Visitors to Indiana Dunes National Park are in for a real treat if they happen to visit on a clear day at sunset. From the park's southern shore, the Chicago skyline can be seen, illuminated by the setting sun, from a distance of 50 miles away. Indiana Dunes National Park spans 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and covers a vast area of 15,000 acres. The park … [Read more...] about If Conditions are Right You Can See Chicago’s Skyline from the Indiana Dunes 50 Miles Away
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The Loudest Sound Ever Blew Out People’s Eardrums From 40 Miles Away
In 1883, a volcanic island in Indonesia known as Krakatoa erupted, unleashing a blast so loud that it's considered to be the loudest sound ever recorded in history. The sound was so intense that it ruptured eardrums and inflicted severe damage on people and objects up to 40 miles away. Krakatoa, which was located between Java and Sumatra, had been dormant for over 200 years … [Read more...] about The Loudest Sound Ever Blew Out People’s Eardrums From 40 Miles Away
A Dog Sneaks Away From Home To Befriend A Wild Deer
“It doesn’t surprise me at all that Koda was trying to make a new friend.” When Rachel Howatt's beloved husky Koda went missing in late December, she spent hours searching the woods near her home to no avail. But, a few days later, the dependable pup appeared back at home in Manitoba, Ontario, Canada, as if nothing had happened. "We definitely looked for her, but she just … [Read more...] about A Dog Sneaks Away From Home To Befriend A Wild Deer
Yesterday I witnessed something that took my breath away.
I heard a sound at the window of the cottage. When I looked, a cedar waxwing had hit the window and fallen to the deck. Its mate stood beside it. It was clear that the fallen bird was dead. I turned away for a moment and when I looked again, its mate had hopped over. It lay down beside its partner, their heads touching. It closed its eyes and passed over to Spirit with its … [Read more...] about Yesterday I witnessed something that took my breath away.
Fireman Arrives To Save Puppy Trapped Under Concrete, And Fall In Love Right Away
"I knew he was coming home with me." One day in South Carolina, a family was out biking when they heard what appeared to be a dog sobbing. They were surprised to see a small dog buried behind a mound of mud and concrete when they pulled their motorcycles over to the side of the road to investigate. They instantly dialed 911 since they had no other way to assist and hoped … [Read more...] about Fireman Arrives To Save Puppy Trapped Under Concrete, And Fall In Love Right Away