The National Park system is America’s greatest contribution to the world. The first National Park in the world, Yellowstone, was set aside by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872 for the enjoyment of future generations. The idea spread. There are 58 National Parks in the U.S. alone and 1,842 worldwide and continues to […]
Yosemite HD
Yosemite HD from Project Yosemite. This video is a collaboration between Sheldon Neill and Colin Delehanty.
Sri Lanka – Experience the Great Outdoors
The island nation of Sri Lanka is filled with a staggering number of natural wonders. To experience Sri Lanka is to experience the great outdoors. The beauty of the land and seascapes is only complemented by the rich variety of flora and fauna. The Sri Lankan people are culturally and religiously bound to the concept […]
Kakadu National Park
John Borthwick shares his experience travelling to the World Heritage listed site Kakadu National Park seems to have more creatures per metre than anywhere since Noah’s Ark. With its 50 species of mammal, 280 types of bird and 75 kinds of reptile – not to mention over 1300 plant varieties – I sometimes think of […]
Beautiful Views of Planet Earth
YouTube: Beautiful Views of Planet Earth A special selection of natural scenes from around the world.
Aurora Borealis (the northern lights) in Norway
[View video at The Aurora.] Terje Sorgjerd spent a week capturing one of the biggest aurora borealis shows in recent years. Shot in and around Kirkenes and Pas National Park in Norway, bordering Russia, at 70 degree north and 30 degrees east. Temperatures around -25 Celsius.
National Parks around Orlando
Anytime you mention the city of Orlando, most people’s thoughts turn to theme parks, especially Walt Disney World. With a major airport located in the city, Orlando is readily accessible and there are a number of cheap flights to Florida that land here. It’s very easy to find flights to Orlando just by searching online […]
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