Redwood National and State Parks protect a remarkable coastal landscape in northern California, where ancient redwood forests grow alongside rivers, prairies, wetlands, and the Pacific Ocean. The protected area extends across a series of parks in Del Norte and Humboldt counties, preserving some of the tallest trees on Earth. Dense stands of coast redwoods create shaded forest environments beneath a canopy of towering trunks, while nearby coastal bluffs and beaches provide a striking contrast.

Arusha, Tanzania is a destination for adventurers! Situated between Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and Serengeti National Park, Arusha is an ideal starting point for your next Tanzanian safari trip and is a gateway city for climbers interested in summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.

This city in the Rhine Gorge is known for its winemaking, dramatic landscapes and 15-minute cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument (celebrating the German victory over France in 1871).

British influences are quite evident in Victoria, from afternoon tea times to elegant Victorian architecture. This capital of British Columbia on Vancouver Island provides ample outdoor recreation, with its public parks and access to both the ocean and wilderness. Cyclists will be right at home here, as Victoria boasts a seemingly endless number of bike paths for exploring.

Worcester, Massachusetts is located on the Blackstone River, near Lake Quinsigamond. Points of interest include: the American Antiquarian Society; the Worcester Art Museum; the Worcester Historical Museum; the John Woodman Higgins Armory; and the Worcester Science Center, with collections on the biological and physical sciences; and the Worcester
Music Festival.