Everybody knows about the Amazon, the world's largest tropical rain forest. However there are several lesser-known temperate rain forests, such as the Hoh Rain Forest on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. The Hoh Rain Forest is characterized by extremely high densities of of plants and other vegetation. Per unit area the rain forest is most productive place on earth--the biomass in these forest is 500 tons/acre, while the tropical rain forest supports a biomass of 300 tons/acre. Additionally, there is more diversity of species in the temperate rain forest here than in the tropical forest. The rain forest serves to store a remarkable genetic diversity.
The Embarcadero, along San Francisco's eastern shoreline, is home to several waterfront attractions. With its iconic clock tower, the 1898 Ferry Building is a major food lover's draw, featuring restaurants such as the acclaimed Slanted Door, plus gourmet shops and a popular farmers' market. A series of piers offers ferries to Alcatraz Island, science exhibits at the Exploratorium, restaurants and Bay Bridge views. Model Credit: Amanda Brown (@amandabrrownn)
Wizard’s Hat is a natural rock formation that resembles a Wizard’s Hat, situated on the beach in Bandon, Oregon, USA, also near the famous Face Rock. Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint is a state park in Bandon, Oregon, United States, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The rocks and tidal flats adjacent to the park form part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
