Simone Scully

For years, people hungered for the perfect red. The color has a long human history: Mesoamerican scribes used it to record their history, while the Old Testament paints it as the color of sin. In Europe, monarchs draped themselves in rich reds to…

From Acadia National Park in Maine to Yosemite National Park in California, America is brimming with breathtaking wild lands. Once you visit one, it’s hard to not keep going back. That’s why, ahead of Labor Day, we’ve compiled this list of some of…

(MORE: Most Amazing Hidden Gem In Every State) Some of the most impressive road trips run along the coasts of the country, such as State Route 1 in California. This road hugs the stunning Pacific coast, giving roadtrippers the opportunity to see such…

Mother Nature is full of surprises every changing season. Check out these amazing phenomena you can only see during the summer months, from the midnight sun to tree-climbing goats. 1. Brown Bears at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park Inhabited by…

Nothing reveals the beauty of the changing seasons more than the arrival of fall. But Mother Nature has more in store than apple picking season and fall foliage. Do more than your typical leaf peeping and check out these incredible natural phenomena…

The world around us is constantly changing: buildings are built and destroyed while cities expand as the population grows, and the climate affects ecosystems, shore lines and glaciers across the planet. Many of our favorite travel destinations, from…

Spanning more than 84 millions acres in every state and the American territories, the National Park Service is home to 59 breathtaking national parks. Encompassing mountain ranges, deserts, lakes and gorges, these parks are also some of the most…

Located in the northeastern corner of Ethiopia near the border with Eritrea, the Danakil Depression has been called “the gateway to Hell” because it is one of the hottest and harshest places on Earth, with recorded temperatures of 125 degrees reports…

The National Park Service has released data on its most visited parks in America in 2015, and the most popular park was Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Located at the border between North Carolina and Tennessee and world-renown for its ancient…

Mother Nature is full of surprises every changing season. Check out these amazing phenomena you can only see during the winter months, from the arrival of elephant seals to the northern lights. (MORE: Amazing Winter Travel Destinations) 1. Apostle…

​There's nothing like the feeling of traveling to a new place for the first time. Whether it’s tasting some new exotic food, visiting a fairytale-like castle that's steeped in centuries of history, or taking in a breathtaking landscape for the first…

Best known for their role in helping Santa Claus fly around the world on Christmas Eve, real reindeer are some very impressive mammals all year round - even without Rudolph’s shiny nose. These animals are the only member of the deer family where both…

Volcanic eruptions are some of the most powerful forces in the world, creating mountains and deep craters across the United States. Photographer and pilot Jassen Todorov, 41, has captured stunning aerials of some of America’s most dramatic volcanoes…

Perched on cliffs or hidden deep in caves, the world is full of ancient sites that have stood for thousands of years. From cave paintings depicting early human life, to burial grounds, to mysterious henges, here are 33 amazing prehistoric sites…

From sweeping gorges to jagged peaks, America is home to breathtaking, vibrant wildernesses just waiting to be explored. Trevor DeHaas, 26, recently quit his job to explore these landscapes accompanied only by his furry best friend, Kahlua, a…

Located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico, White Sands National Monument is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the United States. As the world’s largest gypsum dunefield, this snow-white landscape is known for its harsh environment…

From the rugged landscapes of Ireland to Battle Harbor on the Labrador Coast of Canada, Wales-based photographer Finn Beales has captured some stunning destinations around the world, giving himself only three days to immerse himself in the culture…

From the Bahamas to the Arctic to the city lights of London, German photographer Timo Lieber has traveled the world in search of interesting patterns for his aerial photography. “I find aerial photography spectacular, not only in the way it showcases…

The land of volcanic landscapes, dramatic beaches and breathtaking waterfalls, Iceland is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Photographer John Kosmopoulos recently captured stunning images of Iceland’s beauty while traveling along…

Located in deserts, near craters and between cliffs, America is home to some airports in beautiful – and unusual – places. Jassen Todorov, 41, owns a 1976 Piper Warrior plane and flies about twice a week to capture spectacular aerial photography. As…