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Four Corners

 * For the Four Corners in Canada, see Four Corners (Canada).

Four Corners Monument and Tribal Park is the quadripoint for the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. The monument is managed by the Navajo Nation and is a waypoint along the Trails of the Ancients National Scenic Byway.

Understand
First erected in 1899 to honor the only geographic location in the U.S. where the boundaries of four states touch, Four Corners Monument is a cartographic curiosity with limited infrastructure and essentially one thing to do: to stand in a number of places simultaneously. Come prepared. There are waterless self-contained toilets, but the site has no running water, no electricity, no telephones or cell phone coverage.

The monument is something of a paradox. It is a small and limited attraction, surrounded by low lying, nondescript bluffs that aren't particularly photogenic. And yet "Four Corners" is a widely-applied label for all there is to do within a 200 to 500 mi (322 to 805 km) radius of where these four states intersect. When travellers speak of their "Four Corners" vacation, they may be headed for Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon and to other points further afield. But they may never set foot inside the monument itself.

The monument seems to evoke strong emotions in people, as well. Visitors are either vastly underwhelmed by this attraction, even angry they drove so far out of their way to see so little, or they are inordinately pleased with running from state to state and having their picture taken. The novelty of these intersecting boundaries makes Four Corners a popular destination, with long lines in the summer months at both the food stalls and the bright red viewing platform for the photo-op.

The monument offers travellers a chance to learn more about Native Americans, their cultures and ways of life. There is a small visitor center, which is open year round (the park only closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). It features a Demonstration Center with Native American artisans. But the best way to learn about modern day Native Americans is to strike up a friendly and respectful conversation with the various Navajo vendors. Generally, the Navajo vendors are cheerful and open to questioning. (For more information on how to properly handle this, see the Respect section in this article).

The average visit to the monument lasts between 10 minutes and 2 hours, depending on whether or not people eat and thoroughly explore the Navajo stalls and visitor center.

Summer temperatures in the Monument can reach 110 ºF (43 ºC) and visitors should take extra precautions while visiting. To visit the park, you'll need to bring sunscreen, some kind of hand sanitizer, as well as something to drink. In the summer, blowing dust, flies and bugs are sometimes a problem. A word of caution: metal in the park during summer (including the aluminum bronze surveyor's mark) can be too hot to touch. Don't inadvertently burn yourself in your enthusiasm. The Navajo Nation is not responsible for any bodily injuries, accidents, thefts or losses that occur while on Navajo land.

History

The genesis of Four Corners as a novelty on a map dates back to 1846, when the U.S. Army invaded and defeated Mexico in the Mexican-American War. With the Treaty of Guadalupe y Hidalgo, the U.S. gained control of California, Nevada, Utah, as well as portions of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming.

22 years later, as Colorado prepared for statehood and admission into the Union, Four Corners was first surveyed by the U.S. Government Surveyors and Astronomers. This 1868 survey demarcated Colorado's southern boundary line. In 1878, New Mexico's west boundary and Utah's east boundary were surveyed and added. With the inclusion of the Arizona Territory boundary, the site became known as Four Corners.

The original survey monument, a sandstone marker, was erected in 1899, and was replaced with a small metal and cement marker in 1912. The northern boundary of the state of Arizona was surveyed in 1901.

Four Corners was declared by Congress at a different latitude and longitude, but an early surveying error misplaced the location. The U.S. Supreme Court had to wade into the bureaucratic mess, ruling that the current location was so popular, it should be recognized as the boundary between the four states.

For most of the 20th century, the monument was very simple, consisting of three steps up to a concrete pad, with a few posts and highway guard rails surrounding it. The monument received a facelift in 1992 and now includes a flat slab of granite embedded with an aluminum bronze marker, surrounding state flags, and state seals. The Navajo and Ute nation flags are represented, as well. An inscription in the granite reads, "Four states here meet in freedom under God." Just outside the monument, there are "welcome and goodbye" border signs for all four states.

In 1999, Congress appropriated money to Four Corners to improve the visitors center and build bathrooms with running water. The project became entangled in various state and federal agencies, and squabbling between the tribal councils of the Ute and Navajo nations. It remains unbuilt.

In May 2009, it was in correctly reported by the new media that a survey done by the National Geodetic Survey had discovered that the original survey done in 1878 was incorrect. The actual borders between Colorado and Utah were reported to be 2.5 miles to the west. Congress and the States involved agreed to change the original longitude and latitude to match the marker. (The 109th Western Meridian had been set as the boundary between Colorado and Utah.) Thus rendering the original survey invalid.

Get in
It would be impractical to make Four Corners Monument the sole focus of your trip. Combine it with a larger itinerary of the area. But no matter what, you're going to have to drive a car to get here. The monument is far from major airports, and commuter air service into Farmington and Gallup on the New Mexico side is marginal and leaves you a long way from the park. Rail service is similarly marginal and distant, although the Amtrak line between Albuquerque and Flagstaff passes through Gallup and along the southern side of the Navajo reservation.

By car
You enter the park from the New Mexico side on a short road called NM 597/ "4 Corners Monument Rd".

 * From Cortez, Colorado - Follow US 160 South to New Mexico for 44 mi (71 km). Turn at "Four Corners Monument" sign, a short road called NM 597.
 * From Farmington, New Mexico- Follow US 64 West for 10 mi (16 km). Turn right to stay on US 64 for 26 mi (42 km). Enter Arizona. Turn right (north) at US 160. Reenter New Mexico. Turn at "Four Corners Monument" sign, a short road called NM 597.
 * From Blanding, Utah - Follow UT 191 South for 30 mi (48 km). Turn left to stay on US 191 for 16 mi (26 km). Enter Arizona. Follow US 160 through to Teec Nos Pos for 30 mi (48 km). Turn left (north) in Teec Nos Pos for another 5 to 10 mi (8 to 16 km). Enter New Mexico. Turn at "Four Corners Monument" sign, a short road called NM 597.
 * From Flagstaff, Arizona - Follow US 160 for 221 mi (356 km) to Teec Nos Pos. In Teec Nos Pos, follow US 160 for another 5 to 10 mi (8 to 16 km). Enter New Mexico. Turn at "Four Corners Monument" sign, a short road called NM 597.

