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Cradle of Humankind

Cradle of Humankind is one of the sites in South Africa devoted to fossil hominids. This site and two others are collectively listed as a single entity by the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa.

Understand
Located just northwest of Johannesburg this area became a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the large number of humanoid fossils that has been found here. Thirteen well-explored fossil sites and over 200 caves are located within the cradle. The site covers an area of around 47 000 hectares and offers a variety of tourist attractions. In 2013, a previously unknown hominid Homo Naledi was discovered in caves on the site. Homo Naledi is believed to have inhabited the area during the Middle Pleistocene Age (335,000–236,000 years ago).

Get in
From the N1 in Johannesburg, take exit 80 Roodepoort (M8 14th Ave) and get onto Hendrik Potgieter road (M47) heading north. Hendrik Potgieter will become the N14 and lead directly into the Cradle of Humankind.

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Cradock

Cradock is a town of 37,000 people (2011) in the Karoo Heartland portion of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, on the banks of the Great Fish River.

Understand
The town is named after John Cradock, governor of the Cape Colony and commander of the forces.

Cradock is one of the Cape's chief centres of the wool industry, and also produces beef, dairy, fruit, lucerne, and mohair.

Of enormous importance to the economic development of Cradock was the construction of the Orange-Fish River Tunnel. Completed in 1975 and 83 km (52 mi) in length it diverts water from the Gariep Dam on the Orange River to the Great Fish River and then on as far as the Addo Valley, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth for irrigation, household and industrial use.

The construction of the tunnel also made possible the annual Fish River Canoe Marathon. From humble beginnings in 1982 the two-day, 80-km (50 mi) event attracts more than 1,500 paddlers from around the world.

By car
Cradock lies between Port Elizabeth and Middelburg on the N10 and between Graaff-Reinet and Queenstown on the R61.

By bus
The main companies stop in Cradock at the main street (at night though) on their Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth run.

By train
Spoornet operates regular trains from Cradock north to Bloemfontein and Johannesburg, and south to Port Elizabeth. The train station is on Kerk Street, across the river from town.

Get around
There is no public transportation system in Cradock. You can take a minibus taxi, but it is not recommended. Cradock is small enough to go site seeing by foot and a lot of interesting places are in close proximity to the town.

See

 * The "tuishuise" (at-home houses) are superbly restored Victorian era craftsmen's houses in Market Street which form part of the Victoria Manor Hotel.
 * The Dutch Reformed Moederkerk which dates back to 1868 and was designed after the style of St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square, London.
 * Schreiner House where the renowned author of The Story of an African Farm lived as a young girl. The house, which is located at 9 Cross Street and is a satellite of the National English Literary Museum, contains a modern set of exhibitions portraying the life of Olive Schreiner.

Do

 * Visit Mountain Zebra National Park, 14 km north-west of town on the way to Middelburg. The once-endangered zebra species are to be seen in magnificent surroundings together with lion, cheetah, buffalo and a range of antelope species.

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Craiova

Craiova with 306,000 inhabitants (2016), is one of the five largest cities of Romania. Craiova is in the southwestern region of the country and hosts the administrative buildings of the Dolj County and of the Oltenia district.

Get in

 * Or fly into Henri Coanda Aeroport in Bucharest and then go by train to Craiova, which takes 3 hours.
 * Or fly into Henri Coanda Aeroport in Bucharest and then go by train to Craiova, which takes 3 hours.

 * Autogara Nord the bus station is next to the railway station. Maxitaxis leave from there to Bucharest (30-35 lei, every 30 minutes), Piteşti (15 lei, two daily), Calafat (10-15 lei, at least two daily). Also some rural routes from here.
 * Oz Murat travel agency outside the bus station runs a bus to Istanbul via Bucharest, departing at 10:30 daily, except Saturday (€90 return).
 * Oz Murat travel agency outside the bus station runs a bus to Istanbul via Bucharest, departing at 10:30 daily, except Saturday (€90 return).

By taxi
There are a lot of taxis in Craiova. Price is about 2.30 lei per km and a start fee which is 2.30 lei.

By bus
The tickets can be bought from special arbours (2 lei).

By tram
The same tickets as for buses can be used.

Do

 * Visit Art Palace. Visit Nicolae Romanescu Park.
 * Football: U Craiova play soccer in Liga 1, the top tier. Their Ion Oblemenco Stadium (capacity 31,000) is 1 km west of city centre.

Eat
The city has many restaurantes with decent prices and a lot of fast foods.

Stay safe
Craiova is plagued by corrupt officials and police, and overrun by lawless gangs. However, this is more related to organized crime and should not concern regular citizens. Day trips are more than OK, but it may be unsafe at night even in downtown.

In Craiova one may occasionally encounter stray dogs. Be careful, in case they are aggressive.

Connect
Craiova and its approach roads have 4G from all Romanian carriers. As of Aug 2022, there is 5G in city centre from Orange.

Go next
A day in a nearby village could be an option. Preajba de Padure is a small beautiful village 45 km away, near the border with Olt county. You can take the bus (seven daily, less in weekends) from the bus station (near the railway station) for 9 lei one way or 15 lei return. The bus has another stop on Decebal Street (exact location: 44 18' 58.30" N, 23 50' 02" E).

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Cramlington

Cramlington is a town of 40,000 people in south-east Northumberland, United Kingdom. It has a long and varied history.

Get in
Cramlington is around 25 minutes' drive along the A1 (signposted) from Newcastle upon Tyne, and about 8 hours' drive from London. It is served by Newcastle International Airport, from which taxis and the 101 bus go through Cramlington.

Trains from Newcastle Central run hourly via Manors, taking 10 min to Cramlington and continuing to Morpeth (another 10 min). Some of these trains come from Carlisle via Hexham. Trains from London and York to Edinburgh don't stop here.

The is northwest corner of town near the retail park. It's just an unstaffed platform halt, with a basic shelter and ticket machine.

Get around
As Cramlington is quite compact, walking is the main choice, however cycle routes are plentiful and run to Blyth and Seaton Delaval. Buses, such as the C1, circle the town and are relatively inexpensive (around £1 return).

See

 * : see Whitley Bay for this 18th century mansion.
 * : see Whitley Bay for this 18th century mansion.
 * : see Whitley Bay for this 18th century mansion.
 * : see Whitley Bay for this 18th century mansion.

Do

 * Arcot Hall Golf Club
 * Arcot Hall Golf Club

Sleep

 * See Tynemouth for accommodation further south along A19.
 * See Tynemouth for accommodation further south along A19.

Connect
As of July 2021, Cramlington has 5G from EE and 4G from the other UK carriers.

Go next
Cramlington is well-connected to Newcastle, Blyth, South Shields and Killingworth by bus. Trains run hourly to Newcastle and Gateshead.

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Cranberry

Cranberry Township is a city in Pennsylvania.

See
Cranberry Park, a small park

Stay safe

 * Police Department, 2525 Rochester Rd # 500, (724) 776-5180

Go next

 * Pittsburgh

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Cranbrook

Cranbrook is a city of approximately 20,000 (2016) (26,000 in the area) that is the primary administrative and commercial center for the Kootenay region in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Canada. It serves the surrounding area of over 82,000 people.

History
The area was inhabited by Ktunaxa peoples. The land that Cranbrook now occupies was bought by European settlers, notably Colonel James Baker who named his newly acquired land Cranbrook after his home in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

In 1898, Baker had convinced Canadian Pacific Railway to establish its Crowsnest Pass line through Cranbrook rather than nearby gold rush boom town Fort Steele. Cranbrook became the major centre of the region, while Fort Steele declined; however, the latter is today a preserved heritage town.

Get in
Cranbrook is often visited unintentionally since it's on British Columbia's Highway 3 that crosses the southern portion of the province. Cranbrook is easily reached in 4 hr of driving from Calgary, and about 10 hr driving from Vancouver.

Cranbrook can be reached from the United States from either Idaho by crossing at the Kingsgate/Eastport crossing on US 95 or from Montana at the Roosville crossing on US-93.

Airport
There are dally flights to Cranbrook from Vancouver (1.25-1.75 hours) and Calgary (1 hour).

Airlines
Canadian airlines operating to Cranbrook:

Other airlines operating to Cranbrook:

 * Delta Air Lines also has a seasonal service 3 times a week from Salt Lake City.

Get around
Being a small city, getting around Cranbrook is best done by automobile. Some roads in Cranbrook are in poor shape, especially side streets. Main arterial roads, however, have been given some much needed attention in the past couple of years and are generally in good condition.

Most restaurants and hotels are located on Highway 3/95, which is also known as Van Horne Street in the south end of the city and Cranbrook Street in the north end. The whole Hwy 3/95 going through Cranbrook is usually called "The Strip". Downtown stretches along Baker Street.

Much of Cranbrook is pretty flat so biking around town would also be a reasonable option.

