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For those that are curious, this is the Real World Horizon location map that Count uses, done by jesuscuervo on Reddit.

See under the cut for more information.

Real World Horizon Map (Speculative)

The Embrace proper is just the valleys and lakes between Pike’s Peak and Cheyenne Mountain, the core of the Nora Territory. Here, I placed each village in a valley respective to the location of Cheyenne Mountain but moved a few things around so it would not be too crowded.

The Outer Sacred Lands – outside the Embrace proper – contain several outcast camps. I had the Nora Territory expand across the Grand Mesa and Gunnison National Forest. Brom’s Camp is located over the Black Canyon of the Gunnison as it is depicted in-game, while Rost’s Hovel and Grata’s Camp are located on the hills/mountains closer to the Embrace.

Valleymeet; the neutral land between The Sacred Lands and the Carja Sundom is based on Maroon Bells, CO in-game. However, I mapped it out to include all of the White River National Forest within Valleymeet.

Hunter’s Gathering the main settlement in Valleymeet would likely be would be located on the Roaring Fork Valley near Woody Creek. That is the largest open valley in the area and the path through which the present-day CO-82 passes could work as a main throughway between the Nora and Carja lands.

Shivering Watch, following CO-82 the mountains narrow into a canyon south of Glenwood Springs (not Glenwood Canyon). The canyon acts as the chokepoint and border between the formerly Nora lands and the Carja Sundom where Shivering Watch and The Daytower are located.

Two Teeth Camp is depicted as being on Maroon Peak in-game. However, it is built over the ruins of the Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Plant, which is further south in Telluride, CO. I kept Two-Teeth in the southern location so it acts as a second buffer between the Sacred Lands and the Sundom.

The Carja Sundom; is where the game took the greatest artistic liberty. The game depicts the heartland of the Carja Sundom south of the Colorado River (Lake Powell specifically); however the real-world locations depicted within The Sundom, the area its geography is based on (Eagle Canyon, Arches, and Canyonlands National Parks), and the route Alloy travels through suggests the Sundom is actually located north of the Colorado River in the real world. Thus rather than having the Sundom’s heartland located in the Colorado Mesa, it would make more sense to place it in the already fertile Price and Green River Valleys in Utah. This way I was able to keep Meridian in Eagle Canyon and Sunfall in Bryce Canyon. Thus Sunfall is actually southwest rather than northwest of Meridian. The Carja Sundom would extend across most of the Western Slope in Colorado into most of eastern and southern Utah. With Shatter Kiln (Provo) as its northernmost boundary.

The Sun-Steps – are the first region of the Sundom that Alloy encounters on her journey. In-game it stretches from Arches National Park to what appears to be Horseshoe Bend. However, Horseshoe Bend is too far south for it to make sense as the border, so I have Morning Watch located further north on another bend. Since river bends can form anywhere it is not a stretch to think there is a new bend somewhere else. Over all the Sun-Steps correspond to the Grand Valley in CO.

Free Heap – located within the Sun Steps is Free Heap, an Oseram outpost set up to provide construction material for Meridian. If they are mining for industrial materials from the Old Ones, it would make the most sense for Free Heap to be located on or near Grand Junction CO, which is the largest settlement in the area today.

Gatelands – form the eastern half of the central Carja Sundom. Unlike the rest of the Sundom, this region is relatively easy to map out since most locations have an obvious real-world reference corresponding to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.

Lone Light had to be relocated since Horseshoe Bend is much further downriver in reality. I placed it in a smaller bend upriver.

Gatelands Bandit Camp - I depicted the Bandint Camps as neutral/independent enclaves within the Sundom, the Gatelands Camp being the largest one of these and corresponding to the entirety of Arches National Park.

The Jewel – the central heartland of the Carja Sundom appears to be based on Monument Valley in present-day Utah and Arizona. However this location would be rather out of the way from Aloy’s journey and it doesn’t fit some of the locations depicted within the Jewel itself (mainly Meridian, which is located in Eagle Canyon). Thus, I thought it made more sense for it to be centered on the eastern Green River Basin along the present-day Carbon, Emery, and Wayne counties. This way Meridian remains in Eagle Canyon and the Spurflints in the San Rafael Reef. The Spearshafts would be a new formation (not present today) somewhere in Canyonlands National Park.

Rustwatch – in-game the Shadow Carja territory is north of the Jewel across from Daybrink (Lake Powell), however since The Jewel is no longer located south of the Lake, Rustwatch and Sunfall are now southeast of the Carja heartland. But Sunfall keeps its location in Bryce Canyon.

The Southern Frontier – in-game Kestrel’s Perch is defined as a fortress built by the fifth Sun King Zavarad as the Sundom expanded north of Daybrink (Lake Powell) into Rustwatch. However because in the real world, Lake Powell is south of what I’ve defined as the Carja heartland, this frontier is now south of Daybrink and Rustwatch.

The Mountain Frontier – Call of the Mountain doesn’t really give many references on where Rising Light and the main route of the game are located, except that it is mountainous and – for the most part – densely wooded. So I opted for the Sundom to have a “Mountain Frontier” along the Wasatch Range. Because the world of Horizon is likely set in a warmer and wetter Earth (due to rising sea levels), the Bonneville and Lahontan Great Lakes have been resurrected east of this range. The former of these acts as The Sundom’s western border and provides the precipitation and rainfall necessary to create forests and jungles in the Colorado Plateau.

Shattered Kiln – a bandit camp near the northern reaches of the Sundom, as in-game it is based on Provo Utah near Maker’s End (Salt Lake City).

The Daunt; the southwestern corner of the Carja Sundom corresponds to Zion National Park. However, Zion is relatively small to fit all the in-game locations. In-game, Zion National Park appears to be the same size as the entirety of Southern Nevada or the California Central Valley. To fit everything in, I extended The Daunt to include the entire Virgin River Basin in Washington County Utah.

Barren Light would then be located with St George, Utah where the Virgin River (and the I-15) cross Bloomington Hills.

Chainscrape and the Redhew Quarry, the Oseram settlement within the Daunt is located along a bit upriver from Barren Light.

