Drive up Mount Hamilton just east of San Jose, California, and immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history. The 19-mile Mount Hamilton Road is loved by cyclists and motorcyclists for its long climbs and sparse traffic. Built in 1875-76, the road was designed to transport materials to the Lick Observatory, the world"s first permanently occupied mountaintop observatory. On a clear day, you can see as far as Yosemite National Park or the Sierra Nevada from the 4,265-foot summit.
Mount Hamilton, near San Jose, California
Today in History
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Devils Bridge, Kromlau, Saxony, Germany
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25th anniversary of September 11, 2001
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New York City Marathon
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Happy Boxing Day!
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Overseas Highway, Florida Keys
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Colorful cows of the reef
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Milwaukee City Hall, Wisconsin
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The Wave at Coyote Buttes
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The (Inca) empire strikes back
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Santo Antão Island in the Republic of Cabo Verde
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Mardi Gras flower power
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Behold the perfect cone
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Shark Awareness Day
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Oymyakon, Russia
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Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium
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Festival of British Archaeology
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A Eurasian red squirrel in Switzerland
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World Meteorological Day
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American Eagle Day
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International Sloth Day
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Muir Woods National Monument anniversary
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Bryce Canyon National Park turns 100
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