Off the coast of United States‘ California, eight rocky islands on the Pacific Ocean offer pristine beaches, scenic landscapes and serene silence – a relief from the hustle of the busy Southern California lifestyle. Five of these islands comprise the Channel Islands National Park which, with the surrounding waters, are sanctuary for numerous birds, seals, […]
The singing sand dunes of Death Valley National Park
With a name that conjures everything that is harsh and dangerous, the Death Valley National Park – the largest in the contiguous United States – is a place of extremes. Its mountains rise sharply from the lowest point in North America (86 meters below sea level) to over 3,000 meters above sea level. In the […]
Top things to see when visiting Zion National Park
The red coloured towering monoliths of Zion National Park inspired visitors and Utah inhabitants for centuries. Representing a place of peace and a refuge, the park was named by the Mormon settlers who called this beautiful but harsh environment their home. Today, Zion is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. […]
Sea lions living in the cosmopolitan San Diego: travel guide
Year-round warm climate with sun-covered beaches as far as your eyes can see make the United States‘ city of San Diego an excellent place for outdoor activities. However, this is not all that this Southern Californian city offers. Its lively and sophisticated cultural scene brings together numerous festivals and events, museums, art galleries and world-class […]
Sequoia National Park and its Ancient Green Giants
Home to five of the largest trees in the planet and surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes, Sequoia National Park is one of United States‘ greatest natural treasures. The park is located right next to Kings Canyon National Park, which offers excellent mountain hiking opportunities. It is best to combine both parks and visit them together […]
Nature’s Geothermal Artistry in Yellowstone National Park
From hot springs in vivid colours to periodically erupting geysers, the supervolcano located under Yellowstone National Park has created one of the most artistic landscapes on the planet. Besides showing nature’s power to drastically change the environment, the park is proof that Earth is alive and visitors can actually see her breathing here with every […]
Ancient rainbow trees in Petrified Forest National Park
Once a vast swamp with roaming dinosaurs, Petrified Forest National Park is now a shrub-covered desert dotted with million-year old wood-turned-stone deposits. But the petrified wood found in the Petrified Forest National Park is unlike any other – its blue, red, yellow, green and pink hues form almost rainbow-like patterns, which are unique in the […]
Page and Antelope Canyon: The magical play of desert and water
In the north of Arizona in the United States lies the small town of Page surrounded by the bright red rocky desert. It is hard to believe that such an arid place can have anything to do with water, but the occasional heavy downpours and the nearby mighty Colorado River have created a landscape unlike […]
Joshua Tree National Park: An (in)hospitable desert paradise
On the verge of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in the United States, the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Joshua Tree National Park draws many visitors every year. The dagger-like vegetation and smooth geological formations throughout Joshua Tree National Park form a scenic desert wilderness that can be easily enjoyed as a daytrip or a weekend […]
4 must-do things on your first visit to Grand Teton National Park
At the edge of the United States‘ Rocky Mountains rises a mountain range so spectacular that a whole national park was dedicated to it: the Grand Teton National Park. The idyllic national park offers plenty of opportunities for hikes around fairy-tale lakes and mountains. While less popular than its famous neighbour to the north, Yellowstone, […]
