Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier is the first concrete fishing pier in the state of North Carolina, located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, extends more than 1200 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. Johnnie Mercers Pier is a must see for anyone visiting the Wrightsville Beach/ Wilmington area.
At 8.4 miles in length Masonboro Island Reserve is the longest undisturbed barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina. The Reserve protects coastal habitats for long-term research, education, and stewardship. The Masonboro Island site can only be reached by boat, kayak or canoe.
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground lies in the dunes along a beautiful 10-mile stretch of golden beach in northwestern California. As part of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, it is located six miles off Hwy 101 at the end of unpaved, Davison Rd. It is great for those who want to experience the joys of nature.
Tawas Point State Park, located on the end of a sand spit that forms Tawas Bay along Lake Huron, is home to 183 acres of lakeside recreation and has been referred to as the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.” The park is a stopover site for hundreds of migrating birds in the spring and fall, making it a favorite spot for many bird watchers from all over the Midwest.
Randsburg is a census-designated place in Kern County, California. Randsburg is at an elevation of 3,504 feet (1,068 m). The population was 45 in the 2020 census, down from 69 in the 2010 census. Located in Kern County, on a very rural stretch of land between Death Valley and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this old school mining town is a total throwback to the gold rush days.
Bickel Camp is a historic site located in the El Paso Mountains within the Mojave Desert in California, USA. The El Paso Mountains are part of the larger Basin and Range Province, known for its diverse landscapes and geological features.
Badwater Basin is an endorheic basin in Death Valley National Park, Death Valley, Inyo County, California. It is the lowest point in North America at 282 ft (86 m) below sea level. The salt flats here cover nearly 200 square miles (518 square km), and are composed mostly of sodium chloride (table salt), along with calcite, gypsum, and borax.
The River Rhône is one of the major rivers of Europe. It rises in the Swiss Alps, passes through Lake Geneva and then runs through south eastern France. At Arles, near its mouth on the Mediterranean Sea, the river divides into two branches, known as the Grand Rhône and the Petit Rhône. The resulting delta constitutes the Camargue region.
Crowley Lake Park is a serene spot located near Mammoth Lakes, California. It is renowned for its scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and proximity to Crowley Lake, a large reservoir in the Eastern Sierra. Crowley Lake is ideal for fishing, boating, and kayaking. It's especially famous for its trout fishing, attracting anglers from all over.
Gresham is a city in the Willamette Valley, Located in Multnomah County, Oregon, bordered by Portland to the northwest and partially in the southwest. The population was 114,247 at the 2020 census, making it the second most populous city in the county and the fourth-most populous city in Oregon. Gresham boasts a rich history, a diverse economy, and an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities.
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area is a state park in northwest Oregon. It is located in the Northern Oregon Coast Range in central Clatsop County, about 20 miles (32 km) by road from Seaside. It is cherished for its hiking trails, wildflowers and breathtaking scenery.
The Crowley Lake Skatepark, located in Crowley Lake near Mammoth Lakes, CA, is a hidden gem for skaters in the Eastern Sierra region. The skatepark offers a well-designed concrete layout with features suitable for skaters of all levels.
Crowley Lake is a census-designated place in Mono County, California. It sits at an elevation of 6,939 feet (2,115 m). Its population was 980 in 2020. Crowley Lake is a quaint fishing village with a vast trout fishing lake approximately 12 miles south of Mammoth Lakes
Crowley Lake is a reservoir on the upper Owens River in southern Mono County, California. Crowley Lake is the focal point of Mono County's fishing season opening day every April. The rest of the season it's your personal spot for hooking the big one.
Honcut is a gold-dredging district in southwest Butte County along Honcut and Wilson Creeks northeast of the town of Honcut. It lies at an elevation of 108 feet (33 m). Honcut's population was 306 at the 2020 census. The name comes from Hoankut, an Indian village once situated on the Yuba River just below the mouth of Honcut Creek.
Death Valley is a desert valley in Eastern California, in the northern Mojave Desert, bordering the Great Basin Desert. In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans.
The Tagus is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. The river rises in the Montes Universales between Cuenca and Teruel, in mid-eastern Spain, flows 1,007 km (626 mi), generally westward, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean in Lisbon, right at the point where Portuguese caravels set sail on their many voyages of discovery hundreds of years ago.
Boiling Springs Lake, located within Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California, is a unique geothermal feature and one of the park's highlights. It is one of several hydrothermal hikes available in Warner Valley, a quiet meadow and forest landscape tucked away from the main park road in the southeast corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Lake Helen is a glacial lake or a tarn occupying a cirque at around 8,200 feet (2,500 m) in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Nestled at the base of Lassen Peak, this deep, blue lake offers one of the most dramatic scenic views in the park. The park highway winds around the lake's south and west shores and affords spectacular views of numerous volcanic peaks.