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Autumn is the most colorful time of the year in Yosemite

Fall is a quieter, less crowded, and a beautiful time at Yosemite National Park. Even though Yosemite is famous for its giant sequoias and other evergreens, many trees do change, adding beautiful splashes of color. Bigleaf maples and California black oaks pop up with yellow and bronze. Quaking aspens are especially showy when they turn bright yellow. Pacific dogwoods, poison oaks, and sugar maples

Amazing Aerial Views of a Lavender Field in the South of France

To many nature photographers, no muse is quite as magical as a field of flowers. This tried and true subject is particularly popular with aerial photographers, whose atmospheric shots allow us to explore the mesmerizing meadows from soaring perspectives. One photographer taking this trend to new heights is Samir Belhamra, a visual artist whose love of aerial photography landed him in a lavender fi

10 Breathtaking Frozen Lakes, Oceans And Ponds, That Look Like Art

Lakes and ponds might look nice, but the cold of winter just elevates them to another dimension. As you might have seen in our previous post, freezing water creates an astonishing variety of patterns: from jagged lines or frozen bubbles to perfect snowflakes with every imaginable shade of blue, green and white. How surreal is the fact that you can walk over this beauty! Vote for the most impres

See Ten Stunning Waterfalls On This Beautiful Trail In Oregon

This trail is more than magical, and is the perfect family adventure. Silver Falls State Park. Photo by Sathish J via Flickr CC2. If you love waterfalls and are looking for an Oregon adventure, this is it. Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon’s most popular parks and with good reason. The stunning natural beauty at this site is something that will stick with you long after the end of

Photographer Captures Powerful Lightning Storms Over Grand Canyon

Lightning and severe storms were important to ancient people around the world, inspiring myths about gods and demons. Today, however, we are no less fascinated by powerful weather, be it lightning bolts or supercell storm clouds. U.S.-based professional photographer Rolf Maeder has captured their impressive elemental power perfectly in these cool photos taken on a stormy night at the Grand Canyon.

Discover One Of Oregon’s Most Majestic Waterfalls – No Hiking Necessary

f you visited one of Oregon’s waterfalls every day, it would take you nearly eight months to see them all. Exploring all 238 of the named waterfalls in the Beaver State is a worthy goal, and here’s a great one to put first on your list. Take a look at Salt Creek Falls: We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life. While we continue to feature destinations that

You can stay in a cozy lodge near the most awe-inspiring waterfall in B.C. (VIDEO)

Cascading 141 metres down into a breathtaking canyon, the waterfall offers one of the most stunning photo opportunities in B.C. Helmcken Falls South Rim Trail offers a chance for waterfall-enthusiasts to get an up-close and personal view of the triumphant rapids. Photo: @mounntaingoat / Instagram Helmcken Falls looks like it was transported out of a whimsical fairytale. Cascading 141 me

The Stunning Tree Tunnel You Saw On ‘Game Of Thrones’ is REAL And Can Be Found In Northern Ireland

When we created a post about magical tree tunnels back in April, there was one that we found especially enchanting – the Dark Hedges along Bregagh Road in Northern Ireland (see it on Google Maps). It turns out that we aren’t the only ones who think so – this quaint but picturesque tall tree avenue is one of the most-photographed locations in Northern Ireland. Photographers, local and fore

20+ Iceland Photos You Won’t Believe Are From This Planet

Even if you are living under a rock, you must have heard already that Iceland is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. With only around 320,000 people living there, the country is now becoming packed with tourists flying in from all over the world, coming to see its rich nature. Roaring volcanoes, deep fjords, sharp mountains and glaciers, the country has everything under its roof. Not con

The 15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in New Zealand

A visit to New Zealand will allow you to enjoy some of the country’s most beautiful and geographically diverse landscapes. From rocky alpine terrains to pristine beaches, here are 15 exquisite destinations you won’t want to miss. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Hikers, mountaineers and avid nature lovers head into Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park to marvel at its mountain ranges, glaciers a