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The jagged peaks of the Teton Mountains, the ski slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and the gurgling geothermal pools of Yellowstone tend to get all of the shine when people consider booking a trip to Wyoming. Nature lovers will happily tell you that Wyoming is a magnificently beautiful place brimming with vast stretches of…
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area—which is named after the Delaware River—spans the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Visitors can escape some of the East coast’s most densely populated urban areas to enjoy a serene corridor of nature that is bursting with waterfalls, a meandering river, and forests that are dotted with historic…
Over 5,000 years ago, the Ozieri people in what we now know as Sardinia carefully constructed stone burial chambers to ensure that members of their community faired well in the afterlife. To the modern eye, the stone chambers which erupted from hillsides with small circular entrances appeared to be fairy dwellings. Through the centuries, locals…
In the 12th century, a group of Christians built an ornate wooden church in Luster, Norway, adorned with carvings that fused Norse and Christian symbolism. Nearly 900 years later, the Urnes Stave Church still stands on the shores of the placid Lustrafjord. The Urnes Stave Church is Norway‘s oldest stave church— a wooden church constructed…
Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most popular natural wonders in the Finger Lakes region of New York State for good reason. Towering cliffs and a mossy gorge with 19 thundering waterfalls, a winding Art Deco-inspired staircase, and a mesmerizing spiral tunnel never fail to enchant visitors. Located on the southern end of…
Nestled in the center of Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, Looking Glass Rock invites every hiker, rock climber, and nature lover. Whether you’re starting at the Looking Glass Rock trailhead for a rewarding hike or gearing up for some of the best Looking Glass Rock climbing in the Southeast, this destination promises an unforgettable experience. Some…
One of Italy’s greatest treasures (besides the food, sea, sun, and architecture) is the Dolomites. These mountains sit in the country’s northeast and stretch for about 150 km (93 miles). You’ll find pine forests, glaciers, alpine meadows—and incredibly clean air. The Dolomites are one of the most beloved destinations for travelers. You can go mountaineering,…
When most people think of Nevada, they think of bustling casinos, plush hotels, and fancy restaurants. The state of Nevada is also home to countless natural wonders that don’t get nearly as much foot traffic as similar terrain in surrounding states such as Utah and Arizona. Little Finland — which is also known as Hobgoblin’s…