By public transit

 * Cranbrook's transit system consisting of seven routes connecting residential areas of the city to the downtown area as well as shopping centres. The Cranbrook transit system is geared more towards residents and is not of much use to tourists.
 * Below are Health Connections trips. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. The trips are open to all members of the public, but as "Health Connections" trips, people traveling to medical appointments receive priority for reservations
 * Two days per week there is bus service between Golden and Cranbrook with a stop in Invermere. Travel time to Cranbrook from Golden is 3.25 to 3.5 hours and from Invermere is 2 hours.
 * Two days per week between Creston and Cranbrook with a stop in Yahk. Travel time is 2 hours between Creston and Cranbrook.
 * Two days per week between Elkford and Cranbrook with stops in Sparwood and Fernie. Travel time between Cranbrook and Fernie is 1 to 1.25 hours.
 * Two days per week between Elkford and Cranbrook with stops in Sparwood and Fernie. Travel time between Cranbrook and Fernie is 1 to 1.25 hours.

See
Cranbrook has as its backdrop the Rocky Mountains. Any visitor equipped with a camera will find no shortage of locations to photograph nature. Elizabeth Lake, located at the south end of Cranbrook, is a wildlife sanctuary and home to many different birds and animals, ripe for the photographing. Cranbrook dates back to the late 1800s and has lots of history to check out around downtown.

Do

Buy

 * With its growing collection of big box stores, Cranbrook is a good place to stock up on supplies before you head into the wilderness There are numerous options on Cranbrook St N (also known as Highway 3 and Highway 95) at the north end of the city.

Canadian dollars are the official currency here, but given Cranbrook's proximity to Idaho and Montana, US dollars may be accepted too. Just ask.

Eat
Cranbrook has most major fast food restaurant chains. Casual dining is somewhat limited and includes chain a number of chain restaurants. You will find that fine dining is severely limited.

Some local favourites include:

Drink
Cranbrook has its share of bars, most of which are in the downtown core, off Baker Street.

Go next
Getting out is much the same as getting in. Other interesting places to visit in the area are Kimberley and Fernie.

A paved biking trail has been completed, connecting Cranbrook with Marysville, just south of Kimberley. This is a "rails to trails" conversion, running mostly parallel to the highway through pine forests and fields, about 25 km.

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Crans Montana

Crans Montana is a town in Canton Valais, Switzerland. Although everyone knows the name Crans Montana, the area is actually made up of three communes - Crans, Montana and Aminona. The British introduced skiing to the area and it is now famous for its winter sports, but Crans Montana is also a great place in summer, situated as it is on a sunny south-facing plateau. In September the resort is host to the European golf championships, with courses designed by Severiano Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus.

By public transport
The easiest way to Crans-Montana is to take the train to Sierre and from there take the funicular up (12 to 20 minutes). There is also a bus from either Sierre (35 minutes) or Sion (45 minutes).

The train from Geneva airport to Sierre takes around 2hrs 30. You can also connect from Zurich, although you'll need to change at Brig for the connecting change to Sierre.

It's then just a short walk to the funicular station (around 5 mins) and then catch the funicular up the mountain to Montana Gare. This takes approx 20 minutes.

By car
Crans Montana can easily reached by car. Exit A9 motorway in Sierre and take the road up to Crans-Montana (15 kilometres).

Get around
There is a free bus service to get you around the resort (which runs on time and frequently, until about 11pm), but a lot of people still use their own cars. If you park on the street make sure you use a designated space, otherwise you risk a heavy fine. Spaces marked with blue lines can be used if you have a "macaron", which is a cardboard disc you may have in your car (most hire cars have them). If you set your arrival time on the disc and display it on the dashboard you then get 60-90 minutes parking for free, but only in the spaces which have the "macaron" sign.

See
The view of the mountains on the other side of the valley is spectacular. On a clear day you can see the Matterhorn and other peaks in the southern Alps.

Do
Take a trip on the funicular. Sierre (at the bottom) has good shopping and a nice historic centre. In the resort you can be sporty (golf, hiking, swimming, crazy golf) or you can get a coffee, sit at a table in one the pavement cafés and watch the glitterati go by. There is some serious money here - who knows, you might see Roger Moore!

Skiing and snowboarding is perhaps the most popular activity in Crans Montana. The main funicular is at Crans, which is the base of the Cry d'Er lift. You can also access gondolas from Barzettes and Montana which take you up into the main ski area. Despite being a popular ski resort, the Swiss dynamic pricing for lift passes means you can often find a relatively cheap Crans Montana lift pass if you purchase in advance.

As well as skiing and snowboarding in Crans Montana, there are also opportunities for sledging, the best being at Aminona. The run goes from the top of the gondola to the bottom and costs around Fr. 35 if you have a ski pass.

Additionally, there is an outside ice rink in Montana and walking routes all around the towns, all of which are prepared and signposted in the winter months and offer some wonderful views.

It is also possible to hire snow shoes and follow some trails, the best being at Plain-Morte, the highest peak in the area. The ski map shows all of the pistes, as well as winter wanderwegs and snow shoe trails and is available at the tourist office and cable car stations.

Crans Montana is also a great place to enjoy golf, with an excellent golf course in Crans.

Buy
If you want to flash some cash, Crans Montana boasts that it has the best shopping in the area. There are plenty of designer shops, as well as specialist food emporia and watch shops.

The main shopping area at Crans is where you'll find many of the most popular designer brands and premium shopping experiences. Here you'll find shops like Louis Vuitton and Hermes, as well as plenty of luxury ski wear brands, watches and chocolate stores.

However you'll also find good shopping in central Montana too. Whilst it's a little less 'designer', you will still find a mixture of high end boutiques and more affordable stores too. For skiers and snowboarders needing some essentials at a lower price, you'll find popular French chain Decathlon have a branch in Montana - just in case you don't want to spend over CHF100 on a pair of goggles.

For premium hand made chocolate, check out DAVID in Montana.

Eat
There is a huge variety of restaurants in the area, ranging from Swiss and Italian to Chinese and Argentinian. If you're there at the end of the summer, try "la chasse", which is when local hunters bring in their game and you can try locally shot-venison, chamois and wild boar, served with traditional trimmings.

Drink
Crans Montana is more sedate than some Alpine resorts, but it still offers plenty of aprés ski events including an outside bar and stage at the Barzettes gondola station as well as many bars and restaurants in Crans and Montana.

The main apres ski bar is Zerodix, at the base of the Cry d'Er gondola. Or, on the mountain, the main bar is Cry d'Er Club d'Altitude. Both of these offer live music and DJs towards the end of the day and the party at the base station can continue until quite late.

In town, the main apres ski bars are Monki's Bar and Moon Bar, both in Crans.

Montana also has a number of smaller pubs and bars which are good for some apres ski drinks. Bar'ik is one of the popular options in Montana.

Crans Montana also hosts the Caprices Festival, which is a popular ski music festival. This is held over two weekends in late March and plays host to mainly electronic music with DJs playing at venues both on the mountain and around the town.

Go next
From Crans Montana, take a trip to the other side of the valley, go up the Val d'Anniviers and you will see signs to Grimentz. This is a small village that seems fit everyone's Alpine ideal. There are old wooden chalets smothered in geraniums, a wooden waterwheel. Plus, cars are not allowed in the oldest part, and there's not a souvenir shop in sight.

The other side of the valley also offers access to another village and ski resort, Anzere, which is smaller but still great value.

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Cranston

Cranston is the second largest city in Rhode Island by population with 83,000 residents in 2020. It lies north of Warwick and south of Providence.

Understand
Formerly known as Pawtuxet, the city is bordered by the City of Warwick and the Town of West Warwick to the south, and the Town of Scituate to the west. Part of the Providence County, Cranston is home to 3½ miles of shoreline of the Providence River—which opens up to Naragansett Bay. Cranston was established from a part of Providence in 1754, but it was not until 1910 that it was designated a city.

The climate is temperate, reaching highs of 105°F in the summer and lows of -5°F in the winter.

By car
Cranston is a short drive from any Rhode Island city or town. From the south, it is easiest to take I-95 N exit 11 (in Warwick, RI), to I-295 N exit 1, to RI-2 N into Cranston. From the north, it is easiest to take I-95 S exit 16, to RI-1 S (Elmwood Avenue/Post Road), into Cranston: RI-12 (Park Avenue) and RI-2 (Reservoir Avenue). For up to date traffic information, consult the RI Department of Transportation's Transportation Management Center Website.

By plane
The closest airport to Cranston is T.F. Green International Airport, 200 Post Road in Warwick, less than 5 minutes away. T.F. Green serves the Rhode Island area and provides non-stop transportation from Toronto, the Azores (seasonal), and many major U.S. airports including Atlanta, Chicago, Tampa, and Las Vegas. Additional cities can be reached by connecting flights at many major airline hubs. Upon arrival, renting a car or taking a bus is a convenient way to enter the city.

By car
Destinations in Cranston are most easily accessible by car. Renting a car or bringing your own is advisable. Many locations of interest are close to each other, and can be walking distance apart, but locations may be car-centrically designed or areas of high traffic volume. Travelling from western Cranston across the city into the Edgewood neighborhood can take quite awhile by Rhode Island standards. Park Avenue is a primary way to do this, and receives much traffic. Central and eastern Cranston resemble the capital city of Providence to a greater degree than western Cranston, so plan for traffic in these places accordingly.

By bus
A one day bus pass can be purchased on board any RIPTA bus and may be used to travel to and around major Cranston streets and into the city itself. Unlike larger city routes, bus routes serving Cranston may not have many trips especially on weekends and nights. Bus rates: one-way: $2.00, transfer: $0.50, multiple ride passes available.

