It’s such a striking example of just what a national park is supposed to do – offer visitor a chance to see something beautiful before it disappears. The nine glaciers here are retreating at alarming rates (even though there are a few advancing in the western part of the park). There are a few major...
Ironically, the largest mountain in the world lies not in Himalayas, but in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on the Big Island of Hawaii. Of course, you’ll have to measure from the bottom of the ocean to the peak of Mauna Loa to see the 31,000+ mountain. Besides Mauna Loa, Kilauea also offers visitors...
It shows the color blue, like Ireland displays the color green. Even Native American legend offers a tale of the blue bird that was grey until it dipped into the lake. The lake was formed in the volcanic crater of Mount Mazama by over 7000 years of snow and rain, and it now the deepest...
In the middle of the Gulf of Mexico lies a piece of paradise in Dry Tortugas National Park. Originally discovered by Ponce de Leon in 1513, the island became home to military installation in the mid-nineteenth century named Fort Jefferson. In addition to the historic fort that take lies of most of the island, the...
First, you need to ask yourself if you like to hike. I mean, really like to hike. Machu Picchu by a 4-day hike, or if you are less daring a train ride. This city was the focal point of the Incan civilization, but was deserted after the Spanish came to the area, which lead it...
If it feels like you are in a pool on top of a lake, that is because you are. This floating pool at the Villa d’Este hotel in Lake Como, Italy actually is built on pontoons that meander on the 25+ mile lake. There’s not a lot you can say about it, other than it...
One of the United States’ newest national parks, visitors are exposed to a vast amount of activities from skiing to golf, and just about everything in between. This is perfect for the residents of Akron and Cleveland, since the park is located between those two cities. Also visitors in the Cuyahoga river valley can take...
It’s almost like a tour through history, as the temple in Angkor were built throughout for centuries. Most visitors are struck by the beauty they are able to find in the main temple, but not many people realize just how expansive the greater temple area is. It probably take visitor almost 3 or 5 days...
Chocoholics Unite! Over the years, the Hershey factory tour has evolved and moved from the original factory to a more commercial tourist experience. However, its still worth the visit, especially if your a fan of the chocolate company. Now it features a 3D movie and trolley tour through a simulated factory. And after you have...
On the Big Island of Hawaii, Punaluu Beach offers visitors an opportunity to experience a unique black sand beach. This rare sand it cause by volcanic lava quickly cooling in the ocean and then breaking apart for form small rock pellets. It’s not nearly as fine and most beaches you’ll visit, so you may want...
Only open half the year, Isle Royale National Park, can be your perfect escape for the hustle and bustle of daily life. This 45 mile-long island is located in the middle of Lake Superior, and is only reached by boat. There is nothing but untamed nature once a visitor steps off that boat. That also...
The birthplace of democracy is also home to some of the most beautiful architecture in Greece. The present Parthenon was built by Pericles as a tribute to Athena. It’s a shame that visitors are not able to see it filled with the gorgeous scultures that were once housed there. Unfortunately those are housed in other...
