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The Trails of Dimmuborgir

Among the unique land forms in the Mývatn area is Dimmuborgir (Dark Towers), a large tumble of lava that has hardened into tall spires. The formations were created when lava flowed over a...

Among the unique land forms in the Mývatn area is Dimmuborgir (Dark Towers), a large tumble of lava that has hardened into tall spires. The formations were created when lava flowed over a...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • mývatn
  • dimmuborgir

The Plaque commemorating Icelandic outlaws

This plaque is outside of the church at Reykjahlíð (literally "Smoking Hill), a small town on the east side of Myvatn. The church sits at the edge of a large hraun (lava field). During an...

This plaque is outside of the church at Reykjahlíð (literally "Smoking Hill), a small town on the east side of Myvatn. The church sits at the edge of a large hraun (lava field). During an...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • mývatn
  • reykjahlíð

Teigarhorn, East Iceland

This informative plaque is at a farm in the stunning and dramatic East Fjords, below the towering mountain Búlandstindur. The plaque, one of two, reads: WEATHER OBSERVATIONThere has been regular...

This informative plaque is at a farm in the stunning and dramatic East Fjords, below the towering mountain Búlandstindur. The plaque, one of two, reads: WEATHER OBSERVATIONThere has been regular...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • eastfjords

Teigarhorn, East Iceland (Zeolites)

This area of Iceland is a bounty of interesting rocks, minerals, and crystals. This plaque provides information about zeolites. It reads: ZEOLITES AT TEIGARHORNTeigarhorn is a world-famous site...

This area of Iceland is a bounty of interesting rocks, minerals, and crystals. This plaque provides information about zeolites. It reads: ZEOLITES AT TEIGARHORNTeigarhorn is a world-famous site...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • eastfjords

Námafjall Hverir (the Namafjall Hot Springs)

This informative plaque maps the smoking, boiling, hissing, and stinking hot springs that gives Reykjahlíð (Smoking Hill) its name. It reads: NÁMAFJALL HVERIR(Mine Mountain Hot Springs)Námafjall...

This informative plaque maps the smoking, boiling, hissing, and stinking hot springs that gives Reykjahlíð (Smoking Hill) its name. It reads: NÁMAFJALL HVERIR(Mine Mountain Hot Springs)Námafjall...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • mývatn

Cedar of Lebanon at Ussé

At the Chateau d'Ussé (the castle that inspired Perrault's Sleeping Beauty) in the Centre region of France, there are two huge Cedars of Lebanon that the romantic author Chateaubriand gave to the...

At the Chateau d'Ussé (the castle that inspired Perrault's Sleeping Beauty) in the Centre region of France, there are two huge Cedars of Lebanon that the romantic author Chateaubriand gave to...

  • france
  • chateau d'ussé
  • castle
  • cedar
  • tree
  • duras
  • chateaubriand

Informational plaque about Jón Eiríksson

This plaque is next to a large monument to one of Iceland's most beloved thinkers. The plaque reads: Jón Eiríksson - Standar-bearer of knowledge, understanding, and freedom. Jon Eiríksson was born...

This plaque is next to a large monument to one of Iceland's most beloved thinkers. The plaque reads: Jón Eiríksson - Standar-bearer of knowledge, understanding, and freedom. Jon Eiríksson was...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • south iceland
  • jon eiriksson

Simpsons Mural

"Welcome to Springfield, Oregon, home of the official Simpsons mural!" The plaque describes the history and painting of the mural. It also discusses whether Springfield, OR is the setting for the TV show.

"Welcome to Springfield, Oregon, home of the official Simpsons mural!" The plaque describes the history and painting of the mural. It also discusses whether Springfield, OR is the setting for the TV show.

  • mural
  • simpsons

Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church

The plaque reads "Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church 1916 This is a brick veneered, two-story wood frame structure. Designed by Lebanon architect Albert I. Crandall in the Richardsonian...

The plaque reads "Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church 1916 This is a brick veneered, two-story wood frame structure. Designed by Lebanon architect Albert I. Crandall in the...

  • church
  • methodist
  • springfield
  • oregon

Springfield's Ken Kesey

Plaque reads "Springfield's Ken Kesey Installed in four days from August 23-27 - Dedicated August 28, 2015"   It describes Ken Kesey's history with Springfield and the goal of the mural.

Plaque reads "Springfield's Ken Kesey Installed in four days from August 23-27 - Dedicated August 28, 2015"   It describes Ken Kesey's history with Springfield and the goal of the mural.