Routes serving Cranston:
 * 22 Reservoir/Pontiac - Serving Reservoir Avenue, Garden City, and Park Avenue
 * 31 Cranston St - Route from Providence to Warwick through Cranston, This trip in reverse will also bring you into the heart of Downtown Providence.
 * 30 Arlignton/Oaklawn - Arlington and Oaklawn

By bike
Cranston has plenty of bike paths and routes to get you to places. The Cross-City Bicycle Route begins along Naragansett Bay and takes you west towards the center of the city. Most of the route is through quiet neighborhoods so you can easily avoid traffic. The entire route is about 25 miles. This bike route also connects to the Washington Secondary Bike Path.

Do

 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.
 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.
 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.
 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.
 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.
 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.
 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.
 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.
 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.
 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.
 * Lang’s Bowlarama: 225 Niantic Ave (+1 401-944-0500) Also known as Lang’s Lanes has forty available lanes, as well as a separate lounge area with comfortable seating, many flat screen TVs for watching a variety of sports, and a game room complete with air hockey and racing games. Lang’s is open until midnight seven days a week and serves your average bowling alley food like pizza and burgers as well as a kids menu. Lang’s also offers a couple of packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a couple of food options.

Drink
Cranston hosts a few small bars but besides country clubs or small bars scattered about, the main drinking locations are to be had in Providence.

 * Billy's Frosted Mug, 594 Reservoir Avenue, +1 401 785-0681
 * PJ's Pub, 1139 Pontiac Ave, +1 401 383-5885
 * McShawn's Pub, 1336 Cranston St, +1 401 942-9747. Small Irish pub. Full bar. Take-out. Popular for their corn-beef sandwiches. Sandwiches are large.

Stay safe
Compared to cities similar in size across America, Cranston has a relatively lower average crime rate. However when traveling by bike or foot at night proceed with caution, especially when on the eastern side, more urban side. Even in residential neighborhoods be sure to lock all car and house doors and close all first floor windows in the evening, for break-ins are not uncommon.

Go next
To leave Cranston, it is best to travel by car to another node of transportation (Bus, Air, or Train). Transportation by car in Cranston is very convenient and normally not inhibited by major traffic. Also, leaving by bus to a major bus hub such as Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence is an option.

 * Warwick
 * Block Island
 * Historic Pawtucket
 * Providence

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Crateús

Crateus is a city in Ceará.

Get in
Bus station about 2 km from the centre.
 * Frequent buses to Tianguá, from where there are good connections to Sobral, Fortaleza, Teresina and beyond, on the main interstate highway.
 * To Juazeiro do Norte by TransCeará, 3 daily, 7-8 hours, R$ 35.
 * To Fortaleza
 * To Teresina by Barroso at 06:00, 7 hours, 3 of which are on bad dirt roads, R$ 40.

Get around
This is allegedly where the Brazilian moto taxis were born in the 1990s. Must be at its most sofisticated.

Connect

 * Internet at New Center by the cathedral. R$ 1/hour.

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Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake National Park is a national park in southern Oregon, in the United States. The centerpiece of the park is Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States, known for its deep blue color.

History

Crater Lake was formed from the collapse of Mount Mazama, a volcano in southern Oregon that once stood about 11,000 feet (3,353 m) tall. A series of destructive eruptions around 5000 BC caused the mountain's peak to collapse into its lava chamber, resulting in a caldera nearly 6 miles (9.7 km) wide. Over time, snowmelt and rain collected in the crater to form the lake, which at 1,949 feet (594 m) deep, is the deepest in the USA, 2nd in North America, and 9th in the world. Based on a comparison of average depths, however, Crater Lake at 1148 feet (350 m), is the deepest in the Western Hemisphere and third deepest in the world.

The first known white man to reach the lake was prospector John Hillman, who found the lake in 1853. Largely through the efforts of naturalist William Gladstone Steel, the United States declared Crater Lake a national park in 1902.

Climate
Crater Lake's location high in the Cascade mountains (over 7,000 feet/2,150 m above sea level) means that snow is often visible year-round. The lake is often enveloped in heavy snow during the fall, winter, and spring, forcing the closure of roads and trails. In fact, the lake averages 533 inches (1,353 cm) of snow a year. Consequently, the best time to visit Crater Lake is in the summer months, when all facilities, roads, and trails are open.

Visitor information

 * Park website

By plane
The nearest major airport to Crater Lake National Park is Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, located three miles (4.8 km) north of Medford and 80 miles (129 km) southwest of the park.

From the north
The north entrance is typically closed for the winter season (mid-October to mid-June).
 * From Eugene, Portland, and points north on I-5: Follow Interstate 5 south to Exit 124 in Roseburg, then take Oregon 138 east to the park's north entrance.
 * From Bend and Central Oregon: Follow U.S. 97 south to Oregon 138 west to the park's north entrance.

From the south

 * From Medford and points south on I-5: Follow Interstate 5 north to Exit 30 in Medford, then take Oregon 62 north and east to the park's west entrance (open year round).
 * From Klamath Falls: Follow U.S. 97 north to route 62 north and west to the park's south entrance (open year round).

On foot
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a well known trail that extends along the West coast of the United States, from Mexico to Canada. It passes through California, Oregon, and Washington State.

Fees and permits
Entrance fees are valid for seven days. Entrance fees as of 2020 are:
 * $15 Bicycle
 * $25 Motorcycle
 * $30 Car
 * $55 Crater Lake Annual Pass

Get around

The 33-mile (53 km) Rim Drive encircles Crater Lake, giving varied perspectives of the lake, rim, and surrounding terrain. Open only during the summer from late June to mid-October, there are many overlooks with interpretive signs. The only access to the lake itself is by steep trail to Cleetwood Cove, where boat tours of the lake are offered. Numerous picnic areas are along the Rim Drive, as is hiking access from Rim Village to Garfield Peak. Rim Drive also accesses Lightning Springs (west side), Cleetwood Cove (north side), Mount Scott (east side), Sun Notch Viewpoint and Crater Peak (south side). Both Kerr Notch and Sun Notch Viewpoints are particularly spectacular viewpoints, with views down to Phantom Rock and across the lake to Wizard Island.

There are many trails open to horses. But, if you're not a cowboy then hiking the trails is also a great experience. While on the trails keep an eye open for the many deer grazing in the hills.

Do

Buy
While exploring keep an eye out for the gift shop that has many interesting souvenirs from paintings to postcards. You could even take home a custom carved wood sign.

Drink
Be aware that the waters there contain a lot of minerals and it is advised that you bring your own water with you while hiking the trails.

Camping
The National Park Service runs two campgrounds:

Stay safe

 * Dogs and other pets are not allowed on park trails.
 * Smoking is not allowed on any trail.
 * Bicycling is permitted only on paved roads and the Grayback Drive.
 * Feeding wild animals, including birds, is prohibited. Feeding animals is dangerous for you, bad for them, and harmful for the ecosystem.
 * Stay on trails to protect vegetation and fragile hillsides. Shortcutting trails, particularly on switchbacks, can damage slopes, making them more susceptible to erosion and visual damage.
 * Hiking on the caldera rim around the collapsed volcano is extremely dangerous and prohibited. People have fallen to their deaths not only by slips and falls, but from unexpected rock slides underfoot.
 * Be prepared; equip yourself with water, food, warm clothing, rain gear, and anything else appropriate to the trail you take. It is better to be over-prepared than under-prepared.
 * Leave all rocks, plants and artifacts undisturbed for the enjoyment of future visitors.
 * Do not drink water from park streams or from the lake without properly treating it.
 * Hunting is not permitted in Crater Lake National Park.

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Craters of the Moon National Monument

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a United States national monument in the Snake River Plain of Central Idaho. The park was created to protect a vast landscape of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. Starting 15,000 years ago, the landscape was created by molten lava flows. While the park's landscape varies tremendously from the celestial body after which it was named, it was nevertheless visited in 1969 by Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Joe Engle and Eugene Cernan who explored the lava landscape in order to learn the basics of volcanic geology in preparation for future trips to the moon.

History
The park was created in 1924 by President Calvin Coolidge, who at the time described it as "a weird and scenic landscape peculiar to itself". The area was designated the Craters of the Moon Wilderness in 1970 by Congress, the first such designation within the National Park Service; it was also certified as a Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International.

Landscape
Over the past 15,000 years, lava eruptions created a rugged but scenic landscape that has forced animals and plants to adapt, and people to endure, detour, or ponder. Located on the Snake River Plain, a volcanic terrain spanning southern Idaho, the Monument and Preserve encompasses the Great Rift volcanic rift zone. In places, this plain is 60 miles wide, with basalt lava deposits over 10,000 feet deep in some locations. Eruptions 2,000 years ago at the Craters of the Moon and the Wapi lava fields are among the most recent volcanic activity to take place anywhere in this immense geographic area. Features visible today include an isolated landscape filled with such features as cinder cones, spatter cones, lava tubes, and several types of lava flows.

