Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park in England stands Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England and an emblem of natural beauty and adventure. Climbing Scafell Pike is a cherished experience for hikers and mountaineers from around the world, offering a thrilling journey through breathtaking landscapes, challenging terrain, and a profound connection with nature. In this article, we will embark on a virtual expedition to Scafell Pike, exploring its history, geology, and the exhilarating climb that awaits those who seek to conquer this iconic summit.
A Brief Introduction to Scafell Pike
Scafell Pike, often simply referred to as “Scafell,” is the crown jewel of the Lake District National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This majestic peak soars to an elevation of 3,209 feet (978 meters) above sea level and is the highest point in England. It is located in the northwestern part of the Lake District, near the town of Keswick and the picturesque Wastwater Lake. Scafell Pike is part of the Scafell Massif, a group of mountains that also includes Scafell and Broad Crag.
The Lake District, where Scafell Pike resides, is a geological wonderland. It was shaped by powerful glacial activity during the last ice age, which sculpted the landscape into its current dramatic form. Scafell Pike itself is a result of volcanic activity that occurred around 450 million years ago, when molten rock, or magma, was forced into the Earth’s crust. Over millions of years, erosion exposed the hardened magma, creating the rugged terrain we see today.
The path to the summit provides a fascinating glimpse into the region’s geological history. As you climb higher, you’ll notice the transition from the lush green valleys to the rocky terrain characteristic of higher altitudes. The geological diversity and the visual contrast between the different rock types make the ascent to Scafell Pike an educational and awe-inspiring journey.
A Historical Perspective
Scafell Pike has long been a focal point for adventure and exploration. Its name is derived from Old Norse, with “Sca Fell” meaning “bald hill.” The peak has played a role in local folklore and history for centuries.
One of the most notable historical figures associated with Scafell Pike is Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish novelist and poet. In the 19th century, Scott visited the Lake District and climbed Scafell Pike, penning his experiences in his journal. His writings contributed to the growing popularity of the Lake District as a destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.
The Modern-Day Challenge
Climbing Scafell Pike has become a rite of passage for hikers and mountaineers seeking adventure and a sense of accomplishment. The ascent to the summit is not to be taken lightly, as it presents its own set of challenges and rewards.
Route Options: There are several routes to the summit of Scafell Pike, each offering a unique perspective on the landscape. The most popular starting points include Wasdale Head, Seathwaite, and Langdale. The choice of route can significantly impact the difficulty of the climb, with some paths being steeper and more challenging than others.
Terrain: Scafell Pike’s terrain varies from well-maintained paths to rocky, uneven ground. Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents, scree slopes, and potentially unpredictable weather conditions. Proper hiking boots and suitable clothing are essential for a safe and enjoyable climb.
Weather: The Lake District is known for its rapidly changing weather. Even on a sunny day, conditions can deteriorate quickly, with fog, rain, and wind making navigation and visibility challenging. It’s crucial to check the weather forecast and be prepared for adverse conditions.
Navigation: Navigating to the summit requires a map and compass skills, especially when visibility is low. GPS devices and mobile apps can be helpful, but it’s wise to have traditional navigation tools as a backup.
Timing: The length of the climb varies depending on your chosen route and pace. A typical ascent and descent can take anywhere from four to seven hours, so it’s essential to plan accordingly and start early to allow enough time for the journey.
Safety: Scafell Pike is a challenging mountain, and safety should always be a priority. Inform someone about your plans, hike with a group if possible, and carry essential safety gear such as a first-aid kit, headlamp, and extra clothing.
The Rewarding Summit Experience
Despite the challenges, reaching the summit of Scafell Pike is an immensely rewarding experience. As you ascend, you’ll be treated to panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and lakes, with glimpses of neighboring peaks like Scafell and Great Gable. The sense of accomplishment upon reaching the summit cairn, a pile of stones marking the peak’s highest point, is truly exhilarating.
Scafell Pike offers a unique perspective on the Lake District’s stunning landscape, with its patchwork of lakes, woodlands, and mountains stretching as far as the eye can see. On a clear day, you can even catch a glimpse of the Irish Sea to the west. The summit also provides an opportunity to reflect on the natural beauty and geological history of the region, offering a deep sense of connection to the Earth.
Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the chance to spot various bird species, including the elusive ptarmigan, which has adapted to the harsh mountain environment. The Lake District’s biodiversity is rich, and the area surrounding Scafell Pike is home to a variety of flora and fauna, making it a hotspot for nature lovers.
Preservation and Responsible Hiking
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national treasure, the Lake District and Scafell Pike require responsible stewardship from visitors. Hikers should adhere to the principles of “Leave No Trace” by minimizing their impact on the environment. This includes packing out all litter, staying on designated paths to prevent soil erosion, and respecting the wildlife and local communities.
Additionally, consider the fragile ecosystem of the region and be mindful of the potential for overcrowding, especially during peak seasons. To minimize your environmental impact and ensure a pleasant experience for everyone, plan your visit during less crowded times or explore alternative routes within the Lake District.
Climbing Scafell Pike is an adventure that combines history, geology, and the awe-inspiring beauty of the Lake District. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, challenge oneself physically and mentally, and experience the thrill of standing atop England’s highest peak. However, it’s essential to approach this climb with preparation, respect for the environment, and an appreciation for the natural wonders that surround you. Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer or a first-time hiker, Scafell Pike promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of England’s most breathtaking landscapes.


The holiday season at Woolverton Inn is always a favorite time of year – from our Manor House decorations to the sometimes snow covered countryside around our property, it is a “can’t miss” time to visit! It is also the perfect time for holiday shopping at unique shops and artisan boutiques throughout the region. Step into a winter village and a Dickens Christmas in historic Clinton, explore antique shops and unique stores in Lambertville and New Hope, enjoy beautiful art and artisanal stores in Frenchtown, discover the historic Prallsville Mills and their unique holiday events, and so much more!
A Dickens Christmas in Historic Clinton
Drive along the country roads from Woolverton Inn to the charming Town of Clinton. For Christmas time, they go all out, particularly on the weekend of November 25-27th, known as “Dickens Days.” Horse drawn carriage rides, groups of carolers, actor portrayals of Victorian Era characters, and traditional decor are beaming with holiday spirit! In the center of town, you’ll find the Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum. This German Style Christmas Market adorns the grounds of the mill, which is located across the old iron truss bridge over the waterfalls from the downtown. The grounds are also filled with the Festival of Trees, which are incredibly decorated with various themes – you can even vote for your favorites! This is a truly “can’t miss” event! Even If you are unable to visit on that special weekend, Clinton is still a favorite place to see throughout the season. The town is decorated impeccably, and with many unique shops and eateries on Main Street, it is well worth the trip!
Lambertville and New Hope, PA – From Antique to Unique
Lambertville and New Hope are filled with fantastic antique stores and art galleries for all to enjoy. But, if you are looking for something a little more unique, explore the many different shops with creative items that will make any visitor excited! When the store fronts are decorated with the holiday spirit, these two communities are that much more beautiful! The Antique Center at the People’s Store is like a museum itself – with several levels of antiques to peruse, you can spend plenty of time exploring every corner! If you’d like to see some fine examples of art from the New Hope School? Stop by Jim’s of Lambertville to see their impressive collection of these well-known paintings. Looking for something a bit more low key? Stroll across the Delaware River via the bridge and browse an outstanding book collection at Farley’s Bookshop! Right nearby is another great stop for lunch or snacks, at the New Hope Ferry Market.
Frenchtown is known for its unique shops and galleries – from the Art Yard’s art experience, to the eclectic Sunbeam General Store, there is always something fun to see! For the holiday season, garland and lights drape across the downtown area, and stores get decked out in the spirit too! Recently renovated and filled with amazing books, the Frenchtown Bookshop is a great place for the readers on your gift list. Across the way is Modern Love, a modern décor inspired shop filled with items big and small. Looking to find something truly special? Pop into Sublime to find a special item for yourself and or someone you know! Plant lover in your life? The Gather Flower Shop has lots to offer! For lovely women’s clothing and classic accessories, stop in at Lord Ivy, and then have lunch at the famous Frenchtown Café!
Stopping Back in Stockton
After exploring around the area for your holiday shopping experience, step back into the charming town our inn calls home. The Prallsville Mills are a perfect stop, not only for the holiday selfie you’ll want to take with this magnificent backdrop, but also for checking out the Winter Fine Arts and Crafts show on December 3rd and 4th. This very special show is a two-day event featuring the works of artisans, artists and jewelers from around the region. Looking for a fine bottle of wine to gift someone, or to take back to your room after a day of shopping? Look no further than Stockton Fine Wine & Spirits.
Tis the Season at the Woolverton Inn
Looking for something different? Give the gift of time, rest and peace……A gift certificate to Woolverton Inn says it all. Click here for to purchase online, or speak to an innkeeper to place your order in person 609.397.0802.
Now…..how about all that shopping? It’s your time to relax and warm up by the fire in our living room with coffee or hot cocoa, always fresh in our dining room. Grab a tasty treat of fresh baked cookies – or take a sip of Dubliner whiskey to warm you up! We love welcoming you for a holiday season getaway to our inn, whether for shopping or just a peaceful time away, the Woolverton is here to provide you with warmth and cheer this season!
Select your favorite room and book your stay today by contacting us at 609.397. 0802 or visit our website at www.woolvertoninn.com.


