natural wonders

Wisconsin’s Devil’s Lake State Park – beautiful, steep hikes and glorious views

Devil’s Lake State Park is in central Wisconsin north of Madison.  It is the largest state park in Wisconsin.  It...

Winter home of the Manatees – Florida

Blue Spring State Park in Florida is the winter home for the manatee, because a hot spring feeds the stream....

Malta’s natural beauty (photolog)

The island of Malta has many wonderful historical sights with its deep history of neolithic settlements, wars, and Knights Hospitaller,...

Climbing a travertine waterfall (Jamaica)

Dunn’s River Falls is a popular attraction on the island of Jamaica. It’s a waterfall you can climb from bottom...

Stone pancakes (Punakaiki) and seals – New Zealand

Geological wonders: Punakaiki Rocks – New Zealand The Punakaiki Rocks are located on the northwest side of the South Island...

Uluru and the Red Center (Australia)

Sunset over Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) On the way to Uluru there are only a few “towns” between Alice Springs and...

Mono Lake and Tufa Towers, California

The otherworldly vistas at Mono Lake are stunning. The lake is very salty and alkaline so no fish live in...

Iao Needle trail (Maui, Hawaii)

Iao Needle is the focus of a short walking trail in Iao Valley State Park. There is a beautiful stream...

USA’s largest tree: Lahaina’s Giant Banyan Tree (Maui, Hawaii)

The 150-year-old Banyan Tree in Courthouse Square is the largest tree, not only in Hawaii but in the United States....

Mirror Lake Trail – Yosemite National Park

Mirror Lake Trail – Yosemite National Park

  The Mirror Lake Trail is about 2 miles long (5 miles if you walk around the lake too).  ...