaledonW45531084 Joseph Crt, Caledon 50 Firtree Tr, VaughanN455463450 Firtree Tr, Vaughan 25 E Townson Rd, MarkhamN455252125 E Townson Rd, Markham 52 Wynn Rd, TorontoC455434352 Wynn Rd, Toronto 14 Woodcreek Dr, BramptonW455410814 Woodcreek Dr, Brampton 9696 Keele St, VaughanN45524179696 Keele St, Vaughan 32 Peacekeeping Crt, BramptonW455341832 Peacekeeping Crt, Brampton 3447 Cawthra Rd, MississaugaW45517853447 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga 16 Robert Grundy Rd, MarkhamN455301716 Robert Grundy Rd, Markham 3156 Stocksbridge Ave, OakvilleW45550243156 Stocksbridge Ave, Oakville 89 Moore Ave, TorontoC455418689 Moore Ave, Toronto 68 Chantilly Cres, Richmond HillN455399068 Chantilly Cres, Richmond Hill 76 Auchmar Rd, HamiltonX455270876 Auchmar Rd, Hamilton 91 Comay Rd, TorontoW455397291 Comay Rd, Toronto 3224 Larry Cres, OakvilleW45519593224 Larry Cres, Oakville 19 Winlock Park, TorontoC455374119 Winlock Park, Toronto 93 Alamo Heights Dr, Richmond HillN455495793 Alamo Heights Dr, Richmond Hill 393 E Bristol Rd, MississaugaW4551864393 E Bristol Rd, Mississauga 13 Mcintosh Ave, TorontoW455242413 Mcintosh Ave, Toronto 125 Novaview Cres, VaughanN4554291125 Novaview Cres, Vaughan 796 Terlin Blvd, MississaugaW4554897796 Terlin Blvd, Mississauga

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Where To Find Dog Parks In Chicago's Western Suburbs

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Where To Find Dog Parks In Chicago's Western Suburbs

ACROSS ILLINOIS — When the weather’s sunny and your pooch is gazing out of the window of your home with a far-off, wistful look, it’s time to visit a dog park. There are plenty of dog parks in Chicago’s western suburbs.

Dog parks are so popular in the Western suburbs that the DuPage County Forest Preserve says it issues roughly 10,000 dog park permits every year.

Here’s a look at where to find a dog park, what’s nearby, and more.

Before You Go

Most dog parks in the western burbs have specific requirements regarding vaccinations, leashes, age, and more. Dog park hours are usually between dawn and dusk. Before you head out, check to make sure you meet all the requirements for the dog park.

Dogs are also permitted in many of the forest preserves and parks throughout Chicago’s western suburbs, though dogs must usually be leashed unless the park has its own space for dogs.

Aurora

Gregory Island Dog Park

100-140 Indian Trail Rd., North Aurora Bordered by the Fox River, this dog park has space to accommodate dogs both small and large

Lincoln Park Dog Park

259 S. Russell Ave., Aurora

Phillips Dog Park 1044 Gates St., Aurora Phillips Dog Park features three acres for pups to play in

Stuart Sports Complex Dog Park

39W143 Jericho Rd., Aurora

Dogs can frolic through 15 acres of land in this dog park. Features separate areas for small and large dogs.

Berwyn

Karban Dog Park

3430 34th St., Berwyn

Karban Dog Park sits on a peaceful patch of land in Berwyn’s beautiful park district. Dog owners can buy decorative bricks for the park that commemorate pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge.

Darien

Oldfield Oaks Dog Park, Darien

Opened in 2018, this 7-acre dog park has activity areas for dogs and picnic tables for their human companions.

Glen Ellyn

Spring Avenue Dog Park

185 Spring Ave., Glen Ellyn

A key card is required to get into this dog park, where you’ll find picnic tables and plenty of space for your pooch to roam, dash, or lounge.

Lemont

Central Bark Dog Park

16300 Alba St., Lemont

More than just a clever name, Central Bark Dog Bark offers a nice, enclosed place for pups to play.

Lombard

East Branch Off-Leash Dog Park

Swift Road, Lombard

Nestled in a 521-acre nature preserve that borders the DuPage River, this dog park is near walking trails, lakes, and other things to explore.

