North America

Lilac or Syringa – Flowering Woody Plants in Olive Family

Most lilac is not very graceful; they get tall and leggy, and their leaves are a magnet for mildew in late summer. But their fragrant flowers redeem them, and...

Forest Kingfisher (Todiramphus macleayii)

Forest Kingfisher (Todiramphus macleayii) is also known as Macleay's Kingfisher, Blue Kingfisher, and Bush Kingfisher. Forest Kingfisher call...

Purple-crowned Lorikeet: A Visual Feast

Despite the stunning array of colors on the Purple-crowned Lorikeet (Parvipsitta porphyrocephala), it blends amazingly well with the...

Amazing Electric-Blue Flames Erupt From Volcanoes

Electric-Blue Flames Erupt From Volcanoes - Paris-based photographer Olivier Grunewald has been documenting the Kawah Ijen volcano in...

Taiwan Blue Magpie “Long Tailed Mountain Lady”

The beautiful Taiwan Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea), is famous as the Taiwan Magpie or Formosan Blue Magpie or...

Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park

A scenic dry lake feature known as the Racetrack Playa features sailing stones that leave linear imprints of a racetrack on the ground. The...

Lake McDonald – Largest Lake in Glacier National Park

The beautiful Lake McDonald is the largest lake in Glacier National Park. It is located at 48°35′N 113°55′W in Flathead County in the U.S....

Koko Head Crater – A Must-See Hiking Destination in Oahu

If you're looking for a challenging hike with amazing views, the Koko Head crater is definitely worth checking out. Koko Head is a volcanic...

Coral Castle: Built Single Handedly by a Tiny Man

Interestingly, the Coral Castle in South Florida was built single-handedly by a tiny Latvian man, and it remains one of North America's biggest mysteries....

Mt Thor – Earth Greatest Vertical Drop

Mt. Thor is a mountain with an elevation of 5,495 ft located in Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada. Mt. Thor is...

Guadalupe Peak: The Highest Natural Point in Texas

Guadalupe Mountains National Park If you’re an American and live in Texas, do you know the highest natural point in Texas? Singal Peak, also known...

The Mesmerizing Ausable Chasm in New York

Ausable Chasm in New York is a sandstone gorge and tourist attraction located near the hamlet of Keeseville in the United States. It is...

Grave Creek: Ohio Valley’s Ancient Mammoth Mound

Grave Creek was one of North America's most curious monuments, which was once surrounded by a moat within a vast complex of now lost...

The Sans-Souci Palace of Milot Haiti

In the Town of Milot, Nord, the royal residence of King Henri is located approximately five kilometers northeast of Citadelle Laferriere. From the South...

Bell Rock Sedona: A Breathtaking Scenic Landmark

Bell Rock Sedona is a sandstone formation in eastern Arizona, near the city of Sedona. Bell Rock is a great spot for both hiking...