The Claim; the Oseram territory is not depicted in-game, however, Pitch Cliff and Free Heap are two Oseram settlements near their border with the Carja Sundom. It is stated that their territory is north of The Sundom and west of The Cut, so it likely corresponds to Idaho, specifically the Snake River Basin.

Pitch Cliff is likely located along the Roan Cliffs, and possibly very near the border between the Claim and the Sundom.

The lands between The Long Roam, the Claim, and the Carja Sundom form an unclaimed region around the present-day Uintah Basin. Oseram traders travel through it and the Carja might have sent some raiders across it, but it remains mostly unpopulated. I shaded this area pink as the Carja might claim it but likely hold no direct control.

No Man’s Land - is the border between the Carja Sundom and the Tenakth Clanlands. No Man’s Land borders are not well defined in-game, but they seem to correspond to the northern shore of Lake Mead, specifically the area around the Overton Arm where the Virgin River meets the Lake. The overall location works for a real-world equivalent, but a few things get shuffled around for them to fit.

Jagged Deep; the eastern bank of the Virgin River was tenuously controlled by the Carja Sundom. What remains is Riverwatch, an abandoned fort on the banks of the Overton Arm, and Jagged Deep an abandoned mine that is now delved by Oseram adventurers. The Carja Camp on the west bank of the Overton Arm is the furthest west Carja settlement.

Eastern Lie & Deadfalls are the westernmost Tenakth settlements closest to the Cajra and Utaru borders, which have been taken by Regalla’s Rebels. In fact, most of the Tenakth side of No Man’s Land is occupied by the rebels.

Spinebreak; in-game Spinebreak is located on the southeastern border between No-Man’s Land and the Tenakth Clanlands proper and built under the ruins of a present-day highway tunnel. The issue is that there are no tunnels – or logical places to put a tunnel – between the Overton Arm and Las Vegas (the Stillsands). I thus place Spinebreak further north on the Virgin River Canyon acting as a second border between Barren Light and the Tenakth camps.

The Utaru Tribal Lands; the Utaru settled in the lands surrounding the Western Grand Array (WGA), which they named Plainsong.

Plainsong, although the WGA is based on the Very Large Array in New Mexico, the VLA is very far from Aloy’s path and the in-game geography. Furthermore just like the Nora take their name from the NORAD Facility and the Tenakth take their name from the Tenth Task Force, I suspect the Utaru take their name from Utah. Thus it is likely that the WGA is not the VLA but rather a new array built somewhere in Southern Utah, between the Carja Sundom and the Desert Clans. With this in mind, I placed Plainsong on the Cedar Valley and worked from there.

Stone’s Echo – Stone’s Echo is an Utaru outpost near the Stillsands, just past No Man’s Land. I placed it along the Meadow Valley Wash, which would likely be a tad more fertile than in the present day. Because we are dealing with what I expect is a warmer and wetter climate due to rising sea levels (and AETHER’s supercell storms going haywire).

Riverhymn – On the northern edge of the Utaru lands lies Riverhymn; the second largest Utaru settlement after Plainsong. In-game it is located in a fairly mountainous corner. So it is likely located near Frisco Peak with the river that passes through it being the Beaver River. However this river flows in the opposite direction that is seen in-game, rather than flowing south towards Plainsong, it flows north into the Sevier Lake.

·Due to the wetter climate, it is possible that the entire Bonneville Basin is once again flooded and Lake Bonneville acts as a boundary between the Utaru, the Carja, the Oseram, and Tenakth Desert Clans but the game map does not go that far north. Regardless I thought it be cool so I opted to depict it as such.

Tenakth Desert Clans; the Desert Clans inhabit most of Southern Nevada. Their territory reaches the present-day Great Basin National Park in the northeast and the Shining Wastes (Death Valley National Park) to the West.

The Stillsands; southwest of the Utaru territory, is another semi-contested region (it is within the Tenakth Desert Clan territory but both major settlement Camp Nowhere and Hidden Ember are Oseram). This is pretty simple since it corresponds to Clark County NV, with Hidden Ember clearly being Las Vegas. I originally had Devil’s Grasp be located in Barstow CA, but opted to place it closer to Las Vegas in Primm.

Dry Yearn; is the easternmost region of the Clanlands. It contains Arrowhand, the second largest Desert Clan settlement, and Restless Weald. It is fairly easy to place since Restless Weald is based in Caliente, NV. With this in mind, I placed Arrowhand over Crystal Springs, NV, and the Dry Yearn Camp just north of Restless Weald.

The Greenswell; is the northernmost region of the Desert Clanlands; it is also the least arid region of the Desert Clans. Part of this can be attributed to the supercell storms, but I also opted to have the core of the territory within the Great Basin National Park, which is a very green area within the Nevada desert, which further explains the area’s climate.

Scalding Spear; centrally located in the Nevada desert, the capital of the Desert Clans is located on the present-day Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project.

Shining Wastes; is an arid mostly flat expanse of land, which for the most part corresponds to Death Valley National Park. The only problem is that Death Valley is not particularly flat. I included Death Valley, now filled in with a saline lake, within the Shining Wastes but placed the main settlements located further north within the Nevada Desert (which is mostly flat).

Runner’s Wild – a small region in the Desert Clan territory, Runner’s Wild corresponds to Mammoth Lakes in California and acts as a border between the Desert and Sky Clans.

Salt Bite – north of Runner’s Wild this region borders Runner’s Wild and the Greenswell, it is clearly based on Mono Lake in California and the geography easily fits into this location.

Memorial Grove; although the Tenakth are divided into three warring Clans (and Regalla’s Rebels), the Memorial Grove acts as a capital / neutral ground for all three. The Grove is located on a museum and military base – specifically an airforce base – south of Mono Lake. The base does not exist in the present day but could be located anywhere in the Owens Valley. I paced it on Independence, CA (fitting name). Like other areas on the map, the Owens Valley is also much more fertile than in the current day.

