Payette National Forest covers a large area of west-central Idaho, extending across the rugged Salmon River Mountains and the western side of the state’s central mountain country. The forest includes alpine ridges, deep river valleys, conifer forests, meadows, and high mountain lakes.
Arizona is a state where ancient landscapes and modern life meet in unexpected ways. While many come for the Grand Canyon, an awe-inspiring chasm over 277 miles long, there's far more waiting beyond the rim.
Arthur’s Pass is a small alpine village in the Southern Alps of New Zealand’s South Island, positioned within Arthur’s Pass National Park between Canterbury and the West Coast. State Highway 73 and the TranzAlpine railway cross the mountains here, following a route shaped by steep valleys, braided rivers, and high peaks.
Spitzkoppe, often referred to as the "Matterhorn of Namibia," is a stunning granite peak rising majestically from the desert floor, offering some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country. Located between Usakos and Swakopmund, this isolated mountain range, with its highest point standing at 1,728 meters, is a paradise for hikers, climbers, and nature lovers. The area is also rich in ancient San rock art, providing visitors with a glimpse into Namibia's prehistoric past.
Narok is a town in southwestern Kenya and the administrative centre of Narok County, positioned on the route between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara. The town sits in a highland landscape of open grassland, cultivated fields, and rolling hills, with the surrounding county extending from the Great Rift Valley toward the Maasai Mara plains.
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On the Canadian border where Lake Huron and Lake Superior meet, a canal built in 1895 still is used to have boats bypass the rapids of the St. Mary's river.
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Mackinac Island
An island in the Strait of Mackinac where Lake Huron and Lake Michigan meet at the northern tip of the State of Michigan.
Detroit
Located in southeast Michigan state between Lake Erie and Lake Huron, this is the "Motor City" - it is the center of the American Car industry.