Melrose Park

Melrose Park Dog Park

1201 Main St., Melrose Park

The Melrose Park Dog Park offers green space for dogs to get out their energy from sunrise to sunset.

Naperville

Greene Valley Forest Preserve

South of 75th Street at Greene Road

Dogs get access to 12-acres of fenced space just for them at this popular dog park, which is located in a sprawling forest preserve.

Whalon Lake

1480 Royce Road, Naperville

Just under 12 acres of space for dogs with a patch of trees that lead to a tucked-away space and a separate space for small pups. A lake with kayaking is just a short walk away.

Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve

29W128 83rd St., Naperville

Head to the 83rd Street trailhead and you’ll find the Springbrook Prairie Dog Park. This huge forest preserve also has a model aircraft field and is a great place to watch the sunset.

Oak Brook

Mays Lake Forest Preserve and Dog Park

3401-3499 St. Paschal Dr., Oak Brook

This off-leash dog area is surrounded by 90 acres of forest preserve. When Fido’s at home, you can check out the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate, which is located in the forest preserve.

Warrenville

Blackwell Forest Preserve Dog Park

29 Mack Rd., Warrenville

Use the entrance on the south side of Mack Road to get into this forest preserve, which is part of the 1,000-acre Blackwell Forest Preserve.

Fermilab Dog Training Area

Batavia Road and Eola Road, Warrenville

Got a pooch who loves to run? Take them to Fermilab’s Dog Training Area

Got a favorite dog park that we missed? Let us know in the comments.

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NadaMoo! recalls 26,000 pints of Strawberry Cheesecake Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Little Red Rooster Ice Cream Company, d/b/a NadaMoo! (“NadaMoo!”) announced a limited recall of approximately 26,000 pints of its Strawberry Cheesecake Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert because they contain an undeclared almond ingredient.

The recalled products are pints of NadaMoo! Strawberry Cheesecake Non-dairy Frozen Dessert that were distributed to select distributors and retailers beginning February 19, 2019. The recalled products have a “Best By” date of 08/09/2020 printed at the bottom of the pint. In addition, the recalled pints will also have a UPC code of “854758001020” listed below the barcode on the back of the pint. To help identify if a pint of NadaMoo! Strawberry Cheesecake is impacted by this recall, please visit the site NadaMoo! created at www.nadamoo.com/March2019Recall

No consumer has reported an allergic reaction to date.

No other NadaMoo! products or flavors are recalled. NadaMoo! wants to reassure customers that Strawberry Cheesecake pints not labeled with the expiration date listed above are not affected by the recall and therefore can be fully enjoyed rather than discarded.

The recall was initiated as soon as it was discovered that the pie crust inclusions in the Strawberry Cheesecake product containing almond flour as an ingredient was inadvertently filled into packaging that did not declare that ingredient, potentially exposing consumers to an undeclared allergen.

A list of stores that may have received the impacted product can be found below:

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Hit the Open Road on Buffalo’s Best Scenic Drives

Hey there all you Sunday joy-riders and open road fanatics! If you’re looking to take a pleasant drive to any one of our local destinations, this is the guide for you. Enjoy views of the Lake Erie shoreline, explore the keystone of Buffalo’s local renaissance or traverse the winding back roads that will bring you some of our favorite vistas, lookouts and natural wonders – with some of our favorite eateries and watering holes along the way. Hit the road, get in gear and enjoy all of the remarkable views and the fresh breeze that Buffalo has to offer.

The Waterfront Route From downtown Buffalo, take the Skyway over the Buffalo River and past the Outer Harbor. From the top of the skyway you’ll see the rolling waves of Lake Erie. There’s quite a bit to discover as you head South, so you have plenty of options whether you’re looking for a short trip or an all day excursion. 

Head South on Route 5 along the shoreline. About 11 miles down the road, merge onto Old Lakeshore Road. Another 3.5 mile stretch will bring you to Graycliff Estate, one of Buffalo’s Frank Lloyd Wright structures. Enjoy a tour of this masterpiece of American architecture and learn about the restoration process that’s bringing Graycliff back to its days of glory. 

