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Mount St Helens is a North American stratovolcano . It was named after the British diplomat Lord St Helens , a friend of the traveler and explorer George Vancouver, who in 1772 conducted a topographic survey of the area here. Mount St Helens The Mount St Helens is located in the Cascade Mountains , a large mountain range in the wes…

In this article I will talk about the Salzkammergut , a beautiful area right in the heart of Austria . If there is a heaven on Earth, then perhaps it is here somewhere. Salzkammergut Austria Literally from German, Salzkammergut is translated as “property of the salt chamber” - a reference to the times when the local territories ric…

Located in northwestern South Africa , Namaqua National Park is a small protected area in the Northern Cape bordering Namibia and Botswana. Namaqua National Park The park is part of  Namaqualand , an arid semi-desert region that turns into a riot of colors in spring. This huge blanket of bright colors completely covers the earth a…

Lake Walcott State Park was founded in 1999 near the lake of the same name. It is located in a picturesque mountainous area, at an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level. The territory of the park occupies about 26 hectares of land, on which the Minidoka National Reserve is located. Wildlife abounds in the park and along the coas…

Kiawah Island extends over 15 kilometers of beach and dunes, which provide important functions. These functions include protection against storms from the highest areas, a habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species, a meeting and nesting place for sea turtles, and of course, a place with many opportunities to enjoy its …

Kikaua beach is one of the most beautiful, friendly and even familiar that we can find on this great island that is Hawaii . Its crystal clear waters and white sands are surrounded by volcanic rocks and large areas of trees with great shade for hot days. Its calm waters and clean sands make it ideal for all kinds of people, but esp…