Fees and permits
Entrance is $8 per person. As the Four Corners Monument is not managed by the National Park Service, annual park passes are not accepted.

The park closes at 5PM, and although the fence is easy to walk around it is not recommended. Several dogs not tied up will greet any visitors entering the area after closing time. Most of them are friendly, but you may also want to consult the Wikivoyage article on how to handle aggressive dogs.

See
Outside of the quick photo and running around from state to state, there's not much else to do, although on a clear day, it is sometimes possible to see the ancient volcanic neck of Shiprock to the east of the monument.

 * Interpretive signs - There is a bronze plaque in front of the steps along the New Mexico part of the granite slab. It reads:

 * "In 1899, U.S. Surveyors Hubert Page and James Lentz found the four corners monument disturbed and broken. They marked and set a new stone at the original location. Everett Kimmell, General Land Office, re-monumented the Page-Lentz stone with a concrete and brass monument in 1931. The Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian Affairs poured a concrete paving block around the Kimmell monument in 1962. In 1992, Cadastral Surveyors Darryl Wilson and Jack Eaves officially re-monumented the deteriorating Kimmell marker with an aluminum bronze disc. The structure that you see today was rebuilt by the Bureau of Land Management."

 * "The four corners area is surrounded by Indian lands. The Navajo Nation lies in New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. The Ute Mountain Ute Nation is in Colorado. Respect the culture and traditions of the four corners area."

There is also a painted and peeling plywood map in front of the visitor's center with a schematic of the Monument (mostly the parking lot), as well as a map of the four states emblazoned with their respective state seals.

 * Visitor center - This is a double wide pre-fab trailer with some brochures and the occasional summertime demonstration of Native American crafts.
 * August 2016 - The improved public restrooms are nearly complete. Very modern and convenient within the parking lot. It is a much needed addition to this site.

Do

 * Visitors can get on their hands and knees so that their bodies are in all four states at the same time. There is a small elevated platform where someone else takes a picture of you as you touch four states. The platform is on the New Mexico and Arizona border.
 * On busy days, be prepared to wait in line for your turn at the plaque. "Be courteous to other visitors and only take 3 pictures per group" - reads one sign.
 * Dancing Horse Trail, a hiking trail that starts near the monument

Buy
A majority of the 50 or so plywood stalls lie vacant, except in the high summer season. Mostly, there are many stalls hawking the obligatory tourist souvenirs, t-shirts and post cards. But amidst all the dreck, a handful of vendors sell authentic Native American arts and crafts. Real Navajo designs incorporate a flaw for the Yei bichai, a holy people in Navajo lore, leaving a portion of the design unfinished so the Yei spirit can escape.

Beware of non-authentic imports from Mexico and overseas carried by unscrupulous "dealers" that have tried to capitalize on the market for Navajo work. A few items for sale include:

 * Dreamcatchers - Hoops with woven screens adorned with feathers and beads. Although they originated with the Ojibwa Nation in Canada in the 1970s, dreamcatchers are now widely made and sold by a variety of Native American peoples.
 * Kachina Dolls - Not a traditional Navajo craft. Most likely these painted wood carvings are the works of other Pueblo Peoples, such as the Hopi in New Mexico, or are cheap knockoffs from China.
 * Navajo rugs - Also known as a Navajo Blanket. Brightly colored weavings with intricate patterns are standard features of this characteristic folk art of the Navajo. Each region of the reservation has its own style of weavings, with a few patterns that can be found reservation-wide. As with other folk art, quality and prices vary wildly. Look for authentic blankets from neighboring Teec Nos Pos, in Arizona. Teec Nos Pos blankets are known for their vivid colors and elaborate patterns.
 * Navajo pottery - Earth colored, patterned, pitch covered, then fired in juniper wood kiln, if real.
 * Navajo jewelry - Using semi-precious stones like lapis, hematite, onyx, amber and the classic turquoise set in beaten silver. You will most likely find rings, bracelets, earrings, buckles, bolo ties, hair ornaments and pins.
 * Navajo sand painting - These are bastardizations or replicas of sacred ceremonial art (usually not seen by the general public), reproduced for the tourist trade. Usually glued to a board or piece of ceramic for viewing.

Eat
There is no sit down restaurant within the park, but there are several "roach coach" or "burrito stand"-style food wagons. Picnic tables are also available. Due to the transitory nature of many of the food vendors within the Monument, it's impossible to write a list of permanent eateries. That said, here is some of the standard fare offered. It's fast food, Navajo-style:

 * Fry bread - Flattened dough fried in oil or lard and served in a paper bowl or napkin with powdered sugar or honey. Similar to elephant ears served elsewhere in the U.S. or to beaver tails in Canada.
 * Navajo burgers - Uses frybread instead of a bun, with lettuce, tomato, chopped onion, pickles and condiments. Held together in a tin foil wrapper.
 * Navajo tacos - Savory frybread piled high with ground beef, beans, shredded cheese, and sometimes chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onions, homemade salsa, and sour cream. Served with plastic fork and styrofoam plate.
 * Sno cones - Jumbo paper cups of crushed ice flavored with sweet syrups. A good way to cool off on a hot summer's day.