As you head North on your way back to Buffalo, take Route 5 past Woodlawn Beach until you reach the exit for Tifft Nature Preserve. Make a left to get to Fuhrmann Boulevard where you’ll ride alongside Gallagher Beach and the Buffalo Small Boat Harbor. Stop by any of these locations around sunset to get an awe inspiring view over Lake Erie. Further up Fuhrmann Boulevard is the Buffalo Outer Harbor and Wilkeson Pointe. Turn off of Fuhrmann to get to Ohio Street where you’ll ride along the Buffalo River. Stops along the way include Buffalo Riverworks, Riverfest Park and saloons such as Ballyhoo and Swannie House. From there, a left on Perry brings you to the front door of Canalside, our one-of-a-kind entertainment destination hosting over 1,000 individual events throughout the year!

The Scenic Byway From downtown Buffalo take South Park Avenue South for about 7.5 miles. A left onto Big Tree Road will bring you to Route 20A. After 3.5 miles, 20A will deliver you to the heart of the beautiful Village of Orchard Park. In the village, make a right onto Route 277 for 6.5 miles. You’ll pass by Chestnut Ridge Park and find yourself in North Boston. Make a left onto Boston State Road and enjoy a relaxing ride for 15 miles to the Village of Springville, close to the geological wonder of Zoar Valley. A left on Springville’s idyllic Main Street will bring you to another left on US-219. Head South for 19 miles to Ellicottville where you can enjoy a seasonal pint at Ellicottville Brewing Company.

To close the Scenic Byway loop you’ll head back north along Route 242 for 3.5 miles and make a left on Route 240 in the Hamlet of Ashford. Cruise the dips and waves of 240 for 30 miles and make a right on Route 47/Mill Road. This leads you right into the quaint village of East Aurora. Chow down on a plate of saucy wings at Bar-Bill Tavern and shop for trinkets and knick-knacks at the world-famous Vidler’s 5 & 10. Head back West on Route 20A, once more through the Village of Orchard Park and along to South Park which will lead you right back into the city.

The World Wonder Buffalo has a natural world wonder right it its backyard! Taking the I-190 North from downtown Buffalo leads you along the Niagara River, over the bridge to Grand Island and to the Robert Moses Parkway after about 20 miles. The Robert Moses Parkway winds along the upper Niagara River all the way to Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Niagara Falls State Park. Stretch your legs and enjoy the beautiful views of the Niagara Gorge as you take in the power and majesty of Niagara Falls.

The Robert Moses Parkway continues North, winding along the beautiful green spaces that brightens the lower Niagara Gorge. From here, you can stop at favorite hiking trails within Whirlpool State Park and Devil’s Hole State Park (check for accessibility here). Keep cruising North and you’ll find yourself on the charming streets in the Village of Lewiston. Grab an iced coffee or some ice cream, peruse the shops and boutiques along Center Street and walk right to the shores of the lower Niagara River as the walls of the gorge reach high into the sunny blue sky. Back down Center Street, hop back on the I-190 South and you’ll be ushered directly back into the city of Buffalo.

The Road to Letchworth

On this calming drive, we’re heading back to East Aurora. But we can’t stay long… Ok, ok, you can get one more order of wings from Bar-Bill, but then it’s on Letchworth State Park – lovingly dubbed the Grand Canyon of the East. From EA, take Route 20A East for about 30 miles through the small countryside towns and villages, like Wales Center, Varysburg and Warsaw, that dot the path. Past the farms and orchards, beyond the towering wind turbines and over the rolling hills of Erie and Wyoming counties will bring you to Route 246. Make a right from 20A, through the Town of Perry and follow the signs that lead to the entrance of Letchworth State Park.

You’ll be astounded by incredible views of the upper, middle and lower falls that flow through the massive, naturally carved canyon. Listen for the sound of the train chugging along the tall iron bridge that spans the gorge hundreds of feet above upper falls. If you’ve come equipped with camping gear, pitch a tent for the night to maximize your adventure. As day breaks, a lovely morning drive back West down 20A awaits.

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An Elegant Evening Moon, Tuesday Brings Spring, and Walking the Dogs’ Stars!

(Above: Messier 41, also known as the Little Beehive cluster, is the beating heart of Canis Major, the Greater Dog. This bright cluster, visible with naked eyes and binoculars, sits about 4 degrees below Sirius. The circle represents the field of view in a low power telescope. All-sky image.)