Ottawa’s rising stars of ballroom dance, Oksana and Yuriy Shelkovyy, again represented Canada at one of the most prestigious dance competitions of the year: The World Professional 10 Dance Championship, where couples competed in International Latin and Standard styles. Oksana and Yuriy were the first ranked qualified couple to represent Canada in the World 10 Dance in Austria this year and the only couple which actually resides and practices in Canada!
The event, which was held in Innsbruck, Austria October 18-19, 2014, was one of the three most prestigious professional dance championships in the world again this year. Competing dance partners, representing over 20 different countries, flocked to this destination Austrian city to participate. Ottawa’s own Yuriy and Oksana were one such partnership.
Yuriy and Oksana were thrilled to again be representing Canada at this prestigious competition. This year they bested their standing over last year and they came away very pleased with the results. It was a good showing for Oksana and Yuriy who are very proud to be chosen for this second time and hope to continue representing this country which they have to come to call their own.
See them compete below. Enjoy!


Welcome to Lakewood Heights!
We are an eclectic east Dallas neighborhood
You are a member of a vibrant neighborhood of 1,150 households in the heart of the popular Lakewood area of Dallas, Tx. The neighborhood is located between Skillman Avenue and Abrams Blvd and is comprised of eleven east-west streets from Monticello on the north and Richmond on the south. We are within walking distance of Lakewood Shopping Center, Tietze Park, and White Rock Lake. Established in 1914 as new “suburban” home sites bought for returning WWI soldiers and their families, Lakewood Heights . began with Craftsman-style bungalows and tudors. In recent years, many new residents and families have again discovered this gem in the heart of Dallas! Lakewood Heights is well known for its large mature trees, friendly neighbors, active neighborhood association, stellar schools, great walkability and biking, and our wonderful neighborhood park.
Historic Lakewood Shopping Center offers an eclectic mix of neighborhood-based shopping and services. These include a wide array of great restaurants, neighborhood pubs, music venues, and the beautiful, deco-era Lakewood Theater. Services include a grocery store, hardware, artists’ studios, antiques, a winery, museum, bakers, banks, doctors, dentists, veterinarians, auto/electronic services, and unique shops and boutiques! LHNA is very active in protecting and promoting Lakewood as a destination shopping center.
The natural beauty of our own Tietze Park is right here in the neighborhood! The park offers a public pool, historic stone pavilion, shaded picnic areas, event plaza, playgrounds, and lighted sport courts and fields. Neighborhood and community events are frequently scheduled in the park throughout the year by the very active Lakewood Heights Neighborhood Association and the Friends of Tietze Park Foundation.
White Rock Lake, the largest urban lake in the U.S., is also very nearby! There is easy access to all the lake has to offer: scenic drives, picnic areas, extensive jogging and bike paths, dog park, sailing, wild bird sanctuary and hiking, hilltop pavilions, the Bath House Cultural Arts Center, and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Train at Mockingbird Station is only five minutes away, providing entertainment venues and regional train access to downtown, the Dallas Zoo, and points suburban. Just ten minutes from downtown Dallas, Lakewood Heights offers fast and easy access to work and entertainment centers in the central business district, Deep Ellum, the West End, American Airlines Center, and the Dallas Arts District. Both Southern Methodist University and the famous, elegant North Park Shopping Center are both a very short drive away.
The Lakewood Heights Neighborhood Association
The Lakewood Heights Neighborhood Association was founded in 1984 and remains an active organization serving all residents within the neighborhood. Through several neighborhood service committees, LHNA plans, hosts, and administers several annual events, community-outreach and environmental programs. The association is also actively involved in Police CrimeWatch programs and events, city hall activities, and participation in the Friends of Tietze Park Foundation. Major events include LHNA Front yard Picnics on all eleven streets, National Night Out first Tuesday in October, and Pumpkins in the Park Picnic and Chili Cook-off in late October. Special events may also be planned to respond to new ideas and opportunities, and the neighborhood frequently co-hosts or supports many events hosted by other local groups. LHNA also actively serves as one of the eight neighboring associations that reviews all zoning change applications proposed for the Lakewood Shopping Center as a part of the requirements of the City of Dallas Ordinance PD 281.
A semi-annual newsletter is delivered to every household by elected street representatives and/or block captains. Street Representatives are elected each year by neighbors on their own street to serve as their voice of concerns, issues, and new ideas for the neighborhood. General meetings of all members are held quarterly, with open Board meetings scheduled each month. The Board of Directors is made up by Officers and Street Representatives. Membership in the association is deliberately kept to a minimal fee to ensure access to everyone in the neighborhood. We certainly invite you to join this very active organization as an excellent way to meet your neighbors, protect your neighborhood, and enjoy all the best of life in Lakewood Heights!


Oceanographers use their knowledge of geology and geophysics, in addition to biology and chemistry, to study the world's oceans and coastal waters. They study the motion and circulation of the ocean waters and their physical and chemical properties, and how these properties affect coastal areas, climate, and weather.
Oceanography also has several subdisciplines:
- Physical oceanographers study the ocean tides, waves, currents, temperatures, density, and salinity. They study the interaction of various forms of energy, such as light, radar, sound, heat, and wind with the sea, in addition to investigating the relationship between the sea, weather, and climate. Their studies provide the Maritime Fleet with up-to-date oceanic conditions.
- Chemical oceanographers study the distribution of chemical compounds and chemical interactions that occur in the ocean and sea floor. They may investigate how pollution affects the chemistry of the ocean.
- Geological and geophysical oceanographers study the topographic features and the physical makeup of the ocean floor. Their knowledge can help oil and gas producers find these minerals on the bottom of the ocean.
- Biological oceanographers, often called marine biologists, study the distribution and migration patterns of the many diverse forms of sea life in the ocean.


