Tagged With "Hoh Rainforest"
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Columbia River Gorge, Where Gumbo Was #82
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, which straddles northern Oregon and southern Washington states. Specifically, Gumbo was enjoying the amazing view of the Gorge through the lobby window of the Skamania Lodge in...
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Skedans, Haida Gwaii, British Colombia (Where Gumbo was #106)
Gumbo was visiting the "misty isles", Haida Gwaii, in British Columbia. Specifically, the remnants of the Haida village of Skedans. Sadly, not much remains of the village, captured at its prime in the above image (1878), rich...
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Beautiful Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens
A rain-forest garden that Samantha calls absolutely amazing (and incredibly hot and muggy). Here, she shares the highlights.
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Apr. 4, 2017: Coffee Estate in Guatemala
Marilyn Jones isn't a coffee drinker, but she found her visit to a tropical coffee producer an enjoyable learning experience.
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The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations
Looking for a honeymoon destination? Consider these locations in the Caribbean (sponsored content)
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Things to Do in Melbourne for First-Time Visitors
Looking for some fun and interesting things to do in Melbourne? Carl H has some suggestions for you (sponsored content)
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Canadian Firefighter Continues Cycling Around the World
Rudy Pospisil is a Firefighter in Canada that is cycling the globe on his vacations to raise money for Cancer research. He's a Cancer survivor himself and is halfway done with his journey. For this trip, he takes on Australia. He hopes to cycle 6 of...
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Peru creates huge new national park
Peru's new national park along the Yaguas River aims at conserving a rich and endangered resource and the homes of indigenous peoples.
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Feb: 18, 2018: Hall of Mosses, Hoh Rain Forest
The Olympic Peninsula of Washington is home to the world's largest temperate rain forest. The Hall of Mosses shows the effects of all that rain.
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Olympic National Forest Pt 2: Forks to Aberdeen ,WA
Jonathan L continues his visit to this magnificent forest, including the Hoh Rain Forest.
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 1). Volcanoes Park
(Volcanoes National Park -- plume of volcanic smoke from Halema'uma Crater) There are many places in the world I wish everyone could visit. At the top of this list is Hawaii. It’s a great travel destination and for me retains...
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 2). Hilo & Hamakua Coast
(Sunset over Hilo Bay, Big Island of Hawaii) Hilo is tucked into the northeastern corner of the Big Island, on the slopes of Mauna Loa’s rainy side. And boy can it rain; the region gets up to 200 inches (500 cm) each year though...
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Endangered tourist destinations around the World
Do you feel like getting lost in the backstreets of Venice, snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef or skiing in the Alps? If so, don’t hang around – tourist hordes have put these much-loved sites and many others at risk. These places...
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Moody Gardens: Celebrate the Holidays Galveston-style
In Galveston, two million pounds of ice, a million lights and Chinese ice-carvers combine to produce a popular holiday spectacle.
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Discover the Canary Island of La Gomera
Ian Cook shares a visit to the Canary Island of La Gomera. While one of the smaller Canary Islands, it is a natural paradise and a wonderful vacation destination.
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Australia’s Most Beautiful Islands For Your Bucket List
Sophia Armstrong has several suggestions for interesting islands to visit off the Australian coast (sponsored content)
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Best Sailing Destinations in the Caribbean
Marian Morgam offers a few suggestions on which Caribbean islands are the best to visit by sailboat.
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Top 5 Inclusive Resort Vacations
Looking for a luxurious all inclusive resort? Monica offers some suggests for you (sponsored content)
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Oct. 15, 2019: Moody Gardens, Galveston
Marilyn Jones accompanies her grand-daughter to Galveston's multi-faceted amusement and education park
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Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: A Hike in Tierra del Fuego
DrFumblefinger goes on his first hike in Tierra del Fuego. The area is a subpolar rainforest and the vegetation is lush.
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May 26, 2019: Cook Islands - Atiu
Grand Escapades visits Atiu, one of the Cook Islands which he observes is very different from the other islands ! The island has a wonderful remote and "real" untouristed feel to it.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 28, 2014: Pololu Valley, Big Island, Hawaii
Today's highlighted picture was taken from the Pololu Valley lookout in the northwestern corner of the Big Island, which offers memorable views of a classic Hawaiian landscape. Foamy surf, black sand beaches, rugged...
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April 24, 2016: The Stunning Beaches of New Zealand
New Zealand is known for its green hills dotted with white sheep, its mountain ranges, its fjords… But you can find some stunning beaches all around both islands...
