Roughlock Falls Trail, South Dakota
South Dakota USA

Roughlock Falls Trail, South Dakota

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On our beautiful drive through Spearfish Canyon, we stopped for a memorable hike at Spearfish Falls and the Roughlock Falls Trail. The kids loved the...
On our beautiful drive through Spearfish Canyon, we stopped for a memorable hike at Spearfish Falls and the Roughlock Falls Trail. The kids loved the adventure along the gently winding path, discovering small plateaus at different levels of the cascading falls. At one of these peaceful viewing spots, we found the perfect bench to pause, soak in the surroundings, and capture the moment. Maxi, fearless as ever, even took a dip in the refreshing water, adding another highlight to our amazing family trip around the Rockies. About Roughlock Falls Trail:Located in the heart of Spearfish Canyon, Roughlock Falls Trail is...
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Deadwood, South Dakota
South Dakota USA

Deadwood, South Dakota

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On our journey from South Dakota to Wyoming, we deliberately took the scenic route—through the breathtaking Spearfish Canyon instead of the faster highway. Before entering...
On our journey from South Dakota to Wyoming, we deliberately took the scenic route—through the breathtaking Spearfish Canyon instead of the faster highway. Before entering this stunning canyon, we made a relaxing stop in historic Deadwood, sipping Starbucks coffee and catching the first set of the thrilling Wimbledon final between Alcaraz and Sinner. But the open road was calling, and we soon continued our exploration. The bench we found was actually a long stone wall outside the visitor center where we'd parked. It offered the perfect spot to pause, stretch our legs, and take in the peaceful surroundings before diving...
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Yellowstone National Park (Old Faithful), Wyoming
USA Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park (Old Faithful), Wyoming

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We reached the benches at Old Faithful just ten minutes after its eruption, despite waking up extra early—typical family vacation timing! At first, disappointment hit...
We reached the benches at Old Faithful just ten minutes after its eruption, despite waking up extra early—typical family vacation timing! At first, disappointment hit us briefly, but it quickly turned into an incredible stroke of luck. Since we missed Old Faithful, we decided to explore the geyser trails nearby, where we ended up witnessing numerous other geysers erupting—each one spectacular in its own way. It felt like Yellowstone was making it up to us, giving our family an unforgettable day. About Old Faithful and Yellowstone’s Geysers:Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is home to the world’s largest concentration of geysers,...
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Devils Tower Monument, Wyoming
USA Wyoming

Devils Tower Monument, Wyoming

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One of our favorite spots during our family road trip around the Rockies was another bench at Devils Tower National Monument—this one offering a breathtaking...
One of our favorite spots during our family road trip around the Rockies was another bench at Devils Tower National Monument—this one offering a breathtaking panoramic view across Wyoming’s wide-open plains. Sitting here, we marveled at how incredibly far one can see, with the endless horizon stretching beneath a clear summer sky. As we admired the expansive view, our imagination drifted to the past, picturing what it must have been like centuries ago. How far could people then see, scanning the vast plains to spot approaching riders or wildlife from miles away? It was easy for the kids—and us—to imagine...
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Yellowstone National Park (West Thumb), Wyoming
USA Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park (West Thumb), Wyoming

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Our stay in Yellowstone’s Grant Village was an incredible experience, perfectly wrapping up our adventures in this remarkable national park. On the morning of our...
Our stay in Yellowstone’s Grant Village was an incredible experience, perfectly wrapping up our adventures in this remarkable national park. On the morning of our departure, we took one final hike—this time around the beautiful West Thumb Geyser Basin. The photo captures the inviting bench overlooking "Big Cone," a geyser jutting impressively from the shoreline of Yellowstone Lake. We couldn't resist sitting down for a moment, secretly hoping we'd catch Big Cone in action, steaming and bubbling right before our eyes. About Big Cone Geyser and West Thumb Basin:Big Cone is one of Yellowstone’s unique shoreline geysers, located directly in...
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Devils Tower Monument, Wyoming
USA Wyoming

Devils Tower Monument, Wyoming

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We had a fantastic day visiting Devils Tower, despite being briefly stuck at a traffic light near the entrance. Our family took the loop trail...
We had a fantastic day visiting Devils Tower, despite being briefly stuck at a traffic light near the entrance. Our family took the loop trail around the impressive rock formation, spotting our very first marmot in the wild—a thrilling moment for all of us. It was incredibly hot that day, but the unique shape of the tower and the colorful prayer cloths left by Indigenous peoples gave the place a very special atmosphere. This stop was definitely a highlight of our unforgettable family summer road trip around the Rockies. About Devils Tower:Devils Tower, located in northeastern Wyoming, is America’s first...
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Seligman, Arizona, USA
arizona USA