San Francisco’s Chinatown is a community like no other, and when the pandemic hit, its leaders confronted a highly specific set of challenges, from overcrowded housing to escalating cost. But the community also has a unique set of advantages, including its community associations, its walkability, and the plethora of businesses that form its social and economic backbone. One of the organizations responding to these challenges and leveraging these advantages is Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC), a community advocacy organization centered in the neighborhood with operations across San Francisco.
At the beginning of the pandemic, CCDC created a unique program to combat food insecurity in Chinatown’s most crowded housing, a program that it recently revived to combat the effects of the pandemic’s second wave. CCDC has also spearheaded programs to decrease social isolation among its residents, ensure equitable distribution of resources across the city, and foster neighborhood pride during the pandemic.
The National Housing Conference spoke with CCDC Executive Director Malcolm Yeung on how his organization has responded to Chinatown’s needs during COVID-19 and why organizations that center community solidarity are more important than ever during a health crisis.
CCDC serves a unique neighborhood and community. Can you describe San Francisco’s Chinatown?
San Francisco’s Chinatown is a one quarter-square mile neighborhood with approximately 18,000 residents, making it the second most densely populated neighborhood in the United States, after Manhattan’s Chinatown. About a third of residents live below the poverty line, and close to 90% of adults are monolingual Chinese speakers.
People often think of Chinatown as nothing more than a tourist trap, but it serves a vital social role for its residents and the city more broadly. Both historically and presently, Chinatown is an immigrant gateway where those who have recently arrived from China can come and find affordable housing, starter jobs, cultural and faith-based associations, and begin to form their social and economic networks and achieve upward mobility. The core of CCDC’s mission is to protect Chinatown’s status as a launching pad for these immigrants, so that it continues to be a resource that future immigrants can use in the same way as their predecessors.
About half of Chinatown’s housing stock consists of single-room occupancy hotels (SROs), dormitory-style buildings in which residents share a single bathroom and kitchen per floor. Originally intended as housing for seasonal railroad and agricultural workers, since 1965 SROs typically served as housing for Chinatown’s most recent arrivals while they found work and built up enough in savings to find permanent housing in and around San Francisco. SRO residents typically found work in one of Chinatown’s many restaurants, or as janitors or laborers in nearby downtown San Francisco. But declining economic mobility combined with skyrocketing housing costs in the San Francisco Bay Area meant that an increasing portion of SRO renters are families with children sharing units that are little bigger than a walk-in closet.
The other main source of housing in the neighborhood are the Pings, a four-building public housing complex that has traditionally served as the neighborhood’s family housing. However, the same forces that have changed the makeup of SROs have also impacted the Pings: residents now skew older, as those who received subsidized apartments years ago and now see few options available to people at their income in San Francisco have been reluctant to give them up as they age. Young families are thus often crowded out, another reason they have been increasingly turning to SROs for housing.
How does CCDC fit into the neighborhood?
CCDC is a 44-year-old organization whose mission is to build community to improve quality of life in and around Chinatown. The community-building we engage in takes two main forms. The first is housing. We recognize that housing is the foundation of any community, so much of our activity is focused on acquiring, building, and rehabbing housing, and making sure at every step of the process that housing meets the needs of the community rather than imposing a certain standard on it. That element of our organization’s work is citywide: we operate about 3,500 affordable units across San Francisco, only about 30% of which are in Chinatown.
The second component is building the people capacity of the community, which encompasses activities like tenant organizing and advocacy for community resources like parks, as well as programs to build leadership skills among Chinatown’s young people. Whatever our work on this front entails, the goal is to always build a sense of pride and ownership of the community in its residents, and to preserve the neighborhood ecosystem that generations of advocates have fought to protect for over a century.
How was Chinatown affected by the pandemic?
Chinatowns and other Asian American neighborhoods across the country felt the economic impacts of the pandemic before any other set of communities, due to President Trump’s racist characterization of COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus.” San Francisco’s Chinatown had the feeling of a ghost town starting in late January of last year, and attendance at the Lunar New Year’s Parade in February was 30% of what was typical. California’s shelter in place order was not imposed until mid-March.
After the order was imposed, Chinatown was not identified as a hot spot neighborhood by the city, and so the city neglected to build up much testing capacity in the neighborhood. We at CCDC found this frustrating, because authorities then used the low case counts in the neighborhood as evidence that additional testing capacity wasn’t needed, neglecting the fact that numbers might have been low precisely because of the lack of testing capacity. This lack of testing made it difficult to tell how infection rates differed in Chinatown relative to the city as a whole, even as Asian and Pacific Islander Americans made up a disproportionate share of the city’s total COVID-19 cases.
What is sure, however, is that Chinatown residents adopted widespread mask-wearing quite early, even before authorities made it mandatory, which helped significantly lower community spread. However, even though the disease itself could have been worse in Chinatown and the other neighborhoods CCDC serves, the economic effects of the disease were quite dire. Business closure and unemployment was widespread, and in addition there were the adverse social effects of isolation that every community experienced during those first few months.
What was CCDC’s main concern at the beginning of the pandemic?
Our singular concern at the beginning of the pandemic was the potential for uncontrolled COVID-19 spread in SROs. SRO residents live in very close proximity to each other and share facilities like kitchens and bathrooms, but before COVID-19, most residents spent a majority of their time in their units, at work and at school. However, after schools closed and unemployment spiked – according to CCDC data, 77% of SRO residents lost their jobs in the first few months of the pandemic and almost 100% experienced some reduction in hours – residents began spending almost all of their time in their units, so SRO population density actually increased.
On top of the simple increase in density, there was also an increase in facility use, most worryingly of kitchens. Before the pandemic, kitchen usage was actually rather limited in SROs, since many residents ate outside their units at work, school or in restaurants. But when those places shut down, kitchen use increased dramatically. Additionally, residents experiencing financial hardship began relying more heavily on food assistance programs, which are used primarily for groceries and cannot be used for hot meals, putting further pressure on kitchens as residents had no choice but to rely on unprepared food. Informal norms around kitchen use began to break down, and there were concerns about residents congregating in kitchens at mealtimes, exactly the sort of activity that would cause the virus to spread rapidly. Because of all of this, we decided that it was extremely important to find ways to get SRO residents out of kitchens, which meant that we needed to find an alternative way to get meals to them.
How did CCDC respond to that concern about SRO residents’ kitchen use?
At the same time as SRO residents were undergoing turmoil related to kitchen use, Chinatown’s businesses were being hammered by the pandemic as well. Of the more than 150 restaurants in the neighborhood, only 40 remained open a month after shutdown was declared. Restaurants are important economically, of course, but they also serve vital roles as community institutions, as places where neighbors can congregate and form bonds with each other, functions that are especially important for those whose living spaces are quite cramped.
CCDC realized that it could solve both of these problems at once. Under the Feed + Fuel program, we partnered with San Francisco New Deal and the city’s Human Services Agency to provide meal vouchers for use at neighborhood restaurants, to ensure that residents remained food secure despite not having consistent access to kitchens. San Francisco New Deal administered the program, distributing vouchers and payments to restaurants, and organizing food preparation and delivery, while CCDC spread awareness among residents and business owners of the unique opportunities provided by the program. Ultimately, the program provided 122,000 meal vouchers to around 2,000 households for use at 34 participating neighborhood restaurants. Restaurants were reimbursed for vouchers using funds we raised, and meals were packaged and delivered to SRO residents in Chinatown and nearby neighborhoods like Tenderloin and North Beach by a team of 180 volunteers.
The majority of households served lived in SRO units, but the program was also available to senior residents of the Pings public housing complex to address an increase in senior hunger during the pandemic. The program allowed us to meet both public health and food security goals, while also providing vital business to neighborhood restaurants that would have struggled to stay open if it had not been for the patronage enabled by this program.
How long did the Feed + Fuel program serve residents?
After its initial rollout in the spring of last year, the program began to sunset at the beginning of the summer. There were several reasons for its winding down: COVID-19 numbers were declining steadily at that time, and so there was less concern about SRO kitchen use being a major source of community spread. Additionally, the arrival of warmer weather and relaxed public health restrictions had allowed a significant number of restaurants to reopen with outdoor dining facilities, which meant that a significant number of Chinatown residents were able to go back to work, providing them with both increased food security and taking some of the strain off SRO kitchens.
As winter set in, however, many of the same dynamics that had been worrisome in the spring began to manifest again. COVID-19 numbers citywide were on the rise, and, particularly distressingly, case counts in SROs were increasing quickly relative to the city rate. Outdoor dining was shut down, forcing many restaurants to shutter once again, and there was chatter that many of the neighborhood’s most storied establishments were thinking of closing their doors permanently. This prompted CCDC and its partners to restart the Feed + Fuel program in January. This time, the program was both narrower in scope but larger in scale: Feed + Fuel 2.0 focused solely on SRO residents, since it had been determined that food insecurity among senior public housing residents was not especially concerning; and the program aimed to serve around 3,000 households with meals from any of the more than 50 restaurants that are still open in Chinatown. Since unemployment had decreased in and around the neighborhood, Feed + Fuel 2.0 was unable to take advantage of as large a corps of volunteers as the first iteration of the program, and so it ceased to offer meal delivery to residents. This limited the program’s scope to the immediate area of Chinatown, but due to the neighborhood’s extreme level of walkability, this was hardly an inconvenience for program participants.
In addition to crafting new programs to address the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, how did CCDC adapt existing programs to fit social distance protocols?
One of our most visible efforts to build community is its Chinatown Alleyway Tours program, in which young Chinatown residents design their own neighborhood tours. Through the program, youths are able to highlight the landmarks and stories that are most meaningful to them and the community by designing their own tour routes and scripts. This exposes tourists who visit Chinatown to aspects of the neighborhood they might not have learned about on a more traditional tour, but also, and more importantly from our perspective, builds vital leadership skills and neighborhood pride among the young people who participate, ensuring that Chinatown continues to have a deep corps of advocates far into the future.
During COVID-19, however, these tours ceased to be viable as they had been given before, and so we began working with our young tour guides to find an alternative way to continue them. The alternative they came up with was to build a virtual model of Chinatown on the video game Minecraft, and use that as the platform on which tours were given, which we thought was brilliantly creative. Given that CCDC views the tour’s most important function as being the process of young residents designing the tours and building a sense of ownership of the community, the fact that youth made such an effort to recreate their community virtually when people could no longer safely visit in person still achieved the desired outcome.
What other programs has CCDC implemented to serve residents during the pandemic?
Like many other organizations, we implemented a telephonic wellness check program for the residents of our properties, through which we found that, for senior residents in particular, social isolation was a serious challenge. As a result of the information collected during those wellness checks, we initiated a program to reduce social isolation by educating seniors on the use of online video platforms like Zoom. Because of this education program, we were able to virtually relaunch a monthly town hall event for seniors, which provided another vital venue for social interaction.
We have also done work around supporting families, especially those in SROs, with children to facilitate distance learning, and have partnered with a number of other community groups to push for the opening of COVID-19 testing sites in the neighborhood. Most recently, our focus has been on getting Chinatown residents vaccinated, for which we are partnering with a local hospital to get residents in line for shots via telephone, to avoid the paperwork that can be difficult to complete for those who speak little English.
What lessons has CCDC drawn from the pandemic?
Over the course of the pandemic, we realized that the most effective tool at our disposal is community organizing.
In the Feed + Fuel program, we relied on San Francisco New Deal on the administrative side, but our deep roots in the Chinatown community is what allowed the program take up to be as high as it has been, and ultimately what allowed the program to have the public health and nutritional success it has. CCDC’s status as a pillar of the community meant that it served a vital role in familiarizing residents and businesses with the program and making them comfortable with it, despite the fact that it was being administered by another organization they weren’t familiar with.
The same has been true of CCDC’s work on other fronts during the pandemic, from the push to distribute supplies for distance learning to the effort to get Chinatown residents vaccinated.
It is vitally important for a community like Chinatown to have an organization with decades-long connections to its residents to serve as an intermediary and advocate to other institutions so that the community gets the resources it needs to succeed.
As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, how does CCDC envision the recovery process for Chinatown?
Going forward, we are focused on ensuring that Chinatown’s community-serving businesses recover, while also making sure that those businesses and the residents that rely on them are not displaced. During the recovery from the previous economic crisis, too little attention was paid to which residents and businesses benefited from the rebounding economy, with the effect that many residents and important, community-serving businesses were shut out. As we emerge from the pandemic, we plan to concentrate much more intently on ensuring that the businesses that have served the community for over a century remain there, and that Chinatown remains accessible for its current residents and future generations of immigrants.


