1. Fly Geyser, Nevada
The beauty of nature is worth exploring whenever we can. And when a lot of people put emphasis on holidays in the big cities, now with the pandemic, it is even more important for us to look at the smaller attractions and help natural reserves. The Fly Geyser is on the Fly Ranch Property and the two geysers that make it up are actually man-made accidents.
In 1964 they tried to make a well but the drill ended up digging into a geothermal water source. They tried to sell the well after but were unsuccessful. The seal ended up failing and it created the geyser, while the minerals dissolved into the hot water and created the cones and travertine pools that can be seen around it now.
Together with the thermophilic algae that give the mounds their green and red color, the geyser is a natural beauty that you should not miss if you are in the area. Nature walks are being held there between April and October, so if you are a landscape or nature photography enthusiast you should definitely attend one.
2. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana
Just out of New Orleans, 45 minutes away, is the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The preserve protects the Mississippi River Delta, home to six separate sites and a park headquarters. Named after the French pirate Jean Lafitte who used the delta as a place for his treasure, it is a beautiful reserve you could visit on vacation.
Close enough to both Lafayette and New Orleans, the trails in the preserve are wonderful so you can see all the fauna and flora, you can even see the alligators swim around, or take one of the canoe tours. You can have a relaxing trip, learn more about the area and its history at one of the visitor centers and exhibitions, and even learn the Cajun traditions from the very people who uphold them.
If you want a non-crowded place to visit and to see some amazing scenery this is one of the places to choose.
3. Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
UNESCO World Heritage Sites aim to protect and conserve landmarks and sites that have cultural, historical, scientific, or any other form of significance to the world. What makes Taos Pueblo even more important as such a landmark is also the fact that it is the only Native American site included on this list. The buildings that are still being lived in are over 1,000 years old and made up of straw, water, and dirt, all mixed together to form adobe, which is then made into bricks.
The site is also a National Historic Landmark so if you find yourself in the west or around New Mexico, you should definitely stop to visit and learn more about their history. Very few tourists know about this destination and it should not be overlooked, so check their website to know more about it if you plan to visit.
