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How to See Letchworth State Park’s Waterfalls

New York is home to many fantastic state parks, but few are as awe-inspiring as Letchworth State Park. Letchworth State Park straddles the banks of the Genesee River along a canyon that is as much as 550 feet deep, garnering it the nickname the “Grand Canyon of the East”. While the park is said to be home to dozens of waterfalls, there are three large falls on the Genesee River that are the

Photos: The Moods of Monument Valley

Monument Valley sits on the Utah-Arizona border, within the Navajo Nation reservation. The iconic sandstone buttes that dot the valley floor can mostly be accessed or viewed from Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, which—though instantly recognizable—has many fewer visitors annually than the nearby Grand Canyon. Gathered here, a collection of images of some of the many moods of the valley, fro

Photographer Captures the Mystifying Moods of Mount Fuji at Dawn

Earlier this month, we introduced you to Japanese photographer Takashi Nakazawa—a member of Your Shot, whose beautiful image of Mount Fuji was recently chosen by National Geographic as their June/July 2018 Traveler cover. As it turns out, Takashi has been enchanted by Japan’s tallest peak for several years and often spends his weekends capturing the iconic volcano in all its majestic beau

Pacific Northwest paradise: This is the time of year to visit Mount Rainier for a mountain getaway

I couldn’t believe what I was visualizing after stepping off the Mount Rainier Gondola. A stranger confirmed what I experienced. “It just doesn’t look real,” the gentleman from Brooklyn said. “The only other place I’ve been to where it’s just too beautiful to believe is Hawaii.” The sights around Mount Rainier are that remarkable. Hiking around the picturesque area was a treat f

British photographer captures schooner’s encounter with iceberg

British photographer James Rushworth captured the moment when a schooner passed by a giant iceberg off the east coast of Greenland. /VCG Photo The 108-foot-long two-masted schooner was dwarfed by the 300-foot-tall turquoise iceberg. /VCG Photo The 32-year-old photographer braved temperatures of minus 10 degrees Celsius as he waited for the vessel to reach the center of the arch of the ic

I Captured The Beautiful Winter In The Northern Part Of Sweden

In winter, above the polar circle, there are only a few hours of light. But I do my best to capture the different colors in the sky. More info: Instagram #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13

Giant Sea Elephant Emerges From The Ocean In Iceland

This basalt rock formation on the island of Heimaey in Southern Iceland looks just like a giant elephant or wooly mammoth dipping its trunk into the sea. Heimaey is the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, which is a geologically young set of islands formed by volcanoes. Eldfell, a volcano on Heimaey, erupted in 1973, prompting locals to pump cold seawater onto the resulting la

Photographer Captures The Beauty Of Japan In Winter, And The Pics Will Take Your Breath Away

Photographer @naagaoshi has captured the beauty of Japan in winter, giving you more reasons to visit the Land of the Rising Sun. The 22-year-old has visited Ginzan Onsen, one of the country’s most beautiful hot springs resorts, and the town looks absolutely magical. Covered in snow and ice, its gas lamp-style streetlights radiate even more romance. Viewing the shots, you feel as if you’re e

The best things to do in Olympic National Park, Washington

This post may contain affiliate links, which Globe Guide receives compensation for with each click or purchase at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support! Sprawled out over an astounding one million acres of land and home to the likes of towering mountain ranges, rainforests, waterfalls and sun-kissed beaches, the options for things to do in Olympic National Park are endless. Nest

Austria’s Beautiful Mountainside Thermal Retreat

Located in Oberlngenfeld, Austria, the Aqua Dome is an impressive contemporary spa and retreat found at the foothills of the area's scenic mountains. Using the rocky backdrop for inspiration, many of the structures featured at the lodge reflect the shapes and forms found within the surrounding landscape. This includes the spiked roof of the observation tower and the conical structure that connec