Flora and fauna
Despite the seemingly barren landscape the park supports a rich diversity of life including more than 660 types of plants and over 280 animal species. While searing lava flows that initially destroyed everything in their path today protect the last refuges of intact sagebrush steppe communities on the Snake River Plain. These islands of vegetation, known as kipukas, provide important examples of what is "natural".

Animals seen most frequently in the park are birds and some rodents. The changing weather and seasons play a large role in determining which animals are active at any given time. Most desert animals are nocturnal, or mainly active at night, and include woodrats (also called packrats), skunks, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, bats, nighthawks, owls, and most other small desert rodents. Animals that are most active at dawn and dusk, when temperatures are cooler than mid-day, are called crepuscular. The subdued morning and evening light helps make them less visible to predators, but is bright enough to allow them to locate food. Crepuscular animals in the park include mule deer, coyotes, porcupines, mountain cottontails, jackrabbits, and many songbirds. The park's diurnal animals are those that are most active during the day, and include ground squirrels, marmots, chipmunks, lizards, snakes, hawks, and eagles. Animals that are unique to Craters of the Moon and the surrounding area include subspecies of Great Basin pocket mouse, pika, yellow pine chipmunk, and yellow-bellied marmot are found nowhere else in the world. Lava tube beetles and many other cave animals are found only in the lava tubes of eastern Idaho.

Over 212 species of birds have been sighted on or over the monument and preserve. Many of these are rocky area or shrubland specialists seen in large numbers in only a few other places in the country. Most are found in the areas of the park where water occurs; many small ponds and lakes formed by spring rains and snow melt provide temporary homes for a surprising number of waterbirds, such as ducks, geese, shorebirds, herons, and gulls. Even swans are sighted regularly during the spring migration north to Canada. A few small riparian areas and aspen clumps provide shelter for warblers, vireos, catbirds, orioles, woodpeckers, and more. Small marshes on the northern edge of the lava flow attract blackbirds, wrens, and herons. The park's shrublands supports birds such as Brewer's Sparrows, Sage Sparrows, Sage Thrasher, and Sage Grouse. Limber pine, rocky mountain, and Utah juniper stands growing in cinder gardens and kipuka areas offer habitat to woodpeckers, flycatchers, chickadees, nuthatches, warblers, sparrows, and finches. These patches of trees in the midst of a vast sea of shrublands and barren lava flows are a beacon to many migrating birds, such as warblers, sparrows, and flycatchers, which reside here for brief periods in the spring and fall. The seemingly barren lava flows provide shelter for Mountain Bluebirds, Violet-green Swallows, and Rock Wrens. During the long, cold winters that are characterized by blowing snow and temperatures well below freezing, birds are still found at Craters of the Moon. Ravens, nutcrackers, and chickadees live here all year. Mountain and arctic birds that stay for the winter include Black and Gray Crowned Rosy-finches, Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Shrikes, Snow Buntings, and in some years even Snowy Owls or Gyrfalcons.

Climate
Extremes of weather and climate prevail at Craters of the Moon across seasons and elevations. From the foothills of the Pioneer Mountains on the northern end of the monument to the Snake River on the south, weather conditions vary significantly. As elevation decreases from north to south, temperatures increase and precipitation decreases. Average annual precipitation ranges from 16 inches at the monument Visitor Center to just under 10 inches near the Snake River at Minidoka Dam. In February, average snow depth ranges from 26 inches at the north end of the monument to just 2 inches at the south end. Intense summer sun bakes the black lava, generating surface temperatures of and air temperatures in the 90s. Drying winds are a daily occurrence, especially in the afternoon, and may reach 15 to 30 miles per hour. In June, July, and August, the average monthly precipitation is less than two inches. Winter transforms Craters of the Moon into a dramatic landscape of rugged black lava and soft white snow. Fall and spring are milder, with unsettled weather. Despite harsh conditions, delicate wildflowers burst to life in May or June against the more monochromatic background of the cinder slopes: pink monkeyflowers, yellow dwarf buckwheats, white bitterroots, and many others. No matter what the season or the weather, the wide open desert sky at Craters of the Moon offers unobstructed views of spectacular cloud formations, sunrises, sunsets, moonscapes, and stars.

Visitor information

 * Park website

By car
From Arco, it is about 20 miles (32 km) southwest on US 20/26/93 to the entrance to the monument, about a 30-minute drive. From Carey, it is about 25 miles (40 km) north on US 20/26/93 to the entrance to the monument, about a 35-minute drive.

By air
The closest commercial airport is Idaho Falls Regional Airport is just northwest of Idaho Falls. It has limited service from Salt Lake City and Minneapolis/Saint Paul on Delta Connection, Denver Airport on United Express, Las Vegas on Allegiant Air, and Boise and Bozeman on Horizon Air. IDA is located 87 miles (140 km) east of the monument, about a 2-hour drive.

The nearest major airport is Boise Airport, 3201 Airport Way, is serviced by several airlines, including United, Delta, Alaska/Horizon and Southwest. BOI is 178 miles (286 km) west of the monument, about a 3½-hour drive.

Fees and permits
Entrances fees are valid for seven days, allowing unlimited re-entry for the week. Fees as of 2020 are:
 * $10 - Per Person on bicycle or foot
 * $15 - Motorcycle
 * $20 - Private Vehicle
 * $35 - Craters Annual Pass

Get around
The Monument and Preserve remains open all year, although winter snows prevent automobile access around the Loop Drive from mid-November through mid-April. During the open period the road remains open at all hours.

The paved, 7-mile Loop Road connects all of the park's major attractions. Most visitors drive from parking lot to parking lot, but the road is relatively flat and ideal for bicycling. All major sites include short- to medium-length trails, two of which are wheelchair-accessible.

Do
The 7-mile-long (11 km) Loop Road passed many of the key locations in the monument, providing access to trailheads leading to a closer look at the landscape. Listed below are some of the stops along the road.

Eat
The only food in the Monument is from vending machines at the Visitors Center. The town of Arco, 30 minutes to the east, is the closest settlement with restaurants and a grocery store.

Drink
The only drinks in the Monument are from vending machines at the visitors' center.

Lodging
There is no lodging in the monument. The nearest lodging is in the town of Arco 18 miles outside of the park.

Camping

Backcountry
Free permits for backcountry camping are available from the visitor center. Although there are no fixed campsites, most of the few backcountry campers at Craters of the Moon hike in to the Echo Crater area on the Wilderness Trail (leaving from the Tree Molds parking lot). The volcanic crater is large enough to accommodate several tents with reasonable privacy, and is close to several cinder cones, volcanic craters, and tree molds.

Be aware: water is not available in the backcountry and, on sunny days, the black cinder ground will heat up quickly. Due to the hot, dry climate, hikers may consume water more quickly than expected--bring at least 1 gallon (3.5 L) of water per person per day. Some sources suggest 1.5 gallons. Savvy hikers may wish to do most of their travel before noon, especially if carrying heavy packs.

Cave exploration
The lava tube caves of the Monument are fascinating places to explore but can be dangerous. Take the following precautions when exploring the caves.

 * Carry at least three light sources per person. There is no natural light in these caves and you do not want to have to feel your way out in the dark because your batteries went dead or your bulb broke.
 * Wear sturdy shoes with thick soles. Lava does not always form a smooth surface and thin soled shoes can be punctured.
 * Wear a hard helmet. As with the floor, the roof may contain sharp and rough surfaces.  Protect your head.
 * Let someone know what cave you will be exploring and when you plan to be back. If you don't show, the rescue personnel will know where to start looking for you.

Hydration
The park's black volcanic cinders and rock heat up quickly on sunny days, leading to ground temperatures over 100 degrees. Bring lots of water, and drink it regularly; potable water is not available away from the visitor center and campground.

Go next

 * Arco is the nearest town.

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Crawford (Nebraska)

Crawford is a small rural city of about 1,000 people in the Nebraska Panhandle in Dawes County, near the northwest corner of the state. It is three miles east of Fort Robinson State Park.

Understand
When the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad came through the Nebraska panhandle in 1886, a tent city sprang up three miles east of military post Fort Robinson. The town was named after the late cavalry officer Lt. Emmet Crawford, who had been previously stationed at the Fort.

In its early years, Crawford provided entertainment for the soldiers stationed at nearby Fort Robinson, giving the town a reputation for being wild and rowdy. It was an important point for commerce for many years, being located at the junction of two railroads. Crawford's economy also depended largely on Fort Robinson up through World War II, when the Fort contained a German POW camp and a training site for military dogs.

Crawford has since transformed into a quiet rural town. The main local industries are agriculture and uranium mining. The town has become popular as a hunting destination and is visited by tourists traveling to and from the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota. Fort Robinson, a state park since 1955, has become a travel destination in itself.

The town is far from the oceans and as such the climate is continental with daytime highs in the 80s (around +25–30°C) during the summer. Winter temperatures are usually a bit below freezing. The weather is fairly dry with humidity around 50% around the year, and three rainy days in January and nine in May.

Get in
Crawford is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 20 and Nebraska Highways 2 and 71 and is accessible exclusively by car. The nearest airport is Chadron Municipal Airport, located approximately 25 miles east of Crawford in Chadron.

