Getting to know Canada's hidden gems
Canada's 150th anniversary this year comes with a tourism boom, free admission to National Parks, and a guide to lesser-known beauties.
Parks
Apr. 13, 2017: An afternoon at Crystal Cove State Park
Crystal Cove State Park is a fine example of why people fall in love with California...Sand, Sun, and Surf.
Mar. 31, 2017: Funicular at Santiago Metropolitan Park
In one of Santiago, Chile's most popular parks, this 1925 funicular leads to the top—and to a false impression that it's much, much older!
Escape the City with a Walk in Riverside Park
Jonathan L takes a winter walk in one of his favorite New York City parks and shows us why the bad weather can be a good time for a stroll.
Plaza de Armas: Santiago's Historic Heart
The Plaza de Armas in Santiago, Chile, has been the heart of the city for nearly 500 years, and today is a popular place for many kinds of activities.
Feb. 11, 2017: Josone Park, Varadero, Cuba
SeeSaw takes us to a Cuban park that's not only beautiful for people; it's super-popular with the birds!
The Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
Balboa Park's Prado, heritage of two world exhibitions, is PHeymont's favorite part of the park, with its museums and lavish architecture.
Kiku: The Art of Japanese Gardening at NY Botanical Gardens
At the New York Botanical Gardens, Jonathan L explores an exhibit focused on Japanese techniques for growing and training chrysanthemums.
Walking across the Ohio: Big Four Bridge, Louisville
Once the mainline for trains crossing the Ohio River, this 1895 truss bridge is now for pedestrians and cyclists, including Jonathan L.
Cerro Santa Lucia: Santiago's Steep Surprise
Cerro Santa Lucia juts up 200 feet from the nearly-flat city around it, giving this Santiago Park a mystery and history all its own.