An immigrant from France, Rachel Cheetham-Richard comes from a family of migrants. From Vietnam, Algeria, England, Australia, Japan, France or the Gobi Desert in China, the stories of her family have woven the fabric of her imagination. She has traveled throughout Europe and many other countries, and settled in Philadelphia in 1995. She has since become an American citizen.
Intensely urban in her interests, her photographs capture the hustle and bustle of human activities. More recently her work has explored narratives that are fragmented, distorted, but as a whole, picture alternate realities.
Rachel Cheetham-Richard and Dan Rose formed Steamroller Labs devoted to visual experimentation; and the results of their collaboration have been exhibited in Philadelphia. steamrollerlabs.com


Welcome to Main Street Golconda
Located on the banks of the Ohio River in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and the county seat of Pope County, Golconda is an idyllic small town deeply rooted in its rich history, but with an eye to the future. A plaque in City Hall declares the entire town as “Historic Golconda”, a designation reserved for only a handful of localities in Illinois.
Nineteenth century architectural features remain prominent on the facade of many buildings, reflecting back to the days when Golconda was a thriving economic hub in the region with extensive river trade. Take a walking tour of “Silk Stocking Row” and the elegant estates on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River, and envision a way of life that has crossed a century of time untouched.
Thousands of visitors descend upon Golconda each year to enjoy the many festivals and activities sponsored by local civic organizations. Numerous antique and gift shops in the downtown area offer a wide variety items sure to interest shoppers looking for unique treasures.
Horseback riding, hiking and cycling can be enjoyed throughout the local area. Golconda is located on the National Cross Country Bike Trail, the Ohio River Scenic Byway, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, and is the destination of the annual River-to-River Relay.
The Golconda Marina is a prominent attraction that brings recreational boaters and fisherman from around the world to enjoy one of the most scenic parts of the Ohio River. The Smithland Pool, created by the nearby Smithland Lock & Dam, is the scene of many world-class fishing tournaments each year.
Golconda was the site of the former Lock & Dam 51, which was constructed and operated by the Corps of Engineers as a navigational aid on the Ohio River. When the new Smithland Lock and Dam was completed, Dam 51 was removed and the property transferred to the City of Golconda. The former Lockmaster Homes were renovated and are now offered to the public for short-term rentals.
These are just a few of the offerings Golconda has to offer visitors to make your visit here entertaining, enlightening, and enjoyable. With a variety of lodging and dining facilities, Golconda is an ideal base from which to explore the wonders of Southeastern Illinois. If you’d like to visit us, take a look at our events calendar and plan your trip today.


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February 2021 update: We have published an updated citeable beta-version of Constantinople as Palimpsest on BodoArXiv here.
Constantinople as Palimpsest is an interactive, space-based encyclopedia of Byzantine Constantinople. It was created by Prof. Jesse Torgerson and his Wesleyan undergraduate students as part of their regular coursework, integrated with the Traveler’s Lab, and supported by its student researchers. It is our first sustained Traveler’s Lab project that fully blends the ongoing work of students in the lab with a stand alone, one-semester course.
To create this project, we took advantage of a project-based pedagogy (on which, see below) and had students “unearth” (through good old library research) what they could discover of current knowledge of the material realities of the capital of the medieval Roman Empire, Constantinople (modern Istanbul). Students uploaded their research projects onto Esri’s ArcGIS online platform, then curated and organized the cumulative collaborative database via StoryMaps.
Click the image below to explore the interactive digital encyclopedia . Since the site remains in its “beta” version, scroll down for an explanation of how to “read” the content in the database, and to learn about the process of its creation.
On this map, as above, we currently we have curated over 300 distinct items into six overlapping “themes” — Monumental Architecture, Water Infrastructure, Exchange Economy, Religious Life, Private Life, and Administrative Regions.
These themes present scholars’ current knowledge of the topography of medieval Constantinople. Each pin, line, or polygon in the database (everything that is green) can be clicked to activate a “popup” dialogue box. Each dialogue box contains a brief encyclopedia entry on that item (whether it is an item, a monument, a site, a region, or a route), which gives a short definition of the item, its date, some commentary, and then further bibliography and image citations. The content in these boxes represents a student’s self-designed research project, which that student (cited as the entry’s author) generated as their coursework for a single week of the semester. These are the surviving traces of Constantinople, as “unearthed” by students.
Constantinople as Palimpsest: an experiment in Project-Based Learning
Constantinople as Palimpsest represents our first attempt to fully link the Traveler’s Lab researchers and the digital humanities acumen of the Traveler’s Lab students with a traditional course (where students are ultimately responsible for acquiring mastery of specific content, as determined by the Professor). The Project-Based Learning model — sustained at Wesleyan by a Davis Foundation grant won by Prof. Lisa Dierker, and supported by Paula Blue and Dan Mercier at Wesleyan’s Center for Pedagogical Innovation — provided the conceptual framework for this pedagogical approach.
The Constantinople as Palimpsest project has thus far undergone two course-based incarnations. It was initiated by the twenty students in Jesse W. Torgerson’s Spring 2015 course, Re-imagining East and West: Constantinople between Rome and Istanbul.
Then in Spring 2017, a second group of fifteen students — supported by two student researchers in the Traveler’s Lab (Connor Cobb (Wes ’16) and Nadja Shannon-Dabek (Wes ’17)) — took up the project as their coursework for Constantinople: From Rome to Istanbul (COL 128).
A third version of the course, scheduled for Spring 2019, will further develop the project.
From the Acquisition of Historical Knowledge, to the Making of History
The screenshot below gives a sense of what the initial 2015 version of the project looked like. In part this image simply shows how far we were able to develop the aesthetics of the project (partly by making our basemap a geo-referenced version of Konstantinos (Kostas) Plakidas’ publication to Wikimedia commons of his synthesis of R. Janin’s Constantinople Byzantine).
But, more significantly, this image shows in nuce why our different approach to history is so significant. Project-based thinking is not just a different way of running course assignments, but a different way of doing history. Participants in the course collaborated on our GIS-based database to “plot” scholars’ current knowledge of the topography of medieval Constantinople. Thus, students did not experience “history” as a passive appreciation of past things, but came to understand and gain real ownership over the remnants of this lost world through active research. They learned the topography of our historical knowledge of Constantinople by actually generating that topography.
How does this sort of work actually change students’ relationship to history? In the above screenshot, each point represents a specific known material object, preserved today as either a textual or physical artefact. The dispersal of these known items is not democratic. It is not “of the people.” Instead, it is concentrated along the imperial processional route, the mese. Students quickly came to see — in a much more profound way than simply hearing their professor repeat the point from the lectern — how and why our understanding of the Byzantine period is so dominated by imperial narratives and monuments. The markers on this map cluster at (from left to right) the Forum of Theodosius I (r. 379-392), the Forum of Constantine (r. 312-337), the Hippodrome, the Baths of Zeuxippus, and the cathedral church of Hagia Sophia. The persistence of this dominance of the imperial narrative over the surviving source material was only more deeply re-iterated with the additional material added in Spring 2017, as can be seen by perusing our “Monumental Architecture” theme. To uncover a “people’s history” requires intentional and difficult work.
The database both reveals this bias, and makes it possible to work against it. Students pursued this work with enthusiasm. Our 2017 themes “Private Life,” “Water Infrastructure,” and “Exchange Economy” are all attempts to bring non-imperial experiences to life. Students also fought against this bias by creating their own historical narratives and artistic responses to Constantinople, based on the imagined geography of our database.
A number of these analytical projects were created as Story Maps. For instance, one such Story Map (by Elena Milin, Wes ’18) explored what it might have been like to be swept up in the way a famous, prolonged urban revolt against the Emperor Justinian I (d. 565) — the Nika Riots — as the crowds, imperial troops, and raging fires would have moved through the monumental environment. Thus, besides simply using the opportunity to generate new voices and perspectives, many of these student spin-off projects built out from the new theoretical perspectives opened up by the project’s emphasis on creating a sense of space and place in history.
The project continues to pursue two long-term goals:
(1) equip Wesleyan students to manage and curate the only all-inclusive database on medieval Constantinople
(2) facilitate Wesleyan students’ collaborations with professors and students at other institutions in pursuit of space-based analyses of medieval Constantinople, both as it might have been, and as it has come down to us in the present


