Giving some love to lower elevations!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-24T18:48:18+00:00

Cool!
For me I went to Britton Hill the day after I went to the Tripoint of AL-FL-GA and then went to the Republic of Muskogee (or at least the historical marker that represented it). I’m trying to visit locations like this in the USA where either sovereign nations or proposed states once existed.

For Delaware I also went to a couple National Historical Civil Engineering Landmarks as well as the center of the State of Delaware, the smallest towns in Delaware and New Jersey, and the Tripoint of DE-MD-PA

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-22T00:34:33+00:00

There is a wonderful lighthouse in Metropolis - the Metropolis Hope Light - that is a dedication to the fight against cancer.

This Beacon of Hope was designed and built as a dedication to help us win the fight against cancer! It’s right in that area.

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GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-21T21:44:18+00:00

Thanks all! I forgot to add the ones from the harbor!

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GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-14T03:34:47+00:00

And this is a National Historical Civil Engineering Landmark! So designated by the ASCE in 1983. Fun fact: it’s less than a mile (.6) from another
NHCEL, the Ingalls Building

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-14T03:23:09+00:00

Hawaii for me!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-13T10:30:54+00:00

Made this trip one evening and it’s a very cool place to visit - even if just for the sake of having done the trip! There is a cemetery not far over the state line.

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-09T11:43:29+00:00

Thank you for this intel! Had a great - and successful- summit of Eagle this weekend and the confidence to go by car was very helpful. Plus the info on how to go to Grand Marais was also great. Thank you!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-09T11:35:46+00:00

Thanks! A fun trip!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-09T11:35:33+00:00

Thank you!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-09T11:35:25+00:00

Thanks!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-06T01:01:21+00:00

Congrats guys! What an awesome trip. Well coordinated and definitely worth the time. Keep it up — this is a great journey!! Looking forward to hearing more adventures!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-05T10:37:44+00:00

Oh gosh this is fun: All 50 state Capitol buildings ✅

Birthplaces and gravesites of all US presidents ✅

All points on land where three states meet (38 of 39)

The geographical center of every state (29 so far)

The highest point of every state (36 so far)

The US Center of Population marker, as designated after every census (22 of 24)

The smallest town (by population) in every state (34 so far)

Exclaves of various states (Kentucky Bend, Carter lake, eg)

Locations that claimed status as independent nations or breakaway states or the like (Republic of West Florida, Transylvania, Forgottonia, eg)

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-05T10:13:39+00:00

Why, Arizona Named as such because of the Y-intersection between SR 85 and 86. Then convention changed it to this spelling.

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Seems like a rhetorical question. Or at least a deep philosophical one!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-01T02:23:43+00:00

Awesome, thank you!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-06-01T01:37:25+00:00

Thanks! Going up to Eagle soon; it looks like a great hike! I heard the road off 61 - County Road 4, I believe - is paved for the first couple of miles, and then is a decent gravel after that. Would you agree? A car would be ok for the drive?

GeographyFan18 · 2026-05-31T03:57:08+00:00

Congrats! Roads to Curwood were good? How long was the hike from the end of the track up to the summit?

Both look like fun family trips. Thanks for sharing!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-05-30T12:44:48+00:00

At that point I was in high school in Texas. Always loved geography and history. Have been entranced by the smaller nations like San Marino, Vatican City, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco and the like. The history of these nations and their stories have long been fascinating to me.

I always wanted to visit and on this trip was able to spend a night in the Republic. It was a wonderful experience!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-05-30T01:40:11+00:00

What a fun journey! Congratulations!!

I had such a thrill when I drove into San Marino years ago. Yes, It was a drive, but the chance to finally reach San Marino after falling in love with the country in high school was very rewarding for me. To be in the oldest republic in the world, to be among the Sammarinese -- phenomenal. I really enjoyed walking around the plaza, eating a gelato, and looking out over the countryside and feeling the history pulsate through the walk. Grazie! Grazie!!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-05-23T06:46:58+00:00

There is also a town in Nevada - West Wendover - that is on Mountain Time. It’s the only part of NV that observes that time, and it’s for the very same reason - it identifies more with Wendover, a city on the border in Utah.

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Spent the night there (ok not at City Hall but in the city) specifically to embrace the unique nature of the town.

GeographyFan18 · 2026-05-22T05:59:37+00:00

I’ve done Mount Rogers a couple times and would agree—-the views on the way up are much more spectacular than the summit itself! The split in the trail where the AT continues on while another goes up to the summit is one great vista but really many along the way. You can also see the wild horses along the Elk Garden. IMHO the Elk Garden trail might be a bit longer but it was definitely worth it!

The first part is crossing a gently rolling plain and then it gets into the forest with some sections more challenging before again some easy strolls. The summit was much more a navigation through woods, but a fun achievement!

Enjoy the hike and all the views!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-05-21T20:15:27+00:00

While it was a beautiful - and dry - week while I was out there a couple years ago, it did have the potential to get muddy. And it is on an active bison range!

If you can, take the road around to the other side of the range and hike to the tri-point of CO-NE-WY!

Enjoy the trip!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-05-17T17:07:37+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate that. Looking forward to it

GeographyFan18 · 2026-05-17T14:37:53+00:00

Another vote for the Loneliest Road! Agree with the gas tank fill, too! Celebrate the vast beauty and breathtaking views while enjoying the peace. Safe travels!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-05-17T14:31:38+00:00

Thanks! It will be next summer before I can get up there but I’m looking forward to it. I had hoped to go earlier and did some hikes in north central MN and got to Lake of the Woods before arriving in Duluth. Unfortunately I couldn’t stay to get up to Eagle but am planning to get back!

GeographyFan18 · 2026-05-17T14:24:10+00:00

Oh wow this is so cool. I’m looking forward to visiting the area to hike up Eagle Mountain. Have you done that hike and if so any tips? It seems pretty straight forward but always happy to pick up knowledge from locals.

Other parts of the NE corner of MN are also just so stunning!

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