Drink
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by law on the Navajo Reservation. The various food vendors at the monument offer cold sodas and bottled water to drink. But you are far better off to buy your water before you enter the park at the first available grocery store, gas station or trading post. Stop when you can; these are usually few and far between.

Sleep
There are no hotels within the park, and camping is not allowed. For more information on where to spend the night, please see the surrounding communities.

Look for hotels in Farmington, New Mexico, Bluff, Utah, Blanding, Utah, and Cortez, Colorado.

Internet access
There is no access within the park. Many of the chain hotels outside the Monument have high speed Wireless (Wi-Fi) access.

Respect
While traveling on Navajo land, remember that you are on a sovereign, self-governing nation. Obey all the Navajo tribal laws and regulations.

Visitors should be respectful when it comes to photography. Remember, the Navajo at the monument are people, not props in your photograph. When you do take photos of people, keep in mind that a gratuity is always appreciated. Special permits are required by the Navajo nation when photographing for commercial use.

Please be sure to practice appropriate sensitivity in your dealings with any Native Americans you encounter. While both the Navajo and Utes claim the Four Corners area as their ancestral homelands, both people were subjected to forced relocation, military incursions and internment on reservations by the U.S. government. This 19th- and early 20th-century history is understandably still a sore spot. Most importantly, treat Native Americans with the same respect and courtesy that you'd wish to receive.

Go next

 * Trail of The Ancients National Scenic Byway - A tour of Ancestral Puebloan archeological ruins. Winds through Southeastern Utah's Canyon Country and Southwestern Colorado. Includes Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Natural Bridges National Monument, Hovenweep National Monument and Utah's Valley of the Gods.
 * Grand Circle Tour - A wider regional travel circuit of the Four Corners states, as well as Nevada. Includes all the famous National Parks, Monuments and state parks within this Southwestern region.

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Fowey

Fowey (Cornish: Fowydh) (pronounced 'Foy') is a small fishing town on the coast of South Cornwall, situated at the mouth of the river Fowey. It is set on the west side of a steep valley, so be prepared for much walking up and down. There are many pubs and restaurants. The place comes alive in the summer, and the Fowey Regatta in mid August attracts many yachts and sailing boats.

Understand

 * Fowey visitor information website

By train
Fowey is around 4 miles from Par, 8 miles from St Austell and 6 miles from Lostwithiel, all of which have their own railway stations; a train to Par and either the bus or a taxi to Fowey is sensible.

By bus
As of 2017 bus services to Fowey are mainly operated by First Kernow, with some other services operated by Roselyn Coaches; impartial information on all operators' buses (including local and county route maps) is available from Cornwall Council's public transport website. First's route 25 runs hourly Monday-Saturday between Fowey, Par railway station and St Austell, continuing two-hourly through to Newquay during the winter, and more frequently (including Sundays) during the summer months, with route 24 providing additional journeys between Fowey and St Austell including a Sunday service - but not serving Par railway station. Even in the winter the two routes combine to offer two buses each hour between St Austell and Fowey during the week; on Sundays route 24 only operates every two hours, so plan your journeys carefully!

By plane
The nearest airport is Cornwall Airport Newquay in Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall, with links from Newquay town centre by bus to Fowey and by train to Par, although the airport is a fair way outside of the town at St Mawgan and there is only limited public transport available; First Kernow route 56 runs a few times each day to Newquay town centre. Check Traveline to see if a journey using public transport is possible.

The nearest large airports are Exeter and Bristol, both some hours away but with good European connections from low-cost carriers such as Ryanair and Easyjet.

Get around
This is a small town and walking is the easiest way to get around. There are taxis available, and there is a town bus service operated by Yeo's serving the Town Quay and the car parks at least five days a week all year round.

Driving isn't recommended, especially for those who get scared driving through very narrow streets, and there is little parking available in the town itself, so parking either in the "Central Carpark" at the top of the hill (the main road into Fowey now takes you straight to it) or driving in the back way and parking at "Caffa Mill Carpark" (next to the Bodinnick Ferry) is generally advised and both of these are serviced by the town bus service.

Events
The Regatta is a week of events and races in mid August.

Eat
There are many restaurants serving a mixture of cuisines.

Drink
Many good pubs catering for all tastes.

Go next
During the summer months there's a regular passenger ferry between Mevagissey and Fowey, which is a nice way to spend 30 minutes on a sunny day. Alternatively walk along the coastal path in either direction passing by some beautiful and quiet beaches, or hire cycles in the nearby Pentewan village and go for a ride along the many cycle paths nearby.

The Hall Walk stretches around the other side of the river from Polruan to Bodinnick and can be walked in either direction. Both ends of the walk are linked to Fowey by ferry, and the walk gives wonderful views of Fowey, the river and its tributaries. Even more importantly, there are pubs at each end so you can finish your walk with a well deserved local ale or a bite to eat.

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Fowlmere

Fowlmere is a village in southwest Cambridgeshire.

By bus
The village is served by the 31 bus throughout most of the day, Monday to Saturday; a return from Cambridge costs £3.50 (c. May 2010). The last bus to leave the village towards Cambridge departs from the village centre at 3PM.

By train
Foxton railway station is just under 3 miles (4.5 km) north of Fowlmere; First Capital Connect run services to and from the station to London King's Cross and Cambridge every hour, with a more frequent half-hourly service during morning and afternoon peak periods. The distance between the station and Fowlmere is easily coverable by bike (follow traffic signs for Foxton, then Fowlmere) or on foot—the latter using a public footpath through a small nature reserve (note: not Fowlmere Nature Reserve, but Foxton Wood Nature Reserve).

