natural wonders

Tegallalang Rice Terrace in Bali

The Tegallalang (say that ten times real fast) rice terraces are near Ubud in Bali. Go early in the morning...

Bali’s beautiful flowers and dragonflies – photos

Bali has so much to do and see, but the entire island is a beautiful natural destination. Beauty surrounds you....

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...