Tenakth Sky Clans; northwest of the Memorial Grove the Sky Clans make their home along the Sierra Nevada, specifically Yosemite Valley and the Sierra National Forrest. Not many changes here, but it doesn’t seem like their territory expands much further north than Lake Tahoe (unless it is not depicted).

The Bulwark; the capital of the Skyclans is based on Sentinel Dome in Yosemite Valley, I kept it here and based the rest around it.

Sheerside Mountains; are based on the Sierra Nevada, the region itself corresponds to the northern half of the Sky Clans’ territory. I took Sheerside Climb to be the pass from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite and assumed Bonewhite Tear and the other settlements would be located along CA Route 120 and the Tuolumne River.

Stand of the Sentinels the southern region of the Sky Clans appears to be based off the Sierra National Forest. Its major settlements follow a pass from Mammoth Lakes to Tide’s Reach (possibly Fresno CA, see below). This suggests that the major settlements are located along the San Joaquin River.

Tenakth Lowland Clans; like the Carja Sundom, the Lowland Clans pose a huge conundrum. The Lowlands seem to consist of the foothills of the Sierras along Kings Canyon National Park and the Sequoia National Forrest towards a coast. This suggests that California’s Central Valley is flooded due to rising sea levels. If this is the case it helps explain why The Long Coast (Bakersfield) is a coast and not inland.However, if this were the case there should be a long peninsula formed from California's Coastal Ranges. But this peninsula is completely absent from the in-game map. Furthermore, Tide’s Reach appears to be based in Oakland, but it is geographically located at the foothills of the Sierra National Forrest. This should be impossible; Oakland would be located on the aforementioned “peninsula” between San Francisco Bay and the “Central Valley Sea”, but this peninsula is nowhere to be found on the map.

I tried my best to come up with a creative solution.

Raintrace – as in-game Raintrace is based on Sequoia National Forrest, Lowland Path and Fall’s Edge are located along CA Route 180 and King’s Canyon, which provide a direct route from the Memorial Grove to the rest of the Lowland Clans’ territory. Fenrise is further south on Isabella Lake where the Kern River valley provides a connection between the Desert Clans and Lowland Clans’ territories.

Tide Reach – I relocated Tide’s Reach to Fresno, CA which is now along the coast of the “Central Valley Sea”. I opted to have it based on Fresno since it provides another large present-day settlement where to base it, and more importantly, it is directly on the path Alloy would take from Stand of the Sentinels. Since Alloy can’t swim from Tide’s Reach to the Isle of Spires (San Francisco) it makes sense to place it further away from the island than Oakland. SF Bay is large, but not large enough for there to be a storm that wrecks Alloy’s raft. To make the route Alloy takes a bit more logical I also broke up the Coastal Ranges north of the Salinas River into an archipelago. I considered sinking the entirety of the Mt Diablo Range, to provide a direct route from Tide’s Reach to the Island, but I thought that would be too much.

The Long Coast – in-game The Long Coast seems to refer to the Pacific Coast, but as already mentioned it also refers to the ruins of Bakersfield CA. Thankfully a flooded Central Valley means we’ve gained a new coast. Thus the Long Coast now refers to the western coast of this inland sea. Thornmash, in-game coordinates suggest it is located near Tracy, CA. but I placed it a little further south on this coast so it forms a triangle with Tide’s Rach and Raintrace Rise and so it is not too close to San Francisco.

Cliffs of the Cry – as in-game the Cliffs correspond to Big Sur and the California Pacific Coast. I opted to have Raintrace West located on the Cliffs (close to San Luis Obispo) since you travel from it to the Zennith Base.

Isle of Spires; is straightforward San Francisco, which is now an island. Alva describes San Francisco as an archipelago, so this helped me further justify the breakup of the Coastal Ranges. Although I realize that such geologic shifts would likely destroy the city of San Francisco itself. This is the suspension of disbelief in a world that has a volcano appear on Yellowstone and New Zealand sink beneath the waves.

Zenith Base; originally I thought about having it located in Monterey however it is south of Tilda’s Mansion, which is in Big Sur. It then seemed fitting to place the Zenith Base in Vandenberg Airforce Base instead.

The Burning Shores; it is LA, which like San Francisco is now an archipelago due to tectonic activity and rising sea levels. This is pretty much explained in-game.

Fleet’s End is located somewhere in the Baldwin Hills, which are now the main island of the “bay”

Pangea Park / Londra Productions is described as being on a peninsula. Because it is partially based on Dinseyland (or Universal Studios) I’ve opted to keep it in Anaheim. To make Anaheim a peninsula I’ve flooded the San Gabriel Valley in the north and Newport Beach in the south.

#aloy and seyka #aloy x seyka #horizon burning shores #horizon forbidden west #countdown #my writing #countdownfic #horizoncountdown #field guide

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peloblancophoto · 6 months

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Liberty Bell Mountain Milky Way

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disneyparksattractionstournament · 5 months

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Round 1 of Extinct Disney Parks attractions and experiences matchups

Group A:

A1:

Horizons vs Space Mountain - Ghost Galaxy

Innoventions vs Magic of Disney Animation

Rocket Rods vs Backlot tour

Disneyland's Peoplemover vs Adventure Thru Inner Space

River country vs Discovery island

Wonders of Life Sensory Fun house vs Honey I Shrunk the Kids playset

Stitch's Great Escape! vs The Enchanted Tiki Room:Under New Management

Shark reef (Typhoon Lagoon) vs Kim Possible: World Showcase Adventure

A2:

Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour vs ExtraTerrorestrial Alien Encounter

The Great Movie Ride vs World of Motion

California Screamin vs Maelstrom

Test Track 1.0 vs Ellen's Universe of Energy

Cranium Command vs El Rio del Tiempo

Journey Into Imagination vs 20k leagues under the sea

Season of the Vine vs Mission Tortilla Factory

Superstar Limo vs Orange Stinger

Group B:

B1:

25th Cake Castle vs Stitch TP castle

Epcot Spaceship Earth Wand/2000 vs Earffel Tower

Pre-Frozen Norway Epcot vs Wonders of Life pavilion

The Land fountain/pre 2004 The Land vs Epcot future world floor fibre optic lights

