#national park rings

[berkshirebowls]

#arches utah #arches #national park rings #national park vacation #blue #coin ring #coin rings

[emilybeemartin]

I knew I was doing Boromir dirty sending him to military parks bc only a niche group of people find them really interesting, but whatever, he's having a great time. He gets real excited when he can suss out a general's logic or the benefits of the terrain on troop maneuvers. When the pieces come together for him, he fires off excited texts to Aragorn, Eomer, and Faramir, which are mostly incoherent without actually being present, even though he sends fifty photos from slightly different angles with each message. He nerds out over redoubts and glacises, and when reenactors are demonstrating, he makes careful mental notes as if he's observing his own troops' drills. He walks among the cemeteries in reverent silence and pays quiet respect at every monument, because despite the politics of whatever park he's in, people died in this grass at the command of their leaders, and their blood is in the soil. The hardest sites for him to visit are the ones where civilians also died; Big Hole makes him weep.

He comes across the park historian at Fort McHenry as she's reorganizing a display case and asks question after question about the different periods of the fort's history. She hasn't had to dig so deep into her research since she defended her graduate thesis, but she enjoys it. He offers to take her to dinner after closing time, so they can keep talking. She considers this a date. He does not. He's just an outrageous nerd.

#boromir #lord of the rings #the fellowship visits national parks

[alexmurison]

The endless shades of green of Hisley Wood were utterly perfect. The trees, ferns and mossy boulders made the most enchanting walk. Dartmoor National Park

#alexmurison #dartmoor #forest #woodland #trees #fangorn forest #mikrwood #lotr #wander #wanderlust #moss #rainforest #dartmoor national park #uk #travel #great britain #get outside #wilderness #wilderness culture #lord of the rings #Aesthetic #photography #nature #wildlife #photographers on tumblr #original photography #lensblr

[the-hikers-eye-photography]

Killarney National Park

The Torc Waterfall in Ireland's Killarney National Park is quite possibly my favorite waterfall I have ever photographed.

This composition isn't the best of those I have shot of this falls; it lacks a little depth since I didn't compose it with any real foreground elements to speak of. Despite this, the natural beauty of the falls and it's environment still shines and the light was lovely.

If you get a chance to visit Ireland, I highly recommend it.

#opt outside #nature #outdoors #the hikers eye #no people #landscape #go outside and play #landscape photography #nature photography #original photography #original photographer #torc waterfall #waterfall #ireland #killarney national park #ring of kerry #county kerry

[blueiskewl]

13-Year-Old Finds a Ancient Bronze Roman Ring in Israel

While snapping photos at a park along the Israel-Syria border, a teenager spotted something “strange” on the ground. His family had their doubts, but he picked it up anyway — and found a 1,700-year-old artifact.

Itamar Grossman’s family and their visiting cousins decided to go to Sussita National Park for a free evening of events, Israel Nature and Parks Authority said in a Sept. 4 news release. The 13-year-old and his cousin went up a vantage point to take pictures.

What started as Itamar taking selfies ended in something unexpected, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority said in a Facebook post.

Something on the ground caught Itamar’s attention, the release said.

“It was a strange and ancient-looking ring,” Itamar said, according to All Israel News. “My brothers and cousins who were with me didn’t think it was anything old, just a ring someone had dropped.”

But the teenager insisted on taking the ring to his parents and park officials, the release said.

Sarit Pilachi Miara, an Israel Nature and Parks Authority official, said, “When Itamar and his mother, Liat, approached us and showed us the ring they found, we immediately realized it was something significant,” according to All Israel News.

Archaeologists identified the ring as an ancient Roman artifact, the release said. The bronze ring still had engravings on it. Officials said the ring was 1,700 years old but it could date back as far as the first to fourth centuries A.D.

Sussita National Park is a nature and archaeological park with the ruins of an ancient city, according to Israeli officials. The city was founded about 2,300 years ago, flourished under the ancient Roman empire, and was abandoned in 749 A.D. after an earthquake struck.

The park is in Golan Heights, a disputed territory between Israel and Syria, according to Britannica. Golan Heights is in northeastern Israel and southwestern Syria. The region also borders Lebanon to the north and Jordan to the south.

By Aspen Pflughoeft.

