Did Irish giant Fin McCool build the causeway to reach Benandonner in Scotland?
We are on our way south from Northern Ireland, not far from the town of Bushmills, stopped to get a glimpse of the UNESCO site.
It’s a lovely myth, but more likely the basalt columns date back millions of years to their creation from volcanic forces.
The view is an amazing example of natures forces at work, but if visiting it’s important to practice the same “leave no trace” principles that are required in all of our shared natural
A practice by tourists tossing or hammering coins into the stones can cause fracturing of the rock formations and unsightly rust streaks. Keep you coins in your pockets, and reserve them for a pint when you reach your destination.
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