Seligman, Arizona, USA

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Normally in Seligman we only stopped and inhaled nostalgia. This time we also slept here and enjoyed the sleepy place on Route 66, which has...
Normally in Seligman we only stopped and inhaled nostalgia. This time we also slept here and enjoyed the sleepy place on Route 66, which has its best times already behind it. Interesting: with the children it gets a new level. Everything reminds of the movie "Cars"!
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Hoover Dam, Nevada, USA
Nevada USA

Hoover Dam, Nevada, USA

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I have been here many times and have done the tour several times. It is - to be honest - always a fascination for me....
I have been here many times and have done the tour several times. It is - to be honest - always a fascination for me. This building is already "krass" and always worth a visit!
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Alcatraz, California, USA
California North America USA

Alcatraz, California, USA

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Almost 14 years after my marriage proposal, we returned to the prison island in San Francisco. Now we have been able to experience this fascinating...
Almost 14 years after my marriage proposal, we returned to the prison island in San Francisco. Now we have been able to experience this fascinating place during the day. Impressive.
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Point Lobos, California, USA
California USA

Point Lobos, California, USA

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After a quick visit of the romantic and rich City of Carmel-by-the-Sea we entered Point Lobos State Park for some hiking and a picknic with...
After a quick visit of the romantic and rich City of Carmel-by-the-Sea we entered Point Lobos State Park for some hiking and a picknic with a Great view on the pacific Ocean and some sea lions!
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA
North America Tennessee USA

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA

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It was a great day in a really fascinating beautiful and varied national park. We are talking about the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the...
It was a great day in a really fascinating beautiful and varied national park. We are talking about the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the most visited national park in the USA. We didn't expect this information and only became aware of what was going on when we stopped in Gatlinburg the night before. Great scenery, free-roaming bears, great views and an abandoned city. We really enjoyed it here!
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Cookeville, Tennessee, USA
North America Tennessee USA

Cookeville, Tennessee, USA

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Anyone who has little boys sitting in the car is incredibly grateful for exciting breaks. Ideal for this: historical railway exhibitions. Like the one here...
Anyone who has little boys sitting in the car is incredibly grateful for exciting breaks. Ideal for this: historical railway exhibitions. Like the one here in Cookeville. Nowhere. Somewhere.
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Georgia North America USA

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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The city of Atlanta and I have a great relationship. I'm here almost twice a year and stopped sightseeing about 10 years ago. This year...
The city of Atlanta and I have a great relationship. I'm here almost twice a year and stopped sightseeing about 10 years ago. This year it was time again! It was worth it! And more special. The Skyride is great too. [video src="http://worldwidebenches.com/wp-content/uploads/img_3534.mov" ]
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Ruby Falls, Tennessee, USA
Tennessee USA

Ruby Falls, Tennessee, USA

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A Rainy Day’s Hidden GemSometimes, plans take unexpected turns, and they lead you to discover something extraordinary. My second visit to Ruby Falls in Tennessee...
A Rainy Day’s Hidden GemSometimes, plans take unexpected turns, and they lead you to discover something extraordinary. My second visit to Ruby Falls in Tennessee was one such instance, and, ironically, it happened because of a security issue brought on by nature itself. Our original plan was to explore other attractions in Chattanooga, but torrential tropical rains forced us to take refuge—and what better place to do so than underground? We found ourselves at Ruby Falls once again, exploring the mystical cave systems and witnessing the breathtaking 145-foot underground waterfall. As we made our way through the cave, the sound...
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San Diego, California, USA
North America USA

San Diego, California, USA

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I finally made it up to USS Midway. It was my fifth visit to beautiful San Diego and this time i went up on this...
I finally made it up to USS Midway. It was my fifth visit to beautiful San Diego and this time i went up on this large ship with its interesting museum operated by guys, that love telling stories with passion. The second bench was taken at the water front close to the ship. I really like San Diego.
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Minnesota, USA
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Minnesota, USA

christian
A good business friend of mine - Wolfgang from Düsseldorf - is travelling a lot to visit his daughter how moved out to beautiful Minnesota,...
A good business friend of mine - Wolfgang from Düsseldorf - is travelling a lot to visit his daughter how moved out to beautiful Minnesota, a state that I passed also during my Coasting Trip 2 years ago. I haven´t heard from Wolfgang for 1 or 2 years. Until this weekend, where he wrote some nice lines with a lot of Images in the attachments. Here come some nice views of Minnesota benches saved in 1 posting. Wolfgang, I was really happy reading your e-mail. Thx for being a good friend for more than 10 years!
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Dana Point, California, USA
USA

Dana Point, California, USA

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While getting prepared Boris and I chose a nice place down at the harbor of Dana Point. In between of tons of expensive boats we...
While getting prepared Boris and I chose a nice place down at the harbor of Dana Point. In between of tons of expensive boats we found a nice spot to talk. The second bench was the bench for our in-between-coffee-break!
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