Get around
The city limits of Crawford are roughly one square mile in size, small enough to walk around in. Travel by car is obviously an option also. The town is connected to Fort Robinson by highway and also by a walking path, beginning at the entrance to Crawford's city park. Crawford's small downtown district can be accessed by turning west on Main Street from Nebraska Highway 2/71 or turning north on 2nd Street from U.S. Highway 20.

See

The adjacent Fort Robinson site is the main attraction of Crawford, albeit there are also a couple of other places of interest.

Do

Buy
Crawford's small downtown district contains most of the town's shopping options. The businesses include a grocery store, hardware store, pharmacy, quilt shop, second-hand store, several restaurants and bars, and a gift shop or two.

Drink

Sleep
There are also multiple bed-and-breakfasts in the rural area surrounding Crawford. Crawford City Park, located at the west end of Main Street, has free camping and electrical hookups; just be aware that the railroad tracks are close to the park and the trains whistle frequently.

Connect
Crawford does have cell phone coverage (AT&T and Verizon have 4G coverage), although the networks of certain providers require some cell phone users to be out-of-doors to get good reception. Wi-Fi is available at the Crawford Public Library (601 2nd Street, on the south edge of the downtown district).

Go next

Scottsbluff and Scotts Bluff National Monument are approximately an hour and a half's drive south of Crawford. Chadron, with its museums and state park, is 25 miles east of town. Black Hills National Forest, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Sturgis, and Deadwood are all north of Crawford in South Dakota.

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Crawfordsville

There's more than one place called Crawfordsville:

United States of America

 * Crawfordsville (Arkansas) - a town in Crittenden County, Arkansas
 * Crawfordsville (Indiana) - a city in Montgomery County, Western Indiana
 * Crawfordsville (Iowa) - a small city in Washington County, Iowa

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Crawfordsville (Indiana)

Crawfordsville is a city in Montgomery County, in the west of Central Indiana.

By train

 * Route stopping in Crawfordsville:
 * Cardinal operating three trips weekly between Chicago and New York City with stops in Dyer, Rensselaer, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Indianapolis, Connersville, Cincinnati, Ashland, Huntington, Charleston, Hinton, White Sulphur Springs, Staunton, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Manassas, Alexandria, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark.
 * Cardinal operating three trips weekly between Chicago and New York City with stops in Dyer, Rensselaer, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Indianapolis, Connersville, Cincinnati, Ashland, Huntington, Charleston, Hinton, White Sulphur Springs, Staunton, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Manassas, Alexandria, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark.

Get around
Crawfordsville doesn't have a taxi service or transit.

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Crawfordville

Crawfordville is a city on the Forgotten Coast of Florida.

Get in
The main road that goes to Crawfordville is US Route 319, which connects it to Sopchoppy and Tallahassee. Shadeville Road, also called Route 61, goes from nearby Shadeville to Crawfordville.

Get around
The Crawfordville Highway is the main road, and goes from the north of the town to the south.

Nearby

 * is a nearby junction on FL-61.
 * is a small town southwest of Crawfordville.

Go next

 * Apalachicola National Forest is on Road 13.
 * Tallahassee to the north is the state capital of Florida.

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Crawley

Crawley is a town of 119,000 people (2021) in West Sussex, on the border with Surrey, in the South East of England. The biggest influence on the town is Gatwick Airport, which lays claim to being the 6th-busiest airport in the world.

Understand
Crawley was a small town until 1947 when it was designated a New Town. Its population boomed in the 1950s and 1960s.

By car
Crawley marks the midpoint of the M23/A23, which links London in the north to Brighton on the south coast. The A217 leads north to Reigate, and the A264 heads east to East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells, and west to Horsham.

By train
There are three relevant train stops for Crawley:, and.

While trains run directly and frequently from Gatwick and Three Bridges to Brighton, you will need to change in Three Bridges to Brighton when coming from Crawley Station. Fare and timetable information is available from South East Trains, tel. +44 8457 484950.

From Crawley trains run north to London, and south to Horsham, Haywards Heath and Brighton.

Regular fast trains run direct from Gatwick to London Victoria.

By air
, a major international airport and one of the world's busiest, is just outside Crawley.

By bus

 * National Express buses go from and to Crawley Station and Gatwick Airport.
 * Metrobus #273 goes from Brighton Churchill Square to Crawley in about 70 min crossing lovely Sussex countryside with a £5.50 fare (Dec 2018).

Get around
Within the town centre, or to the station, county mall and the football stadium you can comfortably walk.

By bus
Local buses run by Metrobus: 10, 100, 200, 300.

From and to the airport take the number 10 Fastway service which runs almost always as a 24-hr service (not on Sundays and public holidays).

By taxi
Taxis available, e.g. at the railway stations. Fares from the station to the airport are around £14 and take 10 min (if no traffic jam). However, the Fastways bus 10 takes about 20 min and costs £1.60.

By bicycle
Crawley is small enough to reach all ends cycling and in town centre there are parking facilities. Increasingly cycle paths are marked and signed, but essentially the whole place is built for cars and especially the Gatwick Airport area is not meant for cyclists.

Do

 * Football: Crawley Town were promoted in 2024 and now play soccer in League One, the third tier. Their home ground Broadfield Stadium (capacity 6100) is by the A23 a mile south of town centre.

Eat
Along the High Street are pubs and restaurants featuring typical English pubs and bars, Italian chains like Pizza Express, Si and Bella Italia, two or three curry houses, Mexican, kebab kiosks and more. There are also a lot of cheaper takeaways in Crawley where you can order a meal for around £7 to £15 if you're on a budget.

Connect
As of Feb 2023, Crawley and its approach roads have 4G from O2, and 5G from EE, Three and Vodafone.

Go next
Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby

Other places of interest in the Crawley area:

 * Nymans Gardens, Handcross
 * Wakehurst Place, Ardingly
 * Cycle to Crawley Down, East Grinstead or Forest Row by the Worth Way traffic free path. This is mainly an old railway line so gradients are modest.
 * Cycle trip to Horsham going for example through the Buchan County Park and following the small country road going through St Leonards Forest south parallel to the A264. Have a rest at the Green Dragons Inn in Faygate.
 * By train to Arundel and spend a day there.
 * By bus to East Grinstead, historic and friendly town.

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Creede

Creede is a town in Mineral County, South Central Colorado.

Stay safe
Watch out for:

 * Deer/Elk on most roadways! Please drive slow and watch the sides of roads.  Dim your headlights when oncoming cars approach.
 * Children playing on streets! Please be careful!

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Creel

Creel is a city of 4,400 people (2015) in the Sierra Tarahumara in Chihuahua state. Tourism is the primary industry because it is close to the Copper Canyon and to Basaseachic Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Mexico. There are many hotels, restaurants and a number of tours down into the canyons and throughout the surrounding area.

Climate
Creel has a cool subtropical highland climate, characterized by mild days and cold nights with frost occurring most mornings from October to April, though daytime temperatures in those months remain comfortable. Precipitation during the winter is not infrequent, but snowfalls are not particularly common, occurring on average only four days per year (more frequently on the nearby mountain peaks).

Get in
It is 175 km (109 mi) southwest of the state capital, Chihuahua City.

Estrella Blanca buses run about every other hour from Chihuahua City for about US$20 one way. These are local (non-express) buses that make many stops along the way. So, they aren't real fast but are comfortable and convenient nonetheless. The train also leaves from Chihuahua City twice a day (once for 1st class service, another for 2nd class).

Creel is the eastern terminus of the Copper Canyon rail route, called Chepe. As of 2023, trains leave Los Mochis for Creel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 08:00, arriving at 17:40. Train services to and from Chihuahua have been suspended.

By plane
The nearest major airport is Chihuahua International Airport. Buses, shuttles, or taxis can take you from Chihuahua to Creel.

A new airport opened in Creel in July 2023, but is not yet served by commercial flights.

Get around
Horseback is certainly the best way to see the Copper Canyon area (Sierra Tarahumara). They can be hired from a number of people in Creel. If your Spanish is good you can negotiate pretty good rates from non-commercial rancheros. If you can't afford horses (or are afraid of them) mountain biking, ATVs, dirtbikes can also be hired in town. Or a good pair of hiking boots and strong legs will take you to many beautiful sites not far from town.

See
The scenery to the east, south, and west of Creel is breathtaking. The easiest area to access is probably the Mesa to the immediate east of town. This is the location of Lago Arareko, the Rio Conchas canyon, and the Valley of the Frogs and the Monks (Valle de las Ranas, Valle de los Monques).

A good canyon hike is to make your way to Lago Arareko then follow the stream that flows out of the lake (gradually forming Tarahueca canyon) down to the Recohuata Hot Springs area. Plan to camp a night or two down in the canyon, before walking the cobblestone road back up to the rim and the highway where it's easy to hitch a ride back into Creel. If hitching fails it's downhill all the way along the highway until you reach town so walking is easy.

Two waterfalls are located near Creel:
 * Basaseachic Falls - Mexico's second-highest waterfall (about 3 hours by car or tour bus from Creel)
 * Cusarare Falls - smaller waterfall but easily bikable/hikable (about 6km south of Creel)

Do
Mountain biking, horseback riding, and rock climbing are all easy to arrange in Creel. During Semana Santa, helicopter flights through the surrounding canyons are also available (note: Creel is very crowded with Mexican tourists from the large southern cities during the week preceding Easter Sunday).