Downtown disney vs Millennium village

Aunt Polly’s vs Soundstage restaurant

Mouse Gear vs Old World of Disney

Old entrance plaza/section of DCA vs A Bugs Land

B2:

Pizza planet vs Electric umbrella

Big coke bottle mist sprays at MGM vs Space Mountain bouncy walkway after ride

Cinderella Castle Christmas lights vs Old Cinderella Castle colors

Toontown fair vs Streets of America

MGM Sorcerer's hat vs DCA letters

Fountain of Nations vs Old Polynesian Lobby

Ice Station Cool vs Old MK hub/plaza

Pleasure Island vs Disney Quest

Group C:

C1:

Mickey and the Magical Map vs Main Street Electrical Parade

Spirit of Aloha dinner show vs Legend of the Lion King

Remember the Magic/Magical Moments parade vs Dream Along With Mickey show

Magic Journeys vs Honey, I Shrunk the Audience

Illuminations vs Star Wars Fireworks

Red Cad Trolley News Boys vs Club Buzz / Calling All Space Scouts… a Buzz Lightyear Adventure

Character dining at the Liberty Tree Tavern vs Push the Talking Trash Can

Food Rocks/Kitchen Kabaret vs The Muppets Present...Great Moments in American History

C2:

Golden Dreams vs Eureka! The California Adventure Parade

Tapetry of Nations parade vs Wishes

Citizens of Hollywood/Main street vs Lucky the Dinosaur

Mickey climbing the Matterhorn vs Disneyland mermaids

Paint the Night Parade vs Mad T Party

Stars and Motorcars parade vs Mickey's Jammin Jungle Parade

Animagique vs Kitetails

Spectromagic parade vs Mickey Mania parade

Group D:

D1:

Old Kilimanjaro Safaris with plotline/Little Red VS. Fountains in Small World/old colors

Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights vs Jedi Training Academy

Disney dollars vs Hard tickets at Disney World

Old look of chocolate coins in parks(with Dumbo, Jiminy Cricket, and Scrooge) vs Wake Tinker Bell at Tinker Bell’s Treasures

Wading in lakes/beaches vs Riding in the front of the monorail

Tom Sawyer paint brushes vs Magical express

Pal Mickey vs Epcot Living statues

Strawberry Minnie Fruit bars vs Simba Paw ice cream bar

D2:

Extra magic hours(Like, the ones where they stayed open til 12am or even 3am) vs Star Wars Weekends

Yellow ponchos vs Hotel mickey soap

Unique Bedspreads vs Resort Bedtime stories TV

Fun road signs vs Epcot Innoventions and old Entrance loop

Epcot kidcot masks/duffy vs Penny press with cranks

Free roaming characters in Disney World vs Paper fastpasses

Mickey straws vs Pirates of the Caribbean barker parrot

Old attic scene in Haunted Mansion with pop up yelling jump scare ghosts VS. Pre 2007 Spaceship Earth ending

#matchups #match ups #round 1 #disney #disney parks extinct attractions tournament

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dreaminginthedeepsouth · 10 months

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Moonrise over the Bell Valley near Ratón, NM. Photo: Steve Staviski (June 2023) :: [Robert Scott Horton]

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She did feel it. A dark hand had let go its lifelong hold upon her heart. But she did not feel joy, as she had in the mountains. She put her head down in her arms and cried, and her cheeks were salt and wet. She cried for the waste of her years in bondage to a useless evil. She wept in pain, because she was free. What she had begun to learn was the weight of liberty. Freedom is a heavy load, a great and strange burden for the spirit to undertake. It is not easy. It is not a gift given, but a choice made, and the choice may be a hard one. The road goes upward towards the light; but the laden traveller may never reach the end of it.

— Ursula K. Le Guin, The Tombs of Atuan

[alive on all channels]

#moonrise #Bell Valley #New Mexico #Steve staviski #June 2023 #Robert Scott Horton #Ursula K. LeGuin #quotes #alive on all channels

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q8q · 1 year

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Liberty Bell Mountain

#5 #nature #landscape #landscape photography #curators on tumblr #photography #nature photography #mountains #trees

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sunnytastic · 1 year

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The Gang By Episode Titles

"The Gang"

Season 1 The Gang Gets Racist The Gang Finds a Dead Guy

Season 2 The Gang Goes Jihad The Gang Gives Back The Gang Exploits a Miracle The Gang Runs for Office

Season 3 The Gang Finds a Dumpster Baby The Gang Gets Invincible The Gang Gets Held Hostage The Gang Solves the North Korea Situation The Gang Sells Out The Gang Gets Whacked (pt 1) The Gang Gets Whacked (pt2) The Gang Dances Their Asses Off

Season 4 The Gang Solves the Gas Crisis The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition

Season 5 The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis The Gang Hits the Road The Gang Gives Frank an Intervention The Gang Wrestles for the Troops The Gang Reignites the Rivalry

Season 6 The Gang Buys a Boat The Gang Gets a New Member The Gang Gets Stranded in the Woods

Season 7 The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore The Gang Gets Trapped The High School Reunion Part 2: The Gang's Revenge

Season 8 The Gang Recycles Their Trash The Gang Gets Analyzed The Gang Dines Out

Season 9 The Gang Broke Dee The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award The Gang Saves the Day The Gang Gets Quarantined The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 6 The Gang Squashes Their Beefs

Season 10 The Gang Beats Boggs The Gang Group Dates The Gang Spies Like U.S. The Gang Misses the Boat The Gang Goes on Family Fight

Season 11 The Gang Hits the Slopes The Gang Goes to Hell (part 1) The Gang Goes to Hell (part 2)

Season 12 The Gang Turns Black The Gang Goes to a Water Park The Gang Tends Bar

Season 13 The Gang Makes Paddy's Great Again The Gang Escapes The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies' Reboot" Times Up for the Gang The Gang Gets New Wheels The Gang Solves the Bathroom Problem The Gang Does a Clip Show The Gang Wins the Big Game

