Mallorca, Spain

Sóller is a town and municipality near the north west coast of the Balearic Island of Mallorca, Spain, 3 km inland from Port de Sóller, in a large, bowl-shaped valley that also includes the village of Fornalutx and the hamlets of Biniaraix and Binibassi.

Mallorca (Majorca) in Spain is famous for beach resorts, coves, limestone mountains, and historical remains like Roman and Moorish artifacts. Popular attractions include Sóller, Palma, Ermita de La Victoria, and Castell de Santueri, among others. It also offers picturesque spots like Pollença and Banyalbufar.

The Nordic Beauty Of Hitra and Froya

Inner Hallarvagen along route 716 in Froya

Hitra is a municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The municipality covers the island of Hitra and hundreds smaller islands, islets, and skerries. Frøya is the westernmost municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Fosen region and consists of the island of Frøya, which lies north of the island of Hitra, as well several thousand other small islands surrounding the island of Frøya.

Streets of Trondheim

Trondheim, historically Kaupangen, Nidaros and Trondhjem is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 2020, it was the third most populous municipality in Norway, and was the fourth largest urban area.

On The Move: Point Reyes National Seashore

Sunset on Limantour Beach. Point Reyes National Seashore, CA

The Point Reyes Peninsula has long baffled geologists. Why should the rocks of this craggy coast match rocks in the Tehachapi Mountains more than 310 miles to the south? The answer lies in plate tectonics and the continual motion of the Earth’s crust. Geologically, Point Reyes National Seashore is a park on the move. The… Continue reading On The Move: Point Reyes National Seashore

Land of Turmoil: Lava Beds National Monument

Bunchgrass Trail & Schonchin Butte, Lava Beds National Monument, CA

Lava flows from the Medicine Lake Volcano shaped the Lava Beds landscape, creating a wide range of habitats for a diverse, and sometimes surprising, array of flora and fauna

Manhattan Of Trees: Redwood National Park

Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail. Redwood National Park, CA

A hike through Redwood National and State Parks capturing images of Ah-Pah, Lady Bird Johnson, Prairie Creek and Trillium Falls trails

Born of Fire: Pinnacles National Park

Machete Ridge. Pinnacles National Park, CA

A hike through a couple trails in Pinnacles National Park capturing images of Balconies Cave, Balconies Cliffs and Machete Ridge