  • mural
  • author
  • kesey
  • springfield
  • oregon

Skogafoss Waterfall

Skogafoss is one of the most photographed waterfalls in Iceland. No wonder; it is beautiful, majestic - a quintessential waterfall, in a land of thousands. The informative plaque reads:  ...

Skogafoss is one of the most photographed waterfalls in Iceland. No wonder; it is beautiful, majestic - a quintessential waterfall, in a land of thousands. The informative plaque reads:...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • south iceland
  • skogafoss
  • waterfall

Memorial to Jón Eiríksson

This memorial is to beloved 18th Century philosopher Jón Eiríksson who was born in nearby Skálafell. The plaque reads:   Ein varir manndyggð og lifirJón Eiríksson konferensraðFæddur að Skálafell...

This memorial is to beloved 18th Century philosopher Jón Eiríksson who was born in nearby Skálafell. The plaque reads:   Ein varir manndyggð og lifirJón Eiríksson konferensraðFæddur að Skálafell...

  • monument
  • statue
  • iceland

Springfield General Hospital

Plaque reads "Springfield General Hospital 1914 This building was established as Springfield's second hospital, built to accommodate the increasing population and the need for greater health care....

Plaque reads "Springfield General Hospital 1914 This building was established as Springfield's second hospital, built to accommodate the increasing population and the need for greater health care....

  • hospital
  • springfield
  • oregon

SELJAVALLALAUG pool

The Seljavallalaug pool is one of the most photographed outdoor pools in Iceland and is what people think of when the imagine Icelanders swimming at all hours of the day, at all times of the year....

The Seljavallalaug pool is one of the most photographed outdoor pools in Iceland and is what people think of when the imagine Icelanders swimming at all hours of the day, at all times of the year....

  • iceland
  • informative
  • south iceland
  • pool

Grand Master Woojin Jung Tree

Presented to Grand Master Woojin Jung by New Life Fitness World, Jung's TaeKwanDo, TaeKwanDo Times, Jung's Blackbelt Association, The Grand Master Honor Society, The Jung Family Charitable...

Presented to Grand Master Woojin Jung by New Life Fitness World, Jung's TaeKwanDo, TaeKwanDo Times, Jung's Blackbelt Association, The Grand Master Honor Society, The Jung Family...

  • cedar rapids
  • iowa

The Pioneer Cemetery

The plaque reads "The Pioneer Cemetery grounds were in use as early as 1852, with the burial of Elias Brigg's children, in 1866, Harvey Small, Edwin Powers and T.J. Brattain were selected as...

The plaque reads "The Pioneer Cemetery grounds were in use as early as 1852, with the burial of Elias Brigg's children, in 1866, Harvey Small, Edwin Powers and T.J. Brattain were selected...

  • cemetery
  • pioneer
  • springfield
  • oregon

City of Springfield Time Capsule

Plaque reads "City of Springfield Time capsule placed Dec. 4, 1976 To be opened 50 years hence,  December 4, 2026 A.D. Vance L. Freeman Mayor June A. Shurtliff Bicentennial Committee Chairperson...

Plaque reads "City of Springfield Time capsule placed Dec. 4, 1976 To be opened 50 years hence,  December 4, 2026 A.D. Vance L. Freeman Mayor June A. Shurtliff Bicentennial Committee...

  • time capsule
  • bicenntenial
  • springfield
  • oregon

Oregon Power Company Springfield Substation

The plaque reads "Oregon Power Company Springfield Substation 1911 This property was bought from W.M. Sutton in January 1911 for $3,500. It was built that same year to be used as a distribution...

The plaque reads "Oregon Power Company Springfield Substation 1911 This property was bought from W.M. Sutton in January 1911 for $3,500. It was built that same year to be used as a...

  • electrical
  • power
  • generator
  • oregon

Arnarhólstranðir (Arnholl Beach)

This small, unassuming stone plaque is located on Arnarhóll which overlooks the port and old downtown areas of Reykjavik. It talks about a pathway that connected central Reykjavik (what is now...

This small, unassuming stone plaque is located on Arnarhóll which overlooks the port and old downtown areas of Reykjavik. It talks about a pathway that connected central Reykjavik (what is now...

  • informative
  • stone
  • iceland
  • reykjavik

Keldur

Keldur is a small farmstead off the beaten path, but full of history, as explained in this informational plaque.  It is located in a parking lot set back from the site. It reads: KELDUR Historical...

Keldur is a small farmstead off the beaten path, but full of history, as explained in this informational plaque.  It is located in a parking lot set back from the site. It reads: KELDUR Historical...

  • informative
  • iceland
  • sagas