Located at the center of Mount Teide, the highest mountain in Spain, which also doubles as a volcano, is a European national park that could easily cosplay the planet Mars. If someone were transported there while asleep, they’d have little reason to believe they weren’t on the Red Planet, aside from the basic logic that …
Sitting out in the Bay of Biscay, surrounded by rolling, powerful waves is the small, beautiful, and rocky islet of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Made famous by the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, it has become a popular tourist destination. The Basque word “gaztelugatxe” is believed to have two complementary meanings – “rock castle” …
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In the small town of Morrison, Colorado, approximately 10 miles west of Denver, lies a stunning natural amphitheater that has graced the landscape for over a century. The Red Rocks Amphitheater is a must-see - renowned as one of only seven natural amphitheaters in the world and one of four within the United States (with …
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First things first, it's pronounced "Sole Duck", not "Sole Duce" or "Sole Duke". 🦆 Now that that is out of the way, Sol Duc Falls is undoubtedly one of my all-time favorite hikes – ever – and a must-do for anyone visiting western Washington State! This trail and its stunning waterfall are incredibly beautiful, making …
Horsetail Falls, a popular and picturesque waterfall located near Portland, Oregon, offers an iconic photo opportunity with its distinctive, horse-tail-like shape. While smaller than its more famous counterpart, Multnomah Falls (Multnomah Falls: Oregon’s Tallest & most Famous Waterfall.), Horsetail Falls is beautiful and impressive, nonetheless. Nestled in the Columbia River Gorge along the scenic Historic …
Under perpetual, never-ending construction, Crazy Horse Memorial in western South Dakota is an… interesting place. While the completed portions – the face, arm, and hand – are undoubtedly impressive, the overall vision for the memorial, depicting Crazy Horse riding a horse and pointing towards his tribal land, is far from complete. To put the slow …
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Nestled in the Arizona desert, Tombstone is a special place for history enthusiasts and Wild West aficionados alike. Its fame stems from real-life events like one of America's most infamous gunfights and its portrayal in iconic films like 1993's Tombstone. Established in 1879 by prospector Ed Schieffelin, Tombstone emerged as one of the final boomtowns …
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Arguably one of the most famous and world-renowned tourists traps within the United States, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is something that most people learn about early in school. Featuring the iconic faces of four notable U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson, it sits at an elevation of 5,725 feet above …
The 3 in 1 Tree. In operation for nearly 80 years, Trees of Mystery is a delightful way to spend an afternoon surrounded by towering giant redwoods. Located near the small town of Klamath, California, within the heart of Redwood National Park, it's allegedly Northern California’s original redwood nature attraction. It's rightfully earned its name …
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As the final resting place of Wild West icons Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, Deadwood, South Dakota has rightfully earned its place in the United States' Frontier Gold Rush Hall of Fame. Established in 1876, the city earned its name from early settlers who discovered an abundance of dead wood in its surrounding valleys …
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