Olympic National Park Part 1, Washington
Join Jonatian L on a visit to the 'oppressively green' beauty of the Olympic Peninsula, Washington
Nature
Paraguay's giant lily pads return
Huge lily pads, strong enough to stand on, reappear on the Salado River after over a decade of absence.
Steall Waterfall, Glen Nevis, Scotland.
Ian Cook shares a visit to Steall Waterfall, a lovely waterfall situated in the Scottish Highlands. It is the second highest waterfall in Scotland.
January 12, 2018: Falls of Falloch
Ian Cook shares photos of a visit to this lovely Scottish waterfall, a popular picnic spot near Crianlarich.
Amsterdam's parakeets on 'worst alien species' list
The ring-necked parakeets that have established themselves in Dutch cities are under attack as an invasive species...but they have friends, too.
Bearded vultures return to French Alps
Europe's largest vulture, long gone from the French Alps, is thriving there again.
Jan. 2, 2018: Wadi Rum, Jordan
A new view of what deserts are like emerges from Marilyn Jones' visit to Jordan's mountainous area.
Exploring Namibia – Part 3
Professor Abe concludes his series on visiting Namibia with safaris in Etosha National Park. Be sure to check out some of these wonderful wildlife scenes.
Paris surprise: truffles found in rooftop garden
A surprising discovery—wild truffles in a hotel rooftop garden—has gourmets and botanists dreaming of delicious riches.
The Many Faces of the Paine Massif, Chile
DrFumblefinger loves mountains and has seen many great ones during his travels. A favorite is the three "horned" section of the Paines Massif in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park.
Portugal posts new hiking and biking guide
A new website for hikers and bikers in Portugal's southern region has been launched by the national tourism board.
Four Seasons in Fruit and Vegetables
A 16th-century artist with a taste for whimsy helps us mark the transition this week to winter.
Exploring Namibia – Part 2
Part 2 of Professor Abe's 3 part series through the fascinating desert landscapes and old German towns in Namibia.
Finding Nature in England: New Forest National Park
Kirsten Hines' series on exploring Nature in England concludes, with a stop at a National Park that requires her to rethink what "national park" actually means in this long settled and farmed landscape.
December 14, 2017: Snow-shoeing on Mt. Spokane
A winter wonderland, DrFumblefinger shares photos of snow-shoeing on Mt. Spokane after a fresh snow-fall.