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ABQ BioPark – Botanical Garden in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Located in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico is the ABQ BioPark, a complex dedicated to animal and plant life. Including a zoo, an aquarium and a botanic garden along with a beach located on banks the Rio Grande, this city-run park is a big draw for the city. In this article we will be…
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Buttes of Sedona
In northern Arizona lies Sedona, a town known for the surrounding buttes (isolated hills with steep sides and a flat top (similar to but narrower than a mesa). Sedona sits on the border of the lower desert of southern desert turns into the high deserts of northern Arizona and Utah, combining dry, arid landscapes with…
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Kapa’a Beach: Tropical Paradise (Kaua’i, Hawaii)
If you are on the island of Kaua’i in the Hawaiian islands and need to find a beach ASAP, Kapa’a Beach is just what you need. Located on Kaua’i’s eastern coast near the town of the same name, Kapa’a Beach offers beautiful views of the ocean to the east of the island. Kapa’a is a…
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Jemez Scenic Byway: Discover Northern New Mexico by Car
The Jemez Scenic Byway is a 132-mile / 212-km road that stretches through parts of northern New Mexico, extending just north of Albuquerque towards the Four Corners region, where Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah touch. It is known as New Mexico Route 550. The road runs next to the Jemez Moutain Range, a largely…
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Painted Desert: A Permanent Rainbow in the Desert
Painted Desert is located in Arizona in an area of the Badlands that makes up the Four Corners region (Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexican borders). Also part of Petrified Forest National Park, this area has some amazing geology that has settled into a striped pattern, creating a beautiful rainbow-like landscape. Geology This area has…
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Petrified Forest National Park: Trees Made of Stone
Petrified Forest National Park in the Arizona badlands is an awe-inspiringly beautiful landscape. Not only does it feature beautiful rock formations and stripey geography but also petrified wood. Lying on the ground all over the park, you can get up close and personal with trees of stone, many of which resemble rainbows. This article will…
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Mount Lemmon Highway: Views over the Sonoran Desert
Mount Lemmon, the tallest mountain in the Santa Catalinas just north of Tucson, Arizona, is an important location in terms of ecology, geology and astronomy. Hosting the Mount Lemmon observatory and its supporting town, people live on it year round. As a result, the Mount Lemmon Highway was built connecting the observatory and the city…
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Ines’s Secret Beach, Kauai – Paradise Found
Imagine a beach postcard come to life. Pristine white sand stretches endlessly, turquoise waves lap at the shore, and lush green mountains rise dramatically in the distance. This isn’t a fantasy – it’s Ines’s Secret Beach near Hanalei Beach Park, a jewel in the crown of Kauai’s north shore. Located just to the west of…
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Keahua Arboretum: A Hidden Gem in Kauai’s Rainforest
High on the island of Kauai (Hawaii) sits Keahua Arboretum, home to the largest population of a fascinating tree: the Rainbow Eucalyptus. The Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta, a gum tree also known as the rainbow gum) is a tall tree native to the Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It was transplanted to Hawaii in…
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Anini Beach: A Slice of Paradise on Kaua’i
Kaua’i’s north shore boasts many gems, and Anini Beach (and connected Wyllie’s Beach) is undoubtedly one of them. This two-and-a-half-mile stretch of pristine white sand feels like a world away from the hustle and bustle. Protected by a long offshore reef, the waters here are like glass, perfect for a refreshing swim or a peaceful…
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Waimea Canyon: Grand Canyon of the Pacific
The Hawaiian Islands – a dream destination for many people promising cultural, natural and historical richness. Hawaii has so much to offer. For those looking to escape civilisation and enjoy the natural beauty on offer, there is no better recommendation than the western island of Kauai, on which you will also find Waimea Canyon. The…
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Death Valley: Extremes, Beauty, and a Rare Lake
Death Valley. A foreboding name that inspires awe and wonder in those who have visited this amazing but remote gem of natural beauty. It can be described as vibrant and utterly desolate in the same breath. Seeing the amazing rock formations with every colour of the rainbow, mountains, basins, and everything in between is just…
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Unveiling the Grand Canyon: A Deep Dive into Arizona’s Majesty
If you have never been to the Grand Canyon, what are you waiting for? The Grand Canyon, a natural wonder that redefines breathtaking, is a one-stop location for all your geology, hiking and nature needs. This article will be your comprehensive guide, dissecting the canyon’s geology, history, secrets of where to view sunrise and sunset,…
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Gates Pass: Where Desert Drama Unfolds in Tucson
Arizona’s sun-scorched landscapes hold a rugged beauty, and few places capture it better than Gates Pass. This dramatic cleft slices through the Tucson Mountains, offering a thrilling drive, jaw-dropping panoramas, and a gateway to the Sonoran Desert’s secrets. Prepare for Gates Pass where cactus sentinels stand guard, sunsets ignite the sky, and ancient stories whisper…
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White Sands National Park: A Journey to a Gypsum Wonderland
When you think of a desert, what comes to mind? Very little rain? Dunes stretching as far as the eye can see? Have you ever seen a place like this? I recently had (and took) the opportunity to go to White Sands National Park. Located in southern New Mexico, USA, this is exactly what you…
