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Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, California.

Badwater Basin: a practical visitor guide to North America’s lowest point

At 282 feet below sea level, Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America — and one of Death Valley's most surreal landscapes. Walk out onto vast salt flats that stretch for nearly 200 square miles, where the ground beneath your feet forms bizarre…

The road to the Sierra Nevada mountains in Death Valley National Park.

A visit to the hottest place on earth: Death Valley, California

You may expect Death Valley National Park in California to be hot – but it is also utterly spectacular. Las Vegas to Dante’s View Coming the back way from Las Vegas may have been a navigational error, but it works out for the best at…

Wilpena Pound (Ikara), South Australia: Guide for first time visitors

This guide to Wilpena Pound (Ikara) in outback South Australia gives you the key facts: opening hours, park pass prices, how to get there by car, the best walks, road conditions, accessibility, and the best times to visit so your experience goes smoothly. What is Wilpena Pound? Wilpena Pound — known as Ikara (meaning "meeting place") in…

Plan your visit to Lane Cove National Park: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The bushland beauty of Lane Cove National Park offers a tranquil escape within Sydney’s northern suburbs. Here’s everything you need to know before visiting, from opening hours and ticket prices to parking and nearby attractions. History and overview of Lane Cove National Park Lane Cove…

Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Kangaroo Island: Hours, entry & visitor tips

First time visiting Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on Kangaroo Island, South Australia? This guide covers opening hours, entry details, how to get there, what to expect — and nearby attractions. Overview of Cape du Couedic Lighthouse Cape du Couedic Lighthouse stands on the rugged south-west…

The stairs at Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island.

Admirals Arch, Kangaroo Island: Hours, prices, parking & visitor tips

First time visiting Admirals Arch on Kangaroo Island, South Australia? This guide covers opening hours, entry fees, how to get there, what to expect — and nearby attractions. Overview of Admirals Arch Admirals Arch is a striking natural stone arch on the southwest coast of…

Newcomer House at Antietam National Battlefield, Virginia.

Entrance fees at Antietam National Battlefield: A visitor’s guide

Antietam National Battlefield, located in Sharpsburg, Maryland, offers a poignant glimpse into American Civil War history. To enhance your visit, understanding the park's entrance fees and available passes is essential. Why visit Antietam National Battlefield? On September 17, 1862, the fields and farms around Sharpsburg,…

A gnarled tree in Bunya Mountains National Park, Queensland.

Walking in Bunya Mountains National Park: rainforest trails, lookouts and local wildlife

Bunya Mountains National Park, Queensland’s second oldest national park, is home to the largest natural stand of bunya pines in the world. It offers 35 km of well-maintained walking tracks that weave through lush rainforest, grasslands, eucalypt woodlands and scenic ridge lines. Whether you're after…

Walking in Auburn River National Park, QLD: A practical guide

Auburn River National Park, located 40 km south of Mundubbera in Queensland, offers dramatic granite gorges, river views, and a chance to immerse yourself in rugged natural beauty. With three distinct walking trails suited to varying fitness levels, it’s an excellent destination for hikers, nature…

A bear in Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley.

Desperately searching for bears in Yellowstone National Park

After a week in Wyoming with no bear sightings, an expedition into the Lamar Valley is the final hope… Looking for bears in the Lamar Valley An air of misery overwhelms the car. We’ve driven to the end of the Lamar Valley – supposedly the…