We lost our mobile signals the moment we stepped out of the single-prop plane that had taken us from Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania across the border to Mozambique, but as we stood on the broken-up tarmac on Vamizi's landing strip, our adventure had just begun.
A large island just off the northern coast, Vamizi's main lodge and villas lie a 45-minute journey across the tropical forest in four-by-four Land Rovers, which takes guests past villages built and inhabited by refugees from the civil war that ended in 1992. It's not always the most comfortable of road-trips, but it gives great insight into life on the island and helps further the impression that you are nearing the edge of a vast continent.
Mozambique's infrastructure – or the lack of it – makes it an unlikely destination for the unadventurous, and Vamizi's charm lies in its isolation and strong conservationist philosophy. The 13 wooden villas that line the beach on the shores of the Indian Ocean are as sustainable as possible: they don't have bathtubs or air-conditioning, although the large marbled showers and the open-air walls that let the breeze through make both redundant. And while there are swimming pools in the recently built large private villas, we spent all our time in the clear turquoise sea instead. Framed by the finest white-sand powder imaginable, the beach is one of the most beautiful that I have ever seen.
No one is going to tell you off if you want to spend all day relaxing on the porch of your villa, but there is plenty to do if you prefer to keep busy – yoga classes, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, whale-watching, snorkelling and diving (the untouched reef around nearby Neptune's Arm is considered one of the best dive-sites in the world) are arranged over informal pre-dinner drinks at the main lodge as evening falls – but even the laziest of visitors can spot some of the island's wildlife from the comfort of their sun-lounger, as the bush behind the villas is home to both Samango monkeys and countless indigenous birds.
Returning to the tarmac and the plane that would bring us back to Dar a week later, where our mobiles started beeping with the sound of incoming messages, we realised that we had just experienced the greatest luxury an urbanite could ever dream of: complete peace and quiet of the kind that is worth going back for.


The headquarters for the Ferrari car manufacturer and Formula One team in Maranello have not been damaged by the major earthquake in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region.
At around 04h00 local time the earthquake hit with a magnitude of 6.0 in the Emilia Romagna region between the historic cities of Bologna, Modena and Ferrara killing at least six people and reducing churches, medieval castles and clock towers to piles of rubble.
On Sunday a spokesperson for Ferrari said via email that the famous Formula One team and sports car maker "is fine".
"Everything looks OK here in Maranello after tonight's earthquake. Very sad for all the victims," the team wrote on line


