The Great Lakes rely heavily on groundwater and precipitation for their replenishment. The tons of water that plummet through Niagara Falls create the brown foam beneath them. This foam contains suspended particles of decayed vegetative matter. This foam originates from the shallow eastern basin of Lake Erie. A section of…

French Polynesia’s largest island, Tahiti, is a popular vacation destination. The island is divided into Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Iti, with the large western peninsula and smaller eastern peninsula. Captain James Cook explored Tahiti in the 18th century, and the islands often featured in the works of French artist Paul…

The Amalfi Coast, a 50-kilometer stretch of coastline along the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula, is a popular holiday destination. Its dramatic cliffs and rugged shoreline are dotted with quaint pastel-colored fishing villages. The road from Salerno to Sorrento runs along the coast. …

If you’re planning a trip to the Montana Rocky Mountains, consider visiting Glacier National Park. This 1,583 square mile park is filled with glacier-carved peaks and valleys. You can drive across the park along the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road, and hike or bike seventy miles of trails. Glacier National Park is…

There are so many things to do in New York City that there is a place for everyone! This five-borough city is where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Manhattan is the most populous of the five and is considered one of the world’s major cultural, commercial, and financial…

The Grand Canyon is a natural wonder, marked by layered bands of red rock that reveal millions of years of geological history. It is ten miles across, one mile deep and stretches for 277 miles. Much of the Canyon is national park, and the park’s trails offer scenic vistas and…

In the Andes Mountains of Peru is the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. It was constructed in the 15th century and later abandoned. Its dry-stone walls are a marvel of architecture, and the buildings play on the alignment of astronomical stars. The site is a great example of an astronomical…

If you’re planning a family vacation to Paris, you’ll want to plan your itinerary around activities for children. Children love visiting museums and gardens, and Paris has something for them in every neighborhood. But how do you get around in the city? Here are some tips. After you read the…

The Maldives is a popular tourist destination with a thriving economy. Despite its isolation, the Maldives has a strong sense of community and culture. Despite this, the Maldivian economy is still largely a small scale handicraft industry. Industries on the islands range from coir production to fish canning to boatbuilding…