#13-Year-Old Finds a Ancient Bronze Roman Ring in Israel #Sussita National Park #Itamar Grossman #bronze #roman bronze ring #ancient artifacts #archeology #archeolgst #history #history news #ancient history #ancient culture #ancient civilizations #ancient israel #roman history #roman empire

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

U.S. Department of the Interior: On Saturday, October 14, most skywatchers in the U.S. will experience at least a partial eclipse. BUT, from the Oregon coast to the Texas Gulf Coast, where skies are clear, folks will see the full annular eclipse. Also known as the "ring of fire" eclipse, it occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth at its farthest point from our planet.

During an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. To capture this 2017 solar eclipse pictured below, the National Park Service photographer developed the image with two different exposures – one of the eclipsed Sun using a solar filter to protect the camera's sensor and photographer's eyes, while the other was unfiltered and captured the landscape below the Sun.

Photo: Patrick Myers / Great Sand D

[unes National Park and Preserve (2023)

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“Dawn is gathering. The noon of night has gone. The first gleams of daylight disclose its temperature. Stone takes on color. Treetops are roots of the day yet to grow. The moon, silver necklace from which Venus dangles like a pearl, still sheds its brightness. The abyss is only perspective, location. There will be nests on some branches.” — Homero Aridjis, from Persephone (Vintage, 1986)

[alive on all channels]

#Patrick Myers #Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve #US Dept of the Interior #eclipse #ring of fire #quotes #Homero Aridjis #Persephone #alive on all channels

[diningwiththeasquiths]

☘️ I'm back from Ireland ☘️

And had an absolutely amazing time. It's an overwhelmingly beautiful country and I had so much fun with my friends. ❤️ Here are some photo highlights (for Dublin see my other post).

View of the Irish Sea and Wicklow Mountains from Dalkey Hill

We visited many castles, some more haunted than others 👻

A vegan scone and chai latte in Galway 🥰

We climbed Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park 💪

Found beautiful flowers in the rocky landscape of the Burren

Drove the Ring of Kerry, along with two other peninsula loop drives on different days, and saw loads of gorgeous sights along the way, like at this stop we made at Waterville

Even the view from the rental car was breathtaking most of the time!

Due to weather conditions we did not make it to the top of Devil's Ladder, but it was still a great, if wet, adventure!

Oh and we stayed in some incredible Airbnbs (this one used to be a gatehouse 🤩)

We also went on an AWESOME eco marine tour, but I'll make a separate post about that.

So yeah, I'll miss Ireland, but I'm also glad to be back home. 😊 Time to rest now 😴😴

#dining rambles #my photography #ireland #republic of ireland #dalkey #dalkey hill #killarney #ross castle #galway #connemara national park #diamond hill #the burren #ring of kerry #iveragh peninsula #waterville #beara peninsula #devil's ladder #vale of avoca

[andstella]

05.25.23

photo credit: @imelisabethcole (instagram)

#stellay #wedding #2023 #rings #imelisabethcole #banff #banff national park #bow lake #lake #outdoors #mountains #nature #optoutside #flowers #rocky mountains #spring #summer #love

[rabbitcruiser]

National Day of Mourning

The National Day of Mourning takes place on the fourth Thursday of November, this year it’s on November 24. If this date sounds familiar to you, it’s because the fourth Thursday of November also coincides with Thanksgiving in the U.S. Every year on the National Day of Mourning, Native American people in New England gather together to protest. To them, Thanksgiving serves as a reminder of the unjust treatment that Native Americans have received since the 1620 Plymouth landing.

History of National Day of Mourning

The National Day of Mourning reminds us all that Thanksgiving is only part of the story. Native Americans, since 1970, have gathered at noon on Cole’s Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to commemorate a National Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving Day.

Pilgrims landed in Plymouth and established the first colony in 1620. As such, it’s the oldest municipality in New England. Many Native Americans, however, don’t celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrims and other European settlers. Thanksgiving, to them, is a brutal reminder of “the genocide of millions of Native people, the theft of Native lands, and the relentless assault on Native culture.”

They participate as a way to honor Native ancestors and the struggles of Native peoples to survive today. “It is a day of remembrance and spiritual connection as well as a protest of the racism and oppression which Native Americans continue to experience.”

