Street Art & Graffiti

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Man with laptop outdoors next to large sign "The Hiking CEO Shea Oliver." Three photos overlay: a colorful mural of a woman's face, a small brick chapel, and graffiti-covered street. Text reads: "Shea's Rapid Recap #43 - Discovering Hidden Gems around Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
I'm now hanging out in Gunsite Wash, near Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, after checking out a unique roadside shrine and admiring some sweet street art in Ajo, Arizona.
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After the weekend at the Long Pond, I rolled into Pennsylvania to check off another national historic site, with a trolley museum across the parking lot, then headed into the woods.
In downtown Virginia, a large bronze eagle with outstretched wings is perched on a sculpture of soldiers in action. Set on a stone platform and surrounded by flags, the scene is framed by trees under a partly cloudy Minnesota sky, with a paved walkway and two white planters adorning the foreground.
After filling up at Pep's Bakery, I decided to wander around the town of Virginia, Minnesota, to see if I could discover anything interesting or photo-worthy.
The Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church, a red brick structure with a tall steeple, stands amidst green trees on a sunny day with a partly cloudy sky in Tabor, SD.
In the tiny town of Tabor, SD, stands a magnificent Gothic Revival architectural style church built by Czech immigrants in late 19th century. I love finding unexpected treasures.
A mural on a white brick building in Wilber, Nebraska, titled "Czech Capital of the USA," features Czech dancers, an American flag, and local landmarks. Decorative scrolls and symbols border the artwork. In front lies a cracked asphalt parking lot, adding to its rustic charm.
Wilbur is one of the many small towns I've rolled into, and I wish I had more time to explore it. However, having a few minutes to walk around was still cool and interesting.
A street view of Beatrice showcases a small town with historic brick buildings. Central is the German National Bank, featuring a vintage facade. To the left is a row of shops, one with a green striped awning. A pickup truck is parked nearby, while pedestrians are walking along the lightly trafficked road under an overcast sky.
Sometimes, I just like to walk around and take pictures of buildings in small town downtowns. Even though the weather wasn't too cooperative, I loved snapping these pics.
A two-story brick building with a red-tiled roof, large windows, and an arched entrance stands under an overcast sky at the National Historical Park. Trees with autumn leaves frame the scene, while a grassy field with patches of dirt stretches out in the foreground.
Let's get real. America has some very dark chapters of our history, and segregation is absolutely one of those areas. This site makes the progress we've made real, along with where we started.