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The Netherlands has 66+ wildlife crossings, including overpasses and ecoducts, to protect endangered European badgers and other species such as wild boar, red deer, and roe deer. The Veluwe, a 1,000 kmΒ² nature area in NW Europe, has 9 ecoducts, 50m wide on average, that allow wildlife to cross highways. The first two ecoducts on…
The elegant pitch-roofed facade of Timberline Lodge seems very familiar and there’s a reason for that. This luxurious hotel and ski lodge was used as the exterior location for the Overlook Hotel in the Stanley Kubrick film “The Shining”. Located an hour away from Portland, Oregon, 6000 feet up the south side of Mount Hood,…
In the northern reaches of Canada, there is a remote island with terrain so rugged that it helps scientists prep for missions to Mars. Located in close proximity to Greenland, uninhabited Devon Island is believed to be the closest landscape on Earth to the Red Planet. Devon Island is freezing cold, dusty, and almost entirely…
Combining exploration, discovery, and awe, rockhounding is an incredible hobby if youβve never tried it. This pastime (finding and collecting geological items such as rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils) has captured the interests of treasure hunters and nature lovers alike, who find it to be more than a weekend hobby- a lifelong passion. The geological…
Located in the state of MichoacΓ‘nΒ Mexico, this church is the only remaining building left from the village of San Juan Parangaricutiro. On February 20, 1943, a volcano began to erupt, slowly consuming two villages in lava and ash. It took almost a year for the lava to reach and melt the rocks around this…
Established by the Byzantines in the 6th century, Monemvasia is a stunning medieval fortress city situated on the southeastern shoreline of the Peloponnese. Seize the chance to explore this mystical stone-crafted settlement, tucked away at the edge of a massive seaside rock, and soak up its unique medieval ambiance! As soon as you step into…
Guatape is a beautiful town two hours from Medellin, Colombia. The townβs main attraction is the gigantic rock, visible pretty much anywhere you are in the city.
The 11 stone churches built by Ethiopian King Lalibela is considered to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. The exact date of Lalibela’s rule is unknown, but numerous historians speculate that he reigned in the late 12th or early 13th century AD. Lalibela was a devout Christian who dreamed of recreating Jerusalem in his…