The landscapes and natural elements of California have delighted and entertained visitors and residents to this state for hundreds of years. Known for its wide range of natural granite mountains, rolling hills and magnificent forests, California is ideal for visitors of all ages. However, there is one forest that few visitors who come to California get to experience, but is by far the most beautiful and unique. This is California’s Petrified Forest, which remained hidden for almost 3 million years. Located in California’s well-known Napa Valley region, California’s Petrified Forest is known for its wonderful production of California wines. The Napa Valley itself is actually the crater of a large volcano, which had been dormant for thousands of years. The main site of volcanic activity ...
Turkey has arguably got the best bus system in the world. But sometimes, walking is even better, especially in this massive country that is home to some of the oldest hiking trails in the world. One such trail is the Lycian Way: an iconic 509-km footpath that was established roughly 2,500 years ago. This waymarked trail was named by the Sunday Times as one of the world's top 10 best walks. The Lycian Way trail is perfect for stretching out your legs and getting your heart pumping after a long bus ride. The Lycian Way trail stretches between Fethiye and Antalya, and weaves its way from the Mediterranean coastline to the inland cedar forest that houses the ruins of ancient Lycian cities. Camping in Kabak ...
There are a number of wildlife destinations, including elephant camps, in the south Indian state of Karnataka. The most popular and unique camp is Dubare Elephant Camp, where you can interact at close quarters with the Asian/Indian elephant. At the Dubare Elephant Camp, visitors can help to bathe and feed the elephants, watch them at a training session, and finally enjoy a short ride on one of these gentle giants. They are all tamed and trained elephants, and are not dangerous. Dubare Elephant Camp is located in the beautiful Coorg district of Karnataka, on the banks of the river Cauvery. Therefore, the last part of the journey is a short ride in a motorboat across the river. Visitors are greeted by unique scenes at the ...
The Sunderbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, with one third of it in India, and the rest in Bengal. You’ll be amazed at how beautiful the Sunderbans is as the world’s largest and most fertile delta. Here, the Ganges breaks up into hundreds of tributaries, and flows through the forests, finally emptying its water in the Bay of Bengal at Ganga Sagar. The Ganges is India’s holiest and most fertile river, and millions of people depend on it for its water and other services, such as washing, bathing, drinking and agriculture. The Ganges brings along rich deposits as it flows from the Himalayas to the plateau, to the plains. It is best to explore Sunderbans by taking a 2-day government-run package or ...
Denali National Park in Alaska is famous for preserving the largest and most majestic mammals, including the Dall sheep. Searching for Dall sheep at Denali Park is a thrill for wildlife enthusiasts. The classic Ram always resides on rocks at the highest altitudes. Rams, or the Dall sheep, are known for their perseverance. They never give up no matter how hard the climb is, which is a lesson for humanity as well. Mount Kinley’s popularity dissipates when compared to the presence of this beautiful creature in the Park. The conservation of animals started with Charles Sheldon who took it up as a home project. He turned away from hunting and became a mascot for conservation. He first visited the area in 1906, where the Denali ...