By car
Fowlmere is accessible by car, but offers few locations to park. One public car park exists, beyond the primary school on The Butts; signage for this car park is poor. Parking on the road is discouraged, and parking on the pavement may be illegal (depending on location) and will disturb local residents and users of the pavement.

Drink
Fowlmere is a village known throughout history for its long-standing pubs. All of them are Grade II listed buildings.

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Fox

Fox is a town in the Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaska.

Get in
Steese Highway and Elliott Highway intersect in Fox.

Air travel is available through nearby Fairbanks International Airport.

Get around
Walking is possible in this community of less than 500 residents.

Go next

 * Fairbanks is the main city in the area, with a population of more than 30,000 and a population of more than 100,000 in the urban area.
 * To the west of Fox is the village of Manley Hot Springs, accessible along Highway 2.

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Foxborough

Foxborough is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 19,000 (2020). Sometimes seen as "Foxboro", it is home to the New England Patriots NFL football team.

By car
Interstate 95 and US Route 1 both pass through Foxboro. Interstate 95 also passes nearby.

By plane
Most people coming here by plane are going to want to use Boston Logan International Airport as it will most likely be cheaper, and you are more likely to get a direct route especially if you live further from the New England region. You can also use the smaller Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport as it is slightly closer to Foxborough

By train
The MBTA runs special trains from South Station in Boston and the Providence station to Foxborough for special events at Gillette Stadium. These include all Patriots games, concerts, and other performances. Revolution games typically aren't served by these trains, unless the game is expected to draw large crowds.

Go next
It's very easy to get around the rest of New England from Foxborough.

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Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier village is in "Glacier Country" on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Tucked discreetly into the rainforest-clad foothills of the Southern Alps, it has a stunning outlook across surrounding farms and offers breathtaking views of New Zealand’s two highest peaks, Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. The tiny township was founded from a gold strike which soon petered out, and it now mostly serves as a base for visitors to its large icy namesake. There's a quiet, intimate village atmosphere compared to the other glacier town, Franz Josef.

Landscape
At 13 km long, Fox Glacier / Te Moeka o Tuawe is the longest New Zealand glacier, falling 2,600 metres (8,000 ft) from its start just below Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman to where it terminates in lush temperate rain forest just 250 m above sea level. The rapid descent and accessibility make the West Coast's glaciers unique.

A special combination of climate and shape means that Fox Glacier moves approximately 10 times quicker than other valley glaciers around the world, making its terminal face and ice features look quite different from one year to the next. At Fox Glacier this is due to the funnel-like shape of the glacial valley and the huge nevé (the snow accumulation area, at the top of the glacier). Fox Glacier’s nevé is 36 km², bigger than the whole of the city of Christchurch!

Climate
The weather in the area is very variable and prone to change, so bring layers. Mornings are generally clear, though clouds start to gather in the afternoon, which may lead to cancelled tours, slippery walks and poor photography conditions. Winter is drier and there might be fresh snow on the glacier, but the roads will be icier.

Get in
Drive on State Highway 6. The drive from Franz Josef is about 30 minutes. Although the distance between the two is not a lot as the crow flies, the road is one of the windiest you will ever drive on as it crosses an entire mountain range.

 * From the south, travel from Queenstown approximately 4½ hours by car, Wanaka approximately 3 hr by car, Haast approximately 1½ hr by car.
 * From the north, travel from Christchurch approximately 5½ hr by car, Greymouth approximately 2½ hr by car and Hokitika approximately 2 hr by car.

The following locations offer bus bookings through various bus companies.

Get around
The village is small and all accommodation is within walking distance of the centre. Fox Tours and Shuttles, 0800 369 287, will shuttle people to outlying destinations like Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson and Gillepsies Beach for $12 and up.

See
Sunrise at Lake Matheson, sunset at Gillespies Beach and glacier viewing in between makes for a pretty great day.

Glacier viewing
A walk to see Fox Glacier is a rather ethereal experience, as it passes through a valley carved by the moving ice. There are several signposts that signal when and where the terminal face of the glacier used to be.

Scenic flights
Several helicopter services operate out of Fox Glacier township and offer breathtaking flights over the glacier and the Southern Alps, weather permitting. It's a marvellous aerial view that demonstrates the vastness of the slow moving frozen river, with an option to make a snow landing on the nevé. An early morning flight could get you to the top of Fox Glacier, just as the sun rises over Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Tramping
Walks on pebble-covered beaches, around lakes and through a glacial valley – and that's without heading into Fox Glacier's backcountry and less-trodden trails. Check with the local DOC office on SH6 for maps and information.

Buy
The general store is on State Highway 6 between Cafe Neve and the Glacier Country Hotel, and there is a fuel station on the same main road.

Eat and drink
There's a fairly small selection of restaurants in Fox Glacier, with a few lodgings like the Fox Glacier Inn, Glacier Country Hotel and High Peaks Hotel offering in-house food. If your budget is really tight, it might be worth picking up general supplies before coming into the glacier towns.

Further away from the village:

Connect
Some of the motels and hotels will offer free Wi-fi, though some will also require payment.

Go next

 * North on State Highway 6 to nearby Franz Josef, which is the larger of the two West Coast glacier townships, with more accommodation, restaurants and bars as well as the brand new Glacier Hot Pools
 * South to Haast

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Fox Island

Fox Island is located off the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound region of Washington state.

Fox Island is a 5.2 square mile island off the south end of the Kitsap Peninsula. Semi-rural with bridge access; near Gig Harbor and across the "Narrows" from Tacoma.

