North America

Asian Koel: Nature’s Musical Marvel

Family: The Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a member of the cuckoo family Cuculiformes in the genus Eudynamys. Habitat: Asian Koel is normally called common koel in Australia, but it...

The Gorgeous Silver Lace Vine Flower

Silver Lace Vine is vigorous twining vine is unusual because it blooms profusely in later summer, usually August....

Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia rnelanoleuca)

Flying Wonga Pigeons are rarely seen unless they have been disturbed. It spends the majority of its time...

Mountain Thornbill (Acanthiza katherina)

The mountain thornbill (Acanthiza katherina) is endemic to Australia and is a member of the family Acanthizidae. A...

Dragon Blood Tree – Unique Umbrella Shaped Tree

Perhaps the most prominent and distinct plant is evocatively named Dragon Blood Tree. It has a unique and...

The Wave at Coyote Buttes, Arizona

The Coyote Buttes, in a remote region on the Arizona-Utah border, were considered inaccessible and almost unknown. It has become easier to explore the...

The Mysterious Devil’s Kettle Falls

If you have ever worried that we have solved all the mysteries of nature, fear not. Minnesota’s Devil’s Kettle Falls has been perplexing hikers...

Athabasca Falls – An Influential Attractive Waterfall

Athabasca Falls is a waterfall in Jasper National Park on the upper Athabasca River. This is approximately 30 kilometers south of the townsite of...

Mapimi Silent Zone – Where Any Type of Communication Fails

The Mapimi Silent Zone is the popular name for a desert patch near the Bolsón de Mapimí in Durango, Mexico.  It is the subject...

The Sunset Crater of Arizona

Sunset Crater Volcano is approximately one thousand years old. The last eruption took place sometime between about 1080 and 1150 AD. Sunset Crater, located...

Digging Crystals at Oklahoma’s Great Salt Plains

When you first approach the crystal digging area on the west end of the Great Salt Plains. It looks like beautiful white water. The...

Trona Pinnacles – Most Unusual Geologic Wonders

The most fantastic, eerie, and unique geological landscape and worldly shapes are the Trona Pinnacles in the California desert. These are also known as...

Fort Ligonier Pennsylvania

This is an interesting event in building Fort Ligonier. The British garrison was built in 1758 during the French and Indian War (1754–1763) and...

Mount Katmai Eruption – The Biggest Bang of 20th Century

Mount Katmai has long been recognized for its caldera collapse. Mount Katmai rises at the head of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes on...

Makena Beach – A Paradise in Maui

Makena Beach is a paradise on Maui. Maui's beaches, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking sunsets are among its most popular attributes. Makena Beach stands out...