Ruins

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A man wearing glasses and a green cap stands outdoors, drink in hand. Behind him are three inset images: the Ha Ha Tonka Castle ruins, a red-roofed building, and a natural bridge. Trees and a lake provide a serene backdrop. Text reads: "Shea’s Rapid Recap #31.
Believe it or not, there are castle ruins in Missouri! It was built in 1905 and destroyed by fire in 1942. After wandering the ruins, I also checked out a sizable natural land bridge.
Stone wall with a small, arched alcove made of red bricks at the base, partially filled with stones. Overgrown greenery, including leaves and small yellow flowers, surrounds the structure like those near the historic Bay Furnace Ruins by Lake Superior, giving it an abandoned, rustic appearance.
With all that I've been learning about taconite and iron mining over the last few weeks, I decided to visit one more historic site connected with iron ore mining around Lake Superior.
Quincy Mine, Eagle Harbor Lighthouse, Lakenenland, Mackinac Bridge, and More!
A few packed days found me exploring a mine, a lighthouse, a sculpture park, and Korean Tacos before leaving the Keweenaw Peninsula and heading to Michigan's lower peninsula.
A person with glasses and curly hair smiles at the camera in front of a rocky waterfall at Falls Park, with buildings in the background, in Sioux Falls, SD.
Driving through Sioux Falls, I had to stop and see the waterfalls and park. Plus, the park has a multi-story observation tower that provides a panoramic view of the falls and city.
Amidst rugged mountainous terrain lies the ruins of Van Patten's Mountain Camp. Scattered rocks and dry grass surround the crumbling walls. Sunlight casts a warm glow on the rocky cliffs, while shadows accentuate the jagged landscape.
Explore the ruins of Van Patten’s Mountain Camp and Boyd Sanitarium at Dripping Springs in New Mexico’s Organ Mountains—rich in history, desert beauty, and healing lore.
A grassy field with a sign in the middle advertising the Picket Wire Trail - Dinosaur Tracksite.
Spent a wonderful day hiking into the Picket Wire Canyonlands to visit the largest dinosaur tracksite in North America.