Season 14 The Gang Gets Romantic The Gang Chokes The Gang Texts The Gang Solves Global Warming

Season 15 The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7 The Gang Buys a Roller Rink The Gang Replaces Dee with a Monkey The Gang Goes to Ireland The Gang's Still in Ireland The Gang Carries a Corpse Up a Mountain

Total: 66

Dennis, Charlie, Dee, Mac

#iasip #its always sunny #it's always sunny in philadelphia #frank reynolds #dee reynolds #dennis reynolds #mac macdonald #charlie kelly #the gang by episode titles

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imeverywoman420 · 2 years

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I do love being an american but not in like a founding fathers liberty american dream way… its like marina says im obsessed with the mess thats america. Insanely diverse country and i love how its just whatever who cares. Like there was no plan its an improvisational effort its fucking around and finding out. Theres old money in the northeast these hoes descended from the colonists… my family were Deliverance Hills have eyes silent hill wrong turn etc mountain people my cousin got a job at the nearest taco bell (1 hour away) and that was the best job anyone had got they treated him like a lawyer. Theres LA people and like originally california was gold miners and stuff and now theyre like the weed and kale state. And new york…. New york new york whatever alicia keys said… the midwest grows all of our food and theres something called Midwestern gothic idk thats cool. Theres native americans like a billion different tribes with their own cultures and landmarks and stuff like half of places in america are probably named after native american words at least in the south. Theres a mexicantown in every other city. I love trailer parks. Theres a village in ohio thats supposed to look like a german town?

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gumgumvibecheck · 8 months

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rules: shuffle your repeat playlist and post the first ten tracks, then tag ten ppl

thank you @loverboysanji for the tag you nerd

thats the way that the world goes round - john prine

a lucid dream - fontaines d.c.

don't let the sunshine fool ya - townes van zandt

liberty bell - fontaines d.c.

ghost man on third - taking back sunday

fishin blues - taj mahal

the mountain - steve earle, the del mccoury band

cant let go - lucinda williams

big cheese burgers and good french fries - blaze foley

graceland - justin townes earle

dont have it in me to tag everybody but please do it if you wanna! tell em i sent ya

#aub talks

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trixxiephantomhive · 1 year

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LBSC Secret Santa Sprint Fic Challenge 2022

for: @inkmousey

Chapter 1 summary: Luka finally beats Marinette in Ultimate Mecha Strike III!

-but she starts crying.

Chapter 2: Marinette isn't the best at iceskating

It was a peaceful Christmas day, snow was falling, and the smell of breakfast floated through the house. But, best of all, Luka had come over that morning to give Marinette her gift, and Tom insisted he stayed for Christmas dinner. Luka, fully knowing his Ma would just be heating up frozen turkey dinners in the boat’s microwave, decided to stay.

So they all just watched movies, ate lots of sweets, and opened presents.

And, there were a lot of presents. Marinette made her dad a new hat, a mug, and a book cover for his favorite recipe book. She also made her mom a new apron, bought her a paintable plant pot, a new book, and a banner to display in her art classes. She also made Luka a treasure trove of hoodies and beanies to keep him warm.

Eventually, everything was opened and Tom made his way into the kitchen to cook a massive meal. And, soon enough came the delicious smells and the faint jingles of bells strewn around in the tinsel, wrapping the walls, and there were ornaments on the tree. The holiday spirit was strong

While waiting for dinner to be ready, Luka and Marinette sat on the couch to play some Ultimate Mecha Strike III, Luka prepared himself to play, fully expecting to lose. But Marinette –who may have been a little tipsy from the spiked eggnog Luka bought for her parents– was off her game. With a lot of fight on his side, he won for the first time ever against her. He laughed and looked over with a smile, but that smile was quickly wiped off his face when she looked back with tears in her eyes.

He scooted closer to her. “Marinette?” He asked, “What’s the matter?”

“You won? I never lose!” She started sniffling as tears rolled down her cheeks, she rubbed them away and it made her face red.

“Woah, woah! I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry!” Luka gasped and tried to give her a hug, but she grumpily pushed him back and hiccuped. “No, bad Luka!”

He scooted back and looked at her,“I didn’t mean to… I ruined your Christmas!” He wails softly, he knew Marinette occasionally had a fragile disposition, he felt horrible about shattering it

Marinette stared at him as her eyes went wide. She shook her head as she jumped closer to him, “You did not! I just didn’t expect to lose!”

“Are you sure?” Luka asked, and Marinette nodded, “You didn’t ruin Christmas, I promise,”

Luka smiled and chuckled a bit, hugging Marinette finally. She moved her head to look up at him and smirked. “You don’t have to worry, Luka, that was only the third round. We’ve got at least seven more to go.”

Luka laughed and held Marinette even tighter, “You’re on, darning.”

(part two under the line)

A few days after Christmas, Luka and Marinette decided it was the perfect time to try another ice skating date, except that this time it would be just the two of them.

They met up down the street from the Liberty since Marinette was already out that way. The couple then began their walk to the rink, the sound of Juleka’s electric bass cranked up all the way followed behind them like wind at their feet.

Luka stared at the cold snow as they walked with mild hatred for it. After years of being the snake hero, his ability to withstand the cold had become whittled down to almost nothing, so he could never be more thankful to Marinette for making him a mountain of sweaters for Christmas. They arrived at the ice rink and began to set up, Luka pulled out a pair of well-loved skates, covered in stickers like almost everything else he owned. Marinette, on the other hand, had to go rent herself a pair. She never particularly got the chance to skate. After getting the skates on, Marinette tried to stand, and instantly started wobbling. Within a second, Luka was by her side helping her into the rink. She smiled and took his hand, the scent of cold ice mixing with Luka’s minty smell put her at ease.

Luka started to lead Marinette forward, and for a moment, she seemed to have no issues, so as he let go of her hand to fix his pink, handmade beanie, all seemed fine. That is, until Marinette snapped back to reality and started to fall backwards, her arms flailing wildly. Luka bent down to check on her after she fell onto the ice, “Marinette, are you okay?”