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North and South Dakota offer unique camping opportunities, stunning terrain, historical and cultural experiences, and exciting outdoor activities that will make any trip memorable.
However, knowing where to stay and what to do when visiting the Dakotas can seem daunting with the vast land the two states cover. That’s why we offer this guide highlighting the best North and South Dakota campgrounds, so you can efficiently plan a trip.
The Dakotas have so much to offer outdoor enthusiasts, such as hiking the 140-mile-long Maah Daah Hey Trail in North Dakota, visiting Mt. Rushmore, or exploring the state capital by camping in Pierre SD. If you plan to put the Dakotas on your travel list, check out this guide, so you don’t miss a thing!
Camping in North Dakota vs Camping in South Dakota
Any new visitor to the Dakotas may wonder if one state is better than the other, especially for camping.
The answer depends on what scenery and attractions you want to be part of on your vacation. Here are some differences between camping in South Dakota vs. North Dakota:
North Dakota Camping Offers:
- Flatter terrain that is mostly prairie so hiking or exploring is less strenuous
- The Badlands and Medora on the western edge of the state
- More sightings of wildlife such as Bighorn sheep, moose, elk, and bison
- Less population (775,000) means more serene camping locations and experiences
- Summer temperatures are warm but rarely overbearingly hot
- Wonderful state park campgrounds, rivers and lakes, and local sites
South Dakota Camping Offers:
- Flat terrain on the eastern side, and forested and mountainous terrain in the Black Hills on the western side
- More major cities and attractions such as Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, Badlands, Deadwood, Sturgis, and Sioux Falls
- The population is slightly higher than in North Dakota, but more tourists visit the state, so density increases heavily near the major attractions
- Great spring and fall temperatures and a less harsh winter camping climate, but summer can get hot
- Plentiful national and state park campgrounds, along with dispersed camping options
Both Dakotas have a healthy Native American population and private Reservations with museums and local opportunities to learn more about their culture and sacred lands. Sacred Stone Camp North Dakota is found about 45 miles southeast of Bismark and is the center of resistance of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other Native Americans against big oil.
Camp Grafton North Dakota is the training center for the state’s National Guard, while other military installations, such as Ellsworth Air Force Base, are in South Dakota.
The biggest thing to note about the Dakotas is that once you get away from the major cities in each state (Sioux Falls and Rapid City in South Dakota – Fargo and Bismark in North Dakota), there are few inhabitants.
5 Best Campgrounds in North Dakota
If you’re looking for the best camping locations in North Dakota, here are our top picks:
1. Theodore Roosevelt National Park Campgrounds
Open: Peak Season May 1 – October 31 but open all year weather permitting
Campsites: 75 between 3 campgrounds
Nightly Rate: $7-$40
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a favorite camping location because it offers primitive tent and RV camping at the Juniper, Cottonwood, or Roundup Group Horse Campground. Many sites are quite large and can fit bigger RVs, but call to confirm specific site lengths.
The scenery is unbelievable, with wildlife to watch, various landscapes to enjoy, hundreds of incredible miles of trails to explore, and the North Dakota sunset hour a time to reflect on the wonders of nature.
Unfortunately, no hookups or dump stations are available, but there are potable water stations.
Attractions Near Theodore Roosevelt National Park:
- Painted Canyon Overlook
- Petrified Forest Loop
- Peaceful Valley
- Medora Musical Show
- North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
- The Buffalo Gap Gift Shop
Theodore Roosevelt National Park – Juniper Campground (Video)
2. Nokota Horse Preservation Ranch
Campsites: Ranch house or teepee rental, primitive RV and tent sites
Nightly Rate & Amenities: Call for updated information but hiking and fishing are allowed onsite
The Nokota Horse Preservation Ranch covers over 1,000 acres in Linton, North Dakota, and welcomes tent and RV campers to set up in the fields where you can watch the horses roam freely. With tours, talks, and up-close horse interactions and rides, this unusual camping experience may be one of the best of your life.
Attractions Near Nokota Horse Preservation Ranch:
- Beaver Creek Recreation Area
- A Touch of Honey/Llerenas Apiaries/
- Emmons County Museum
3. Lake Metigoshe State Park
Campsites: 124 primitive or elec/water hookup RV or tent, plus 7 cabin and yurt rentals
Nightly Rate: RV/tent campsites $17-$25 – Cabin/yurt $60-$115
- Boat ramp
- Dog park
- Dump station
- Showers and toilets
- Lake Metigoshe Outdoor Learning Center
- Boating, swimming, fishing
- Winter snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, ice fishing
- 12 miles of hiking trails
Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground offers the most stunning scenery of all the North Dakota public parks. With camping available all year, you can choose from a rental cabin or primitive RV or tent sites or some with partial hookups.
Paddle the lake in a kayak or fish for your dinner in this location near the Canadian border.
Attractions Near Lake Metigoshe State Park:
- Knife River Indian Villages
- Pembina State Museum
- Club de Skinautique Water Show
- Railroad Museum
Lake Metigoshe State Park (Video)
4. Cabins of Amidon Campground and Lodging
Campsites: FHU RV and tent sites, plus cabin rentals
Nightly Rate: $20 tent/$40 RV/$95 cabin
- Bathhouse with tubs, toilets, and showers
- Onsite tavern serving food and drinks
The Cabins of Amidon Campground and Lodging provide a fun and unique camping adventure if you’re visiting southwestern North Dakota.
There’s plenty of wildlife to watch or try your hand at fishing or hunting on the nearby grounds. Hike the butte or cross the rolling hills and prairie to gain a new perspective on the area’s beauty. Stop off at Mo’s Bunker Bar for a drink and a bite to eat.
Attractions Near Amidon Campground and Lodging:
- White Butte
- Pioneer Trails Regional Museum
- Lake SakaKawea
- Fort Mandan
- Double Ditch Indian Village Historic Area
- Maah Daah Hey Trail
5. Sheyenne National Grassland Campgrounds
Campsites: 11 tent or RV, plus cabin rentals
Nightly Rate: $10 RV/tent
- Drinking water from hand pump
- Vault toilets
- Hunting and fishing
- Horseback riding
The Sheyenne National Grassland campground will provide you with some of the best stargazing opportunities in the country as well as the ability to keep watch over the bison and other wildlife as they roam across the vast open grasslands. This area includes about 135,000 acres of private and public lands as part of the US Forest Service.
Two campgrounds take reservations through Recreation.gov – the CCC Campground and the Buffalo Gap Campground. All other dispersed campsites and campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Attractions Near Sheyenne National Grasslands:
- Owego Pioneer Cemetery
- Fargo Scavenger Hunt
- McLeod Museum Complex
- Fort Ransom State Park
Free Camping North Dakota
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to camp in North Dakota, check out these free camping options:
Scoria Pit Dispersed Camping in the Grasslands.
Michigan City Park has four RV or tent sites with 30-amp service.
Gascoyne Lake Campground provides free primitive camping.
Sheep Creek Dam offers five consecutive nights of free RV or tent camping with some electric hookup sites.
5. Best Campgrounds in South Dakota
These are the top South Dakota campgrounds, with details on price and amenities:
1. Camp Dakotah
Campsites: 75 for RVs and Tents
Nightly Rate: $20-$40
- Bathhouses with hot showers
- Dump Station
- Picnic tables and fire rings
- Horseshoes, volleyball, basketball
Camp Dakota is a modern RV park near the northeastern border with Minnesota and offers wonderfully flat, spacious, shady campsites that will fit all sizes of recreational vehicles. With 30 lakes in the surrounding 30 miles of land, you’re also in a paradise if you love to fish or birdwatch.
An unusual draw for this campground is for those who come to engage in Camp Dakota paintball events held through Dacotah Blue Sky Paintball right there in Sisseton.
Attractions Near Camp Dakota:
- Annual Sisseton Trail Ride (1st weekend in June)
- Nicollet Tower
- Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
- With the Wind Vineyard & Winery
- Dakota Magic Casino
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2. Rafter J Bar Ranch South Dakota
Campsites: Over 150 FHU RV and tents plus 26 Cabins
Nightly Rate: $20-$40
- Swimming pool and hot tub
- Ranch store
- Bathhouses with hot showers
- Dump Station
- Volleyball, basketball
The Rafter J Bar Ranch sits amongst the Black Hills and is next to the George Mickelson Hiking and Biking Trail for super convenient access for long rides or walks. The ranch is under ten miles from Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse monuments and offers South Dakota camping cabins.
The campground has six sections, making the entire park feel less crowded and very relaxing. Each camping loop offers a different experience if you’re looking for shade or want to be close to the pool.
Attractions Near Rafter J Bar Ranch
- Mt. Rushmore
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Hill City
- 1880 Train
- Mickelson Trail
Rafter J Bar Ranch South Dakota (Video)
3. Custer State Park – Sylvan Lake Campground
Open: May 17 – September 30
Campsites: 39 for RVs and Tents (size restrictions apply)
Nightly Rate: $15-$30
- Flush and vault toilets
- Bathhouses with showers
- Picnic tables and fire rings
- Drinking water
- Onsite camp host
Of all the campgrounds within Custer State Park, the https://gfp.sd.gov/csp-campgrounds/ gets top marks for being the highest elevation in the park at 6,200 feet, so the views of the Black Hills are lovely from the wooded campsites.
Many sites are very private, but all are limited in size. For example, no RVs over 27 feet are allowed, and even large tents may have issues fitting onto some sites.
Attractions Near Sylvan Lake Campground:
- Needles Eye Tunnel and Needles Highway
- Mt. Rushmore
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- The Museum @ Black Hills Institute
- Black Hills Balloons
- Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and Guide Service
Custer State Park – Sylvan Lake Campground (Video)
4. Wolf Camp Keystone
Campsites: 30 FHU
Nightly Rate: $30-$50 RV/Tent – $90 Cabin
- Toilets and showers (May 15th – October 1st depending on weather)
- Wold Camp Cafe
- Camp store and gift shop
The Wolf Camp South Dakota Campground is in an excellent base camp to explore the entire Black Hills region. A trail from camp leads directly to an abandoned gold mine, or kick back on the deck and take in the views.
This campground is older and is known to have a more “party” atmosphere at times of local rallies or other events, so book accordingly.
Attractions Near Wolf Camp Keystone:
- Sturgis Rally
- Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial
- South Dakota Air and Space Museum
- Custer State Park
Wolf Camp Keystone (Video)
5. Picnic Spring Campground
Open: Open all year weather permitting
Campsites: 8 first come, first served primitive campsites
Nightly Rate: Free
Picnic Spring Campground is in the state’s northwest corner near Camp Crook South Dakota. This Forest Service land in the North Cave Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District is a remote and relaxing camping location that gives you direct access to amazing trail hikes and scenery.
There is a spring for water, but it’s not potable, so plan accordingly. This area of the state is lightly traveled, giving you a quiet chance to explore the Custer Gallatin National Forest and nearby attractions at your leisure.
Attractions Near Picnic Spring Campground:
- Carter County Museum
- High Plains Western Heritage Center
- Medicine Rocks State Park
- Stoneville Saloon
Picnic Spring Campground (Video)
Free Camping Near Sioux Falls SD
When you want to keep your camping budget under control, check out these free or cheap campsites near Sioux Falls:
Sioux Falls Walmart and Flying J Travel Center allow you to boondock for free but don’t set up camp, please.
Dude Ranch Lakeside Use Area is in a fantastic location and charges $11 a night.
Hieb Memorial Park was once free but now charges $15 nightly for their campsites.
Dakota Camping Wrap Up
The Dakotas are a less-traveled camping destination, with many exciting places to explore after visiting Mt. Rushmore or a big city like Sioux Falls. Wide-open spaces give you time to enjoy a stunning South Dakota sunset or watch herds of bison graze without the crush of tourists often found in more popular campground locations.
We hope you use this guide to plan a camping trip a bit off the beaten path, see the Dakotas, and enjoy everything they offer!
- What are the key differences between camping in North Dakota and South Dakota? Which one would you recommend for a first-time camper and why?
North Dakota and South Dakota offer different camping experiences, with North Dakota being known for its rugged Badlands, rich wildlife, and serene lakes, while South Dakota boasts iconic landmarks like Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, and the Badlands National Park.
For a first-time camper, South Dakota might be more appealing due to its diverse landscapes, well-established campgrounds, and a blend of natural and historical attractions, providing a comprehensive camping experience.
- The article mentions that both Dakotas have a healthy Native American population and private Reservations with museums and local opportunities to learn more about their culture and sacred lands. Can you provide more details about these cultural experiences and how they can enrich a camping trip?
Visiting Native American reservations in the Dakotas provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in rich indigenous cultures, with experiences ranging from guided tours of sacred lands, storytelling sessions, and traditional craft workshops, to powwows.
These experiences not only enrich a camping trip by providing a deeper understanding and appreciation of the land’s history and its original inhabitants but also offer a chance to engage in meaningful cultural exchange, fostering respect and awareness for Native American heritage.
- The article mentions the possibility of sighting wildlife such as Bighorn sheep, moose, elk, and bison in North Dakota. What precautions should campers take to observe these animals safely?
Campers in North Dakota should maintain a safe distance from wildlife like Bighorn sheep, moose, elk, and bison, avoiding any attempts to feed or touch them to prevent potential aggression.
They should also store food and scented items securely to avoid attracting these animals to their campsite and carry bear spray as a precaution against possible encounters.
- How do the seasons affect the camping experience in the Dakotas? What are some tips for camping in different weather conditions?
The seasons significantly impact the camping experience in the Dakotas, with summer offering warm temperatures and abundant wildlife, while winter can be harsh but provides opportunities for snow-based activities like snowshoeing and ice fishing.
For camping in different weather conditions, it’s crucial to pack appropriate gear (insulated clothing for winter, breathable fabrics for summer), check weather forecasts regularly, and understand how to set up camp to protect against elements (like setting up a windbreak in windy conditions or choosing high ground in case of rain).
- The article provides information about free camping options in North Dakota. Are there similar options available in South Dakota? If so, could you provide some recommendations?
Yes, there are similar free camping options available in South Dakota.
Some of the recommended places include Nomad View and Steer Pasture Overlook, which are just outside of the National Park, and the Badlands Boondocking Area. Other options include the Dude Ranch Lakeside Use Area, Sage Creek Campground, and Mount Roosevelt.
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Las Vegas' quotes for getting NCAA championship events struck snag
A possible landmark change in the NCAA's position against placing champion occasions in Nevada now appears to be on hold.
Next month, the NCAA Board of Governors will consider an official proposition from UNLV and the Mountain West to stage 3 NCAA championship occasions in Las Vegas from 2019-22.
Separate from those is a proposition to play the entire ladies's Sweet 16 to the Final 4 in Vegas. That would need to be authorized by various NCAA entities.
Nevertheless, several sources have informed CBS Sports the opportunity of those bids being authorized have reduced of late. That's due to the fact that the NCAA continues to be a plaintiff fighting a New Jersey law passed in 2014 permitting sports gambling within the state.
Up until now, New Jersey has stopped working on every front to implement the law. In addition to the NCAA, complainants fighting the law consist of the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball, along with the Department of Justice
The U.S. Supreme Court remains in the process of choosing whether it will hear New Jersey's appeal in the event. West Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Wisconsin have likewise filed briefs with the court in support of New Jersey.
In brief, it's a case of bad optics for the NCAA at this time. Sources state the association would be hesitant to authorize championship occasions in Nevada while it fights sports gambling in New Jersey.
The NCAA's veteran policy has been to keep championships from states that enable sports betting. But the week began with the Oakland Raiders revealing a move to Las Vegas. The brand-new T-Mobile Arena in the city will be the home of the growth Golden Knights of the NHL next fall.
Multiple conferences play their postseason conference basketball tournaments in the city. This previous season, North Carolina and Kentucky satisfied in T-Mobile for a neutral-site video game.
College types thought the momentum for NCAA occasions in Nevada-- specifically Vegas-- was unavoidable.
" This is rhetorical," stated Jim Livengood, who retired as UNLV's athletic director in 2013 and is now a consultant for Las Vegas Occasions, an occasion management company which has dealt with the bid, "however would not you think that if there was a problem with NFL, it would not come to Nevada?"
The in-depth bid for several champion occasions in the state of Nevada is believed to be the very first of its kind to be considered by the NCAA.
" We're held to a different requirement," said UNLV ADVERTISEMENT Tina Kunzer-Murphy, who has long combated for NCAA occasions. "We have the highest [betting] regulative standard in the nation. With hockey can be found in and the marvelous Raiders, there is definitely no excuse for this coming in."
A successful bid would basically open the NCAA to Las Vegas after years of the association preventing the gaming Capital. The proposals include Las Vegas hosting a guys's basketball local in T-Mobile Arena as well as wrestling and males's ice hockey nationwide championships.
If the board does not approve the quotes, Nevada would be locked out until at least the next quote cycle start in 2023.
" We're going to miss that four-year window," Livengood said. "The awful aspect of that is it's not about Vegas, however the experience the student-athletes and teams might have."
In early March, Gonzaga won the West Coast Conference tournament, held in Las Vegas.
It has actually been just recently the NCAA seemingly shifted its position relating to staging championship events in Nevada, which legalized sports betting in 1949.
In December 2015, NCAA president Mark Emmert kept in mind "what often seems to be a hypocritical position," by the association relating to Las Vegas. At that time, he predicted there would be "robust conversation" amongst the NCAA subscription relating to Nevada.
Social mores have changed. Four Department I conferences stage their postseason college basketball competitions in more info Las Vegas (Pac-12, WAC, West Coast and Mountain West). Those occasions aren't governed by the NCAA.
" [Our fans] probably wouldn't take a trip there if it wasn't in Vegas," stated Gonzaga coach Mark Couple of, whose group plays annually in the West Coast Conference tournament. "It will be interesting to have an NFL group down there. I make certain Las Vegas has actually been waiting for that."
As for the worry about Sin City's vices, Few stated, "Betting is all over. [Why fret about Vegas] when it's in our own front lawn and garden?"
The NCAA board will think about the most recent Nevada proposition on April 25. When it would submit a suggestion, that is after the NCAA Council satisfies April 12-14.
" I believe it was tracking well," one high-ranking NCAA authorities stated of Nevada. "I believe we've had these test pilots being out there a bunch, conference championships that have handled it well.
" It seems check this link right here now like a rational location when you take a look at that area of the nation. It's available. There are Homepage simple flights."
Western cities have not been applying to host NCAA men's tournament sites because of the dearth of locations in that region. From 2008-16 the West Regional rotated between Anaheim (Honda Center), Los Angeles (Staples Center) and the Phoenix area in every year but one (2010, Salt Lake).
This month, the West Regional was played in San Jose, California. Up until today in Glendale, Arizona, a real Western city hasn't played host to the Last 4 given that 1995 (Seattle).
Nevada is one of four states nationwide to enable sports wagering. In an odd one-off, the NCAA did enable the ladies's basketball West Regional to be played in Las Vegas in 1991.
It is thought there has actually been no revenue-sport champion event played in the state ever since.
" There will sometime be NCAA championship events held in Nevada," Livengood said. "That's going to occur. It's not an if, it's a when."
The NCAA's long-time policy has been to withhold championships from states that enable sports betting. The week began with the Oakland Raiders revealing a relocation to Las Vegas." We're held to a various requirement," stated UNLV ADVERTISEMENT Tina Kunzer-Murphy, who has actually long combated for NCAA occasions. 4 Department I conferences stage their postseason college basketball competitions in Las Vegas (Pac-12, WAC, West Coast and Mountain West)." There will at some point be NCAA champion occasions held in Nevada," Livengood stated.


