Tag: “Atlas Mountains”

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  1. Qartaba, Lebanon

    Qartaba (aka 'Kartaba'), Lebanon is a beautiful, tranquil mountain village. At 54 km distance from Beirut, Qartaba sits on the mountains above *Byblos, one of the oldest cities in the world (*worth a visit for the old souq, countless fossils--20% of the world's supply is from here!, and ancient seaport).

    At an altitude of 1250m, Qartaba is recognized with having a healthy climate and beautiful scenery.

  2. Buffalo River

    The Buffalo National River flows free over swift running rapids and quiet pools for its 135-mile length. One of the few remaining rivers in the lower 48 states without dams, the Buffalo cuts its way through massive limestone bluffs traveling eastward through the Arkansas Ozarks and into the White River.

  3. Ala Archa National Park

    Ala Archa is a large national park in Kyrgyzstan, located in the mountains and valleys surrounding the Ala Archa river, roughly 30km south of Bishkek.

  4. Altyn Arashan

    Altyn Arashan (Golden Spa in Kyrgyz) is a hot-springs hotel located in a high mountain valley above Karakol. Don't let the term "hot-springs hotel" fool you - this isn't your typical spa.

  5. Emerald Village Mine

    Emerald Village mine is home to the North Carolina Mining Museum and Bon Ami mine. Not far off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland, NC it is a wonderful stop for a day of history and trying your hand at mining.

  6. Red Rock Canyon

    Red Rock Canyon is a newly acquired part of the Colorado Springs Trails and Open Spaces system. It is the geological continuation of the Garden of the Gods, located a mere mile on the other side of the highway.

  7. Purisima Creek Redwoods

    A wonderful redwood park with a creek running through it just outside of the coastal town of Half Moon Bay. It has about 20 miles of trails with everything from a a leisurely stroll to mountain biking.

  8. Banff National Park

    Banfff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains is considered one of the premier destination spots in the world. The park, created in 1883, spans 2,564 square miles of mountains, valleys, meadows, waterfalls and hot springs.

  9. Lake Tahoe View at Sunset

    A rustic cabin overlooks Lake Tahoe and a lovely sunset.

  10. Morning Light at Rocky Mountain National Park

    It was much too early in the morning for me to be up, but I'm glad I was to see Rocky Mountain National Park in the beautiful, morning light.