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The top 25 places to visit in the USA

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This amazing planet we all share is home to countless vacation destinations that range from breathtakingly beautiful to incredibly intriguing and totally bizarre.

Since the United States is one of the largest countries in the world, one would expect it to have plenty of awesome places to visit.

And guess what? It does!

From sea to shining sea, from the Florida Keys to Alaska and the Hawaiian islands – and everywhere in between, there is natural beauty to behold most everywhere you look.

I invite you to check out 25 of the most popular of the bunch by watching the short video featured below.

Spoiler alert: You’ll see some absolutely gorgeous scenery.

Note: This video is best enjoyed at full screen. Simply click on the “square” icon in the lower-right corner of the video after it begins playing.

Time-lapse video: The incredible natural beauty of Canada

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Canada is the world’s second largest country and it’s home to some of the planet’s most stunning natural scenery as well.

Ancient forests, magnificent waterfalls, pristine coastlines, the majestic Rocky Mountains…you’ll find all that and more in this vast land.

The short video below provides a time-lapse photographic tour of the Canadian Rockies in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.

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“Choices”

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“I’ve had choices, since the day that I was born.”  –George Jones (via the song “Choices”)

That line from that song has always resonated with me, because it’s so true.

Our Creator gave each and every one of us the ability to think for ourselves and make our own choices as we live out our lives here on planet Earth. Of course He also gave us the ultimate guidebook to consult as we evaluate the range of choices before us, but we are still completely free to ultimately make our own choices as we see fit.  [Read more…]

Video: The intriguing land of fire and ice

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It’s no secret that Iceland has some rather cold winters, and the summers can be pretty chilly as well.

But what many folks don’t realize is just how much natural beauty there is to see there.

Snow-capped mountains, massive glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, steaming hot springs, herds of feral horses…

You’ll find all that and more on this wonderfully intriguing island.  [Read more…]

Video: The awesome beauty of spring in the Montana wilderness

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Our world is full of places that are just overflowing with stunning natural beauty and I love sharing some of that beauty and wonder with you via photos and videos.

While there is plenty to see and enjoy in various countries around the globe, I really love featuring everything America has to offer the most. After all, this is home to me.

Today’s video features the natural beauty of spring in one of America’s most beautiful states. Montana is a land of towering mountains, extensive open plains and expansive forests, each of which offers its own special beauty to our world.  [Read more…]