Are you someone who absolutely loves being outdoors, and is always on the lookout for your next adventure opportunity? Maybe you have never been on a long rigorous hike before, and are looking for a few tips to help get you through the day? Perhaps you are already an avid hiker, and are looking to…
Centuries ago, fishermen in the Italian village of Burano—which is located on an island near the city of Venice—painted their houses vibrant colors so that their village would always be visible on the horizon when they were out at sea. Bright shades of pink, orange, red, and yellow also helped to separate one building from…
Mount Washington—New Hampshire’s highest peak—is rumored to have the worst weather in the world. The forecast alternates between ferocious winds, blizzards, and pounding sleet. Mount Washington gets so foggy that a native tribe in the area thought that the ever-present mist was a sign that the peak was home to a Great Spirit. In 1852,…
An expansive cave lake of unknown proportions rests between Sweetwater and Madisonville, Tennessee. Aptly called the Lost Sea—the clean, clear waters of Tennessee’s magnificent hidden cave lake remain largely uncharted. Visitors routinely peer into the mysterious waters of the Lost Sea as they cruise around on a boat. The occasional splash of a large trout…
Iran‘s Hormuz Island is celebrated for its colorful soil and unique rock formations. Hormuz Island’s blood red soil has been used for art projects and even a few culinary creations—including thin, crispy bread sprinkled with bright red dashes of dirt. The island’s otherworldly yellow, orange, red, and iridescent opal-like terrain has inspired countless artists. Dr….
The name “Apostle Island sea caves” is slightly deceptive. The Apostle Island sea caves aren’t located on a picturesque sea in a warm tropical paradise. The Apostle Island sea caves are part of Lake Superior—one of North America’s coldest and most impressive Great Lakes. In the winter, Apostle Island in Wisconsin—which is composed of 22…
Once upon a time (in the 17th century to be exact), the West Brabant Line in the Netherlands was a series of fortresses surrounded by water that was used to fill moats and keep foot soldiers from staging sneak attacks. In recent years, there has been an effort to revive some of West Brabant’s most…
In Texas, it is a rite of passage to dive into the sinister waters of Jacob’s Well. Teenagers dare each other to jump into the swimming hole’s 12 foot opening from great heights. Jacob’s Well is inviting from the outside. Who doesn’t want to swim in a clear spring encircled by rocks that form a…
