Voyage just off the coast of California to the Channel Islands, one of the lesser-known US national parks. Explore dramatic sea cliffs, grassy headlands and rocky islets on your choice of daily excursions—whether you choose to hike, kayak, paddleboard or simply walk a beautiful beach....
Illuminated Manuscript, Map Of Some Unidentified Islands Off The Southern Anatolian Coast From Book On Navigation, Walters Art Mu Picture. Originally composed in 932 AH / 1525 CE and dedicated to Sultan Süleyman I ("The Magnificent"), this great w
Trip Log: Outrigger Canoe Sailing the California Channel Islands: These amazing Islands are right here off the California coast. Part national park, part privately conserved. Seen like a mirage from the mainland, they beckon you to sail there in an outri
17. Apo Island[SEE MAP] Forming part of the protected Coral Triangle, Apo Island is a volcanic island located off the southern coast of Negros. The island’s main claim to fame is that it offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities in the Philippines – and that’s...
Togian Islands is an archipelago located in the transition zone of Wallace and Weber lines across the central Gulf of Tomini, off the coast of Central Sulawesi. The islands are situated roughly in the middle of Sulawesi’s northern and southern tips. ...
Set your sights on these can't-miss wineries during your next visit to California's wine country. Lyn Mettler|Sharael KolbergApril 23, 2024 The 25 Best Beaches on the East Coast for 2024 Plan the perfect summer getaway at these picture-perfect seaside locations. ...
9. Galapagos[SEE MAP] Scott Ableman / Flickr Often referred to as the Enchanted Isles, the Galápagos Islands are a collection of volcanic islands and smaller islets in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador. What makes this string of islands so special is the spectacular ecosystem. It ...
Notable Places in the AreaInisheer Aerodrome Aerodrome Photo: Towel401, CC BY-SA 4.0. Inisheer Aerodrome is located on the island of Inisheer, one of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay off the coast of County Galway, Ireland.Saint Gobnait's Church Photo: Eskerroe, CC BY-SA 4.0. St. ...
Notable Places in the AreaTai Lei Islet Photo: Hiroki Ogawa, CC BY 3.0. Tai Lei, also referred to as Tai Lei Chau, is a small island located off the island of Peng Chau in Hong Kong.Finger Hill Peak Photo: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0. Finger Hill is the highest peak on the ...
Through an agreement between the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service, we are mapping the Quaternary geology of the five islands comprising Channel Islands National Park off the coast of southern California. As no detailed surficial geologic map exists for the islands, park staff...