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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Virgin Islands National Park established
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International Day of Peace
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A rock in a wild place
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Cheers! It’s National Wine Day
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A place called ‘Peace’ in India
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The story of a rediscovered redwood
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International Chameleon Day
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Gem State views
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
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Sundance Film Festival
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A dreamy start to the Year of the Pig
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Grand finish of Le Tour
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An Alpine fairy-tale castle
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A big birthday for Big Bend
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Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, Estonia
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National Aviation Day
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A storied trail marks a century
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Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
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Tufa formations in Mono Lake, California
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Sibiu Christmas market, Romania
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Burns Night
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Apples ready for harvest in Minnesota
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Berlin Festival of Lights
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Mexico celebrates its Independence Day
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Here comes summer
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Thousand Islands region, St. Lawrence River, US-Canada border
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Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
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Christmas Bird Count
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The forecast calls for blooms
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