By car
Fox Island is connected to the rest of Kitsap Peninsula by a bridge located south of Gig Harbor and conveniently close to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

By boat

 * The Beachside Bed and Breakfast listed below offers deep water moorage and a gentle beach for landing small craft for guests staying there.
 * Buoys and a dock are available with basic facilities at nearby Kopachuck State Park with addition buoys available at Cutts Island.
 * The Beachside Bed and Breakfast listed below offers deep water moorage and a gentle beach for landing small craft for guests staying there.
 * Buoys and a dock are available with basic facilities at nearby Kopachuck State Park with addition buoys available at Cutts Island.

Get around
A car is necessary to navigate the center of the island but exploring the area by boat offers unparalleled views of Fox Island's terrain and Mt. Rainier across Puget Sound.

Shellfishing
Shellfish are prized resources of the Puget Sound, the cool, clean waters provide some of the finest shellfish habitat in the world. Washington State is the nation’s leading producer of farmed bivalve shellfish (clams, geoduck, mussels and oysters) and with Kitsap Peninisulas dozens of Public Clam and Oyster Beaches and miles of coastline it is a popular place for individuals to find these elusive and sought after shellfish. Maps of public shellfishing areas and health warnings and updates can be found online at the States Fish and Wildlife website, as with all fishing in Puget Sound permits are required and can be purchased online or in some sporting goods stores.

Scuba diving

Scuba diving the cold waters of Puget Sound takes a bit more gear and training than other warm water locations, but the rewards are incredible. The area contains some of the best diving in the world and many areas are accessible from the Kitsap Peninsula. Many dive sites are completely covered with colorful sea creatures that defy description. Giant Pacific Octopus are common, along with friendly wolf eels. Colorful sponges, sea cucumbers, sea stars, soft corals, anemones and fish can be seen on nearly every dive. The state has offers a guide to parks with launch sites here.

Conservation areas

 * Well-known to regional scuba divers, Z's Reef Marine Preserve is a designated conservation area on the shores of Fox Island. A variety of fishes typically associated with rocky habitats congregate at the site and in such quantities that are unusual for southern Puget Sound. The dominant fishes include copper rockfish, brown rockfish, and quillback rockfish. Other common fishes include lingcod, kelp greenling, painted greenling, wolfeel, and striped seaperch. Pregnant rockfishes are observed at the site during the spring indicating that at least some fishes use the site for reproduction.  Other marine organisms include sea stars, encrusting organisms such as giant barnacles, red sea cucumbers, shrimp, and red rock crabs. Seastars are common including sunflower seastar and gumboot chitons are also frequently observed.

Sea kayaking
Sea kayaking is a rewarding way to explore the Kitsap Peninsulas nearly 400 miles of coastline allowing the paddler a closer and slower look at their surroundings and making Kitsap one of the most popular areas to kayak in Puget Sound. Fox Islands south Puget Sound location allows excellent viewing of thick forests of majestic pine and deciduous trees in the area and is an excellent place to launch from their public boat launch at 2607 Fox Island Bridge Road. Harbor Seals, Otters, Sea Lions, Bald Eagles and Blue Herons are common sites and sea kayaking is an excellent way to explore the local tidal pools.

Kayak trails
Organized trails offer overnight camping options and maps of appropriate and scenic travel destinations.

Camping
Buoys, dock and camping facilities are available with basic utilities are available nearby at Kopachuck State Park with addition buoys available at Cutts Island.

By car
Gig Harbor is to the north and Tacoma is to the east via the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

By boat
Fox Island is a good starting place to explore the area, Penrose Point State Park and the marina at Lakebay is about 2 miles to the west.

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Fox Lake

Fox Lake is a city in the Chain O' Lakes region of Chicagoland, Illinois.

Get in
Route 12 North to Wisconsin goes right through the town of Fox Lake. Last stop on the Northern Milwaukee line of the Metra Train system from Chicago, IL.

Get around
Walking, car, bike, or taxi.

See
Lake

Do
Movie Theatre, shop, and walk.

Eat
The usual fast food "joints" are on Route 12.

Drink
Fox Lake is known by the locals as a town with more bars than residents. Not true.

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Foz do Iguaçu

Foz do Iguaçu is a major city in the Cascavel region, Brazil. It is a gateway to Paraguay and Argentina, and home of the famous Iguaçu Falls. Together with the cities of Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) and Puerto Iguazu (Argentina), it forms part of one of the largest cultural tourism areas in South America.

Understand
Foz do Iguaçu sits at the mouth of the Iguaçu river, discharging into Paraná river, near the borders of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. The word Iguaçu means "large water", in Tupi-Guarani. Despite hosting one of Brazil's major tourist attractions, the city has a rather un-touristy feel, and other than the large number of hotels and occasional tri-lingual signs, it looks like any other medium-sized Brazilian city - there are practically no "tourist shopping streets" and like. There is however a large shopping mall being constructed at Avenida das Cataratas, to provide additional convenience to visitors in terms of night-time shopping and gastronomy.

In the past, Foz do Iguaçu formed with a tourism pole together with the nearby city of Guaíra, which hosted the Guaíra Falls (Sete Quedas). After the construction of the gigantic Itaipu Dam in the early 1980s, the Guaíra Falls were inundated, leaving Foz do Iguaçu as the only major traveller destination in the southwestern border of the Paraná state.

By bus

Bus transportation is available to and from the most important cities in the country, and even to Argentina:
 * São Paulo – About 15 hr, with at least three daily connections between both cities in the early and late afternoon, R$230-260.
 * Rio de Janeiro – About 25 hr, with connections in the morning, early afternoon, and late afternoon, around R$300.
 * Curitiba – About 11 hr, early and late connections with Catarinense, R$190-240.
 * Cuiaba – About 28 hr with Eucatur.
 * Campo Grande – About 14 hr with Medianeira, Integração or Unesul.
 * Belo Horizonte – About 32 hr, one connection per day, R$380.
 * Florianopolis – Several late afternoon and evening connections, R$170-350.
 * Santos – With at least one daily connection.
 * Bonito
 * Buenos Aires – With at least three departures weekly from Iguaçu on Sundays at 13:30, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 17:00.

