San Francisco – California – USA (by gags9999)
Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco – California – USA (by Miguel Discart)
Nestled near the foot of Mount Adams in Washington’s Cascades Range, Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a scenic gem. Conboy Lake’s lush seasonal marshes and vibrant forests beckon to both visitors and wildlife. Located within an easy drive of Portland, Oregon, the refuge is a great escape for those seeking diverse scenery, idyllic recreational opportunities and a link to the history of the Northwest. Photo by Henry Kammetler (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).
New York City – New York – USA (by Bryan Ledgard)
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve – Colorado – USA (by Max and Dee Bernt)
City of Rocks National Reserve in Idaho is internationally renowned for its rock climbing. If you’re just getting started, try the Climbing Experience Program, which offers equipment and instruction for beginners. If you’d rather stick to trails, there’s plenty more activities like hiking, birding and horseback riding. Photo by National Park Service.
Chicago – Illinois – USA (by hjl)
Waimea Canyon – Kauai – Hawaii – USA (by Jeff)
A vital wetland in the Mississippi River watershed, Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas is a haven for a terrific variety of native wildlife and migratory birds. Its fertile forests and some three hundred lakes are interlaced with streams, swamps and bayous. The refuge also shows off some pretty fall colors. Photo by Rita Szabo (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).
Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco – California – USA (by ehpien)
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