Astronomy Skylights for this week (from March 11th, 2018) by Chris Vaughan. (Feel free to pass this along to friends and send me your comments, questions, and suggested topics.) I post these with photos at http://astrogeoguy.tumblr.com/ where the old editions are archived. You can also follow me on Twitter as @astrogeoguy! Unless otherwise noted, all times are Eastern Time. Please click this MailChimp link to subscribe to these emails. If you are a teacher or group leader interested joining me on a guided field trip to York University’s Allan I. Carswell Observatory, or another in your area, visit www.astrogeo.ca.

If you’d like me to bring my Digital Starlab inflatable planetarium to your school or other daytime or evening event, visit DiscoveryPlantarium.com and request me. We’ll tour the Universe together! 

Earth Hour and Public Events

Taking advantage of the moon and other bright objects in the sky this week, the RASC Toronto Centre astronomers will hold their free monthly public City Sky Star Party in Bayview Village Park (steps from the Bayview subway station), around 8 pm on the first clear weeknight this week (except Wed and Fri). You don’t need to be an RASC member, or own any equipment, to join them. Check here for details, and check the banner on their website home page or Facebook page for the GO or NO-GO decision around 5 pm each day. 

On Monday evenings, York University’s Allan I. Carswell Observatory runs an online star party - broadcasting views from four telescopes/cameras, answering viewer questions, and taking requests! Details are here. On Wednesday evenings after dark, they offer free public viewing through their telescopes. If it’s cloudy, the astronomers give tours and presentations. Details are here. 

On Tuesday, March 20, starting at 7 pm, the U of T AstroTour will present their planetarium show entitled Our Musical Universe. Tickets and details are here. 

At 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 21, the RASC Toronto Centre will hold their free monthly Recreational Astronomy Night Meeting at the Ontario Science Centre. The public are welcome. Talks include the Sky This Month, what to see on the full moon, imaging the space station while it crosses the moon or sun, and more. Check here for details. Parking is free. 

Eastern GTA sky watchers are invited to join the RASC Toronto Centre and Durham Skies for stargazing at the edge of Lake Ontario in Millennium Square in Pickering on Saturday evening, March 24, from 6 pm to 11 pm. Details are here. Before heading out, check the RASCTC home page for a Go/No-Go call in case it's too cloudy to observe.

On Friday, March 23, starting at 7 pm, the U of T AstroTour will present their planetarium show entitled The Life and Death of Stars. Tickets and details are here. 

At 7 pm on Friday, March 23, U of T’s Astronomy & Space Exploration Society (ASX) will hold a free public presentation at the McLennan Physical Laboratory entitled So, You Want to Go to Mars? Check here for details. 

Saturday is Earth Hour. Here are some astronomy events to help you celebrate: 

If it’s sunny this Saturday, March 24 from 10 am to noon, astronomers from the RASC Toronto Centre will be setting up outside the main doors of the Ontario Science Centre for Solar Observing. Come and see the Sun in detail through special equipment designed to view it safely. This is a free monthly event (details here), but parking and admission fees inside the Science Centre will still apply. Check the RASC Toronto Centre website or their Facebook page for the Go or No-Go notification. 

On Saturday, March 24, starting at 7 pm, the U of T AstroTour will present the free AstroTour: Special Earth Hour Event – Where Captain Nemo Got it Right, and Wrong – Life in the Deep Earth by Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar. Details are here. 

On Saturday, March 24 from 7:30 to 11 pm, the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers will host free public stargazing for all. The location is the Niagara Gateway Tourism Centre, located just off Casablanca in Grimsby. Details are here. 

On Saturday, March 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, the Durham Region Astronomical Association (DRAA) will host free public stargazing for all at Oshawa Museum. Details are here.

(Above: The Equinoxes occur when the sun crosses the celestial equator every six months, moving north or south to trigger the beginning of Spring and Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere respectively.)  

Happy Vernal Equinox!