By freight bus company
The two companies below transport goods and passengers to São Paulo for merchants buying in Ciudad del Este, what makes them so cheap but a little chaotic and different at the same time. They take a while with the boarding, which is also why there is always a restaurant nearby, which they probably own. Also, the journey includes a 30-min stop at a restaurant just 4 hr after leaving Foz do Iguaçu. Furthermore, the bus might be checked a little closer by police, but as a regular tourist that is nothing of your concern, because you do not carry any taxable goods. You and your luggage will also be checked by the bus company for any tradable goods. So, if you have anything still packaged and in uncommon amounts, this might be a problem. As of May 2018, the journey time is 15½ hr, of which 2½ hr are being stuck in São Paulo traffic. Entry and exit points are their local offices. The buses seats are semi-cama. It is probably a good idea to call ahead for reservation or availability of seats, or ask your ho(s)tel.

As with all bus companies, always keep an eye on your luggage—drug smuggling is not unheard of in Brazil. Some people say these buses are smuggler buses, because some people do not pay import taxes on their goods, but this is none of your concern.

By tour company
In Iguaçu you can find many tour companies that make the trip from/to Paraguay, Argentina or any other point of interest.

By car
From Curitiba, access is over the BR-227 (Curitiba - Asuncion) highway. There are 632 km of highway. Foz do Iguaçu is in the extreme west of Paraná, 640 km from Curitiba. Main highways:
 * From Curitiba: BR-277
 * From São Paulo: BR-116/BR-277
 * From Rio de Janeiro: BR-116/BR277

Get around
You can cross the international borders to Paraguay and Argentina by public bus, taxi, car, tour car, moto-taxi, or foot. Non-car options are better because you can skip a large part of the line at immigration on both sides. Waits of 1-2 hours are common for cars.

By bus

 * FozTrans operates most local buses. Schedules are here, but expect delays. The cash fare is R$5 each ride. Links to route maps are at the bottom of each schedule PDF. Fare is free for those ages 60 and over: show your ID to the bus driver then board through the rear. The official website is not very functional when it is offline so the best alternative is to check the bus route and schedule on the website.

 * Bus 120 is the most convenient connection, running from the TTU (city center urban transport bus station), through the city center, to the airport, the bird park, and finally the national park.
 * The airport is 15 km south of the city center and 3 km northwest of the national park.
 * The airport bus stop is a short 20 m outside the main entrance (to your left when exiting the terminal).
 * At the airport, be sure to ask the driver so you know which direction the 120 bus is going, as it stops two times at the airport - one time on its route to the bird park and then visitor's center in the park, and then again while returning back from the park to the city center.
 * By bus, the park visitor's center is 10 minutes from the airport, while the city center is 40-60 min, depending on traffic.
 * Ciudad del Este, Paraguay is across the western Paraná River via the Friendship Bridge.
 * Puerto Iguazu, Argentina is across the southern Rio Iguaçu.
 * Rio Uruguay (officially Transporte Três Fronteiras SA) departs from a stop on the northwest corner on the street immediately north of the TTU on the Brazilian side. Google Maps
 * Don’t forget your passport or Mercosul ID.
 * The fare is 700 Argentinian pesos or R$15 Brazilian reais each way as of January 2023.
 * Paying in pesos is usually better; ask around and lots of commercial folk around the borders like the bus driver or news stands will exchange (“câmbio”) currency or point you to an exchange.
 * First departure 6:30am, last departure 6:30pm, 45 minute ride.
 * Buses depart the TTU every hour on the half hour to the “Terminal [de Buses de] Puerto Iguazú” (Google Maps) on the Argentinian side, where you can take another paid bus transfer to the falls.
 * The bus will stop multiple times, including an optional stop at Brazilian immigration (you can skip it if you will return and don’t feel strongly about an outgoing stamp) and a mandatory stop at the Argentinian immigration (“migraciónes”).
 * Buses return from Terminal Puerto Iguazú also every hour on the half hour. First return 7:30am, last return 6:30pm.
 * Always check with the driver for seasonal changes to schedule.

By rideshare
Prices vary. As of January 2023, expect:

 * R$10–15 for 10 minute rides within the city center
 * R$45–65 for 45 minute rides between the city center and the airport or parks. These rides can be hard to find because local companies discourage ride share drivers from waiting near these destinations.

To get the best price and maximize your chances of getting a ride, use multiple apps:
 * Uber is available but is not the most popular or cheapest app. Drivers may message you asking to pay out-of-app in cash; this is normal. Say “Combinado” to accept. Say “Não dá” to reject. Either way, say “Favor cancelar no app” to ask them to cancel the ride so you can stop or continue your ride search without Uber cancellation fees.
 * Rápidocar (iOS, Android) is the most popular local rideshare app. It is best for travel within the city center. You may have to change your App Store region to Brazil to download it.
 * 99 (iOS, Android) [pronounced no-VEIN-ta EE no-VEE] is a national rideshare app that is also popular locally.

By taxi
Coopertáxi Cataratas taxi stands are widely available at most tourist destinations. You can also hail them using their Android app. Ask if they accept credit cards ("Aceita cartão?").

As of April 2022, fares are at most R$5.10 + R$4.62/kilometer. Expect around R$75 between the city center and the airport or Brazilian falls. Trips exiting the city have different rates.

