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BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, UT - NOVEMBER 8: The unusual sandstone rock formations in Bryce Canyon Amphitheater are viewed before sunrise on November 8, 2018 in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Bryce Canyon National Park, located 2 hours north of Zion National Park, features spectacular geologic formations including mountains, canyons, spires known as hoodoos, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, and natural arches. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 30: A protective mask is seen on the ice of a frozen section of the Liangma River wear people were skating on January 30, 2021 in Beijing, China. Recent outbreaks in the capital and across northern China have prompted the government to cancel Lunar New Year celebrations marked nationwide beginning February 12th. People have been urged to forego travel during the holiday period which typically sees millions move between cities and villages to visit family. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 14: Jackson Square in the French Quarter is seen on July 14, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards issued three new restrictions for Phase II of reopening that will be in place until at least until July 24 across Louisiana to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Restrictions include mandatory mask or face covering outside of the home for those eight years old and older, bars will be closed unless providing curbside pickup, and indoor social gatherings are to be limited to 50 people. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WY - JUNE 01: A group of cow bison and their newly born calves walk on the road as Montana gates to Yellowstone National Park opened for day trips on June 1, 2020 in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The park's Montana entrances opened as the state enters phase 2 of lifting lockdown measures imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by William Campbell/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 30: Viewers look at an abstract expressionist painting by artist Jackson Pollock titled "One: Number 31, 1950" on December 30, 2020 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Museum of Modern Art goers must now reserve their entrance tickets on-line for a specific day. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)

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The start of the the Subway 400, NASCAR race, as the field races to the green flag February 22, 2004 at North Carolina Speedway, Rockingham, North Carolina. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 14: The marquees at New York-New York Hotel & Casino and the Aria Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip display a tribute to Siegfried Fischbacher after news of his death on January 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Siegfried Fischbacher died at age 81 in Las Vegas on January 13, 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Siegfried Fischbacher, headlined the Siegfried & Roy show at MGM's The Mirage Hotel & Casino from 1990 to 2003. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images)

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: General view outside San Diego Zoo as entertainment venues remain closed due to coronavirus on April 11, 2020 in San Diego, California. The entertainment industry has been hit hard by the restrictions in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

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Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park offers impressive views of the Teton Range, as well as beautiful wildflowers and wildlife. You can backpack, camp, take a ranger-led hike or simply relax in nature. However, you should also note that the elevation gets up to 13,770 feet, so be prepared if you’re planning to trek through the park.If you favor something more low-key, a charming area known as Menors Ferry has an old-time general store you can visit, plus a chapel and a ferry to ride — weather and water levels permitting.Xxx Xxx Trevor Hughes Yellowstone Teton August2018 2210 JpgWyomings Grand Teton National Park offers impressive views of the Teton Range, as well as beautiful wildflowers and wildlife. You can backpack, camp, take a ranger-led hike or simply relax in nature. However, you should also note that the elevation gets up to 13,770 feet, so be prepared if youre planning to trek through the park.If you favor something more low-key, a charming area known as Menors Ferry has an old-time general store you can visit, plus a chapel and a ferry to ride weather and water levels permitting.

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SAUSALITO, CA - JUNE 28: Cars drive over the Golden Gate Bridge on June 28, 2016 in Sausalito, California. A new video that allegedly supports ISIL has emerged on the internet shows San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge as well as the office building at 555 California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 15: Gus Unger-Hamilton (L) and Joe Newman of alt-J perform during an EndSession hosted by 107.7 The End at Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum on October 15, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 24: A close up of one of the jellyfish exhibits at the newly re-opened Spineless exhibit on the first day of re-opening of the Wildlife Conservation Society New York Aquarium in Coney Island after a months-long closure due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, on August 24, 2020 in New York, New York. The fourth phase allows outdoor arts and entertainment, sporting events without fans and media production. (Photo by Erica Price/Getty Images)

