Botswana - The Okavango Delta
Foto: Hot springs in Yellowstone National Park (bron: Alan Moore / Roy Tennant (www.freelargephotos.com))
United States - Yellowstone is one of the world’s most important sites for studying and appreciating the evolutionary history of the Earth. The park has an unparalleled collection of surface geothermal activity worldwide, thousands of hot springs, mud pots, fumaroles, and more than half of the world’s active geysers. The vast natural forest of Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 9,000 km²—96% lies in Wyoming, 3% in Montana, and 1% in Idaho. Yellowstone contains half of all known geothermal features on more than 10,000 sites worldwide. It also has the world’s largest concentration of more than 300 geysers—two-thirds of all geysers globally. The national park was established in 1872 and is known for its wildlife, such as grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Yellowstone National Park is a protected area of significant geological phenomena. It is also a unique place of geothermal forces, natural beauty, and wild ecosystems where rare and endangered species thrive. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the few remaining intact large ecosystems in the northern temperate zone of the Earth.
Grand Canyon
United States - When we arrive at the viewpoint, we look down into the depths of the Grand Canyon. Wow! One and a half kilometers below, the river flows through the gorge. We take the park’s shuttle bus to the west side, where the sunset views are best. The last rays ...
Monument Valley
United States - Monument Valley is perhaps the most striking example of the overwhelming beauty of the desert landscape in the American Southwest. The silhouette of the solitary red rocks, surrounded by a vast, empty plain, has served as a backdrop for dozens of films ...
Wandering around Chicago
United States - Today, I have the whole day to explore Chicago. It's Saturday, the Saturday before Labor Day. That means it's extra busy—pleasantly busy. The weather is beautiful as we leave our hotel. Our first mission is to officially complete Route 66. Just like ...