“Yeah, I just fell.. I’m used to falling,” Marinette laughed it off, and with Luka’s help managed to get back up.

They skate a tiny bit more, with Luka carefully holding Marinette’s hand while she tried to figure out what she’s doing.

“Oh, I’m being no fun,” Marinette pouted, “Go ahead and skate around a bit, I can’t figure out what I’m doing,”

“No way, Marinette,” Luka looked at her comfortingly, “You just need to learn, I don’t mind showing you. I didn’t come out today just to skate. I wanted to spend time with you.”

“Luka, that’s so sweet.” Marinette took Luka’s arm and they began to go around the rink at a steady pace, Marinette growing more comfortable, and Luka just enjoyed the time he got to spend with his always busy girlfriend.

After a while, Marinette wanted to try skating again without needing to hold something, so she carefully let go of Luka and pushed off, all went well for a few seconds. But then she started to stumble, unable to catch herself to regain stability

Luka skated up closer to her, but allowed her to continue to try and do it on her own, only until it seemed she was about to fall, and when she did, he caught her and lifted her up into his arms. He skated around, carrying her bridal style. They both laughed and smiled until it was time to leave.

#luka miraculous #marinette dupen chang #miraculous ladybug #lukanette endgame #pro lukamari #fluff #cute christmas #Love-bugs-and-snake-charmers #lbsc secret santa

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Matchups for Best Extinct Disney Parks Experience/Attraction Round 1

Hey fam! Still working on creating all the images and creating the info on the polls, that will be a bit(takes longer than you would think! Hopefully will start in a week or? ) But in the meantime, here are the tentative matchups/tentative brackets, possibly could change a bit!

Setting up as two 64 brackets then the 2 winners going head to head, type of deal! Havent decided which of the 4 groups, seperated ish by categories, will go head to head though!

Note, half of these are my submissions since I only got like 50 something lmaooo)

Group 1:

Horizons vs Space Mountain - Ghost Galaxy

Peoplemover vs Adventure Thru Inner Space

Rocket Rods vs Backlot tour

Innoventions vs Sounds dangerous

Superstar Limo vs Orange Stinger

Pleasure island vs Disney quest

River country vs Discovery island

Wonders of Life Sensory Fun house vs Honey I Shrunk the Kids playset

Stitch's Great Escape! vs The Enchanted Tiki Room:Under New Management

Shark reef (Typhoon Lagoon) vs Kim Possible: World Showcase Adventure

Castle Mystery Tour vs ExtraTerrorestrial Alien Encounter

The Great Movie Ride vs Journey into Narnia and The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow

Food Rocks/Kitchen Kabaret vs Maelstrom

Test Track 1.0 vs Ellen's Universe of Energy

Cranium Command vs El Rio del Tiempo

Journey Into Imagination vs 20k leagues under the sea

Group 2:

Mickey and the Magical Map vs Main Street Electrical Parade

Spirit of Aloha dinner show vs Legend of the Lion King

Remember the Magic parade vs Dream Along With Mickey show

Magic Journeys vs Honey, I Shrunk the Audience

Illuminations vs Star Wars Fireworks

Red Cad Trolley News Boys vs Club Buzz / Calling All Space Scouts… a Buzz Lightyear Adventure

Push the Talking Trash Can vs Epcot Living statues

Character dining at the Liberty Tree Tavern vs The Muppets Present...Great Moments in American History

Golden Dreams vs Eureka! The California Adventure Parade

Tapetry of Nations parade vs Wishes

Citizens of Hollywood/Main street vs Lucky the Dinosaur

Mickey climbing the Matterhorn vs Disneyland mermaids

Paint the Night Parade vs Mad T Party

Stars and Motorcars parade vs Mickey's Jammin Jungle Parade

Animagique vs Kitetails

Spectromagic parade vs Mickey Mania parade

Group 3:

Seasons of the Vine vs Mission Tortilla Factory

25th Cake Castle vs Stitch TP castle

Epcot Spaceship Earth Wand/2000 vs Earffel Tower

Pre-Frozen Norway Epcot vs Wonders of Life pavilion

The Land fountain/pre 2004 The Land vs Epcot future world floor fibre optic lights

Downtown disney vs Millennium village

Aunt Polly’s vs Soundstage restaurant

Mouse Gear vs Old World of Disney

Old entrance plaza/section of DCA vs A Bugs Land

Pizza planet vs Electric umbrella

Big coke bottle mist sprays at MGM vs Space Mountain bouncy walkway after ride

Cinderella Castle Christmas lights vs Old Cinderella Castle colors

Toontown fair vs Streets of America

MGM Sorcerer's hat vs DCA letters

Fountain of Nations vs Old Polynesian Lobby

Ice Station Cool vs Old MK hub/plaza

Group 4:

Old Kilimanjaro Safaris with plotline/Little Red VS. Pre 2007 Spaceship Earth ending

Old attic scene in Haunted Mansion with pop up yelling jump scare ghosts VS. Fountains in Small World/old colors

Strawberry Minnie Fruit bars vs Simba Paw ice cream bar

Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights vs Jedi Training Academy

Disney dollars vs Hard tickets at Disney World

Old look of chocolate coins in parks(with Dumbo, Jiminy Cricket, and Scrooge) vs Wake Tinker Bell at Tinker Bell’s Treasures

Wading in lakes/beaches vs Riding in the front of the monorail

Tom Sawyer paint brushes vs Magical express

Pal Mickey vs Is that you tigger merch OR customizable feet and ear cups (havent decided between the 2 yet)

Extra magic hours(Like, the ones where they stayed open til 12am or even 3am) vs Star Wars Weekends

Unique Bedspreads vs Resort Bedtime stories TV

Fun road signs vs Epcot Innoventions and old Entrance loop

Epcot kidcot masks/duffy vs Penny press with cranks

Mickey confetti or mickey straws (havent decided yet) vs Pirates of the Caribbean barker parrot

