Jack’s Blowhole
Location: New Zealand, South Island, The Catlins
Very pretty, short hike to a surging sea cave
Cathedral Caves ♦
Location: New Zealand, South Island, The Catlins
Fabulous sea caves
McLean Falls
Location: New Zealand, South Island, The Catlins
Pretty waterfall with a short approach hike
Curio Bay ♦
Location: New Zealand, South Island, The Catlins
Petrified forest tidal shelf and home to an easy-to-view colony of penguins.
Fox Glacier ♦
Location: New Zealand, West Coast, Fox Glacier area
Scenic glacier with blue ice and nice ice climbing opportunities
Moeraki Boulders
Location: New Zealand, Otago, East Coast
Picturesque ancient rock spheres on a beach
Haast Pass
Location: New Zealand, West Coast, north of Queenstown
Scenic drive across New Zealand’s Southern Alps with stops for waterfalls and beautiful views
Jackson Bay
Location: New Zealand, West Coast, south of Haast
Remote scenic fishing village with a nice fish and chips caravan.
Northern Katmai National Park
Location: Alaska, Northern Alaskan Peninsula
National park with great scenery, hiking, and fly fishing options
King Salmon
Location: Alaska, Northern Alaskan Peninsula
Little town with excellent nearby salmon fishing and a great fishing lodge
Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes ♦
Location: Alaska, Northern Alaskan Peninsula
Dramatic and beautiful active volcanic valley – home of the Katmai Crater.
Becharof Lake
Location: Alaska, Northern Alaskan Peninsula
Great spot with multiple nearby fishing locations and nice hiking
Geographic Harbor ♦
Location: Alaska, Northern Alaskan Peninsula
Beautiful harbor with wildlife and nice fishing
Golden Gate Bridge
Location: California, San Francisco
Options for viewing the Golden Gate Bridge, including some iconic viewpoints.
Sutro Bath Ruins
Location: California, San Francisco
Explore the ruins of a late 19th century swimming pool complex
Napa Cycling
Location: California, Napa Valley
Basic information on cycling in Napa (with inspirational scenery pics)