Mountain bikes can be rented for M$200 (pesos) a day at the 3 Amigos Adventure Tours which is on the main street. This includes helmet, map, tool kit and pump. There are a few easily navigable routes, suitable for riding solo as well.

Buy
The Tarahumara Mission store next to the Catholic Church on the town's main plaza is a good source for maps, guidebooks, and locally produced crafts. Some of the employees are also good for area information. Lots of small souvenir shops on the town's main street (Indian blankets, sandals or huaraches, shirts etc). Proceeds from the mission store support Tarahumara schools and medical clinics.

Eat
Tio Molca's on the town's main street is perhaps the best place in town. There are many other restaurants but they all have essentially the same menu. The food is good in most of them, but one wishes there was a little more variety available. The hangover hospital (el tuncar) next to the railroad station is something of a local institution and should be given a try. Also at night there are food carts downtown selling tasty hot dogs and burgers (nothing fancy but delicious all the same). During the day there's usually a few grills going near the town's small market area.

Sleep
Creel is experiencing a building boom. Each year several new hotels/guesthouses are constructed. The standbys are the same as ever.

Margarita's is the most well known of the bunch. It holds the reputation of being the backpacker center of Copper Canyon, though in 2013 it seemed to be 'upgrading' to a regular hotel. The place is under renovation and dorms are no longer available. While Margarita's used to be a cheapie, private rooms now start at M$500 (US$38), though this can be bargained down somewhat. Free dinner and breakfast is included in the price, though while this used to be served in a common room, you now have to get this at a nearby affiliated hotel.

 * Casa Maria, Lopez Mateos 11, 635 456 0022.

Connect
There are numerous guide services available in Creel. Uramike's Expeditions run by a friendly Mexican man and his Welsh wife are often recommended. Even if you don't hire him, he is generous with information and area advice. But there are lots of others (Margarita's and many of the other hotels offer guided excursions) so don't hesitate to shop around.

Go next
Take the bus to Guachochi, the cultural center of the Tarahumara as well as the jumping off point for Sinforosa Canyon (the queen of the canyons).

Take the famous train through the beautiful Copper Canyon to El Fuerte or onward to Los Mochis.

Basaseachic Falls National Park

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Cremona

Cremona is a city in Southern Lombardy in the Po valley of Italy, with a population of 71,000 in 2021. It has a wonderful preserved medieval centre, with the cathedral and town hall ranged around the main piazza. In the 17th century it became famous for its violins, especially those made by Stradivarius. It was also the birthplace of the composer Claudio Monteverdi, best known for his opera L'Orfeo.

Understand
Cremona stands beside the River Po, which carves a broad valley across northern Italy. Rome expanded its power into the valley from 200 BC and built Cremona into a substantial city, but in 40 BC it backed Brutus against Caesar Augustus, and the poet Virgil had his farm confiscated in reprisals when this turned out to be a wrong call. It was smashed up in later internecine Roman conflicts and fell into obscurity until the 11th to 12th century. It was then riven by conflicts between the Guelphs (pro-Pope) and Ghibellines (pro-Holy Roman Emperor), but its major buildings such as the cathedral were started in this era. It developed into a typical medieval city of fine buildings and quarrelsome inhabitants, for a time under the rule of Venice, Spain and Austria.

In early modern times Cremona became a centre for music, and especially for violin-making by a series of masters. The most renowned of these was Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737): his name has become synonymous with the very finest violins, and original specimens (mostly but not necessarily authentic) fetch squillions at auction. The reality-check is that there is no difference in musical quality between a true Strad and other top-range violins, as demonstrated by "blind" auditions before distinguished modern exponents. So customers are paying over the odds for a mythology.

Infopoint is the tourist office, in a corner of Town Hall on Piazza del Comune. It's open daily 10:00-16:30.

Get in
Fast trains run every two hours from Milan Centrale to Cremona (70 min) and Mantova (another 50 min). Regional trains also trundle hourly from Milan, taking two hours either direct or changing at Treviglio. An hourly train from Brescia takes one hour.

The is 1 km north of city centre.

By road Cremona is along E70 / A21 Piacenza - Brescia autostrada. Inter-city buses mostly stay on the autostrada and bypass Cremona. Flixbus runs twice a day from Milan (3 hr) and continues to Modena. SETA Bus E57 runs once a day from Piacenza.

The bus station in Cremona is 200 m east of the railway station.

Get around
Most places of interest are within a 10-min walk of the centre.

Take Bus L for the farmhouse museum and Bus D or G for St Sigismund.

See

 * Piazza del Comune is the wonderful medieval square at the heart of Cremona. Symbolically, religious buildings are on the east side (Duomo, Baptistry and Torrazzo) and secular buildings such as Town Hall are on the west.
 * Palazzo del Comune is the town hall, on the west flank of the cathedral. It was built in 1206.
 * Loggia dei Militi next to town hall was built in 1292. It was the meeting place of the "Society of Soldiers" and housed the civic regalia.
 * Palazzo del Comune is the town hall, on the west flank of the cathedral. It was built in 1206.
 * Loggia dei Militi next to town hall was built in 1292. It was the meeting place of the "Society of Soldiers" and housed the civic regalia.
 * was built in the 1340s in Gothic, but much modified in the Baroque era. It used to be an Augustine monastery. The frescoes in Cappello Cavalcabò (third chapel on the right) are especially fine.
 * Palazzo Fodri at Corso Giacomo Matteotti 17 is Renaissance, built in the 1490s as the Convent of the Nuns of Valverde. You may be able to look in at the elegant cloisters.
 * Natural History Museum is next to Museo Civico, open Tu-Su, free.
 * is 2 km east of city centre. It was the core of a monastery founded in 1463, and in 1447 saw a dynastic marriage between the Sforza and Visconti tribes.
 * Other churches: better pace yourself. There are dozens more charming medieval churches, any of which in a modern city would rank as a major attraction. The best plan is simply to wander the streets and just look in on any that appear interesting.
 * is 2 km east of city centre. It was the core of a monastery founded in 1463, and in 1447 saw a dynastic marriage between the Sforza and Visconti tribes.
 * Other churches: better pace yourself. There are dozens more charming medieval churches, any of which in a modern city would rank as a major attraction. The best plan is simply to wander the streets and just look in on any that appear interesting.
 * Other churches: better pace yourself. There are dozens more charming medieval churches, any of which in a modern city would rank as a major attraction. The best plan is simply to wander the streets and just look in on any that appear interesting.

Do

 * Teatro Ponchielli is the theatre, concert and opera house, on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 52, 500 m west of the cathedral, and named for the composer Amilcare Ponchielli (1834-86). He's best known for La Gioconda, with its catchy and much parodied "Dance of the Hours": da da dah-dah, da da dah-dah, da da da da da da da da da da-daah plonk plonk!
 * Monteverdi Festival is hosted by Teatro Ponchielli in June. The next is 17-26 June 2022.
 * Football: US Cremonese were relegated in 2023 and now play soccer in Serie B, Italy's second tier. Their home ground is Stadio Giovanni Zini (capacity 20,600) 1 km east of the railway station.

Buy

 * Supermarkets are edge of town by the ring road, such as Carrefour at Via Rosario (north near junction with Via Brescia), open daily 07:00-22:00.
 * Several violin and musical shops in town, caveat emptor. Einstein, serenaded on one such, may have mused that these things are all relative.

Eat

 * Sushi: not that you'll admit to wanting a change from Italian, but sneak 500 m west to Kandoo on Piazza Luigi Cardona, open Tu-Su 10:30-14:30, 18:00-23:00.
 * Nougat (torrone) is a local specialty. Festa del Torrone in autumn is a promotional razzamatazz, with the next on 12-20 Nov 2022.
 * Sushi: not that you'll admit to wanting a change from Italian, but sneak 500 m west to Kandoo on Piazza Luigi Cardona, open Tu-Su 10:30-14:30, 18:00-23:00.
 * Nougat (torrone) is a local specialty. Festa del Torrone in autumn is a promotional razzamatazz, with the next on 12-20 Nov 2022.

Drink

 * Bars cluster in the little streets west of the cathedral. Choose any of Bar Rio, La Hacienda, Dream Bar, Hobos and Centro.
 * This is a wine-growing region, lots of good stuff from the district and Po valley.

Connect
As of June 2022, Cremona has 4G from Iliad, Tim and Vodafone, and 5G from Wind Tre.

Go next

 * Piacenza is a fine old city southwest - it was bombed to bits in World War II but lovingly restored.
 * Brescia to the north has an ancient Castello and the monastery of Santa Giulia.
 * Milan is the buzzing city west, modern yet full of antiquities.
 * Bologna the red city is a must-see for its old centre.

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Creole

Creole languages are languages which arise from a merging of other languages. They develop from pidgins, simplified mixtures of languages that appear when groups speaking different languages come into sustained contact. If a pidgin becomes more stable and children begin learning it as their primary language, it becomes a creole, a bona fide new language. Most Creoles are based on one European language and have admixture of several non-European ones. Mutual intelligibility can range from impossible to challenging but doable for native speakers. Code-switching (i.e. switching between different forms of language) is common, especially if both the Creole and the Metropole version of the language are official locally. Educated locals are generally also able to speak the Metropole version of the respective languages.

