nature

The Science and Nature of Wanderlust, tourism, landmarks for nature buffs and more.

The Wonder of Beautiful Meaningless Things
Does a flower bloom because it is meaningful? Yes, no, maybe both. Sometimes we confuse meaningfulness with usefulness. The usefulness of a flower is reproduction. It protects the plant’s reproductive organs, attracts pollinators, and bears fruits and seeds. We’ve all been taught this basic plant biology lesson somewhere in our elementary education, but probably haven’t thought about it again since.
By ...4 years ago in Wander
The Other Way
I am so exhausted that I find it hard to write. I have been traveling all day and wearing a mask for more than 10 hours, barely able to breath. I got out of bed at 430AM in Philadelphia, rushed to the airport, and have been going ever since. Here, in CR, it is only 8PM, but my body knows it is really 10. I have a choice...to try to stay up until my normal bedtime or to just go to bed right now and possibly wake up in the middle of the night. That really isn’t a choice for me.
By Om Prakash John Gilmore4 years ago in Wander
Kedarkantha Trek, Uttarakhand
Kedarkantha is a breathtaking walk that allows photographers to capture the magical snow falling from the pine trees. The 'I rule the world' position at the summit of Kedarkantha Summit would make a fantastic profile picture, and the breathtaking vistas in the background will make your friends envious!
By Moustache Escape5 years ago in Wander
WITH THESE 4 WEAPONS YOU CAN HUNT ALMOST ANYTHING ON THE PLANET
INTERESTED IN HUNTING SMALL AND LARGE GAME WITH AS FEW WEAPONS AS POSSIBLE? Are you the type of person who sees guns only as tools for hunting? What if, instead of spending all of your money buying new hunting weapons, you could instead spend that money on extra hunting time? If so, this is the list for you.
By Christopher Harvey5 years ago in Wander
Northern Lights
In the explosion of colored light, the northern light collides with the electrons in the atoms, and the electrons return to their original low-energy state, a process that releases photons (light particles) known as auroras after a collision. Scientists say that their bright colors are caused by the pleasing gases from the earth's atmosphere, especially oxygen, which emits the green color of the aurora borealis.
By F sapkota5 years ago in Wander
Southern Scotland: some natural wonders
Scotland abounds with natural wonders. Here are brief introductions to some of those to be found south of the highlands. Loch Lomond
By John Welford5 years ago in Wander
How To Appreciate The Natural World
How does one appreciate the natural world? Appreciating the natural world means noticing it, combining with it, and then relaxing into it. Noticing the inherent beauty of nature is the first step. It’s good to pay attention to the small details and textures of plants, animals, the sky, etc.
By Dream Silas5 years ago in Wander
Cow Shit!
We got up early in the morning, excited to be going to Great Yarmouth for our holiday. We were singing in the car with the windows down, happily driving down the country lanes and taking in every sight of the country. We hadn't had a holiday for a while due to illness, so we were relieved to be finally getting away (that was when my husband finally found his car keys...which took him a whole hour, after complaining that I had spent ten minutes looking for my purse!).
By Carol Ann Townend5 years ago in Wander
Candace Clicks with Twins. Top Story - June 2021.
I have wished, at times, that I had been born twins. That way, the part of me that appreciates the conveniences of city living could reside in comfort, while the part of me that strongly prefers rural life could enjoy communing with nature. However, as twins, I would be two individuals, not one. Living apart from my hypothetical twin would separate me from my best friend. Neither of us would derive pleasure from the other's experiences in the other place. After pondering this, I concluded that having a twin wouldn't solve my conundrum of wanting to be in two places at the same time.
By Ben Waggoner5 years ago in Wander
10 Least Visited National Parks
Despite travel coming to a near standstill in 2020, national parks in the United States received 237 million visits combined. While that’s the lowest visitor numbers since 1980, it’s still a lot of people.
By Haley Keller5 years ago in Wander
Hawa Mahal, More Than Just a Breezy Affair
Jaipur’s exquisite Hawa Mahal, the 18th-century Palace of Winds is a rose-tinted example of the Pink City’s architectural splendour. However, as popular a visual the lattice windowed façade might be, there is still much about this 87-ft tall monument that many don’t know. (Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons, Ronakshah 1990)
By satya thakur 5 years ago in Wander
Nature
Nature Where do I go when I want to lose control? Where do I breathe when all fails me? Nature is my best friend, though we disagree there is safety in nature. When I hike in the hills or mountains, when I swim in the river or lakes I am at peace. If I sit on a beach or near trees my mind is at ease. My only problem is my body can't keep up. I've fell in quicksand, tumbled down hills, was stuck between rocks, almost drowned in a current, fell into frozen water, and the list goes on.
By Maunalokelani Kirkwood5 years ago in Wander