This week (August 25th), in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act creating the National Park Service in the US, which for the last 100 years has protected some of America’s most valuable assets, its wildernesses, from the greed of man and the onslaught of ‘progress’. It was a great day in history and to celebrate, if you are anywhere near a National Park in the US, get yourself there this weekend because admission is free. Then come back and share with us at this week’s travel theme.
If like me you are nowhere near a National Park in the US, why not find something equally historic to celebrate. Here are a few historic moments I’ve had on my travels, starting with Rome‘s ancient Forum.
Ancient Mayan temples peeping out above the jungles of Tikal.
The sun goes down behind the Temple of Apollo in Side, Turkey.
The medieval ruins of the Rock of Dunamase near Portlaoise in Ireland.
Are you ready to dust off your historical photos and create your own interpretation of this week’s theme? If you would like to join in (everyone’s welcome to join in!) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: History
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
- Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
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xxx Ailsa
People tend to forget that the word “history” contains the word “story”. – Ken Burns
History is politics projected into the past. – M.N. Pokrovsky
Yes… there is always a story! Our turn to share the story! 😉
Oh dear, I wonder how history will remember us. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
It was? 😉
The National Parks are a treasure and I’ve been enjoying the National Geographic Specials on some of them on TV this week. I’ve been to quite a few and hope to get to many more. I enjoyed seeing your sights this morning, too.
janet
Have you seen the Ken Burns series on the National Parks, Janet? Amazing story and the cinematography is stunning. Here’s hoping we manage to protect them for many years to come. xxx
Wonderful theme and I love your photos here.
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Awesome photos with lots of memories, no doubt. The Mayan temples… wow.
Here are mine: https://figmentsofadutchess.com/2016/08/27/travel-theme-history/
Have a historical weekend, Ailsa. *hugs*
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Wonderful photos from around the globe!
Glad you chose this challenge to honor the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service, one of the crowning achievements by a United States President.
My historical photos:
https://wordpress.com/post/ontheroadcooking.com/4032
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Hi Ailsa,
Thanks for another great challenge. Here is my response: https://naomibaltuck.wordpress.com/2014/07/21/tiny-miracles/
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My contribution at https://travelrat.wordpress.com/2016/08/28/travel-theme-history/
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Love your examples, Ailsa! I have combined mine with the WordPress challenge of Frame, so I have History in the frame: https://suejudd.com/2016/08/28/history-in-the-frame/
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Sometimes a building AND what’s inside says History all over! https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2016/08/30/travel-theme-history/
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here is one from me:
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2016/08/bread-and-games.html
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Lovely theme again, Ailsa! Great series – and here’s my offerings! https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/travel-theme-history/
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so beautiful!
wonderful we could
enjoy parks near
& dear to us 🙂
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Very nice! Linking to a post soon!