The Okavango Delta is a vast inland river delta in northern Botswana’s Kalahari Desert. The Okavango (Kavango) River flows from the Angolan highlands, across Namibia’s Caprivi Strip, and seasonally floods the Delta, transforming grassy plains into a lush habit for plants and wildlife. The Moremi Game Reserve occupies the eastRead More →
One of Earth’s most biologically diverse regions, Madidi National Park’s ecosystems range from the glacier-capped peaks of the high Andes Mountains to the tropical rainforests of the Tuichi River. Known for its vast array of flora and fauna, Madidi National Park is a paradise for botanists and animal lovers. MadidiRead More →
Lake Baikal is an immense, ancient lake in the mountainous region of Russia’s Eastern Siberia, north of the Mongolian border. Lake Baikal is considered the biggest and deepest lake in the world. An extensive network of hiking paths, called the Great Baikal Trail, surround the lake. The small village ofRead More →
The only one of the Seven Natural Wonders located in North America, the Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes. Carved out by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon’s layered bands of red rock reveal billions of years of biological and geological history. At its deepest, theRead More →
A volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, the Galápagos Islands are considered one of world’s best destinations for viewing wildlife. Their isolated terrain shelters an amazing array of plants and animals, many found nowhere else on Earth. Charles Darwin visited these islands in 1835, and what he observed here inspiredRead More →
Coast Redwoods span from southern Oregon to central California but rarely grow more than 50 miles inland since these giants rely on the unique climate of the Pacific Coast – namely fog – to guard against drought. To stand at the base of Earth’s tallest tree is to know howRead More →
The majestic Canadian Rockies span nearly 69,500 square miles between the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta and continue southward into the U.S. states of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico and form the spine of the North American continent. Best know for their jagged, rocky, snow-capped peaks,Read More →
The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is an ancient rainforest that extends over a series of ridges in the Virunga Volcanoes mountain range in southwest Uganda. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site because of its distinct ecology, biodiversity, and incredible natural beauty, Bwindi is home to about half the world’s remaining mountainRead More →
One of the most remote and breathtakingly beautiful national parks in the world, Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island in the northern reaches of Canada is a diverse and awesome Arctic wonderland. Jagged granite peaks and ancient glaciers stand fast over tundra valleys and vertical-walled fjords with winding waterways thatRead More →
As vast is it is remote, the Australian Outback comprises the unpopulated, arid interior of Australia. The Northern Territory’s Red Centre with its small, isolated gateway town of Alice Springs is a perfect example of the Outback. Outback landmarks include Uluru, Australia’s iconic red-rock monolith. In the north, Kakadu NationalRead More →