See

 * If you are keen to save some money, head over to the Paraguayan side of the dam. They offer the same tours for free, some requiring registration one week ahead, but some days might work as well if it is not high season. Take the border bus (R$5.50) to Ciudad del Este center and the nearby, from where the bus to Hernandarias and Itaipu is going. You will probably need to change some money into guaranis for the bus to and from the dam. Use the exchange opportunities explained for Ciudad del Este. Also, read more on how to get to the dam under the Ciudad del Este article.
 * If you are keen to save some money, head over to the Paraguayan side of the dam. They offer the same tours for free, some requiring registration one week ahead, but some days might work as well if it is not high season. Take the border bus (R$5.50) to Ciudad del Este center and the nearby, from where the bus to Hernandarias and Itaipu is going. You will probably need to change some money into guaranis for the bus to and from the dam. Use the exchange opportunities explained for Ciudad del Este. Also, read more on how to get to the dam under the Ciudad del Este article.
 * If you are keen to save some money, head over to the Paraguayan side of the dam. They offer the same tours for free, some requiring registration one week ahead, but some days might work as well if it is not high season. Take the border bus (R$5.50) to Ciudad del Este center and the nearby, from where the bus to Hernandarias and Itaipu is going. You will probably need to change some money into guaranis for the bus to and from the dam. Use the exchange opportunities explained for Ciudad del Este. Also, read more on how to get to the dam under the Ciudad del Este article.

Buy
Foz do Iguaçu is not a shopping destination. Brazilians generally go to the neighbouring cities of Ciudad del Este in Paraguay for cheaper imported goods, or to Puerto Iguazu in Argentina for Argentinean wines and alfajor.

Money
Changing money in Ciudad del Este is considerably cheaper than in Foz, even when getting Brazilian Real. The bus ticket to Ciudad del Este is just R$5.50 one-way. See article: Ciudad del Este.

Budget

 * Albergue Paudimar Campestre (Av. das Cataratas). Twelve kilometres outside Foz do Iguaçu on the way to the Brazilian side of the falls, it's more a mini-resort than a hostel. It offers free internet, budget meals and also has a swimming pool and bar. They also arrange tours to the Argentinean side of the falls. Half the taxi fair from the bus terminal is returned if you go with two or more persons and stay at least two days. Look for the stand at the bus terminal.
 * Albergue Paudimar Campestre (Av. das Cataratas). Twelve kilometres outside Foz do Iguaçu on the way to the Brazilian side of the falls, it's more a mini-resort than a hostel. It offers free internet, budget meals and also has a swimming pool and bar. They also arrange tours to the Argentinean side of the falls. Half the taxi fair from the bus terminal is returned if you go with two or more persons and stay at least two days. Look for the stand at the bus terminal.
 * Albergue Paudimar Campestre (Av. das Cataratas). Twelve kilometres outside Foz do Iguaçu on the way to the Brazilian side of the falls, it's more a mini-resort than a hostel. It offers free internet, budget meals and also has a swimming pool and bar. They also arrange tours to the Argentinean side of the falls. Half the taxi fair from the bus terminal is returned if you go with two or more persons and stay at least two days. Look for the stand at the bus terminal.
 * Albergue Paudimar Campestre (Av. das Cataratas). Twelve kilometres outside Foz do Iguaçu on the way to the Brazilian side of the falls, it's more a mini-resort than a hostel. It offers free internet, budget meals and also has a swimming pool and bar. They also arrange tours to the Argentinean side of the falls. Half the taxi fair from the bus terminal is returned if you go with two or more persons and stay at least two days. Look for the stand at the bus terminal.

Mid-range

 * Hotel San Rafael, Rua Almirante Barroso No 1660. +55 45 3523-1611. A pleasant hotel with friendly staff. You can hire their tour guide, Val, who will take you to both sides of the falls. Hotel includes a gym and pool, which is needed as it gets very hot in Iguaçu in summer. Breakfast is included and there is a buffet in the evenings for R$20 a head.
 * Hotel San Rafael, Rua Almirante Barroso No 1660. +55 45 3523-1611. A pleasant hotel with friendly staff. You can hire their tour guide, Val, who will take you to both sides of the falls. Hotel includes a gym and pool, which is needed as it gets very hot in Iguaçu in summer. Breakfast is included and there is a buffet in the evenings for R$20 a head.
 * Hotel San Rafael, Rua Almirante Barroso No 1660. +55 45 3523-1611. A pleasant hotel with friendly staff. You can hire their tour guide, Val, who will take you to both sides of the falls. Hotel includes a gym and pool, which is needed as it gets very hot in Iguaçu in summer. Breakfast is included and there is a buffet in the evenings for R$20 a head.

Stay safe
Crimes have happened to pedestrians walking across the Friendship Bridge. Tourists with cash and shopping products attracts criminals, and an attack is particularly easy because the walkway on both sides is narrow and enclosed by metal fencing on both sides, making escape impossible. One common attack is a group of 2-4 men with pistols who encircle groups of walkers, stealing all wallets, phones, and merchandise. Generally, the criminals throw their booty into bags and then leave towards the Paraguayan side (supposedly they bribe the Paraguayan police to allow them to pass unobstructed). Moto-taxis also participated in the attacks in 2018. Although there are border agents and police on both sides of the bridge, the bridge has no security, which further exacerbates the risk. Attacks in September 2018 were featured on TV news because of the severity. Despite the risk, many people, particularly daily commuters who work on both sides, still prefer to walk across the bridge in order to avoid the traffic jams and the expense of the bus. Realistically, the odds of being attacked if you walk across during the day are low, but it's important to be very cautious because attacks can and do happen every month. If you're at all concerned, hide your valuables, do not walk in groups but with locals, or simply take the bus.