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The host city for the conference, and it is the economic capital of Palestine. It is Located between the mountains of Ebal and Gerizim. The city of Nablus is best known for its gorgeous historical old city, delicious mouth-watering Kenafeh and traditional Nablus soap made with olive oil. Make sure while you are in Nablus to visit Sebastia, which contains many relics and archeological remains from different ages and eras.
Named ‘Al Khalil’ in Arabic, after the prophet Abraham. This city is full of history and heritage. In Hebron you can see and visit the Ibrahimi Mosque, Hebron old city and the tomb of patriarchs where the Patriarchs and their wives are buried is deep underground, and now people pray in a building on top of it. Don’t leave Hebron before buying a traditional Palestinian keffiyeh (The traditional Palestinian scarf is known as Kufiya, Keffiyeh or Hatta) from the last Palestinian factory that still produces this traditional scarf.
The eternal capital of Palestine, and home for 3 of the major religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Here you can find Al Aqsa mosque, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the historical Jerusalem walls surrounding the old city, with 11 doors leading to this historical place. Don’t forget while you are there to try the very famous Jerusalem bagel with some Falafel, and meet the amazing people living there.
The birthplace of Jesus Christ. This city is one of the oldest and most gorgeous cities in Palestine. If you visit this city, you will find amazing places to see such as the church of the nativity, where it is believed that the Jesus Christ was born. In Bethlehem, you can also visit Herodium, King Herod's Palace-Fortress. Make sure while you are there to visit the Palestinian heritage center which is a unique place to get to know the Palestinian culture and identity better.


Harold (Russell) Fee (87) was born on May 27, 1930 to James and Ethel Fee in Cherokee IA. He passed away on July 8, 2017 in St. Maries, ID. Russ - as he was known to family and friends - grew up and attended school in Quimby, IA. He graduated from Quimby High School with the class of 1948.
Following high school, Russ enlisted in the US Coast Guard. He was stationed in San Francisco, CA where he met Carol Rosen. The couple began dating, and were married in San Francisco in July of 1952.
After their marriage, Russ and Carol started their family, having 3 children. Russ made the US Coast Guard a career for thirty years, and the family moved to different parts of the United States including Newport News, VA and Cleveland, OH. They eventually returned to Newark, CA. and spent a few more years in the San Francisco Bay Area. A visit with friends in St. Maries enticed them to relocate to this beautiful area along the St. Joe River. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his wife, Carol. They loved to travel together, took a trip to China, one to England and Scotland, and several cruises to Alaska. Their "highlight cruise" took them through the Panama Canal, the Caribbean Sea and ports in Florida. Russ enjoyed going on road trips, traveling up and down the West Coast - it wasn't the destination that was important, it was just the road along the way. He loved the driving to get there. He also enjoyed deep-sea fishing. Russ liked watching sports, specifically he liked to watch his children play. He was a great spectator, and participated on occasion.
Russ is survived by his wife Carol at the family home; son Russell (Leticia) Fee of Poulsbo, WA; daughters Margaret (David) Kimmel of Hillsboro, OR and Ruth (Frank) Lemmon of Santa Clara, CA; brother Keith Fee of IA; sisters Alice Hoeppner of IA and Ethel Warrender of IN. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Duane Fee.
A private service will be held near Seattle, WA at a later date.


Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab and Haryana, is one of few planned cities in India. It is known worldwide for its best architecture and its quality of life.
Chandigarh attracts tourists from all over the world owing to its beautiful architecture, gardens, museums, lakes etc. Some of the most famous tourist attractions in the city are Rock Garde, Rose Garden, Fun City, Sukhna Lake, etc. It is the home to the International Doll Museum. Are you planning to travel to Chandigarh this weekend? Are you in search of an affordable Delhi to Chandigarh taxi service? If yes, book a cab from BRG Tour INdia to enjoy a safe and convenient journey to Chandigarh.
The distance between Delhi to Chandigarh is approximately 247 km. The time required to cover this distance of 247 km is nearly 4 to 5 hours. The distance from Delhi to Chandigarh can be covered easily via road as the roads are well maintained. The best part of a road journey is that you get to explore various cities as well to enjoy the natural scenic beauty. On your way to Chandigarh, you will come across cities such as Sonipat, Kurukshetra, Panipat, etc. You can plan short breaks in these cities.


