nature
The Science and Nature of Wanderlust, tourism, landmarks for nature buffs and more.
Only Trash Leaves Trash
The mountains are calling and I must go! But first... In a world of hashtags and Snapchat, we find ourselves immersed in glorious content. Coffee, pine trees, Red Wing boots and raw denim, and all of it masked in camera filters and brand names.
By Old Wahsatch6 years ago in Wander
Two Roads
Two roads diverge in the woods And I… I stood there. Not knowing which way to turn. The day began early with bright blue skies and a hint of wistful breezes in the air. I could hear the robins outside my window playing in the pecan tree. Two frolicking squirrels were leaping from branch to branch collecting what they could for an early breakfast. Honestly, I felt as if I were in a Disney princess movie. I waited for the little mice to suddenly appear to help me dress and make my breakfast. Thank goodness, it didn’t happen. I don’t think I would have been that thrilled to see scurrying grey creatures and their little black droppings all through my kitchen, anyway. So I got out of bed, dressed myself, and toasted my own bagel for breakfast.
By April Hale6 years ago in Wander
Hiking Around the World!
Over the last few years, I have been lucky enough to go on many hiking adventures around the world. For me, it's a great way to experience to outdoors and nature. I use this time to be alone with my thoughts, and be away from my phone. Hiking is a great way to reflect on life, and escape your troubles.
By CHRIS WONG VLOGS7 years ago in Wander
The Climb
For one second imagine that you are standing on the edge of a cliff, are you terrified, or do you feel like if you were to jump you could fly? Your answer to that question is what will determine the way you live your life. What is life? Your'e breathing and your heart is beating, but do you live life like you are alive - or do you live it like you are dying? Here I am standing on the peak of a mountain, looking out into the distance, the way this makes me feel has got me asking myself, why do I live inside of a house? Why do I live my life within a crowd? The climb - I followed the trail up switchbacks, crossed through boulder fields, snowfields and ice; walked across glaciers, wandered through heaven, then reached the top of the sky. I climbed to come to find, there is no point where Earth starts and heaven stops. Right now, I'm holding serenity in the palm of my hand, with a sense of accomplishment in the other; here I stand. Atop the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, as high as the Continental Divide. If one were to fly past me right now, it feels like I could grab airplanes out of the sky.
By Travis George7 years ago in Wander
Mailbox Peak
Our hike started on a bright and crisp spring morning. We set out the door, coffees in hand, and poles strapped to our packs, expecting snow at the top based on the recent reports. My dad and I got in the car and pushed on to the highway; blinded by the rising sun.
By Sigurd l'Ermite7 years ago in Wander
The Joys of Hiking
In Washington, it tends to rain a lot. So one weekend in the fall, the forecast said it was going to be sunny, and I had to take advantage of that. I invited some friends and we went to Granite Mountain. Granite Mountain is a relatively difficult hike that ends in a pretty fun scramble. The whole way up, it was basically an unspoken race between me and two of my friends.
By Colin Bryant7 years ago in Wander
Waking the Senses
It was a horrible day: Tears, frustration, anger, harsh words, misunderstandings, and the list went on... My mind was reeling, but no thought stuck to my brain receptors, so I felt numb nothingness. In an effort to escape, I put on my jacket, walked down the stairs, and outside into the brisk October air. I found myself heading to one of the trails along Canmore's main roads. My head was only processing very basic thoughts:
By Rachel Weber7 years ago in Wander
Explore Your Backyard
When Carol (the name of his Jeep) came to be ours, every single time I got the opportunity, I had him out there exploring! He's taken me to places up there I had no idea existed. One of my favorite trips is to Tiddy Springs. Tiddy Springs is literally a mountain spring that people caught up in a little pipe that runs out into an old tub. We take glass jars with us for this trip and come home with the most refreshing, clean, clear, cold water I've ever found. The water is actually sweet! Nothing like our well water and definitely nothing like city water!
By Shanna Dewey7 years ago in Wander
Places to Go in Autumn
Autumn is my favourite season, with spring a close second. Everyone or almost everyone, likes to jet off on holiday in the summer. But why not get away in the autumn when everything is less packed and places are bursting with colour? You don’t necessarily have to go on holiday but there are definitely places where you could have a day out.
By Chloe Urquhart7 years ago in Wander
The Hermit Cave
This past Saturday I went on a hike; not alone, but with my family (my parents and my sister Keara, who just started the 2nd grade). We drove an hour to get to the location, though we live in the middle of the largest wildlife management area in Rhode Island. Our drive found us in Connecticut, traveling through historic Thompson, a town I automatically fell in love with. The large houses with their thick columns and rolling lawns of green grass instantly captured my heart. It’s a town I hope to visit again one day and explore. It was a gorgeous day, with a light wind and a shining sun (no wonder we witnessed a wedding party walking into their reception).
By Katrina Thornley7 years ago in Wander
Where the Sun and Earth Collide
High altitude is hard on the body and mind, and before you take the first step toward the summit that looms so ominously in the distance, you may notice that your breathing is strained, each lung full of cold air more forced than the last. If you're timing it right, your trip is starting before the sun has broken across the horizon, and the alpine environment is still and icy. For a moment, you wonder why on earth you decided to get out of your warm bed to do THIS, of all the fun, relaxing things to do on a Saturday morning. Other hikers are either arriving or already crawling up the mountain, and as you observe each of their solemn faces you feel something click within your chest. You ventured forth from a secure place to accomplish something, to utilize your body in the most arduous of ways, to conquer nature. Once there, it becomes obvious that you must take your first step forward, and you do, every single time.
By Logan Bailey7 years ago in Wander
Visit the Dead Sea While You Still Can
The Dead Sea is one of the world’s most famous bodies of water. Its lunar landscape, curative mud and saline water — on the surface of which is possible to lie and take a nap without worrying about drowning — attract over 1.7 million tourists a year. The Dead Sea is roughly 8.6 times saltier than the ocean. Unfortunately, this may not be the case for much longer.
By Uly Spitts7 years ago in Wander