Olympic National Park: One of the wildest places left in the USA [36 PICS]

The Mind-Blowing Mount Roraima Mount Roraima is the highest of the Pakaraima mountain chain in South America and one of the world’s most extraordinary natural geological formations. The 31 square kilometer summit area of Mount Roraima is defined by 400 meter tall cliffs on all sides and includes the borders of Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana. The tabletop mountains of the Pakaraima’s are considered some of the oldest geological formations on Earth, dating back to over two billion years ago. The result is the staggering landscape of Mount Rariama which we tour below in photographs and video:

driving across america Ok, here's what you're up against: I-40: That's the most direct route for you from NC, but that road ends in Barstow, CA and you'll have to use other routes from there. Before you leave NC, you'll climb up through the front range of the Appalachian's; 6 or 7 miles of 6% grade up into Asheville (Black Mountain), but there's no corresponding downgrade on the other side, though the road does get pretty "curvy" leading up to the TN line. From there on, it's pretty much a piece of cake, with a long downgrade at Ash Fork, AZ and the God awful heat of Needles, CA (and nearby Laughlin, NV is you like to gamble). On the upside, you can explore Memphis (lots to do there), Oklahoma (I'd recommend old Rt. 66 whenever possible), the unique flatness of the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico is a world unto itself. Arizona offers Meteor Crater and the Petrified Forest right on I-40, with the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley just 50 miles or so off your route. From Barstow, you'll have to go Ca.

30 Very Funny Books--Seriously It's a dreary day, so I thought I'd indulge myself and come up with a list of my favorite comedies. A caveat, however: this is not a fancy English-professor-y list of the finest, most exquisitely crafted, most erudite or intellectually sophisticated works on paper in the language. This is a list of the books that make me laugh until my mascara starts to run. These are books to read over your first cup of coffee or just before you go to sleep . Remember: a day you've laughed is day you haven't wasted--even if you didn't get out of bed. Some days you need a jump-start to get to the funny parts of life. You've probably heard of most of these titles, and maybe you've already read several of them. You ready? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. And of course this is just the beginning.

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia The stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park lies in the Lika region of Croatia. The park is surrounded by the mountains Plješevica, Mala Kapela, and Medveđak, which are part of the Dinaric Alps. The 16 blue-green Plitvice Lakes, which are separated by natural dams of travertine, are situated on the Plitvice plateau. Waterfalls connect the lakes, and the tallest waterfall is Veliki Slap at 70 meters (230 feet) tall. The Plitvice lakes area boasts a large variety of interesting and colorful flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy walking and hiking the many pathways and trails, or exploring the lakes by boat.

Glass Beach - The Dump You'll Want to Visit - Unfinished Man - StumbleUpon Before you say anything about the content of this article, I hate people who litter. I’ll judge you if I think you’re too lazy to recycle. I hate pollution and the death of our fragile ecosystems and all the rest. But- with that disclaimer out of the way- Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, California is the incredible result of human wastefulness and the resilience of nature. It’s like a little Inuksuk… I’ve been trolling around for lesser known landscapes to road trip to and explore, and stumbled across this chunk of multicoloured west coast paradise. These days, Glass Beach is a protected part of MacKerricher State Park, but in 1949, it was the site of an unrestricted dump. Eventually, California realized that dumping automobiles, appliances, toxic substances and razor sharp shards of glass into the water was probably a bad idea, and looked elsewhere for a dumping site. The beaches under the cliffs lay polluted, cluttered and ruined, and were basically treated as a forgotten ‘mistake.’

Lofted Forest Home: Organic Curves & Natural Materials Good things come to those who wait – particularly in a work of uniquely detailed and highly curved architecture. Nearly a decade in the making, this structure by Robert Harvey Oshatz is much like a tree house – lofted toward the top of the canopy around it – only bigger, grander, more complex and curved than most any tree house in the world. The perimeter of the structure is pushed out into the forest around it, curving in and out to create views as well as a sense of intimacy with the coniferous and deciduous tree cover. The wood and metal detailing is incredible in its variety and customization – each piece designed to fit a particular form and function. The curved, organic mix of materials continues to the interior of this elevated forest home – a conceptual play on the fluidity and complexity of music (the source of inspiration for the architect and client in the design).

Van Construction & off the grid and on the map I’ve never owned a RV. I edited in one once at Derby. A nice 30 something footer the station rented and parked in someone’s yard across the street from the Downs. I’ve never owned a van either. The fleet of live trucks I now drive around for work are in much better shape, well once Unit 10 went away. So there is my RV and van experience up until now. -Steve The Blank Canvass Insulate…or die trying Floored I always wanted a pop top. Interior Progress Cutting more holes (fridge vents) Rough Kitchen Layout Almost Finished Kitchen Power Center, holes, and propane detector. Of course this will all change slightly due to the fact that the battery separator gets really hot. Gas Plumbing Gas into Back of fridge Gas line to stove runs in under the sink. More pics of some of the stuff I’ve done over the past month. The properly mounted battery separtor. Inside the power center. The inverter/charger on the left. A look at the kitchen with the counter top laid and the stove set. The pantry. Plumbing Running water!

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