Chobe National Park, located in the far northeastern corner of Botswana, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and one of Africa's premier safari destinations. Known for its immense elephant population—estimated at over 120,000—the park offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat
Black Hills National Forest covers a mountainous island of forests in western South Dakota, surrounded by the open plains of the Great Plains. The landscape includes granite peaks, narrow canyons, ponderosa pine forests, lakes, streams, and rolling grasslands. The forest stretches across a large portion of the Black Hills and contains some of the highest elevations in the region.
The Northwest Territories is a vast northern region of Canada defined by open tundra, boreal forests, major rivers, and some of the country’s largest lakes. Yellowknife, the territorial capital, sits on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake and serves as a central hub for travel, government, arts, and northern commerce. Farther north, communities such as Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk provide access to the Arctic landscape and coastal regions. T
Channel Islands National Park protects five islands and the surrounding waters off the coast of Southern California: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara Island. Separated from the mainland by the Santa Barbara Channel, the islands contain steep cliffs, sea caves, beaches, grasslands, and rugged hills shaped by wind and ocean conditions.
Altun Ha, where archaeologists found a nine-pound jade carving among these ruins, the largest ever uncovered in a Mayan civilation.
Other Popular Destinations in Belize
San Ignacio
San Ignacio sits in western Belize’s Cayo District on the banks of the Macal and Mopan Rivers, where the town and its sister settlement of Santa Elena are linked by Belize’s lone suspension bridge. Its location also makes San Ignacio a gateway to both inland Belize and the nearby Guatemalan border, making it easy for curious travelers to explore beyond town limits.
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker lies off the coast of Belize, a small island that was once a quiet fishing village and today still feels wonderfully uncrowded compared to many Caribbean destinations. Its name likely comes from an English twist on “Hicaco,” the old Spanish name meaning coco plum, a nod to the island’s early days and bilingual roots.