Nelson sits along the West Arm of Kootenay Lake in southeastern British Columbia, embraced by the rugged peaks of the Selkirk Mountains and threaded with over 350 heritage buildings that tell the story of its silver-rush beginnings. A short trip outside town leads to spots like the Salmo–Troup Rail Trail, a wide, gentle path that follows an old rail line for kilometers through forest and alongside rivers.

Antelope Canyon is a narrow sandstone slot canyon on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, near Page and Lake Powell. It is divided into two main sections, Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon, both shaped by water erosion through Navajo Sandstone. The canyon is known for flowing walls, narrow passages, and shifting patterns of light and shadow.

Kuranda is a pretty town set amongst the glorious mountains of the Atherton Tablelands, and famous for its wonderful markets. There is spectacular rainforest surrounding the town, with various walking tracks.

Gainesville is a north-central Florida city known for its university community, natural areas, and strong connection to education and research. The city is home to the University of Florida, whose campus is a major part of local life and culture. Gainesville is surrounded by rolling terrain, freshwater springs, forests, and wetlands, giving it a landscape that differs from Florida’s coastal cities.

Sausalito was incorporated in 1893, and named by 18th century Spanish explorers for the "little willow" trees (Saucelito) which were found, in abundance, on the banks of its streams.