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Yukon: nature XXL and historic sites, the must-see of the Far North
The Yukon Territory in northern Canada holds a collection of natural areas and historical sites located away from main highways. Visitors discover sand dunes, canyons, glacier landscapes, and natural features like Emerald Lake and hot springs. The region shaped its identity through the gold rush...
British Columbia: The list of the most impressive landscapes from the Pacific to the Rockies
British Columbia stretches from the Pacific coast to the Rocky Mountains, offering geological diversity and varied ecosystems. The region includes geothermal springs such as Liard River Hot Springs and Keyhole Hot Springs, ancient coastal forests at Cathedral Grove and Carmanah Walbran, and tide...
Wonders of New Mexico, between raw nature and legends of the Far West
New Mexico combines geological formations with historical sites spanning multiple periods. The region includes cave systems such as Carlsbad Caverns, extensive gypsum fields at White Sands, volcanic landscapes at El Malpais National Monument, and unusual rock formations in the Bisti/De-Na-Zin...
Natural areas and historic sites in Arizona
Arizona contains geological formations spanning millions of years alongside evidence of Spanish colonial settlement and prehistoric cultures. The landscape includes sandstone canyons such as Antelope Canyon X and Canyon de Chelly National Monument, extensive desert areas with saguaro and organ pipe...
Natural and historical sites across Oregon
Oregon offers a notable diversity of geological formations and natural landscapes ranging from the Pacific coastline to the volcanic plateaus of the eastern portion of the state. The Cascade Range dominates western Oregon with dense forests, waterfalls, and thermal springs, while the dry east...
Excursions in Alaska: natural sites, glaciers and wildlife encounters
Alaska offers landscapes that stretch far from the cities, in areas where nature is in control. You will find glaciers coming down from the mountains, large volcanoes, sandy dunes, hot springs emerging from the ground, and waterfalls rushing down the cliffs. Each area shows how the land was shaped...
Schleswig-Holstein: historic sites, nature parks, coastal landscapes
Schleswig-Holstein combines historic structures with varied natural landscapes between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The region encompasses castles such as Glücksburg and Plön, medieval monasteries including Cismar and Nütschau, and museums spanning from Viking times to maritime history....
Hidden gems in Wisconsin : caves, islands, gorges
Wisconsin contains numerous natural areas and historic sites away from typical tourist routes. Geological features include Cave of the Mounds with limestone formations, Parfrey's Glen with an 800-foot gorge, and Pewit's Nest State Natural Area with sandstone cliffs. The Apostle Islands Ice Caves...
Historic and natural sites in Illinois
Illinois holds a rich collection of historical sites and natural landscapes. Visitors can explore prehistoric ruins like the Cahokia Mounds, where earthen structures reflect the achievements of ancient peoples. The region also features striking rock formations such as Garden of the Gods and natural...
Hidden gems in Idaho : remote lakes, volcanic landscapes, historic mining towns
Idaho's remote locations offer access to diverse landscapes ranging from alpine lakes nestled in mountain ranges to volcanic formations and high desert terrain. The state contains geological features formed over thousands of years, including lava tubes that preserve ice year-round, sand dunes rising...
Hidden treasures of North Rhine-Westphalia: lesser-known historical sites, industrial heritage, and cultural monuments
North Rhine-Westphalia contains many sites that demonstrate the historical and cultural richness of this German region. Millennia-old geological formations, Roman relics, medieval fortresses, and industrial era monuments reveal different aspects of the regional heritage. These destinations include...
Hidden destinations in Saxony
Saxony holds numerous destinations beyond the usual tourist routes. The region contains medieval castles, expansive natural landscapes and technical monuments from different centuries. The Saxon Switzerland area with its Bastei Bridge and sandstone formations attracts hikers, while the Albrechtsburg...
Historic sites in Hesse
Hesse preserves an extensive collection of historic structures spanning nearly two millennia. The Roman fort of Saalburg near Bad Homburg documents 2nd century frontier fortifications along the Limes. Medieval monasteries such as Arnsburg near Lich and Seligenstadt demonstrate Carolingian and...
Historic locations in Thuringia
Thuringia contains a notable variety of historic sites, from medieval castles on wooded heights to baroque palaces in landscaped parks. The region preserves Romanesque monastic complexes such as Paulinzella, Renaissance residences including Wilhelmsburg in Schmalkalden, and significant collections...
Medieval castles and Roman fortresses in Rhineland Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate preserves centuries of European fortification architecture across a region shaped by river valleys and forested highlands. Medieval castles like Eltz Castle rise above the Moselle loop at Bremm, while Pfalzgrafenstein Castle sits on a Rhine island at Kaub, where it once...
Uncommon places to visit in Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg offers a wide range of destinations beyond the usual routes. The region includes medieval castle ruins such as Hohentwiel, Hohenbaden, and Yburg, medieval monasteries like Maulbronn and Alpirsbach, and palaces such as Lichtenstein and Weikersheim. Geological formations shape the...
Louisiana museums: historic plantations, archaeological sites, and botanical gardens
Louisiana preserves a diverse heritage through its plantations, museums, and natural areas. This collection includes sites where French colonial architecture can be seen along the Cane River, plantation buildings like Melrose and Frogmore that reflect cotton farming and African-American history, and...
Natural and historic places in Tennessee
Tennessee offers a notable mix of geological formations and historical sites that document different periods of American history. The state extends from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River in the west, encompassing extensive cave systems, waterfalls, and forested areas....
Historic sites and natural areas in Aragon
Aragon stretches across three provinces in northeastern Spain, preserving more than two thousand years of history through its monasteries, castles and medieval villages. The region displays Moorish towers in Teruel, Romanesque churches in the Pyrenees and Gothic bridges along ancient trade routes....
Natural and historical sites in Murcia
The Murcia region combines natural landscapes with historical sites from different periods. The Salto del Usero natural pool in Bullas, the beaches of Calblanque Natural Area, and the Almadenes gorge near Cieza demonstrate the geological variety of the region. The coast offers sheltered coves like...