At about 12:15 pm Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, our northern Spring, also known as the Vernal Equinox, officially begins! Here’s why… 

The Celestial Equator is an imaginary circle around the sky that sits directly above the Earth’s equator. It divides the sky into two equal bowls - the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Meanwhile, as Earth orbits the sun, the sun appears to travel eastward through the distant stars, tracing out another circle called the ecliptic. Due to the 23.5° tilt of the Earth’s axis of rotation, the two circles are tipped with respect to each other. Think of them as two hula hoops with the same centre, Earth - but one is tilted so that they intersect at only two spots. (The motion of the sun that I’m referring to is the one that causes new stars to appear each season, and not the one that carries it across the sky every day. The former motion is due to the Earth’s year-long orbit and the latter motion is due to the Earth’s daily rotation.) 

The sun’s eastward motion along the ecliptic circle traverses about one degree per day. At the precise moment of the Vernal Equinox, the sun is “stepping over” the equator (where the hula hoops cross) and its apparent motion is carrying it into the northern half of the sky. Six months from now, on the Autumnal Equinox, it will again cross the equator heading into the southern half of the sky. 

This produces two interesting effects. Firstly, for the next six months, the sun will spend the majority of each day in our northern hemisphere sky, overhead of the lucky folks in North America, Europe, and Asia! More sun time means warmer air and longer daylight! At the same time, folks in the Southern hemisphere have to accept shorter, colder days and longer nights (Warmly dressed astronomers like long winter nights!). Secondly, on the day of the equinoxes, we experience about 12 hours each of daytime and night-time (it varies by latitude). This is where the word equinox (Latin for equal night) comes from. 

The times around the equinoxes offer better chances to see the aurorae at high northern and southern latitudes, too. Just as two bar magnets lined up with their poles in the same direction repel one another strongly, the Earth’s magnetic field repels the sun’s field. At the equinoxes, the Earth’s axis tilts neither towards nor away from the sun, so the two “magnets” aren’t lined up as well, reducing Earth’s ability to deflect the sun’s field and the charged particles that trigger aurorae in our upper atmosphere. 

Walking the Dogs’ stars

The night sky’s brightest star Sirius gleams in the evening during early spring every year. When the sky darkens about 8 pm local time, the star sits above the southern horizon, just to the lower left of Orion (the Hunter). For the rest of the evening, Sirius slowly descends as it passes into the southwestern sky before setting about 1 am local time.

(Above: The southern evening sky, shown at 9 pm local time in mid-March annually, features Orion and his two dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor. The latter, at upper left, ironically resembles a stick!)

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star in Canis Major (the Greater Dog). The constellation genuinely resembles a wiener dog! Sirius sparkles at the dog’s collar. The pup’s head is formed by several medium-bright stars to Sirius’ upper left. These are near the limit of visibility in urban skies. 

The rest of the dog’s body, composed of more easily visible stars, extends to the lower left (southeast) of Sirius. The dog is rearing up and facing west, as if he is begging Orion for a treat. About a fist’s diameter to the lower right of Sirius, we find the bright star Wezen, which marks the dog’s “bottom”. Wezen is a rare yellow supergiant star. One day it will explode in a supernova. The tip of the dog’s tail, marked by a modest star named Aludra, is found four finger widths to the lower left of Wezen. Four finger widths to the lower right of Wezen, a bright star named Adhara represents the dog’s rear legs. (Some representations include two dimmer stars for the rear paws.) Adhara is a hot blue giant star with a surface temperature of a whopping 21,000 K located about 34 light-years from the sun. It’s the brightest star in the sky when viewed in ultraviolet light, and it, too, is on the way to a supernova death.

(Above: A detail star chart for Canis Major, one of several constellations that genuinely resemble their name. Messier 41, below Sirius, is easily visible.) 

The dog’s front legs are formed by the bright star Mirzam, which is located about a palm’s width to the lower right of Sirius. Mirzam, which means “the Herald” because it rises just before Sirius, is 60 times more luminous than Sirius. If it were located where Sirius is, instead of 500 light-years away, it would appear 15 times brighter than Venus! 

In the heart of Canis Major, about four finger widths below Sirius, is a bright little cluster of stars designated Messier 41, sometimes called the Little Beehive Cluster. Binoculars should show it easily. The cluster, which is about 2300 light-years away, consists of several brighter golden stars and numerous fainter ones. 