Free roaming characters in Disney World vs Paper fastpasses

Yellow ponchos vs Hotel mickey soap

#disney parks #disney #disney world #disneyland #wdw #disney rides #extinct rides #extinct disney #old disney #matchups

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books i’ve read in 2023

astrid parker doesn’t fail by ashley herring blake

anxious people by fredrik backman

shadow & bone by leigh bardugo

lessons in chemistry by bonnie garmus

siege & storm by leigh bardugo

red dragon by thomas harris

ruin & rising by leigh bardugo

romeo and juliet by william shakespeare

convenience store woman by sayaka murata

small things like these by claire keegan

alice’s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll

black widow: shield’s most wanted

black widow: the name of the rose

the history of mary prince by mary prince

brighton rock by graham greene

hook, line, and sinker by tessa bailey

five survive by holly jackson

ethel and ernest by raymond briggs

the midnight library by matt haig

all of you every single one by beatrice hitchman

hamlet by william shakespeare

set on you by amy lea

if we were villains by m. l. rio

the woman in white by wilkie collins

the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society by annie barrows and mary ann shaffer

i’m glad my mom died by jennette mccurdy

the interesting narrative and other writings by olaudah equiano

vicious by v. e. schwab

confessions of an english opium eater by thomas de quincey

november 9 by colleen hoover

a thousand ships by natalie haynes

open water by caleb azumah nelson

the necessity of stars by e. catherine tobler

exes and o’s by amy lea

alice in wonderland by lewis carroll (reread)

on earth we’re briefly gorgeous by ocean vuong

the little prince by antoine de saint-exupery

the bell jar by sylvia plath

the web of black widow

black widow: deadly origin

up at the villa by w. somerset maugham

black widow: the ties that bind

black widow: i am black widow

black widow: die by the blade

the death of captain america

black widow: welcome to the game

the death of captain america 2

winter soldier: the longest winter

the death of captain america 3

winter soldier: broken arrow

winter soldier: black widow hunt

winter soldier: electric ghost

black widow: the name of the rose

frankenstein by mary shelley

black widow: kiss or kill

black widow: itsy bitsy spider

young avengers: complete collection

twelfth night by william shakespeare

romeo and juliet by william shakespeare

drunk on love by jasmine guillory

trespasses by louise kennedy

fahrenheit 451 by ray bradbury

icebreaker by hannah grace

captain america: symbol of truth

captain america: sentinel of liberty

northanger abbey by jane austen

the wrongs of woman by mary wollstonecraft

the history of mary prince by mary prince

swimming in the dark by tomasz jedrowski

brokeback mountain by annie proulx

fourth wing by rebecca yarros

arthur and teddy are coming out by ryan love

black widow: the finely woven thread

black widow: the tightly tangled web

zodiac academy 1 by caroline peckham

black widow: last days

zodiac academy 2 by caroline peckham

carrie soto is back by taylor jenkins reid

zodiac academy 3 by caroline peckham

zodiac academy 4 by caroline peckham

zodiac academy 5 by caroline peckham

zodiac academy 6 by caroline peckham

athena’s child by hannah lynn

legends and lattes by travis baldtree

the burning chambers by kate mosse

jeoffrey the poets cat by oliver soden

the retreat by sarah pearse

zodiac academy 7 by caroline peckham

twisted love by ana huang

medusa by jessie burton

the housekeeper and the professor by yōko ogawa

the hike by lucy clarke

beautiful world where are you by sally rooney

fix her up by tessa bailey

love theoretically by ali hazelwood

the american roommate experiment by elena armas

hester by laurie lico albanese

the definitive black widow by stan lee

sense and sensibility by jane austen

civil war by mark millar

transcendent kingdom by yaa gyasi

hamnet by maggie o’farrell

wuthering heights by emily brönte

a room of one’s own by virginia woolf

northanger abbey by jane austen

the grasmere journals by dorothy wordsworth

things fall apart by chinua achebe

the adoption papers by jackie kay

sense and sensibility by jane austen

just like home by sarah gailey

pride and prejudice by jane austen

chéri by colette

zodiac academy 8 by caroline peckham

nervous conditions by tsitsi dangarembga

persuasion by jane austen

new animal by ella baxter

mansfield park by jane austen

the night watch by sarah waters

zong by marlene nourbese philip

chronicle of youth by vera brittain

faces in the water by janet frame

iron flame by rebecca yarros

beloved by toni morrison

fen by daisy johnson

regeneration by pat barker

#each book has a link to the review that i’ve posted about it on here!#this will be updated every time i finish a book #like i did last year #han reads books

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Find the hidden wonders of Pennsylvania: A Magical Journey through Mother Nature's Wonderland

Pennsylvania dep, lovingly dubbed the Keystone State, packs a punch with its combination of records, culture, and nature's best artistry. Tucked snugly in the heart of the Northeast, it is a treasure trove of landscapes—assume lush forests, rolling hills, towering mountains, and picturesque waterways. Whether you are taking walks down Philly's active streets or meandering via the peaceful Amish nation-state, there may be a touch slice of paradise anticipating you in this gem of a kingdom.

Let's Dive into Pennsylvania's Natural Marvels:

The Pocono Mountains

Escape the city craziness and dive into the tranquil include of the Pocono Mountains. With a whopping 2,400 rectangular miles of untouched barren region, it is a haven for outside buffs. Hiking, cycling, fishing, snowboarding—call it, the Poconos have got it, ensuring year-spherical thrills for nature fanatics of all stripes.

The Allegheny National Forest

Picture this: 500,000 acres of unspoiled beauty in northwestern Pennsylvania. That's the Allegheny National Forest, a playground for nature fanatics. Trails that seem to stretch to infinity, crystal-clear streams, and critters galore—it is a paradise for hiking, camping, fishing, and birdwatching. Oh, and don't pass over the jaw-losing Kinzua Skywalk for a chook's-eye view of the forest's beauty beneath.

Ricketts Glen State Park

Prepare to be spellbound via the sheer elegance of Ricketts Glen State Park. Here, 22 waterfalls cascade thru ancient forests, creating a scene directly out of a fairy story. Lace up the ones trekking boots and address the Falls Trail, a difficult 7.2-mile loop that takes you past a number of the park's most jaw-dropping waterfalls, inclusive of the majestic ninety four-foot Ganoga Falls.