Preserving the Australia Great Barrier Reef: A Call to Action
Discover the significance of the Great Barrier Reef in capturing carbon from the atmosphere and why its preservation is crucial to combat global warming.
The Great Barrier Reef: A Natural Carbon Sink
The Great Barrier Reef, located in the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is not only a stunning natural wonder but also a vital player in capturing carbon from the atmosphere. Covering an area of approximately 348,000 square kilometers, it is the largest coral reef system in the world and is even visible from space.
The reef is composed of billions of tiny coral polyps that form intricate structures called coral colonies. These colonies create a complex ecosystem that supports a wide variety of marine life. But beyond its beauty and biodiversity, the Great Barrier Reef also serves as a natural carbon sink. Coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef, absorb and store carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate the effects of global warming.
Coral reefs are known for their ability to capture carbon through a process called calcification. Coral polyps extract calcium carbonate from the seawater and use it to build their hard skeletons. In this process, they absorb and store carbon dioxide from the surrounding water. Over time, these coral skeletons accumulate and form the reef structure, effectively sequestering carbon.
The Link between Coral Reefs and Global Warming
The link between coral reefs and global warming is a crucial one. The increase in atmospheric CO2 levels, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, has led to rising ocean temperatures. When the water becomes too warm, corals expel the symbiotic algae that live within their tissues, causing them to turn white, a phenomenon known as coral bleaching.
Coral bleaching is a visible sign of stress and can have devastating effects on coral reefs. If the water temperatures remain high for extended periods, the corals eventually die, leading to the degradation of the entire reef ecosystem. As coral reefs decline, their ability to capture carbon decreases, exacerbating the effects of global warming.
Additionally, the loss of coral reefs also impacts the biodiversity and ecological balance of the oceans. Many species rely on coral reefs for food, shelter, and breeding grounds. Without healthy reefs, these species face a higher risk of extinction, further disrupting marine ecosystems.
Threats to the Great Barrier Reef
Despite its importance, the Great Barrier Reef faces numerous threats that put its survival at risk. One of the major threats is climate change, which leads to ocean acidification and rising sea temperatures. These changes make it difficult for corals to survive and recover from disturbances.
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Overfishing and destructive fishing practices also pose a threat to the Great Barrier Reef. When key species are overfished, it disrupts the natural food chain and can lead to imbalances within the ecosystem. Destructive fishing practices, such as bottom trawling, can cause physical damage to the coral colonies and their habitats.
These threats, combined with the impacts of climate change, pose a significant challenge to the long-term survival of the Great Barrier Reef and highlight the urgent need for conservation and restoration efforts.
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The work of the Reef Restoration Foundation is crucial in rebuilding and preserving the Great Barrier Reef. By actively restoring damaged areas, they not only help to reestablish the reef's carbon capture capabilities but also provide a lifeline for the countless species that depend on the reef for survival.
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Silicon Valley’s “war for talent” has technology companies tempting potential recruits with benefits such as egg freezing, gourmet cafeterias and private shuttles. But few can match semiconductor producer Integrated Device Technology’s latest perk: a graduate school in the office.
Northeastern University on Monday officially unveiled its latest branch campus, adding to its locations in Charlotte, N.C., and Seattle. Unlike those campuses, which are free-standing, the university’s Silicon Valley branch will be hosted at multiple hubs in the Bay Area, sharing space with the region’s tech companies.
Northeastern, as opposed to the many universities that have established branch campuses abroad, has focused its expansion efforts within the U.S. While its undergraduate student population and research centers remain in Boston, the university is increasingly taking its graduate offerings to professionals in the regions where they work.
"The traditional notion of a university that is defined by a campus is now replaced by the notion of a university that has a global presence and different manifestations, physical and otherwise,” Joseph E. Aoun, Northeastern’s president, said in an interview. “We are not looking to expand for the sake of expanding.… We are looking for vibrant, urban environments where there are activities that are exciting and we can be a part of, add to and also benefit from. We clearly couldn’t ignore Silicon Valley. Who could?"
Since Northeastern plans to offer hybrid certificate and degree programs in the Bay Area, the university’s locations there will need only “lighter” infrastructure than a full campus, said Philomena Mantella, senior vice president and chief executive of the institution's Global Network. “It won’t have residence halls or climbing gyms. It will have those things that relate to the learning experiences that we’re offering there.”
Although she declined to discuss expansion plans, Mantella said the university is studying everything from Silicon Valley’s industry clusters to its traffic patterns to determine where it should place future hubs....


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North Phoenix is a broad area with many types of home developments, including homes built from the 1950's through today. Throughout North Phoenix there are many homes that while older in style, have unique character and designs. -In addition, there are several planned and gated communities where you will find newer homes built in the past 20 years, several are rich with amenities. If you are looking for a low maintenance townhome or condo, there are many of those communities available as well.
The North Phoenix Area general boundaries are the AZ 101 Freeway to the North, Shea Blvd to the South, 40th Street to the East and Central Ave to the West.
North Phoenix is served by several school districts. The most prominent school district is the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Paradise Valley Unified School District has previously been on the "A+ List of Excellence" by the Arizona Education Foundation. You can view more information about the school district by clicking here. Some homes within the North Phoenix Area are served by the Scottsdale Unified School District, and you can view more information on those schools here. When selecting your new home, it is important to work with a professional REALTOR, such as Matthew Desaulniers, who can guide you to accurate data on the schools within your home search area.
Since there are several North Phoenix Communities, some have a HOA and many do not. It is important to work with a REALTOR when selecting your new home, so that you understand where the community you chose has an HOA, and what benefits the HOA provides you as an owner. This area has single family homes from a low price of $125,000 to a high of $900,000, with the majority of homes falling within the range of $200,000 to $300,000. Homes in this area are available in many styles including, ranch, two-story, townhouse and condos.
North Phoenix is filled with shopping and retail conveniences. At the intersection of Cave Creek Road and the AZ 101 Freeway, there is a large shopping center with a Costco Store and Costco Gas Station. In addition, the nearby Desert Ridge Marketplace has many big-box stores such as Target, Barnes and Noble, and Kohl's. The outdoor marketplace features a shopping center complete with an AMC Movie Theatre and various restaurants and casual eateries. You can view more information on the Desert Ridge Marketplace by clicking here.
Commuting is an integral part of daily life, and an important consideration when shopping for your new home. When choosing a new home, it is important to know your potential commute times. North Phoenix commutes times vary, depending on which area you chose. However the area is located within the following approx. distance and times of many major employment areas under normal traffic conditions:
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1) Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The Narendra Modi is the largest cricket stadium in the world, with a capacity of over 110,000 spectators. It is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and was inaugurated in 2020. The stadium is named after the current Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
The Narendra Modi Stadium is a state-of-the-art stadium with all the latest facilities. It has a natural grass pitch, a drainage system, and floodlights. The stadium also has a number of VIP suites and corporate boxes.
2) Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Wankhede Stadium is one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world. It is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and was built in 1974. The stadium is named after the Wankhede family, who donated the land for the stadium.
The Wankhede Stadium has hosted many important cricket matches, including the final of the 1983 Cricket World Cup. The stadium is also home to the Mumbai Indians, one of the teams in the Indian Premier League.
3) MCA Stadium, Pune, Maharashtra
The MCA Stadium is a cricket stadium in Pune, India. It is the home ground of the Maharashtra cricket team and has hosted a number of international matches, including Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is. The stadium has a capacity of 37,406 and is known for its good batting wicket.
The MCA Stadium has hosted a number of memorable matches, including the 2012 India-West Indies Test match, which was the first Test match to be played in Pune. The stadium has also hosted the IPL final on two occasions, in 2013 and 2016.
Eden Gardens Stadium is an international cricket stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Established in 1864, it is the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India and third-largest in the world. The stadium currently has a capacity of 68,000.
Eden Gardens is often referred to as home of Indian cricket and has also been described as “cricket’s answer to the Colosseum” and called the “Mecca of Indian cricket”, due to it being the first purpose-built ground for the sport.
The stadium has hosted many important matches, including the 1987 Cricket World Cup final, the 2001 India-Pakistan Test match, and the 2011 Cricket World Cup final. It is also the home ground of the Kolkata Knight Riders, one of the teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
5) HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (HPCA Stadium), also known as the Dharamshala Stadium, is a cricket stadium in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located at an altitude of 1,457 metres (4,781 ft) above sea level, making it the highest international cricket ground in the world.
The stadium was built in 2003 and hosted its first international match in 2005, when India played Sri Lanka. It has since hosted matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the ICC World Twenty20, and the ICC Cricket World Cup.
The HPCA Stadium is known for its picturesque setting, with the snow-capped Himalayas in the background. It is also a popular tourist destination, and is often referred to as the “Mecca of Cricket”.
6) Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a cricket stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It is named after M. Chinnaswamy, who was the president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) from 1977 to 1980. The stadium is the home ground of the Karnataka state cricket team and the Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. It is owned by the Government of Karnataka and has been leased out to the KSCA for a period of 100 years.
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its fast and bouncy pitch. It is a batsman’s paradise when the pitch is fresh, but it can be a nightmare for bowlers when the pitch is dry and hard. The stadium has hosted some of the most exciting cricket matches in history, including the 1996 Cricket World Cup quarter-final between India and Pakistan.
7) MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is a historic and iconic cricket stadium that has hosted many memorable matches over the years. It is a popular destination for cricket fans from all over the world and is sure to continue to be a major venue for cricket in India for many years to come.
It was established in 1916, making it the second oldest cricket stadium in India after Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It has hosted 50 Test matches, 83 ODIs, and 1 T20I.It was the venue for the 2011 Cricket World Cup final, which was won by India.The stadium has a capacity of 39,000 spectators.
8) Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is the second oldest functional international cricket stadium in India, after the Eden Gardens of Kolkata. It was established in 1883 and has hosted 34 Tests, 25 ODIs and 6 T20Is. The stadium is known for its fast and bouncy pitches, which have helped to produce some memorable matches.
In 2023, the Arun Jaitley Stadium will host five matches during the ICC Cricket World Cup. The matches will be played against South Africa, Afghanistan, England, West Indies, and Bangladesh.