Canis Major is only one of Orion’s two hunting companions. The other, Canis Minor (the Smaller Dog), sits 30° (three fist diameters) to Orion’s left. This constellation is composed of only two stars - very bright white Procyon and dimmer Gomesa, which sits about four finger widths to Procyon’s upper right. Ironically, the constellation resembles a stick more than a dog! The two dogs might be hunting Lepus (the Rabbit), a constellation of modest stars that sit directly below Orion. 

Sirius is so bright because it is about 25 times more luminous than our Sun, and only a mere 8.6 light-years away from Earth. Furthermore, it is heading towards us, and will brighten over the next millennia! Sirius has a tiny companion star, designated Sirius B, that some astronomers call the Pup. I prefer to call it the Flea!

(Above: A Hubble Space Telescope image of Sirius. Its tiny companion star Sirius B, aka The Pup, is the tiny dot at lower left.)  

Sirius is famous for exhibiting flashes of intense colour as it twinkles. This is because northern hemisphere observers usually see the star positioned low in the sky, when its very bright starlight is passing through a thicker blanket of air. The pockets of turbulence in our atmosphere that makes stars twinkle also work like tiny refracting prisms – splitting apart Sirius’ white starlight and randomly sending different colours (wavelengths) to our eyes. 

The ancient Egyptians linked their calendar to the arrival of Sirius in the pre-dawn sky because it signaled the onset of the Nile floods around the beginning of summer. In China, Sirius is called Tiān Láng天狼, aka “the Celestial Wolf”. Many First Nations cultures saw a dog’s shape in these stars and called Sirius the Moon Dog Star (Inuit), the Wolf Star (Pawnee), and the Coyote Star. On the next clear evening, have a look at our bright neighbour! 

The Moon and Planets

The moon starts this week as a very slim crescent lingering over the western horizon for a short while after sunset. Tonight (Sunday), very bright Venus will be positioned just four finger widths to the moon’s upper right, and much dimmer Mercury will be the four fingers beyond Venus. (After the moon moves away tomorrow, the two planets will remain there.)

(Above: The young crescent moon will visit Venus and Mercury on the evening of Sunday, March 18, shown here at 8:15 pm local time. The two planets will remain in view for the rest of the week, although Mercury will drop lower every evening.)

For the rest of the week, the moon will wax and climb east, leaving the western twilight. On Friday evening, March 22, in the southwestern evening sky, the waxing crescent moon will pass just to the upper left of Aldebaran, the brightest star in Taurus (the Bull). Closest approach will occur around 7 pm EDT. While it won’t yet be fully dark in the GTA, binoculars will still reveal the star. Observers in northeastern Russia, northwestern North America, Greenland, Svalbard, most of Scandinavia, Great Britain, and Ireland can see the moon’s orbit carry it across Aldebaran. The star will wink out when the moon’s dark leading limb covers it, and re-appear from the opposite lit limb less than an hour later.

(Above: The moon’s orbit (green line) will carry it upwards past the bright star Aldebaran in Taurus in early evening on March 22, shown here at 7:30 pm EDT. Parts of the world will see the moon occult the star.)

Saturday brings the moon to a position at right angles with Earth and the sun, producing its First Quarter phase. At first quarter, the moon rises at noon and sets about midnight, putting it nicely in the southern sky during the evening. The dates surrounding first quarter are perfect for seeing the dramatically shadowed terrain along the Terminator, the boundary separating the dark and lit hemispheres. The sun’s light is striking the moon at a shallow angle, stretching all the shadows and leaving even shallow craters in darkness. New vistas are illuminated every night! Use binoculars or a small telescope. 

Extremely bright Venus continues its ascent from the evening twilight this week. You can look for its blaze of brightness well above the western horizon after sunset, until it sets at about 8:50 pm local time. Much dimmer Mercury is easy to see this week when using Venus as your guide. It will be sitting about four finger widths to the upper right of Venus tonight, and then begin to drop lower than Venus through the week. Viewed in a telescope the hot little planet will exhibit a waning crescent phase, while Venus will be nearly fully illuminated. The best viewing time for Mercury falls between 7:40 and 8:40 pm local time. 