Languages
Creole languages include:

 * Antillean Creole (Patois) — spoken on many islands in the Caribbean, French based
 * Bahamian Creole — spoken in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, English based
 * Bajan — spoken in Barbados, English based
 * Belizean Kriol — spoken in Belize, English based
 * Bislama — spoken in Vanuatu, English based
 * Cape Verdean Creole — spoken in Cape Verde, Portuguese based
 * Guinea-Bissau Creole — spoken in Guinea-Bissau, Portuguese based
 * Guyanese Creole — spoken in Guyana, English based
 * Haitian Creole (Patwah) — spoken in Haiti, French based
 * Jamaican Creole (patois) — spoken in Jamaica, English based; a variant known as Limonese creole (Mekatelyu) is spoken in parts of Costa Rica. Similar Creoles are spoken along the Eastern coasts of Nicaragua and Honduras.
 * Louisiana Creole — spoken in Louisiana, United States, French based
 * Mauritian Creole — spoken in Mauritius, French based
 * Norfuk/Pitkern — spoken in Norfolk Island and the Pitcairn Islands, English based
 * Seychellois Creole — spoken in the Seychelles, French based
 * Sranan — spoken in Suriname, English based
 * Tok Pisin — spoken in Papua New Guinea, English based
 * Torres Strait Creole (Brokan) — spoken in the Torres Strait Islands, Queensland, Australia, English based

Other uses
Creole may also refer to a cuisine or to various groups of people. The Spanish word Criollo which has similar routes can refer to anything or anybody native to the Americas but not of indigenous descent in its broadest sense but usually refers to the white native born elite in colonial South America which ultimately overthrew the colonial government and dominated politics throughout the 19th century and sometimes to this day.

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Guinea-Bissau Creole phrasebook

For other Creole languages, see Creole.

The Creole of Guinea-Bissau (kriol, kiriol, kriolu and Portuguis varying with dialects) is the main language of Guinea-Bissau. It is based on Portuguese and local African languages. The grammar is very simple, but the lack of an official orthography makes written Creole complicated, as it is spelled differently in every text.

Pronouns
Personal pronouns when subject of a verb
 * I :N' / ngh
 * You (sing) : Bu
 * He, she, it : I
 * We :Nô
 * You (pl) :Bô
 * They :É

Personal pronouns used for emphasis.
 * I : Ami
 * You (sing.) :Abô
 * He, she, it : El
 * We :Anós
 * You (pl.) :Abós
 * They : Elis

Basics

 * Hello. :Bon' dia, bo tarde, bo noite. ( )
 * Hello. (informal) : Kuma? ( )
 * How are you? :Kuma k bu sta? ( ?)
 * How are you? : I kuma? ( ?)
 * Fine, thank you. :N'sta bom, obrigado. ( )
 * What is your name? :Kuma ki bu nome? ( ?)
 * My name is ______ . : Nha nome i ______ . ( _____ .)
 * Nice to meet you. :nkontenti nkunsiu
 * Please. :. tem pacença
 * Thank you. : Obrigado. ( )
 * You're welcome. : De nada. ( )
 * Yes. : Sim. ( )
 * No. : Não. ( )
 * Excuse me. (getting attention) : . Colisença
 * Excuse me. (begging pardon) :Diskulpa / purdan' ( )
 * I'm sorry. :Diskulpa / purdan' ( )
 * Goodbye : Tchau. ( )
 * Goodbye (informal) :N'na bai. ( )
 * I can't speak creole [well]. :N'ka obi kriol [dritu]. ( [ ])
 * Do you speak English? :Bu ta papia inglis? ( ?)
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? :ké i tem kin' k ta papia inglis li? ( ?)
 * Help! :Djudan'! ( !)
 * Look out! :kuidadu! ( !)
 * Good morning. :Bon' dia. ( )
 * How have you slept? :Kuma k bu mansi?
 * I slept well, thank you. :N'mansi dritu / bem, obrigado.
 * Good afternoon. :Bo tarde. ( )
 * Good night. :Bo noite. ( )
 * Good night (to sleep) :Bo noite/Bon' sonu. ( )
 * I don't understand. :N'ka ntindi. ( )
 * Where is the toilet? :Nunde ki kasa de banho? ( ?)

Numbers
un' - 1

dus - 2

tris - 3

kuatru- 4

cinku - 5

seis - 6 seti - 7

oitu - 8

novi - 9

des - 10

Days

 * today :aós
 * yesterday : aonti
 * tomorrow : amanha
 * this week : es semana
 * last week : semana passada
 * next week : próssima semana

 * Sunday : dumingu
 * Monday : segunda-fera
 * Tuesday :terça-fera
 * Wednesday : kuarta-fera
 * Thursday : kinta-fera
 * Friday : sesta-fera
 * Saturday : sabadu

Months
janeiru fevreiru marsu abril maio junhu julhu agustu sitembru otubru novembru dizembru

january february march april may june july august september october november december

Colors
Burmedju - red

Azul - blue

Pretu - black

Branku - white

Money
Dinheru - Money

Ami n'ka tene dineru. - I don't have any money

Cen' fran" - 100 CFA

Duzentus - 200 CFA

Trizentus - 300 CFA

Kuatrusentus - 400 CFA

Kinhentus - 500 CFA

Seisentus - 600 CFA

Setecentus - 700 CFA

Oitucentus - 800 CFA

Novcentus - 900 CFA

Mil fran' - 1000 CFA

Dus mil - 2000 CFA

Pagan' - Pay me.

Patin' dinheru - Give me money.

N'misti troku - I want change.

Eating
Matabitchu - Breakfast

Djanta - Lunch

Sia - Supper

Bin' nó kume. - Come eat with us.

Pon' - Bread

Arus - Rice

Bianda - Meal with rice

Frutas - Fruit

Verduras - Vegetables

Kadju - Cashew

Batata - Potato

Mankara - Peanut

Adju - Garlic

Sabola - Onion

Bu na kussinha - You are cooking.

Shopping
Where is the market? Nunde ki fera?

How much does it cost? I kantu?

Do you have ? Bu tene ?

I want two kilos. N'misti dus kilus.

I only have 500 CFA. N'tene son Kinhentus fran'/ son kinhentus fran' k n'tene.

I want to go to the store. N misti bai taberna.

How much does it cost to go to ? I kantu k i kusta pa bai ?

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Cres

Cres is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea.

Towns
From north to south:

Understand
The island of Cres is the biggest island in the Adriatic and is located in the northern part of the Gulf of Kvarner. Its southern part is connected to the island of Lošinj by a trestle bridge.

Cres is a hilly island, 66 km long and ranging in width from 2 to 12 km. The island's coastline, 248 km long, is indented; its western and southern parts have a plenty of bays and pebbly beaches while the northern and eastern parts are characterized by steep and rough rocks.

The fresh water lake of Vrana deserves attention as an unusual natural phenomenon. It is one of the deepest fresh water lakes in Eastern Europe, going down 76 meters at its deepest point (below sea-level!). It supplies drinking water for the populations of Cres and Lošinj islands. Therefore, it is closely guarded and illegal to swim and fish in.

Talk
Croatian and, at a lesser extent, Italian.

Get in
Cres can be reached by Jadrolinija's car ferry from the island of Krk (Valbiska-Merag route) or from the Istrian peninsula (Brestova-Porozina route).

For the sake of orientation, here are some rough distances for those who prefer coming by car:

Braislava - 520 km, Budapest - 530 km, Ljubljana - 165 km, Milano - 520 km, Munich - 560 km, Prague - 860 km, Vienna - 555 km, Zagreb - 185 km

Losinj island, which is road-connected to Cres island at Osor town, has an airport.

Island is also connected with Rijeka by fast boat line operated by Jadrolinija once a day. Same route connects island with Losinj, Unije, Ilovik and Susak islands.

Get around
The island is really hilly which means the roads are curvy and sometimes as narrow as one path. If driving, be prepared for slow traffic and careful maneuvers on the serpentines.

A massive work effort is taking place on the main road, it is being widened and is being brought further away from the cliffs, the road is also cutting out dangerous turns and other threats to drivers. It is also keeping trucks and cars away from Lake Vrana, to keep it clean.

See

 * Lambs, griffon vulture.
 * Beli

Do

 * Watersports.
 * Scuba diving.
 * Hiking - there are designated hiking routes starting from Eko-centar in Beli.
 * Cycling - Cres is renowned for the demanding ups-and-downs.

Eat
Seafood, lamb, olive oil, cherries.

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Crescent City

Crescent City is a coastal city in Del Norte County in the northwestern corner of California.

By car
From San Francisco or Portland, US Highway 101 makes a scenic but sometimes slow drive along the coast to Crescent City. Between San Francisco and Crescent City, there are only a few connector roads from the east (Hwy 20, Hwy 299) so if you want to drive along the coast, you can access Hwy 101 near San Francisco and follow it north.

From Grants Pass in Oregon, you can take US Highway 199 southwest to reach Crescent City.

