10 Incredible Photos Of ‘Infrared Forests’

If you’ve seen pictures of forests that are colored red and pink, you might have wondered what makes them so. No, it’s not Photoshop -- in fact, these are called infrared forest images, and they can help us see details about natural reserves that we wouldn’t be able to see otherwise. It’s super interesting to learn about how different types of light convey details about the health and

The Eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980

On May 18, 1980, an earthquake struck below the north face of Mount St. Helens in Washington state, triggering the largest landslide in recorded history and a major volcanic eruption that scattered ash across a dozen states. The sudden lateral blast—heard hundreds of miles away—removed 1,300 feet off the top of the volcano, sending shock waves and pyroclastic flows across the surroundi

12 Things You Didn’t Know About Death Valley

As the hottest, driest and lowest national park, Death Valley is a land of extremes. More than just a scorching desert, Death Valley offers park visitors a striking contrast of landscapes to explore -- from the snow that frosts the park’s towering peaks to the lush wildflower meadows and small oases that provide a reprieve from the heat to seemingly endless desert plains. Established on Octob

The ancient rock formations will transport you to another world.

THEY’RE KNOWN AS WINDOWS TO THE UNIVERSE. Gateways to the Jurassic. Portals in space and time. Call them what you will, but arches are literal holes in the wall, carved by epochs of wind and water from huge outcroppings of weathered sandstone known as fins. In Arches National Park, you’ll find the largest concentration of them in the world—2,000 and counting. Not surprisingly, tribes native

Why you should visit Washington’s North Cascades National Parks

When it comes to National Parks, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite get all the press. But there are many fantastic under the radar parks that might be perfect for your next vacation. Love hiking, kayaking and stunning alpine views? Those are just a few reasons why you should plan a visit to Northwest Washington’s North Cascades National Park, aka the American Alps.  Age: Though I

96-åringen ønsket å selge huset sitt. Når megleren åpner døren, får han sitt livs sjokk!

1. 11 Dette huset i den canadiske byen Toronto, ser forholdsvis vanlig og uskyldig ut. Husets eier er en 96 år gammel kvinne, som har bodd der i 72 år. I løpet av den tiden har huset bare blitt renovert en gang, men det er åpenbart nok! 2. 11 Det aller første skrittet inn i huset er som å ta et skritt inn i fortiden: En drøm av pastellfarger og dyrebare gulldetaljer. 3. 11

The History of Pictured Rocks in Photos

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore was established on October 15, 1966 as the first designated national lakeshore in the United States. Prior to that, the remote area in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula had been cherished for hundreds of years by Native American tribes, explorers, and early fur traders. Presently, kayak and boat tours of the Pictured Rocks are offered in Munising, the park’s weste

The 14 Most Beautiful Peaks of the Himalayas

Wondering what the most beautiful peaks are in the Himalayas? Here is a quick look at what I think might be the top 14. I had to skip a few peaks like Mt. Siniolchu & Pandimin Sikkim and Changabang & Bhagirathi II in the Garwhal Himalayas since I didn’t have any photos on hand to do them justice. If I didn’t include your favorite in the list please leave a comment and when it comes ti

Amazing Undulating Land — Tuscany Through My Eyes

It was a fantastic time. My wife and I went to Tuscany so that I could do some landscape photography that I planned a long time ago. Nice weather and beautiful landscapes greeted us at the place. This region of Italy is fantastic - wavy fields, old houses, beautiful views, and towns with ancient architecture, it all has a unique atmosphere. We left Poland where I live and covered over 80

Alaska in Pictures: 15 Beautiful Places to Photograph

Alaska is a place of big pictures. The best places to photograph in Alaska include icy fjords, wild mountain valleys, and historic mining towns. A wide-angle lens is recommended for landscape photos of the state, and a telephoto lens will help capture the wildlife within The Last Frontier. The sky over Alaska is also known for its photogenic qualities, including the aurora borealis and midnigh