The United American Indians of New England (UAINE) sponsors this event. They maintain that the Pilgrims arrived in North America and claimed tribal land for their own, as opposed to establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with the local inhabitants. UAINE members believe that these settlers “introduced sexism, racism, anti-homosexual bigotry, jails, and the class system.”

The National Day of Mourning generally begins at noon and includes a march through the historic district of Plymouth. While the UAINE encourages people of all backgrounds to attend the protests, only Native speakers are invited to give these speeches about the past, as well as current obstacles their people have overcome. Guests are asked to bring non-alcoholic beverages, desserts, fresh fruits and vegetables, or pre-cooked items. The protest is open to anyone, and has attracted other minority activists.

National Day of Mourning timeline

​1998 No permit needed​

UAINE receives permission from local authorities to march in protest without having to obtain a permit. ​

​1997 Protests got violent​

State troopers use force against protesters who gathered together to observe the 28th annual National Day of Mourning. ​

​1970 National Day of Mourning began

The first annual protest for the National Day of Mourning takes place.​

​1620 Pilgrims arrived​

English separatist Puritans, who had broken away from the Church of England, land at Plymouth Rock. Today we refer to them as Pilgrims.

National Day of Mourning FAQs

What really happened in 1621?

The Pilgrims celebrated their first successful harvest by firing guns and cannons in Plymouth. The noise alarmed ancestors of the Wampanoag Nation who went to investigate. That is how native people came to be present at the first Thanksgiving Are federal offices closed on a national day of mourning?

U.S. government offices are closed on the National Day of Mourning due to the Thanksgiving holiday. What happens on the National Day of Mourning?

Native Americans and supporters gather in Plymouth to “mourn our ancestors and the genocide of our peoples and the theft of our lands.”

How to Observe National Day of Mourning

Brush up on your history

Learn more about the United American Indians of New England (UAINE)

Attend a protest

Do you know much about the first Thanksgiving? Do some research online, stop by your local library, or watch a documentary that will help give you a better understanding of what Native Americans actually went through.

UAINE is responsible for helping the National Day of Mourning protest take shape. To observe this important day, take some time to learn about about the UAINE. It's a fascinating organization that has done a great deal to promote better treatment for the Native American people.

Protesters gather on Cole's Hill, a location overlooking Plymouth Rock, in Massachusetts. Everyone is welcome to observe these gatherings, and recently, other minority groups have started to become involved in the events of this day.

​4 Reasons To Thank Native Americans

​They've been here a while

​Thank you for your service

Your great-grandma is who?

An important vocabulary lesson

Native Americans have existed in what is now known as the United States since 12,000 BC. ​

Although they were not considered American citizens, over 8,000 Native Americans served in the military in World War I. ​

​Many of the first families who settled in Virginia trace their roots directly back to Pocahontas.

A bunch of Native American words have made their way into the English language; for example, coyote, tomato, poncho, potato, and chia.​

Why National Day of Mourning is Important

It serves as an important history lesson

It's a time to come together

It shifts our attention away from turkey

Textbooks often glaze over the unjust treatment of Native Americans. The National Day of Mourning, however, is a reminder that the people native to the Americas have been the recipients of a great deal of unfair treatment. It's important to discuss.

For protesters, the National Day of Mourning serves as a time to rally together to advocate for what they believe in. UAINE has worked to improve relations between the government and native people.

Yes, Thanksgiving can be a great day filled with tons of good food and time spent with loving family and friends. However, the mission behind the National Day of Mourning is to highlight that the Thanksgiving holiday is actually quite painful for some people. For quite a few Native Americans in New England, Thanksgiving marks a time when their ancestors were treated poorly.

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#Navajo #Diné #Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park #Utah #Arizona #USA #Dinosaur National Monument #Mesa Verde National Park #Colorado #travel #Square Tower House #Canada #original photography #Klahowya Village #Vancouver #Holbrook #The Gather-Ring by Manuel Báez and Charlynne Lafontaine #Ottawa #National Day of Mourning #24 November 2022 #NationalDayofMourning #native american #Wabanki Canoe #Founding Fathers by Dale Faulstich #Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe #National Day of Mourning #fourth Thursday in November #food

[dougielombax]

*whiteshell noises*

Mount Rainier National Park.

The name of the mountain in the language of the local Native American peoples is Tahoma. I think…

I think Tahoma sounds better.