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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 11: The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy is displayed next to a lifeguard stand on November 11, 2020 in Miami Beach, Florida. The Championship game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

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SEWARD, AK - JULY 04: A drone flies during the Men's Division of the 91st Running of the Mount Marathon Race at Mount Marathon on July 4, 2018 in Seward, Alaska. The Mount Marathon Race is held every year on July 4th and the approximate race distance is 3.1 miles (no set route on the mountain). Runners begin in downtown Seward and must pass the top of Mount Marathon (elevation gain of 3,022 feet) and return to the downtown finish line. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

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A detail of a crater is seen that was created with NASA photography on a 23-foot replica of Earth's moon is raised above Catalano Square in the Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The moon will be suspended above the park from a crane for the Under One Moon pop-up festival Aug. 9 to 11. The inflatable artwork, Museum of the Moon, was made with NASA photography, giving a hyper-real view of the lunar surface.Â Museum of the Moon, created by United Kingdom-based artist Luke Jerram, has been touring the world since 2016.Â Photo by Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal SentinelMoon 000332A detail of a crater is seen that was created with NASA photography on a 23-foot replica of Earth's moon is raised above Catalano Square in the Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The moon will be suspended above the park from a crane for the Under One Moon pop-up festival Aug. 9 to 11. The inflatable artwork, Museum of the Moon, was made with NASA photography, giving a hyper-real view of the lunar surface.A Museum of the Moon, created by United Kingdom-based artist Luke Jerram, has been touring the world since 2016.A Photo by Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Kailua Beach is a favorite of former president Barack Obama, who grew up in Honolulu.Kailua Beach, Hawaii

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BORREGO SPRINGS, CA - MARCH 6: Following record winter rains, wildflowers have been popping up at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, drawing thousands of visitors to a rare "super bloom" of plant life on March 6, 2019, near Borrego Springs, California. It is extremely rare to have two "super blooms" occurring two years apart, but both the 2017 and 2019 bursts of desert color have taken place immediately after an El Nino winter rainy season. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

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GREAT MISSENDEN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: A Chiltern Railways passenger train passes along the Misbourne Valley, close to the proposed HS2 line on November 24, 2020 in Great Missenden, England. HS2 protesters continue to occupy key infrastructure sites along the proposed HS2 route claiming that the project is 'the most carbon-intensive and environmentally destructive project in UK history.' (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)

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Santa Claus, carriage rides, and downtown shops were available for the annual Downton Holiday Open House with no tree lighting ceremony and a small number of people due to the coronavirus pandemic on Nov. 20, 2020.Holiday 40a8004

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MIAMI, FL - MAY 11: The Brightline train is seen at the new MiamiCentral terminal during the inaugural trip from Miami to West Palm Beach on May 11, 2018 in Miami, Florida. Brightline welcomed the media, politicians and other dignitaries to ride on the inaugural trip for the privately funded passenger train which is running from Miami to West Palm Beach with one stop in Fort Lauderdale. The $3.1 billion project, will eventually extend its rail system to Orlando International Airport and is scheduled to be completed by January 2021. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Musicians in New Orleans' Jackson Square treat passersby to Dixieland jazz.Nojacksonsquare2

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The log cabin home of Vangie Stephens and Tommy Stephens in Cherokee designed by Vangie.How Stephens Mb36 01172019

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 25: Bread and Butter, the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate, are presented to members of the media during a press conference held by the National Turkey Federation November 25, 2019 at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC. The two turkeys will both be 'pardoned' following the presentation of the national turkey to U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled for tomorrow. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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1851: A claim for the first locomotive in Wisconsin is this wood burner built in 1848 in Philadelphia by Norris Marks. It was transported to Milwaukee by boat. It was called the Milwaukee and Waukesha Number 1. Later, it went by various other names.1851 Press Photo First Locomotive In Wisconsin Came To Milwaukee By Sail Vessel

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