Go next

 * Iguaçu Falls – Obviously the most important attraction nearby Foz do Iguaçu. The world-famous falls.
 * Puerto Iguazu – On the Argentinian side of the border, offers access to the Argentinian side of the falls and a number of casinos and shopping. Buses go from behind of Local Bus Terminal every 30-60 minutes and costs R$4. If you are staying for longer than a day you need to get off at each border and pass through immigration. Bus will not wait for you, so you will have to wait for the next bus, that you can board with the original ticket. As it is not far and buses do not go often, walking may be faster.
 * Ciudad del Este – On the Paraguay side of the border, it is a rather chaotic mid-size town that serves as a shopping destination for Brazilians and Argentinians looking for low-tax imported goods.

Some taxis will take you to Puerto Iguazu and wait for you to pass through the two customs but are quite expensive. For example, taking the taxi only to the Argentinian border from Foz de Iguacu costs around R$40. You need to agree with the driver on a price before boarding as they don't want to use the meter for these sort of trips.

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Fraisse-sur-Agout

Fraise-sur-Agout is a small village in the Hérault Department of Occitanie

Get in
Signed north then east from St Pons de Thomieres.

See
Fraise-sur-Agout has excellent access by car to the Monts de Lacaune, the Monts d'Épinousses and Le Sidobre.

Do
Perusal of a large scale map enables those with limited energy to find fairly near motor access to some splendid viewpoints. In particular, From the tiny hamlet of Douch there is a short walk to the summit of the Monts d'Épinousse

There is a trail around the Vézoles Lake in the commune of Fraise-sur-Agout.

Buy
The Monts de Lacaune area has a cheese of its own.

Sleep

 * The campsite called Le Pioch, the website is in three languages of which English is not one but excellent English is spoken.

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Framingham

Framingham is a suburban city in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, with a population of more than 72,000 (2020). This former blue-collar manufacturing town is now a sprawling western suburb of Boston, known for its high density of white-collar technology and business professionals, as well as an ethnically diverse population.

Understand
Framingham is the home of several major corporations, including Staples, TJX, Perini, Boston Scientific, and Bose Audio, and also is part of what is known as the Golden Mile, a large conglomeration of shopping malls and retail outlets. This is where the first mall in America was built.

By car
Framingham has 2 exits on I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike toll road). Exit 12, on the western edge of town (near Southborough town line), intersects with State Route 9. Exit 12 is near Staples, Inc. and Bose Corporation. Hotels near Exit 12: Econo Lodge, Motel 6, Residence Inn (Marriott), and Sheraton Hotel. Exit 13, on the eastern edge of town (near Wayland and Natick town lines), intersects with State Route 30. Exit 13 is near the Golden Triangle retail/business center including Shoppers World, Natick Mall, and TJX Companies, Inc. Hotels near Exit 13: Courtyard Inn (Marriott), Crowne Plaza, Hampton Inn, Red Roof Inn, Best Western, and Travelodge.

Framingham is served by several state routes - from the north-south via Route 126 (Old Connecticut Path/School St/Concord St/Irving St/Hollis St), and from the east-west via Route 9 (Worcester Rd), Route 30 (Cochituate Rd/Worcester Rd/Pleasant St), and Route 135 (Waverly St).

By train

 * Train operators:
 * The MBTA provides commuter rail service from South Station, Boston to Framingham. Trains run approximately hourly, and at the half hour during rush hour.
 * Route stopping at Framingham:
 * Lake Shore Limited operating daily between Chicago and Boston or New York City. It makes stops at most stations along the route, though it does not stop at some of the smallest stations. Trains consist of train cars from both branches between Chicago and Albany (Rensselaer).  The trains split into separate branches between Albany (Rensselaer) and both Boston and New York City.  Stops between Chicago and Albany (Rensselaer) include South Bend, Elkhart, Waterloo, Bryan, Toledo, Sandusky, Elyria, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo (Depew), Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and Schenectady. Stops between Albany (Rensselaer) and Boston include Pittsfield, Springfield, Worcester, Framingham.

By plane
Framingham is accessible only via Logan Airport in Boston. Travelers must take the Logan Express shuttle or private shuttle from the airport, or use the trains.

Logan Express Bus Service

 * Logan Express Depot, Shoppers World Mall (Route 30), Phone: 508-872 5424. Operates 7 days a week, year round. One of the most hassle free ways to get to and from Framingham (and MetroWest) to Logan Airport in Boston $ Adult 1-Way Fare: $12, Adult Round Trip Fare: $22, Senior (65+) 1-Way Fare: $10, Senior (65+) Round Trip Fare: $18, Children under 12 free.

Get around

 * Town Taxi Co., Phone: +1 508-875-4241.
 * Executive Coach, Phone: +1 508-872-6100.
 * Typically several taxis are waiting for arrivals from the airport at the Logan Express station.
 * Executive Coach, Phone: +1 508-872-6100.
 * Typically several taxis are waiting for arrivals from the airport at the Logan Express station.

Beaches
Yes beaches in Framingham! (Framingham has 3 public beaches.) Resident permit ($30 per family) or $2 person, per day. (Non resident rates available).

Buy
If you enjoy shopping, Framingham is definitely the place in eastern Massachusetts to visit. There is every major retail chain from Wal-Mart to Best Buy and more. The shopping district, nicknamed "The Golden Triangle", is located along Route 9 (Worcester Rd) in the eastern part of town and extends into neighboring Natick. The shopping district includes Shoppers World (on the border with Natick), a vast outdoor mall featuring 795,308 square feet of retail space.

Sleep
There's a large selection of lodging, including:

Go next
Boston and Worcester are reachable by train. For day trips by car, try Plymouth, Cape Cod, or North Shore towns.

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