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Cliff dwellings at Arizona’s Walnut Canyon National Monument

Posted onDecember 6, 2020June 12, 20266 Comments

From about 1100 to 1250, a community formed in the cliffs high above a creek near Flagstaff, Arizona. Walnut Canyon National Monument gives visitors a close-up look at the remains of this prehistoric community.

CategoriesArizona, USATagsdesert southwest, National Register of Historic Places, Native America, US National Parks

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Puffin and whale watching in Husavik, Iceland

Posted onNovember 17, 2020June 12, 2026Leave a comment

Are you looking for the best whale watching in Iceland? Head north for a puffin and whale watching tour in Husavik! But first, keep reading to see what to expect and how to find and Read More …

CategoriesEurope, IcelandTagssailing and cruising

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The best things to do on Bonaire without getting wet

Posted onOctober 11, 2020March 20, 20266 Comments

The Caribbean Island of Bonaire is a favorite of scuba divers. Don’t dive? Don’t worry. This small island also offers plenty of great activities on land. Keep reading for some of the best things to Read More …

CategoriesABC islands, Bonaire, Caribbean

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Hike the Laurentian Divide in northern Minnesota

Posted onSeptember 14, 2020June 12, 20262 Comments

A hike along the Laurentian Divide in northern Minnesota offers beautiful forest scenery and uncrowded trails. It’s lovely in any season, but it’s best when fall brings a burst of brilliant color before winter arrives. Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USA

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Much more than trees at Linnaeus Arboretum in Saint Peter, Minnesota

Posted onAugust 24, 2020June 12, 20262 Comments

True to its name, Linnaeus Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, features a large collection of trees and shrubs. But there are also flower gardens, pools and ponds, wetlands, and a restored Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsgardens

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High above Amsterdam at the A’DAM LOOKOUT

Posted onAugust 9, 2020June 12, 20263 Comments

Looking to see Amsterdam from the sky? The A’DAM LOOKOUT offers the next best thing, with both indoor and rooftop panoramic viewing areas, bars, and restaurants. There’s even a swing that lets thrill-seekers glide over Read More …

CategoriesEurope, Netherlands

From waterfalls to bison at Minneopa State Park, Minnesota

Posted onJuly 15, 2020June 12, 20262 Comments

A fun day trip for all ages, Minneopa State Park near Mankato, Minnesota, features its namesake double waterfall, a herd of buffalo (American bison), camping, and more.

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks, National Register of Historic Places

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The best of Bali lies beyond the beach

Posted onJune 21, 2020March 20, 2026Leave a comment

The Indonesian Island of Bali is a blissful beach paradise, but beautiful beaches can be found in many places around the world. What makes Bali special is the unique culture that exists here and nowhere Read More …

CategoriesAsia, Bali Indonesia

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Hidden treasure awaits in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings

Posted onMay 25, 2020June 12, 20266 Comments

At the height of Egypt’s power more than 3,000 years ago, the pharaohs built ornate burial chambers in a desolate valley across the Nile from Luxor. Today a few of their elaborately decorated tombs are Read More …

CategoriesAfrica and the Middle East, EgyptTagsUNESCO World Heritage

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Saguaro National Park: Two great Arizona parks in one

Posted onMay 9, 2020June 15, 20262 Comments

With two distinct Sonoran Desert landscapes, Saguaro National Park outside Tucson, Arizona, is the perfect place for a road trip to see giant saguaros and more.

CategoriesArizona, USATagsdesert southwest, US National Parks

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