Big Island, Hawaii
The Big Island is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, covering an area of 4028 square miles (10,430 sq. km) with its highest point at Mauna Kea. At an elevation of 13,796ft (4205m), Mauna Kea is the...
View ArticleDevils Tower
Devils Tower rises 1267ft (386m) above the Belle Fourche River in Northern Wyoming. In 1906, it had the honour of being declared America’s very first national monument, by President Theodore Roosevelt....
View ArticleLandscape Arch
Landscape Arch in Arches National Park is the longest natural arch in the world, with a span of 290.1ft (88.4m). Geologists disagree on whether or not the arch is currently stable, as large pieces of...
View ArticleWaimea Canyon
Waimea Canyon, located on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, is situated within Koke’e State Park. Known for its dramatic colors and towering peaks, some as high as 3,000 feet from the canyon floor, Waimea...
View ArticleThe Wave
The Wave is a geological marvel found on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes, at the Arizona-Utah border. It’s believed to date back to the Jurassic period during which time prevailing winds pushed the...
View ArticleAlamere Falls
California’s rugged Pacific coastline certainly has no shortages of scenic beauty but few locations can match the splendour of the Alamere Falls where the waters cascade over a cliff face directly to...
View ArticleNiagara Falls
Niagara Falls is situated on the US and Canadian border, separating New York State from the province of Ontario. It consists of three distinct waterfalls; Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal...
View ArticleNaPali Coast
The Hawaiian Islands were formed by the dramatic geological collision of tectonic plates resulting in huge volcanic eruptions and subsequent formation of this rugged rocky landscape. The subsequent...
View ArticleYosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls is a three-tiered, 2425 ft waterfall, situated in Yosemite National Park, California. If you want to find out more about the Park and its other falls and features please read our...
View ArticleMojave Desert
The Mojave Desert is a vast and varied dust bowl occupying swathes of California and other south-eastern states. Boasting sweeping sand dunes, dense Joshua Tree forests, dramatic canyons and abandoned...
View ArticleYellowstone National Park
Recognized as America’s first national park, Yellowstone is a vast nature reserve situated in the USA. The park encompasses an area of 3472 square miles (8987 sq. km), occupying a large portion of...
View ArticleYosemite National Park
Nestling high in the Sierra Nevada mountains approximately 200 miles (320 kilometres) south-east of San Francisco, Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, California is one of the United States’...
View ArticleGrand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a majestic steep-sided canyon that attracts an incredible 5 million visitors per annum. Located in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona, it has an average depth of 1220 meters...
View ArticleAntelope Canyon
THAntelope Canyon, set in the southwest region of the United States, is one of the most photographed slot canyons in the world. Located near Page, Arizona, on Navajo land, it is comprised of two...
View ArticleCarlsbad Caverns
The Carlsbad Caverns are a series of natural limestone caves located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico. The “Big Room” is the most impressive in terms of both...
View ArticleDenali National Park
Located in Alaska’s interior, the Denali National Park and Preserve encompasses over six million acres of land. The park itself is slightly larger than the US state of Massachusetts and plays host to a...
View ArticleBryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon is a vast, geological wonder situated in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Despite its name, the canyon isn’t strictly a canyon but rather a collection of naturally formed amphitheatres –...
View ArticleDeath Valley
Death Valley is a desert valley situated within the Mojave Desert. Aptly named due to its harsh conditions, it is the lowest, hottest and driest place in the United States. Inaugurated as a national...
View ArticleHavasu Falls
Havasu Falls is a remarkable waterfall in the Havasupai Indian Reservation in Arizona USA, within the Grand Canyon National Park. Vibrant blue water, contrasted with striking red rocks provides the...
View ArticleBig Island, Hawaii
The Big Island is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, covering an area of 4028 square miles (10,430 sq. km) with its highest point at Mauna Kea. At an elevation of 13,796ft (4205m), Mauna Kea is the...
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