Aberdeen & The North East The centre of the North-East has long been Aberdeen- or as some may know it “The Granite City” But it was only in the 19thc that it recieved this title, prior to that it had been a hub of magic, myth and legend since the first settlement sprung up there […]
The Great North Run from 30 years ago in 30 pictures
OMG — there are so many beautiful places just a short distance from London. Visit Britain for all the eye candy you can handle.
Having never left Pyongyang in her 20 years, the woman knwn as Miss Kim was taken out of the city as a guide to talk to French photographer who was visiting North Korea for the sixth time.
This Great British bucket list showcases the best of Britain, including Scotland's coastlines, Wales' mountains and England's charming villages. #GreatBritain #VisitEngland #VisitScotland #VisitWales
July 12th, 2011: Olympic National Park, Washington state - another damp-day leg-stretcher, this one along the North Fork of the Skokomish River. (posting the rest of the photos from the "Canceled due to Weather" tour)
Hidden amid a collection of trails is the site of a tragic crash.
The North York Moors is the perfect place for a walk. Here are 8 of the best walks in the North York Moors for you to try.
Rounded up our favorite North American summer destinations for you to enjoy, from North to South, and Coast to Coast. Bon voyage!
Click HERE to find out the Best Hikes In North Cascades National Park from a local. These trails have the best views in Washington State!
A Norwegian group of islands located about 650 miles (1,050 kilometers) from the North Pole—the northernmost year-round settlement on Earth, with a population of about 2,200.
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7 Wonders of Northwest Territories in Canada is a showcase of the best of the north including where to go, what to see and what to do.
Mt. McKinley, Denali mother nature moments
Time to add these wonders to your bucket list.
Flint Mountains House Flint of the mountains is the formal name given to the mountain clan of the Flints at the North that inhabit the high mountains north of the Wolfswood. They however like to...
People are drawn to the rugged beauty of the Badlands National Park. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today. Located in southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park consists of 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires surrounded by a mixed-grass prairie ecosystem. The mixed grass prairie is a transitional zone between the tall-grass prairie to the east and the short-grass prairie to the west. Learn about the numerous plants and animals that thrive here. The Badlands were formed by the geologic forces of deposition and erosion. Deposition of sediments began 69 million years ago when an ancient sea stretched across what is now the Great Plains. After the sea retreated, successive land environments, including rivers and flood plains, continued to deposit sediments. Although the major period of deposition ended 28 million years ago, significant erosion of the Badlands did not begin until a mere half a million years ago. Erosion continues to carve the Badlands buttes today. Eventually, the Badlands will completely erode away. One of the most complete fossil accumulations in North America is found within the park. The rocks and fossils preserve evidence of ancient ecosystems and give scientists clues about how early mammal species lived. 25% of Badlands National Park is a designated wilderness area. Established in 1976, the Badlands Wilderness Area consists of 64,144 acres of the largest prairie wilderness in the United States. Administered in two units, Sage Creek and Conata Basin, the area is open for backpacking and exploration. Filming location for both Dances with Wolves and Armageddon.
In summer the North of Norway is a magnet for over 1 million (!) tourists. But the Lofoten in winter become quiet and calm, perfect for a visit!
This shot was taken up at Artist Point in the Mt. Baker Wilderness very near to the Mt. Baker Ski Area just outside North Cascades National Park. It was the very last shot of the day from this area before headed down to Picture Lake with some friends who joined me on the mountain late in the afternoon. As you can see, Fall color is starting to creep into the mountains and things will be really popping soon. If you look very carefully, you can see nine mountain goats in this image in the middle right-hand side.
On November 7, 1885, when Canadian philanthropist Donald A. Smith drove a ceremonial last spike into his country’s transcontinental railroad at Craigell...
There’s no better way to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday than with a visit to one of its national parks—especially given that Parks Canada is offering free access to all 47 in honor of the big anniversary. To guide your Great White North vacation-planning, we've compiled the 9 national parks in Canada you don't want to miss—from British Columbia's Pacific Rim National Park to Nunavut's lesser-known Auyuittuq National Park.
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Cascade Creek in The Grand Teton National Park , Wyoming. My iPhone GPS kept me grounded on our trip out west. Using the iPhone to Geo label your photographs jeffnewcomerphotography.blogspot.com/2012/09/geo-labeling... Grand Teton National Park: jeffnewcomerphotography.blogspot.com/2012/08/photographin...
Hike across the balds at Roan Mountain on the Appalachian Trail for spectacular panoramic views and summer rhododendron blooms. Start from Carver's Gap.
Set your sights on the aurora borealis in Alaska’s offbeat frontier town, with Denali’s natural wonders just a stone’s throw away
Sahale Arm Trail and view towards Magic Mountain above Cascade Pass, North Cascades National Park, Washington.
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The Mass Games in North Korea is one of the biggest shows on Earth with 100,000 performers. These photos give you a rare glimpse of what it's like inside.
On our way on the Sentiero Pederiva, which leads along the Roseal mountain crest. On the left the Ciampac plateau and the Colca summit, on the right down towards Val San Nicolo.