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A Visit to Hinchinbrook Island - Australia
We visit amazing Hinchinbrook Island in Queensland, one of Australia’a largest island national parks.
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Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Australia, part 1 - Bowerbirds in Australia's Bunya Mountains
Always a scientist with an eye to detail, Kirsten shares her observations of the BowerBird's nesting and mating behavior in the Bunya mountains of Australia.
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July 23, 2020: Piranha, Rio Oroso
DrFumblefinger shares some photos of the most common fish he encountered while visiting the Peruvian Amazon.
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August 21, 2020: Reflections of the Amazon
DrFumblefinger shares some photos taken from a tributary to the Amazon River in a remote part of Peru.
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September 24, 2020: Bicolored-spined Porcupine, Peruvian Amazon
DrFumblefinger shares his encounter with the only bicolored-spined porcupine he's ever seen.
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A Week in the Peruvian Amazon
DrFumblefinger shares photos of a journey to a remote tributary river of the Amazon basin in Peru.
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"Blue Jeans" Poison Dart Frog, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger photographs a small poison dart frog in La Fortuna. This blue and red specimen is most commonly called "Blue Jeans".
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10 Reasons to Visit Seattle
Seattle is a beautiful city with lots of interesting sites and activities for visitors (sponsored content)
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Best Australian Destinations for Venturous Travelers: Where to Go After Lockdown
From beach resorts to sightseeing tours — Australia has it all. But what if you are a venturous traveler? If you are looking for options that may give you a real thrill, this guide is for you. It contains destinations for gambling, diving, rafting, and more (sponsored content).
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New Zealand’s Paparoa Track
A new walking/biking track has opened on the South Island of New Zealand, and Barry's excited to share some of the highlights with us.
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The Cairns Gateway to Reef and Rainforest
Barry looks back nostalgically at a former home in northern Australia.
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Exploring Far North Queensland
Barry Barford continues his journey through Australia's tropical North Queensland.
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Hercules Beetle, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger came across this gigantic bug while hiking in the rainforest of Costa Rica's northeast coastal region.
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Australia's Whitsunday Islands
Hiking, cycling, sailing - the Whitsunday Islands have it all. Barry Barford shares what's on offer.
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A Rainforested Canyon, Costa Rica
Sylvia did a side hike to a beautiful canyon near the Mi Cafecito coffee processing plant in Costa Rica
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In a Hawaiian Rainforest
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the lush vegetation and flowers of Kauai, the Garden Island.
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The Ruins of Copan, Honduras
DrFumblefinger recalls a visit to the ancient Mayan city of Copan, in Honduras. It is best known for its detailed stone carvings, especially the tall pillars known as stelae.
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Mi Cafecito Coffee Tours, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger tours a coffee plantation in eastern Costa Rica, part of a cooperative of local coffee growers.
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Toucan Alley
Opened in 1994, this park is privately owned and set in 16 hectares of sub-tropical rainforest, providing shelter for more than 800 birds.
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A Return to Wunderland
PHeymont returns to the world's largest miniature (how's that?) railroad to see how it's grown
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Albury, New South Wales
This award-winning Australian regional city stands out from the crowd.
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Guyana's Spectacular Kaieteur Falls
Kaieteur Falls, deep in the Amazon rainforest in Guyana's interior, is a spectacular reminder of the power of nature and our dependence on it
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Walking Around Old George Town
Every day PortMoresby found something new to amuse, from temples to a western-style supermarket, walking in Penang’s George Town.
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A Leverage of Faith
Jayita overcomes doubts and difficulties to make it to the top of St Victoria Hill in Malaysia
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PortMoresby's Stories
BLOGS November 10, 2013: The Tulou of Fujian Province November 17, 2013: The Worst Train in the World November 24, 2013: Buddhas of Bagan December 7, 2013: The Heart of Nyaungshwe December 12, 2013: Lawrence and the Pirates December 16, 2013: Walking the Buffalo January 23, 2014: Gallery: Fuli Town Market, Guangxi, China February 5, 2014: Gallery: A Beautiful Building in Bangkok February 12, 2014: Gallery: Details, Guangxi...
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A Trek to Mount Kilimanjaro: 1) Ascent to Shira
Mt. Kilimanjaro has fascinated me ever since I read Ernest Hemingway’s classic novella, “The Snows of Kilimanjaro“. Little did I know as a schoolboy that I would...