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The Irish lighthouse that gave D-Day the green light
BBC News· 14 hours agoBelmullet in County Mayo, on the Atlantic coast of Ireland, was as far west as she got. There she married a lighthouse keeper, raised a family and on 4...
Chasing nightscapes
Astronomy Magazine· 26 minutes agoSeveral years ago, I decided to drive somewhere dark enough to see the Milky Way with the naked eye. When I began to see more stars in the sky, I figured...
Maine lighthouses featured on new playing cards
WCSH 6 Portland· 6 days agoCharlie Haberstock has always had a deep love for Maine. Haberstock, who is now a student at Hamilton College in New York, has already checked traveling...
Your pictures of Scotland: Photographs from around the country
BBC News· 4 days agoA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
The French seaside resort sacrificed to keep D-Day secret
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoIt is a warm afternoon on the Opal Coast of northern France. At the headland where Le Touquet runs...
Delta County museum opens with new exhibits
The Escanaba Daily Press· 4 days agoThe museum, Delta County Archives, Sand Point Lighthouse and boathouse are located at the far west end of Escanaba, where Ludington Street and Loren W....
Seal who loves upstate appears to be back in town
Albany Times Union· 4 days agoFor years, this quaint Hudson Valley village has been popular with weekenders and transplants. The harbor seal has gained the hearts of the community,...
50 must-see California attractions to add to your bucket list
LoveEXPLORING via Yahoo News· 4 days agoRegular exhibits include interactive galleries and photography. Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park...
A cultural guide to Dubai
Daily Telegraph· 5 days agoFrom must-see sights to lesser-known diversions, this map gives a flavour of what’s on offer in Dubai. On the south bank of Dubai Creek, backed by the historic Al Fahidi district, this mile-long strip evokes the city’s past and present.
Travel: There’s more to Nassau in the Bahamas than a nice beach
Orange County Register· 6 days agoTourism is the main industry in the Bahamas, an archipelago of nearly 700 islands — all but about 30...