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The Science and Nature of Wanderlust, tourism, landmarks for nature buffs and more.
Some of the Best Resorts Around the World
Who does not like to spend their vacation at a beautiful beach resort in Hawaii or an animal lodge in South Africa? Here are some of the most amazing resorts from all around the world.
Jahnavi sarinPublished 6 years ago in Wander10 of the Most Haunted Hiking Trails in the World
As long as humans have existed, people have told tales of ghostly hauntings. It seems like it's just part of human nature to believe in ghosts. Most of the time, you'll hear about rumors of haunted houses or haunted hotels. Sometimes, you'll hear about haunted hospitals where spooks are around every corner.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in Wander- Top Story - April 2018
Wildflowers That You Shouldn't Eat
Just because a plant is beautiful doesn't mean you should put it in your mouth. You might think that's obvious but the worst life hacks you should never try include eating whole containers of nutmeg, drinking Purell, and consuming morning glory seeds just because they can get you drunk or high. People need to be warned about everything! Also, there's no such thing as "obvious."
Ben KharakhPublished 6 years ago in Wander Arcadia Archives IV
Walk in the Park The Arcadia Management Area in Rhode Island is a very rarely talked about gem that most people have passed or entered. It spans more than 14,000 acres, making it the largest recreational area in the state. Arcadia covers land in West Greenwich, Exeter, Richmond, and Hopkinton (including Browning Mill Pond, Breakheart Pond, and Frosty Hollow Pond). Here, wildlife and people converge.
Katrina ThornleyPublished 6 years ago in WanderArcadia Archives III
Walk in the Park The Arcadia Management Area in Rhode Island is a very rarely talked about gem that most people have passed or entered. It spans more than 14,000 acres, making it the largest recreational area in the state. Arcadia covers land in West Greenwich, Exeter, Richmond, and Hopkinton (including Browning Mill Pond, Breakheart Pond, and Frosty Hollow Pond). Here, wildlife and people converge.
Katrina ThornleyPublished 6 years ago in WanderA Lesson from the John Muir Trail
About two years ago, my friend and I set off to trek the John Muir Trail, a 211-mile stretch that scales over the domineering passes throughout California's Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Troy WilkinsonPublished 6 years ago in Wander10 Enchanting Wildflowers Native to New Mexico
Anything that lives in the desert has to be tough to survive. Although they look dainty and delicate, these blossoms are actually hardy and strong. Sometimes the rarest and most beautiful discoveries are literally under our noses or in our own backyards. Next time you hike through one of our local trails, maybe you'll notice some of these treasures:
Cheryl LynnPublished 6 years ago in Wander- Top Story - March 2018
Niagara Falls Pitfalls
Niagara Falls is one of the United States' most beautiful landmarks. Everyone loves a waterfall, but at 167 feet tall and with an average flow of 85,000 cubic feet per second, Niagara Falls is three of the most gorgeous sights available all in one. That’s right! Niagara Falls is actually three waterfalls all in one. So if you're planning a trip to upstate New York or Canada, here are a few tricks to get you the best out of your journey.
Kristen BarenthalerPublished 6 years ago in Wander Most Beautiful Waterfalls in National Parks
There's something about watching the lively, roaring cascade of a waterfall that just puts your mind at ease. Waterfalls are nature's graceful rendition of a fountain—and to this day, no one has proven to be a better architect than Mother Nature herself.
Iggy PaulsenPublished 6 years ago in WanderBetween Real-Life and Dream-Walking
Not very many children, or most people for that matter, are aware of that fact that one of Sun Prairie’s own parks is home to one of the most beautiful spring-fed ponds in the area. So many people pass the entrance to this piece of paradise on a daily basis, completely oblivious to the treasure that lies a little way down the water. Approaching the tattered old bridge over the stream, one would never guess that a magical world lives beyond the rugged pine trees and moss-covered rocks. However, if one dares to venture down the path less traveled, they may find a breathtaking experience waiting to greet them.
Sati Ewers-KublyPublished 6 years ago in WanderWhy I Hike
Its about 10 pm and we’re just finishing pitching our small dome tent about 100 yards from a small lake in the Uinta Mountains of Utah. I’m probably 12 years old, and I’m with my dad and some other scouts and their dads.
Old WahsatchPublished 6 years ago in WanderPractical Practices in Mountain Etiquette
My last article was a bit of an anger fueled rant. I’ve spent the last few hikes stewing about how terrible our whole outdoor trending society is, and it’s made the first half of each hike pretty negative.
Old WahsatchPublished 6 years ago in Wander