Ice Cave of Lake Superior

The Lake Superior ice caves have not been accessible since 2009, were announced open to the public. The National Park Service hopes the caves will be reachable for about 6 weeks but is completely weather-dependent. The beautifully ice caves are a massive attraction for tourist, and almost 10000 peoples flocked to Meyers Beach (from where the caves are accessible after a 1 mile hike) to observe the unique formation.

Lake Minnewanka Canada

The most beautiful Lake Minnewanka is actually a glacial lake located in the eastern area of Banff National Park in Canada, at least 3.1 miles northeast of the Banff town site. The lake is 28 kilometers long and 466 ft deep, making it the longest lake in the mountain parks of the Canadian Rockies. There’s a power dam at the west end. The lake is fed by the Cascade River, flowing east of Cascade Mountain, and runs south through Stewart Canyon as it empties into the western end of the lake. Numerous streams flowing down from Mount Inglismaldie, Mount Girouard and Mount Peechee on the south side of the lake also feed the lake. Aboriginal people long inhabited areas around Lake Minnewanka, as early as 10,000 years ago, according to stone tools and a Clovis point spearhead discovered by archaeologists. The area is rich in animal life i.e bears, elk, mule deer, mountain sheep, and the easy availability of rock in the mountainous terrain was most important for fashioning weapons for hunting. The western end point of the lake can be reached by following Lake Minnewanka road from the Trans-Canada Highway. Boat tours are easily accessible near the parking lot. A hiking and mountain biking trail runs along the northern shore of the lake, passing Stewart Canyon and six backcountry campsites. Dams were built in 1912 and 1941 to supply the town with hydro-electric power. Lake Minnewanka itself has a popular with recreational SCUBA divers. Lake Minnewanka is actually the largest lake in the park, and really a great place of picnic point. 

Source: Charismatic Planet

Butterfly Valley Turkey

Butterfly valley is located about 15 kilometers south of Ölüdeniz and 30 km south of Fethiye. The Butterfly Valley is protected by the World Heritage Foundation and gets its name from the exclusive butterfly species. Faralya was well-known simply as the "village on the cliffs of the Butterfly Valley" till in recent times, when travelers begin to take a deeper look to the village, actually a quite pleasant sight to see, with its houses and gardens cascading towards the cliffs of the Valley. There are over 60 different species of butterfly in the valley several appearing in the day time and others only venturing out at night. Butterfly Valley actually discovered by hippies in 1990s when their beloved Blue Lagoon was lost to mass tourism. There are numerous rare butterflies and for those who are enthusiasts there is a small museum located in the valley dedicated to giving more in depth information about the species that can be found there. 

A narrow and winding road connects the village to Ölüdeniz, although the distance is not to much where it joins the main highway towards Fethiye near the Blue Lagoon. Though the distance is not that huge, it takes about 30 minutes to drive this road because of the conditions. During peak season June-August there are boats three times a day from Ölüdeniz to the Butterfly Valley. Hiking is another activity from Ovacik, and most hikers do the 16 Kilometers track in one day. But two days track is much more convenient, especially in summer. The butterfly valley and village are connected by a very steep and dangerous path. At many places there’s a need of mountaineering skills. Normally it takes one hour to do the entire path, depends upon your physical fitness, with two young backpackers having died when attempting the route in the last decade. It is highly recommended to never take shortcuts and always stick to the route marked with red dots because taking a shortcut was the reason of death of one of the backpackers 

The path starts from in front of the guesthouse George House up in the village and marked with red dots all along it.  Local residents used to know this area by the name Güdürümsü before the valley was re-christened with the rather romantic current name.  Faralya market provides only grocery store of the village which offers a very meager selection of vegetables, snacks, and drinks, although the prices are higher even paying twice or three times more than elsewhere.  In butterfly valley only two options are available for night stay, the Bungalows or camping in a tent. But if you select to stay in the village you’ve number of guest houses and hotels. If you choose to stay up in the village itself, you have a number of guesthouses and hotels to choose from. 

 Source: Charismatic Planet

Torngat Mountains National Park Canada

The breathtaking wilderness of Torngait meaning “place of spirits,” and the Torngat Mountains have been home to Inuit and their predecessors for thousands of years. The Canadian National Park comprises 9,700 km2 of the Northern Labrador Mountains natural region. The park was established on 22 January 2005, making it the first national park to be created in Labrador. It is highly recommended that all visitors must register before entering in the Torngat Mountains National Park. The park's headquarters is located in the nearest town, Nain, which is 200 kilometer south.

The park outspreads from Saglek Fjord in the south, including all islands and islets, to the very northern tip of Labrador; and from the provincial boundary with Québec in the west, to the iceberg-choked waters of the Labrador Sea in the east. The mountain peaks along the border with Quebec are the highest in mainland Canada east of the Rockies, and are dotted with remnant glaciers. Therefore; Polar bears hunt seals along the coast, and both the Torngat Mountains and George River caribou herds cross paths as they migrate to and from their calving grounds. Probably the best way to see the park is through cruise ship. A lot of small expeditionary ships annually visit the area, and they use zodiacs or other small craft to ferry you ashore for hiking and sightseeing adventures. The highest mountains in Canada east of the Rockies can be found within this beautiful land

Due to its remote location, the park varies greatly from its more accessible cousins in the south. The trip needs careful planning, registration with park officials, and the right equipment. Keep in mind there are no roads, no campgrounds and no signs telling you where to go or what to see. These days, Inuit remain to use this area for hunting, fishing, and travelling throughout the year. Torngat Mountains National Park offers a serious challenge for wildlife, in spite of these challenges; the park has a variety of boreal and arctic species. The National Park protects wildlife caribou, polar bears, peregrine falcon, and golden eagle among others, however; offering wilderness-oriented recreational activities like hiking, scrambling, kayaking. When you join the Inuit on these trips listen to the ancient stories and legends of the area as you sip on hot tea and eat hot food that has been prepared over an open fire. Everything you see and experience will leave an unforeseen and significant impression.Source: Charismatic Planet