WWF Travel Blog

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Our members share with us their top picks for destinations that make them value nature the most—from as far away as the rock islands of Palau to their very own backyards. Leave a comment and let us know where you most like to enjoy nature.

“Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania … lots of diverse wildlife very close up, and the scenery is stunning!”
–Michela G., Lake Forest, Ill.

“My back yard. I live out in the country, so I can see every star. I love listening to all the different animals.”
– Sandy H., Russellville, Ark.

“Singapore, because it’s like urban paradise island surrounded by jungles and the ocean!”
–Mihail M., Washington, D.C.

“I love Glacier National Park in Montana. The air is so pristine, and wildlife is abundant. Also, the natural setting is amazing.”
–Bonnie L., Waco, Texas

“Sitting on a blanket in my front yard with my 1-year-old son is the best. I love pointing out new sights for him like a lizard on our orange tree.”
–Ryley M., Seminole, Fla.

“Palau, Micronesia under water on a dive site known as ‘Blue Corner’. Awesome!
–Christy R., Hermosa, Calif.

“The beach! My dad and I used to hunt for sea shells during the day and star gaze and admire the waves at night. Miss you dad.”
–Chelsea T., Wylie, Texas

“Yellowstone National Park & Grand Tetons. Some of the most majestic nature anyone could ever see, and being that close to wildlife roaming free is awe inspiring.”
– Joel M., Prior Lake, Minn.

“La Jolla Beach in San Diego, California. I go there annually to check out the colonies of harbor seals and California sea lions.”
–Nate P., Greece, N.Y.

“Glacier Point in Yosemite is my favorite place to enjoy nature because the elevation is so high it feels like I’m watching Earth from space!”
–Erica S., Fresno, Calif.

“The Galapagos without question because they have the most breathtaking scenery with the most exotic animals. It is beyond words how spectacular the atmosphere is.”
–Alice S., Moreno Valley, Calif.

Iceland. It is a place with true beauty barely touched by mankind’s presence. There is no place in the world with so many glaciers, hot springs, beautiful ocean water, and wildlife.
–Alexis S., Brandon, Miss.

“In my garden! Just spotted baby tree frogs!”
–Liz T. Ridgefield, Wash.

“My favorite place to enjoy nature is Yosemite. It’s so beautiful and untouched; you can’t help but close your eyes and take a deep breath of fresh, mountain air.”
–Alec V., San Geronimo, Calif.

Sitka, Alaska. I have never been somewhere that made me feel more at peace with myself than that.”
–Alexis W., Ohio

“Grand Canyon. I am in awe every time I go.”
–Wendy W., Fresno, Calif.