#personal stuff #dougie rambles #mount rainier national park #mt rainier #tahoma #Pacific Northwest #us national parks #embermythos #empyrean rings #whiteshell #rob mythos #analog horror

[berkshirebowls]

Nestled in eastern #virginia , #shenandoahnationalpark is the VA park immortalized in #2014 as park of the #americathebeautiful quarter series. You can get one made into a #ring today: https://www.etsy.com/berkshirebowls/listing/1011422176

#america the beautiful #shenandoah #shenandoah national park #2014 #national park rings #national park #national parks #coin ring #coin rings #made in the USA

[emilybeemartin]

Masterpost

My Published Books:

A Field Guide to Mermaids (2022, Macmillan Kids, Middle-grade illustrated science-fantasy) "An indispensable, encyclopedic resource for nature quests—mythological or otherwise." - Kirkus Starred Review

The Outlaw Road duology (Harper Collins, Epic fantasy) "This is epic fantasy done right." -Publishers Weekly Starred Review

Sunshield (2020)

Floodpath (2021)

The Creatures of Light trilogy (Harper Collins, Epic fantasy)

Woodwalker (2016)

Ashes to Fire (2017)

Creatures of Light (2018)

Official Portfolio

Redbubble Shop (Lord of the Rings merch)

INPRNT Shop (portfolio prints)

Fanworks:

Boromir Lives AU Illustrated Anthology:

Boromir Lives: Helm's Deep

Boromir Lives: Whump-Time After Pelennor

Boromir Lives: GO TO SLEEP

Boromir Lives: Aragorn's Coronation

Boromir Lives: Faramir and Eowyn's Wedding

Boromir Lives: Panic! At the Ballroom

Boromir Lives: It's a BABY

Boromir Lives: High Uncle of the White Tower

Boromir Lives: We Didn't Have a Choice

Boromir Lives: The Haircuts

Other Lord of the Rings comics/illustrations

The Raccoon Saga

Boromir and Faramir Swimming the Anduin

Boromir on Caradhras

Ladies of Gondor and Rohan

Legolas Ten-Year Redraw

The Three Hunters Solve a Mystery

This Stupid One that Always Makes the Rounds

Queen's Thief Illustrations (This is by no means complete; these are just some of the ones I spent the most time on.)

Official Character Lineup

The Symbolism Illustration

At the Window

QT Appreciation Week Watercolor

The Fate of All Thieves

That One Scene

Don't Lower the Point in Third!

Rooftop

Park Ranger Stuff:

Tips for Applying for NPS Jobs

#emily b martin #a field guide to mermaids #the outlaw road duology #sunshield #floodpath #creatures of light #woodwalker #ashes to fire #lord of the rings #boromir #legolas #queens thief #eugenides #park ranger #national parks

[southernlovergirl]

really loving my custom wallpapers now with the new iOS・゜゜・．☆ ☽ .・゜゜♡ ・゜゜・．

#lovergirlstyping #lovergirlsdreaming #weather #rainy weather #washington state #olympic national park #waterfalls #lord of the rings #the lord of the rings #Spotify #costar #costar app #costar astrology #sagittarius #sag sun #sagittarius sun #virgo moon #gemini rising #rain #nature #music

[bewitchedbodyandsol]

🫣.

#sol rambles #applying to work at national parks #all I have is retail experience so I’m applying for mostly gift shops but still #nervous #I don’t think I’m gonna get any of them but just throwing my hat in the ring #I need a job lmao

[archersgoon]

theyre called lyrebirds coz theyre fuckin liars

#1 time we were hiking in [redacted] national park & we'd been going uphill 4 like 2 hours. heard a landline ringing thought we were home #free. alas! 'twas but a lyrebird

[planstransamanacanalpanema]

The last few months have been hell. I woke up one day in October and realized I wanted to die.

I walked up to a large, toppled tree in the Olympic National Forest on Friday. I could see the way the years had treated this tree, by counting back the rings. They started small, but grew larger and healthier each year until a winter storm finally leveled this tree. I counted up to 147 before I lost count.

My ring this year will be small. It's OK. It's just one small ring in a series of many. I have a feeling the next few will be brilliant.

#tree rings #pnw #nature thoughts #mental health #tw suicide mention #olympic national park