Now, Let's Dive into Pennsylvania's Cultural Tapestry:

Philadelphia: The Cradle of American History

Take an experience returned in time as you wander the historical streets of Philadelphia, where the seeds of American liberty had been sown. From the hallowed halls of Independence Hall to the long-lasting Liberty Bell and those legendary Rocky Steps, the City of Brotherly Love oozes history and boasts cultural landmarks aplenty just ready to be explored.

Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Experience the old fashioned attraction of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, domestic to the most important Amish community inside the nation. Picture-perfect farmlands dotted with horse-drawn buggies, true Amish markets brimming with treasures, and mouthwatering homemade cuisine served up at comfortable family-owned eateries—it's a slice of Americana you may not quickly neglect.

Pittsburgh: Where Steel Meets Creativity

Get equipped to be wowed by using the vibrant cultural scene of Pittsburgh, once called the Steel City. Today, it is a hotbed of innovation and creativity, boasting international-class museums, modern art galleries, and a culinary scene it is positive to tantalize your taste buds at every flip.

Summary,

Pennsylvania is a land of limitless exploration, wherein the splendor of nature and the richness of records collide to create an revel in that is nothing brief of magical. Whether you are losing yourself in the untamed wasteland of the Pocono Mountains, soaking up the cultural vibes of Philadelphia, or immersing yourself within the allure of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, one factor's for certain—you'll go away with recollections to final a life-time and a longing to return for more.

#pennsylvania dep

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Top 25 Best Tourist Destinations in the USA

The United States is a vast and diverse country with a plethora of attractions that cater to all types of travelers. From stunning natural wonders to vibrant cities and rich cultural experiences, the USA has it all. In this blog, we'll explore the 25 best tourist destinations that showcase the diverse beauty and charm of America.

New York City, New York: The Big Apple tops the list with its iconic landmarks, Broadway shows, and cultural diversity. Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty are must-visit attractions.

Grand Canyon, Arizona: A marvel of nature, the Grand Canyon's breathtaking landscapes and deep canyons attract millions of visitors each year. Hiking, rafting, and helicopter tours offer unique perspectives.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho: As America's first national park, Yellowstone is a geothermal wonderland with geysers, hot springs, and diverse wildlife, including bison and bears.

Las Vegas, Nevada: Known for its vibrant nightlife and world-class entertainment, Las Vegas is a desert oasis with extravagant resorts, casinos, and spectacular shows on the famous Strip.

San Francisco, California: Home to the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, San Francisco combines natural beauty with cultural richness. Explore diverse neighborhoods and enjoy the city's iconic cable cars.

Orlando, Florida: A family-friendly paradise, Orlando is famous for Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and a myriad of theme parks offering magical experiences for all ages.

Chicago, Illinois: Renowned for its architecture, deep-dish pizza, and vibrant arts scene, Chicago boasts attractions like Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and the Willis Tower Skydeck.

Miami, Florida: A tropical haven with beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and a melting pot of cultures, Miami is a destination that combines relaxation with excitement.

Washington, D.C.: The nation's capital is rich in history and monuments. Explore the Smithsonian museums, stroll along the National Mall, and visit iconic landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial.

New Orleans, Louisiana: Known for its lively music scene, unique cuisine, and festive atmosphere, New Orleans offers a blend of French, African, and American cultures.

Yosemite National Park, California: Nature lovers can immerse themselves in the beauty of Yosemite, featuring towering cliffs, waterfalls, and pristine valleys. Hiking, rock climbing, and photography are popular activities.

Los Angeles, California: The entertainment capital of the world, LA is home to Hollywood, iconic beaches like Santa Monica and Venice, and cultural attractions like the Getty Center.

Boston, Massachusetts: Steeped in history, Boston offers colonial architecture, prestigious universities, and landmarks such as the Freedom Trail and Fenway Park.

Honolulu, Hawaii: Escape to a tropical paradise in Honolulu, where beautiful beaches, historic sites like Pearl Harbor, and Polynesian culture await.

Seattle, Washington: Known for the Space Needle and Pike Place Market, Seattle offers a blend of technology, music, and stunning Pacific Northwest scenery.

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming: Adjacent to Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park features rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and abundant wildlife for nature enthusiasts. Read more about Top tourist Places in the USA

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Rich in American history, Philadelphia is home to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and a vibrant arts scene.

Nashville, Tennessee: The heart of country music, Nashville boasts a lively music scene, historic sites, and a welcoming atmosphere on Broadway.

Sedona, Arizona: Known for its red rock formations, Sedona provides a tranquil retreat with outdoor activities like hiking and jeep tours in a mystical desert landscape.

San Diego, California: With perfect weather, beautiful beaches, and family-friendly attractions like the San Diego Zoo, the city offers a laid-back and picturesque destination.

Denver, Colorado: Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Denver combines outdoor adventure with a vibrant cultural scene, including museums, galleries, and a thriving craft beer scene.

Austin, Texas: Famous for its live music scene, Austin embraces a quirky and eclectic culture. Explore the vibrant street art, attend music festivals, and savor the city's unique cuisine.

Charleston, South Carolina: Step back in time in Charleston, where cobblestone streets, historic plantations, and Southern hospitality create a charming atmosphere. Read More about travelling places at www.jigsky.com

The Florida Keys, Florida: A tropical paradise with crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and a laid-back atmosphere, the Florida Keys offer a unique island experience.

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota: A symbol of American pride, Mount Rushmore features massive sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into the granite mountainside. Explore the Black Hills region and experience the patriotic spirit.

The United States boasts an incredible array of tourist destinations, each with its unique appeal and charm. Whether you're drawn to natural wonders, cultural experiences, or vibrant city life, the USA offers a diverse range of options for every type of traveler. Plan your itinerary, pack your bags, and embark on a journey to explore the best that America has to offer.

#USATour #Top Tourist Places in USA

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