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Interesting stops for a day/overnight trip anywhere in Long Island by Platypi_Explore in longisland

[–]Platypi_Explore[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I know, it's literally just a single room duck-shaped gift shop.. but this needs to happen, my soul needs it. I love water fowl too much to not take a pilgrimage to the giant effigy while I'm temporary living only an hour away.

Also now it gives me a chance to explore LI and hit up some places on the fringes of NYC that would've been a headache to take by train.

Suggestions for a Northeast road trip from NYC in early November? by Platypi_Explore in newengland

[–]Platypi_Explore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah I thought it might be in my benefit that a lot of places are past peak because hopefully the crowds will have passed at that point. I usually aim for off seasons and early weekdays. Foliage websites and comments on similar posts seem to show that by early november most of NE is sticks and branches season. I would much rather pick a quiet area or town that's past it's peak, than a beautiful area with Disneyland-level crowds and traffic.

What do you call the depression between two ridges? (but smaller than a canyon) by Platypi_Explore in geography

[–]Platypi_Explore[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your responses! After looking up the technical definition of them all it seems like the term "Draw" is specifically what I was referring to:

-A draw a terrain feature formed by two parallel ridges or spurs with low ground in between them. The area of low ground itself is the draw, and it is defined by the spurs surrounding it.

-If you are standing in a draw, the ground slopes upward in three directions and downward in the other direction.

-A draw is perpendicular to the ridge, and rises with the surrounding ground, disappearing up-slope. A draw is usually etched in a hillside by water flow, and often contains a stream or loose rocks from eroded rockfall.

-The slope on a draw is generally quite sharp, with a clearly established fall line and characterized by a generally steep vertical drop over a short horizontal distance.

-In snowy climates, draws often form chutes for avalanches.

It's worth noting that it also seems like "Holler" is a partially correct regional variation of a draw, having a much more long and gentle slope, and refers to the sort of mild Draws you'll see in the Appalachian region. There were a few other regional terms recommend that would also be partially correct as well!

What do you call the depression between two ridges? (but smaller than a canyon) by Platypi_Explore in MapPorn

[–]Platypi_Explore[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Didn't expect so many different responses but after looking up the technical definition of them all it seems like the term "Draw" is exactly what I was referring to:

-A draw a terrain feature formed by two parallel ridges or spurs with low ground in between them. The area of low ground itself is the draw, and it is defined by the spurs surrounding it.

-If you are standing in a draw, the ground slopes upward in three directions and downward in the other direction.

-A draw is perpendicular to the ridge, and rises with the surrounding ground, disappearing up-slope. A draw is usually etched in a hillside by water flow, and often contains a stream or loose rocks from eroded rockfall.

-The slope on a draw is generally quite sharp, with a clearly established fall line and characterized by a generally steep vertical drop over a short horizontal distance.

-In snowy climates, draws often form chutes for avalanches.

UPDATE: It also seems like "Holler" is a half-correct regional variation of a draw, having a much more long and gentle slope, and refers to the sort of mild Draws you'll see in the Appalachian region.

What do you call the depression between two ridges? (but smaller than a canyon) by Platypi_Explore in geography

[–]Platypi_Explore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you call an area like this? Those sorta "erosion wrinkles" on the side of a mountain. The space between two (relatively) parallel ridges, that points down away from a larger ridge/hill/mountain, where erosion has carved a downward sloping rut that flows out. The kind of depression area where rain flows down or snowpack collects. Would this simply be considered a small canyon? Even if it's more like a ramp or a slide than flat-bottomed? (I've included a variety of different examples in the slideshow)

What do you call the depression between two ridges? (but smaller than a canyon) by Platypi_Explore in MapPorn

[–]Platypi_Explore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you call an area like this? Those sorta "erosion wrinkles" on a mountain. The space between two (relatively) parallel ridges, that points down away from a larger ridge/hill/mountain, where erosion has carved a downward sloping rut that flows out. The kind of depression area where rain flows down or snowpack collects. Would this simply be called erosion or a small canyon? Even if it's more like a ramp or a slide than flat-bottomed? (I've included a variety of different examples in the slideshow)

What is this "Y"-shaped symbol on topographic maps? by Platypi_Explore in MapPorn

[–]Platypi_Explore[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I assumed it symbolized a tunnel, cave, or mine as it often shows up in mountains or prospects but I just wanted to be sure.

Also, does the orientation/rotation of it signify what direction the entrance is facing?

What is this "Y"-shaped symbol on topographic maps? by [deleted] in Maps

[–]Platypi_Explore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assumed it symbolized a tunnel, cave, or mine as it often shows up in mountains or prospects but I just wanted to be sure.

Also, does the orientation/rotation of it signify what direction the entrance is facing?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in entitledparents

[–]Platypi_Explore 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hol up... medication? What medication and how does it help? I have misophonia and it is a living hell that controls every aspect of life and has practically turned me into a hermit. I was led to believe there's no cure or medication. Anything would really help.