nature
The Science and Nature of Wanderlust, tourism, landmarks for nature buffs and more.
To the Horizon
The sun was setting over the San Juan mountains of Colorado as I passed the eleven hundred mile mark of the Continental Divide Trail. I silently reminisced of the distance covered since departing the Mexican border just over a month before. The nostalgia didn't last long, as it was soon replaced with contemplation of what lay ahead. I was curious to see what the previous month and a half spent on the three thousand mile trail had made me capable of. I wanted to test my limits.
By Bradley Olson4 years ago in Wander
The Climb
The path in front of me disappeared amongst the bedrock. Now what? What lay ahead of me was a steep mound of loose gravel and scree that I had to cross in order to make it off this mountain safely. On my right, down below, I could see trees that looked so small it once again reminded me how elevated I was. From what I remember before attempting this hike, Mount Yamnuska was about 2,300 metres tall. The descent from the top was scary enough as it was, and now this feeling of pure fear was bubbling back up again. I was alone, with no hiking equipment, and nothing more than my backpack, fanny pack and nearly empty water bottle. Phone was sitting at 10% battery life with no reception, the sun was approaching the horizon, and I still had to make it back down to my car.
By She, The Soldier4 years ago in Wander
Walking in Paradise
Europe Norway The Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden in Tromsø, Norway is the world's northernmost botanical garden. It is part of the University of Tromso specializing in Arctic and Antarctic plants as well as species that are native to the Himalayas. South America, and Africa. Most of the plants flower between May and October.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
Wildlife I Have Encountered While Hiking
Florida wildlife is something else. Pretty much every Floridan can recall one instance where they saw a gator walking in the road. My list doesn't stop at gators, though. Today, I want to talk about all the animals I've encountered while hiking.
By erinhastoomanybooks2.04 years ago in Wander
My Introduction to the “Color Tour”
I was a man in my late 30's before I had even heard mention of "Color Tour." For those who are not in the know, a color tour is a daily or even weekend excursion to travel to areas known for a large amount of color-changing trees. A diverse collection of trees is an incredible landscape to experience a color tour. Michigan is home to a tremendous amount of trees in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. This is not to say tree coverage is non-existent in other states. I have seen countless articles calling out the best places to see the Fall color changes. Many maps focus on the northern part of the United States, spanning East to West.
By Jeffrey Clos4 years ago in Wander
HAWAII FOREVER
You don’t need to be on a honeymoon to enjoy the spectacular sights of the Aloha State. Hell, you don’t even have to be in love – the island life will offer you plenty to fall in love with. Yes, Hawaii’s definitely got something for everyone, with beautiful landscapes spanning over 10,000 square miles, it’s just the place you’ll want to go to indulge your eyes while making everyone else back home horribly jealous. Here’s a list of some of the most breathtaking Hawaii destinations you won’t want to miss:
By Dandelionclub4 years ago in Wander
