North America Animal, Bird + Castles & palaces pictures

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Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Explore the outdoors, from rivers and lakes to mountains and volcanoes. Here miners once came to find gold and tourists now find nature’s recreational treasures.

From sharks and stingrays, to penguins and octopus, get close to a colorful collection of tropical sea creatures at this walk-through aquarium.

Flavor and fragrance is everywhere in this part of Florida, from the Latin spice of Miami, to the Margaritaville vibes of Key West, to the eucalyptus-scented Everglades.

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

Cruise along this northern coastline to enjoy scenic views and learn about Alaska’s interesting history.

An interactive journey through local conservation, modern innovation and science, proving that education can be creative and fun. 

A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.

Explore the prehistoric lakes, lily-speckled waterways and dense jungles of a landscape known to the Creek Indians as the Land of the Trembling Earth.

Explore a coastline of snaking rivers, sandy barrier islands and rich marshland. Discover this region’s African-American heritage and historic towns.

View a volcanic range, windswept islands, brown bears and numerous bird species in this vast Alaskan region.

View a volcanic range, windswept islands, brown bears and numerous bird species in this vast Alaskan region.

Check out Nebraska’s capital city, its oldest town and its largest city, as well as a landscape entwined with the Lewis and Clarke story in the state’s eastern region.

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

Visit charming oceanfront towns full of art, history and majestic panoramas. Zigzag through trails and mountains on the South Oregon coast.

This pioneer village offers visitors a snapshot into the 19th century with authentic period houses, interactive exhibits and demonstrations by costumed actors.

Experience a wild side of Oregon at this walkable wildlife safari. Photograph, feed and even pet exotic animals such as big cats and bears. 

Experience a wild side of Oregon at this walkable wildlife safari. Photograph, feed and even pet exotic animals such as big cats and bears. 

Miles of walking trails, untouched cultural sites and forest groves are set among the stunning landscape of this beautiful park.

This pioneer village offers visitors a snapshot into the 19th century with authentic period houses, interactive exhibits and demonstrations by costumed actors.

Explore the different landscapes and wildlife of North America in this park, which houses big cats, bears and birds of prey.

This pioneer village offers visitors a snapshot into the 19th century with authentic period houses, interactive exhibits and demonstrations by costumed actors.

Experience a wild side of Oregon at this walkable wildlife safari. Photograph, feed and even pet exotic animals such as big cats and bears.