Grants Pass is also a stop along Interstate 5, which is the major north-south highway on the west coast. Interstate 5 is known as fast and easy to drive and has good connections to further east, but it's often a boring road.

In you are traveling on Interstate 5 and want to travel over to the coast, you can take Hwy 299 west where it intersects I-5 at Redding, Ca.

Hwy 299 west is a beautiful, highly scenic, curvy/winding route through the rugged mountains of Northern California. This route takes from Redding, through Weaverville and Willow Creek, along the Trinity and Klamath Rivers enroute to its juntion with Hwy 101 at Arcata, CA.

Depending on your speed and stops along the way, Hwy 299 will take you approximately two and a half to three hours driving time to reach the coast.

(If you take I-5 north to the Hwy 199 cutoff at Grants Pass, Oregon, and head over to the coast, you are looking at a Five plus hour trip.)

As a word of caution, Hwy 299 is not advisable during winter months due to Ice, snow and ppssibly slides that can cause long delays and/or road closures.

If you are not prone to motion sickness and enjoy scenic, country roads (mostly two lanes) you might want to give Hwy 299 a try.

By bus
The on Front Street near K Street acts as the main transfer point for buses serving Crescent City.

See
Point Saint George is a county park northwest of town. You may beach comb, whalewatch or birdwatch among other activities. Drive 15 miles inland to visit Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park. This state park is one of the very few redwood parks with trails that go into the deep interior. Must-see: Stout Grove. Must-hike: Boy Scout Tree Trail. This trail is a hidden gem, and arguably one of the most beautiful in the entire state. Drive a few miles south to Enderts Beach Road. This road will take you to the sound end of Crescent Beach, and beyond that a trail will take you to a small, rocky cove--Enderts Beach.

Stay safe
Crescent City is sometimes remembered as the only place in the 48 contiguous American states to have suffered loss of life from a tsunami in recorded history. Its location is particularly vulnerable to such waves. An extensive warning system has been installed to ensure the safety of residents and visitors alike and it works well. When an offshore quake in 2005 triggered the tsunami alert system as a precaution, the city was evacuated in 20 minutes. However, make sure to keep this concern in perspective; even in Crescent City, many more people die in auto accidents than by tsunamis.

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Crested Butte

Crested Butte is a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains region of Southwestern Colorado. Crested Butte is a destination for skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor activities.

Understand
In 2020, the town had a permanent population of about 1,600. Crested Butte is high in the Colorado Rockies on the western slope, at 8,885 feet. Mt. Crested Butte is three miles north of Crested Butte, at the base of the ski resort at an elevation of 9,350 feet.

The winter season is a long, bitterly cold period with short, clear days, relatively little precipitation in the form of rain, but massive amounts in the form of snow, and low humidity.

Get in
Crested Butte is at the north end of the Gunnison Valley, 231 miles southwest of Denver.

Get around
Crested Butte proper is a small, pedestrian friendly town with most places of interest within walking distance. There is a free shuttle service running from Mt. Crested Butte to the town of Crested Butte which also services several stops in town: the four-way stop at the center of town, the main street Elk Avenue, and the Majestic Plaza, near the movie theater and several stores and coffee shops.

Do
High in the Colorado Rockies, fresh air, sport, and relaxation are abundant. Pristine mountains and wilderness are the backdrop for the Victorian architecture of this historic mining mountain town, giving Crested Butte a Shangri La appearance. In the summer the valleys are bursting with blooms, which is why Crested Butte is the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. In the winter the mountains are buried in white powder, providing a skiing and boarding paradise. All year round additional sports abound, such as mountain biking, horseback riding, and fly fishing.

Crested Butte hosts a number of festivals and parades throughout the year. These include Torchlight, New Years, Winter Carnival, Butte Bash College Ski Week and Mardi Gras during the winter months; Extreme Board Fest, Slushuck and Flauschink during spring; the Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte International Film Festival, 4th of July, the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, Alpenglow Concert Series, Festival of the Arts and Ball Bash during summer; and Fall Fest, Vinotok, and Paragon Peoples' Fair during fall.

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Creston

Creston is a town of about 5,600 people (2021) in the West Kootenays, at the south end of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia.

Understand

Creston is the eastern terminus of the Salmo-Creston highway constructed in the 1960s as a shortcut to avoid the long route north to Nelson and crossing Kootenay Lake by ferry between Balfour and Kootenay Bay. The Salmo-Creston highway, which is part of the Crowsnest Highway, connected with earlier highways eastward of Creston.

Creston is one of the few towns in British Columbia that does not observe Daylight Saving (summer) Time.

The Creston Valley's economy is largely resource-based with agriculture and forestry. Many are employed in the service sector, and tourism is increasingly prominent, while government services and education comprise a large portion of the labour force. Since 1959, Kokanee beer has been brewed in Creston at the Columbia Brewery. The town is also home to two grain elevators. Many apple, and cherry orchards grow in Erickson, British Columbia, an unincorporated area outside of Creston, and the valley is also an important dairy centre.

History
The Creston Valley has been inhabited, for at least 11,000 years, by the Ktunaxa people, known for their unique language, the distinctive sturgeon-nosed canoe, and cultural traditions that blend a dependence on fish, small game, and waterfowl with the annual bison-hunting traditions of the Plains nations.

European exploration of the Creston Valley began in 1808, when David Thompson passed through the region, followed by fur traders, prospectors, and government surveyors. European settlement began in the early 1880s, and two railways, the Canadian Pacific Railway and Great Northern Railway, built into the valley in the last years of the century.

Agriculture and forestry were the primary industries of the new community. Mining attracted many people, but, like many other communities around the Kootenays, the mineral deposits of the Creston Valley were not large enough to support a significant mining industry here.

Small fruits and tree fruits were the principal agricultural products of the early decades of the twentieth century, and the Creston Valley quickly gained a reputation for the quality, quantity, and variety of fruit. Reclamation of the flats alongside the Kootenay River, west of Creston, in 1935 led to large-scale grain production, again with outstanding quality and yields. Today, many livestock, dairy, and hay operations also contribute to the Valley's agricultural industry.

Growth of the community followed the development of local industry. By 1899 hotels, stores, and restaurants were established, along with the first volunteer fire department. Creston has a lot of buildings, downtown, that are or feature art deco architecture, and is one of the art deco capitals of western Canada (for its size).

Climate
Daily maximum temperatures are usually above freezing even in January, but the worst cold outbreaks may send temperatures below −30 °C (−22 °F) on rare occasions. Spring comes early by Canadian standards; trees usually start to leaf out before the end of April. A clear summer day is likely to have a daily maximum near or above 25 °C (77 °F).

By car
Creston is on Hwy 3, the southern route through British Columbia, about an hour west of Cranbrook. It is also just north of the USA/Canada border crossing at Rykerts, BC, and Porthill, Idaho.

Get around
The downtown area isn't very big so you can easily walk around there, but the rest of the town is somewhat spread out so a bike or a car can be useful.]

By public transit

 * Operates on a bus route two days per week between Creston and Cranbrook (2 hours) with a stop in Yahk.
 * Operates on a bus route two days per week between Creston and Cranbrook (2 hours) with a stop in Yahk.

Buy
Creston has the normal selection of grocery stores, hardware and building supply stores and such, but is particularly noted for plant nurseries and agricultural produce stands.

The Creston Area produces the largest cherries grown in the Northern hemisphere and exports them globally. A primary market is Europe while Asia is second. Some growers sell the same product they export to Europe at their roadside markets.

Due to its proximity to the U.S. border, many businesses in the town accept American currency.

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Crestone

Crestone is a town with about 75 permanent residents, located in the south central region of Colorado. It lies at the foot of the western slope of the Sangre de Cristo Range in the northern part of the San Luis Valley. Crestone was a small mining town, but insufficient ore led to a population decline, and for several years only 40 permanent residents remained. In the 1970s a large land development, the Baca Grande, was established to the south and west and several hundred houses have been built, most of them vacation homes.

Understand
Crestone was founded in 1880 by the platting of two homesteads, which lay north of the Baca Grant, by George Adams, the owner of the ranch, a Mexican land grant. It became the local center, replacing Teton, a local mining camp lying to the southeast (all the houses in Teton were moved to Crestone). Lots were sold by the Grant, but sales were slow, with a substantial number remaining in the ownership of the Baca Grant.

See
The Crestone area, which includes the Baca Grande and Moffat, Colorado, is a spiritual and new age center with several religions represented. There is a Hindu temple, a Zen center, a coed Carmelite monastery, several Tibetan Buddhist centers, and miscellaneous new age happenings. The local newspaper, Crestone Eagle, has up-to-date information of local events.

Do
Crestone has ample accommodation: a National Forest Service campground is about a half mile north of town, and rooms are available in the town itself. There are opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, climbing as well as spiritual explorations.

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Creswell

Creswell is a small town of about 4,000 people. Creswell is a very old town, but is located just 10 miles south of Eugene straight down I-5. During the 4th of July, Creswell puts on a large parade, has booths in the park, and an amazing fireworks show at dusk. Usually about 7,000 people show up for the 4th of July in Creswell every year.

Get in
Creswell is on I-5, so it's very easy to get there by car. There's also a nice airport (77S), but it's general aviation, so you'd best bring your own plane.

title: Creswell