The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia, is the largest living thing on Earth, and even visible from outer space. The 2,300km-long ecosystem comprises thousands of reefs and hundreds of islands made of over 600 types of hard and soft coral. It's home to countless species of colourful fish, molluscs and starfish, plus turtles, dolphins and sharks.

Beachfront walk with cliffs and panoramic ocean views.

Wilderness Expert Chelsea Griffie:

Is an expensive one, but within hiking distance to some really cool areas such as the M*A*S*H filming location site.

A rugged area in the Santa Monica Mountains that was once home to the Chumash tribe, Malibu Creek State Park is now known more so as the filming location for M*A*S*H and Planet of the Apes. With over 8,000 acres to explore, extensive hiking trails and a rock pool swimming hole, it’s also nicknamed SoCal’s Yosemite.

The Hoh, made famous for giant trees that were used to help build America is best known for receiving over 12 feet of rain each year.  From Twilight to Banana Slugs and Roosevelt Elk, visitors to the Hoh Region come for a wide variety of reasons. With beaches nearby, as well as an opportunity to climb Mount Olympus, the Hoh River provides visitors with some of the most beautiful natural scenes. - exotichikes.com

Rocky ocean beach on the Olympic Peninsula offering bird-watching, marine wildlife & scenic views. 

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Renowned desert park draws campers and hikers with its geologic wonders and signature Joshua trees. 

Lake Union is a large freshwater lake entirely within the Seattle, Washington city limits that borders Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park and is home to many houseboats.  Locals avidly sail, kayak and paddleboard these waters while visitors often take party boat tours.

From Piers 52 and 50, take walk and drive-on ferries to and from Bremerton, Bainbridge Island and Vashon Island.