Extremely bright Jupiter will be rising just before midnight local time this week. It will reach its highest elevation (about three fist diameters) above the southern horizon by 5 am local time. And it will continue to catch your eye in the southwestern sky as you leave for school or work until close to sunrise.

(Above: The string of pre-dawn planets continue to define the plane of our Solar System along the Ecliptic (green line). Jupiter will rise just before midnight, followed by Mars, and finally Saturn. Shown here for 6 am local time, Mars is steadily sliding towards Saturn and brightening.)  

Reddish Mars is dimmer than Jupiter, but it is steadily brightening as Earth closes our distance from it. Over the next five months, Mars will begin to outshine everything but the king of planets, the moon, and the bright star Vega. For this week, Mars will be rising at about 3 am local time and will appear over the southern horizon before dawn. 

Mars has been steadily moving eastward towards yellowish Saturn. This week, the two planets will be only a generous palm’s width apart, with Mars to Saturn’s upper right. The ringed planet rises just before 3:30 am local time, putting it two fist diameters above the southeastern horizon just before the dawn sky begins to brighten. The teapot-shaped constellation of Sagittarius (the Archer) will sit directly below Saturn all year.

Keep looking up to enjoy the sky! I love getting questions so, if you have any, send me a note.

[annchumleigh]

Does Denver, Colorado Have Beaches?

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Rocky Mountain Beach

Confluence Park

Chatfield State Park

Boulder Reservoir

Aurora Reservoir

Yes, we know all about Downtown Denver, zip lining, skiing, mountains, tours, restaurants, and drinking places in Denver. But do you ever hear about the beaches of Denver, Colorado? Exactly. Let us assure you, beaches in Denver do exist. Technically, they’re not really your average huge beaches, but they definitely still seem like one. So, we have listed the top “beaches” to visit in Denver so you can start making your way into the sandy and sunny beaches!

Rocky Mountain Beach

Although it’s a small beach and cannot be compared to all of the other huge beaches, the view, however, is spectacular with mountains in the background and marina on the right. Furthermore, it is free, family-friendly, and you can even bring your dog here with you. In this small beach, you can rent a paddle board and even go for a boat ride a

round the lake for an hour and a half for only $20.00 per person. From the reviews online, it is obvious that despite its size, the Rocky Mountain Beach offers a great number of activities, striking views, and food for you, your friends or family, to enjoy.

Confluence Park

Are you in the middle of the city and craving for sand and sun rays? Well, the Confluence Park is about as beachy as it gets in the middle of the city. Confluence Park Beach is just a patch of sand a small body of water located along the Cherry Creek and the South Platte River. In this “beach”, you are able to go swimming, kayaking, and floating. If you get tired of swimming or kayaking, you are also able to walk, cycle, or run along the picturesque paths along the Confluence Park to relax and get a little bit of exercise in. It’s a perfect place to take a break from the city, cool down in the summer by dipping your feet in the water, as well as relax by looking at the view.

Chatfield State Park

This park’s reservoir is the perfect location to bask in Colorado’s warm rays and soak in the beautiful view of the Rocky Mountain foothills. With plenty of beach activities such as barbecuing, wildlife viewing, hiking, and watersports, this place is definitely one of the most popular destinations in metro Denver.

Boulder Reservoir

During summer, this Reservoir can be packed. So, planning a visit here can be quite tough if you don’t want many people around. Although not a camping beach, you are still able to do the things you would do at one— boating, swimming, kayaking, skiing, and having a picnic. There’s even a lifeguard on watch at all times so you can be ensured that this is a safe place for you, your friends, and family!

Aurora Reservoir

When you go to the eastern suburb of Denver, Aurora, you will find the Aurora Reservoir. Just approximately a 45-minute drive from the city of Denver, Reservoir offers over 800 acres of water surface for boating, fishing, swimming, beaches, the AQUA Lounge learning center, a scuba area, as well as an eight-mile hiking trail. In fact, the name “The Best Park for Fishing” belongs to this Reservoir! This Reservoir has a decent sized beach perfect for tanning and swimming. If you’re out swimming, paddle boarding, boating, or fishing, don’t worry, there are lifeguards watching at all times. The view of nature here is amazing— cleanly and a lot of things to learn about. If you can take the 45-minute drive, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t visit this amazing Reservoir.

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