nature

The Science and Nature of Wanderlust, tourism, landmarks for nature buffs and more.

Desert Escape
Within California's vast landscape lies a stretch of sand known for its amazing beauty and uniqueness. The California sand dunes are home to very few creatures, yet packed full of life and excitement due to the high expectations of tourists. People travel from all around in search of some good old fun in the sand where there is much to do, including; dirt biking, sand sledding, and much more. During the summer two tourists made their way up and down the winding hills in search of a good time. The young father and son had a blast hiking the steep dunes, weaving their way in every which direction. Eventually mother nature started to take her toll on their bodies as the heat of the day reached its prime. The father made the decision to head back for the day, leading his son by the hand as they carefully made their way back to the comfort of an air-conditioned car. All that is left of their presence among the vast landscape is a silhouette and their slowly fading footprints as the wind starts to recreate its original form.
By Malachi Isome6 years ago in Wander
Along the Susquehanna
"Do you want to go on a night cruise with us?" Only about three weeks had passed between the purchasing my longboard and my friend--who bought his board in the same trip--asked.
By Abi Risser6 years ago in Wander
10 Life Lessons From Nature. Top Story - January 2020.
How to connect and flow with source energy for inspiration, faith, and peace of mind. It’s easy to think of nature as “out there”, something separate from us, but this incredible Universe we are a part of, connected with, are one with, can teach us a lot about life and ourselves. We experience the same cycle of birth, growth, death, and rebirth many times throughout our lives, we just resist. We struggle and fight against the elements in our environment and the ups and downs on the journey, trying to push things in the way we feel they should go or be, instead of allowing the natural flow and trusting in the process.
By Donna Giffen6 years ago in Wander
Writings of a small town nature.
Throughout small towns, I believe across all continents of this earth, there is a nature and thus a beauty that is so easily and readily overlooked by society in general. Though some countries in their major cities make a great effort to provide large open spaces of greenery, within this writing I shall be focusing on the small towns hidden nature, most specifically, my home town of East Grinstead‘s, nature.
By Vanessa Skeet6 years ago in Wander
Is Hiking Amicalola Falls State Park as Great as It Sounds?
Amicalola Falls is an 829 acre state park located near Dawsonville, Georgia. The park is famous for having the tallest waterfall in Georgia (729 feet) and having some pretty spectacular hiking trails.
By David Somerville6 years ago in Wander
5 Amazing Walks in the UK to Do in 2020
The United Kingdom is a nature lover's paradise. It has a diverse landscape, ranging from stunning cliffs to beautiful forests and magical mountains. Although it's not one of the biggest countries in the world, each region in the UK is completely different from one another.
By Mindaugas Šavėla6 years ago in Wander
Hiking the Wave at North Coyote Buttes, AZ
After two attempts, I finally won the lottery permit to hike The Wave at North Coyote Buttes, Arizona. One more place that it would be out of my bucket list out of many. Thousands of people apply for the permit every year from all over the world, a very hard to get permit. You can either apply in person at the Bureau of Land Management located in Kanab, Utah, or you can do it at their site. Only 20 permits allowed per day, 10 given in person and 10 through the online lottery. You can apply for up to six people at a time, but you get better chances if you are a smaller group; in my case, just me. You pay $5 to apply and if you are one of the lucky ones who get it, you will pay $7 for the permit. During the application you can choose three dates that you would like to hike the area, it gives you more chances to win, but you need to do it four months ahead of time. The winners of the lottery would be drawn and each he will get a congratulating email.
By Lisa Melo6 years ago in Wander
8 Amazing Hikes in Washington State Not Everyone Knows Of
The State of Washington has it all—the Pacific Ocean, lush green forests, stunning snow-covered mountain peaks, and crystal-clear turquoise lakes. It draws people from all over the world who come here for the cultural and recreational experience.
By Mindaugas Šavėla6 years ago in Wander
Natural Gems. Top Story - November 2019.
From my earliest days, I have enjoyed spending time outdoors. Growing up in the Poconos allowed me to easily expose myself to the sunshine and greenery. In my youth, I played with the neighborhood kids, running through the woods and concocting interesting scenarios to act out. As a family we explored the various state and national parks in the area. I was lucky to grow up in an area full of gorgeous vistas and abundant wildlife and that love of nature transferred into adulthood.
By Nicole "ChaseThePen" Sanchez6 years ago in Wander
North Cascades National Park: A True Wonder for the Nature Lovers
North Cascades National Park is one of the most amazing parks in Washington State. The park's landscape is one of the most picturesque in the whole country. It's not just the spectacular mountains punctuated by glaciers that make it hard to inhabit, but more than 90 percent of its territory is designated as the Stephen Mather Wilderness and remains completely wild with little development. Although the local wildlife is thriving, do not be discouraged to hike here. This is one of the most amazing places to find the perfect trails.
By Mindaugas Šavėla6 years ago in Wander
Bird Song Bliss
The soft billowy mists are rising out of the lush green valley in front of me as toucans, parrots and an orchestra of bird and insect songs awaken me again in the remembrance of the joy of life that nature is always expressing.
By Cheri Shanti6 years ago in Wander
The Colours of the Isle of Skye
Steeped in myth and magic, the Isle of Skye's otherworldly landscape has become one of the world's latest obsessions. Scroll for some of the most magical photos of the incredible Inner Hebridean Island.
By Grumble Bee6 years ago in Wander