You can follow me also on Getty | 500 px | Deviant Art The Matterhorn (German), Cervino (Italian) or Cervin (French), is a mountain in the Pennine Alps. With its 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high summit, lying on the border between Switzerland and Italy, it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps and its 1,200 metres (3,937 ft) north face is one of the Great north faces of the Alps. The individual pieces of the chocolate bar Toblerone are claimed by its maker Kraft to be formed in the likeness of the Matterhorn. Zermatt (French: Praborgne) is a municipality in the district of Visp in the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is located at the northern base of the Matterhorn in the Pennine Alps, about 10 km from the border with Italy. Zermatt has a permanent population of around 5,500 people, although the actual population varies considerably through the seasons as tourists come and go. The village is situated at the end of Mattertal, a north-facing valley, at an altitude of 1,620m (5,315ft). The valley is a dead end; although the border with Italy is close, it cannot be crossed by road, as it traverses a glacier at an altitude of over 3,000m. Zermatt is the starting point of the Patrouille des Glaciers and the Haute Route. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matterhorn en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zermatt The Alps (French: Alpes; German: Alpen; Italian: Alpi; Romansh: Alps; Slovene: Alpe) is the name for one of the great mountain range systems of Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east, through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France in the west. The word "Alps" was taken via French from Latin Alpes (meaning "the Alps"), which may be influenced by the Latin words albus (white) or altus (high) or more likely a Latin rendering of a Celtic or Ligurian original. The highest mountain in the Alps is Mont Blanc, at 4,808 metres (15,774 ft), on the Italian-French border. All the main peaks of the Alps can be found in the list of mountains of the Alps and list of Alpine peaks by prominence. The Alps are generally divided into the Western Alps and the Eastern Alps. The division is along the line between Lake Constance and Lake Como, following the Rhine. The Western Alps are higher, but their central chain is shorter and curved; they are located in Italy, France and Switzerland. The Eastern Alps (main ridge system elongated and broad) belong to Austria, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia and Switzerland. The Alps are a classic example of what happens when a temperate area at lower altitude gives way to higher elevation terrain. Elevations around the world which have cold climates similar to those found in polar areas have been called alpine. A rise from sea level into the upper regions of the atmosphere causes the temperature to decrease. The effect of mountain chains on prevailing winds is to carry warm air belonging to the lower region into an upper zone, where it expands in volume at the cost of a proportionate loss of heat, often accompanied by the precipitation of moisture in the form of snow or rain. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alps
Liberty Bell Peak catches last light above a medow creek, North Cascades National Park, Washington. paulgillphoto.com © All Rights Reserved.
n In Great Britain as in the US, two cultural sub-nations identify themselves (and the other) as North and South. The US’s North and South are quite clearly delineated, by […]
North Carolina is also known as Old North State and Tar Heel State and has a lot of places and sights that are worthy of a visit. Besides the many ... Read more
With rolling tundra, wild rivers, precipitous canyons, and a variety of unique wildlife and vegetation, Tuktut Nogait (‘young caribou’) is one of Canada’s undiscovered gems. This remote park is located 170 kilometres north of the arctic circle and is home to the Bluenose West caribou herd, wolves, grizzly bears, muskoxen, arctic char, and a high density of raptors. The wildlife and land have supported aboriginal peoples for thousands of years, from the Copper and Thule cultures to contemporary Inuvialuit. Tuktut Nogait National Park is a national park located in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Meaning "young caribou" in Inuvialuktun, the park is home to the calving grounds of the Bluenose-West caribou herd. However, it is also the home to other wildlife species, such as Muskox, Grizzly Bears, Arctic char, and the Grey Wolf. Tuktut Nogait is also a major breeding and nesting ground for a wide variety of migratory birds. Raptors such as Peregrine Falcons, Rough-legged Hawks, Gyr Falcons and Golden Eagles nest along the steep walls of river canyons. The main rivers that run through the park include the Hornaday River, Brock River and Roscoe River. The park encompasses over 18,000 square kilometres (6,900 sq mi) and is located 170 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in the northeast corner of mainland Northwest Territories. Humans have occupied Tuktut Nogait since AD 1000 and recent surveys have identified over 360 archaeological sites in the park. The oldest known archaeological sites are most likely Thule or Copper Inuit ranging from AD 1200 to 1500. Father Émile Petitot was the first European to reach the area in 1867-68. In 1930, the Hudson's Bay Company established an outpost at Letty Harbour but the post was closed in 1937 due to insufficient trade. In 1935, a Roman Catholic Mission was located at Paulatuk and operated a small trading post there until 1954. The Inuit who came to Paulatuk and the Darnley Bay area were primarily Mackenzie and Alaskan Inuit from the west. In 1955, most people abandoned the Paulatuk mission and moved to Cape Parry where a Distant Early Warning (DEW) line site was being built, which meant seasonal construction and permanent wage labour work. As is outlined in the Inuvialuit Final Agreement and the Tuktut Nogait Agreement, Inuvialuit beneficiaries have the right to pursue subsistence harvesting within the park. Currently, this takes place in the north-western part of the park and mostly entails fishing Arctic char, hunting caribou, and some trapping. By federal national parks legislation, commercial or sport hunting is not permitted. Current park initiatives include establishing a base camp facility at Uyarsivik Lake to support ecological integrity and cultural resource monitoring, visitor opportunities, management meetings and youth outreach; developing a cultural resource strategy; and updating interpretive materials such as the Hornaday River guide.
Feast your eyes on dramatic coastal scenery, historic abbeys, and hidden villages that have inspired writers and filmmakers for centuries. This is the Yorkshire coast and here are eight reasons to make it your next short break in the UK.
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June is always a month of adventure for us. It is our birthday month and each year we head away on a fun camper trip somewhere in the UK. North Norfolk’s coastline has been on our to-see list for the longest time. We have read of the flat lands, windmills, and the villages full of flint houses and k
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