Although Alpharetta is not a particularly big city now, experts predict that in about 25 years, Alpharetta will be the geographical center of metro Atlanta, as the area continues to expand North. After driving past many empty fields, or wooded areas, you might find it hard to believe that Alpharetta will really become such a major city. What you probably don't know is that much of Alpharetta's empty land is owned by some of the biggest names in the nation.

Oklahoma offers a deep, unexpected travel experience shaped by wide-open skies, rich tribal history, and a music legacy that runs through jukeboxes and dance halls. In Oklahoma City, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum showcases the art, artifacts, and grit of the American West. At Mount Scott, visitors can drive to the summit for panoramic views or spot bison grazing below. It’s a place where the sound of the wind and the crunch of gravel underfoot replace the noise of daily life.

Alice Springs, located in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, is a town deeply connected to the desert landscapes and Aboriginal culture that define the region. Long an important meeting place for the Arrernte people, it remains a center of Indigenous art and traditions, with galleries and cultural institutions showcasing some of the world’s most renowned Aboriginal artworks and stories.

Besides being one of the largest and most remote of the Galapagos Islands, Fernandina Island is home to the area's most active volcano. It also boasts the most pristine ecosystem; unlike other islands in the Galapagos, Fernandina has thus far avoided the introduction of any non-native mammal species.

A shallow lake at over 3200 feet above sea level in central west Kenya, it is the home of the Kamasya and Njamus who raise cattle and crops and fish for tilapia. The lake covers about 50 square miles.