In my journeys, I have found that there are some people who do not have to search, they find their niche early in life and rest there, seemingly contented and exercising forbearance. Most of these ones never travel much more than a hundred miles from the place of their birth. ¹ Others may spend a few weeks during their annual vacations exploring the Earth to some extent, but even these ones, more often than not, possess any form of the heart which motivates a wayƒarer.

However, there remains those, however infrequent they might appear, who are collectively known as wayƒarers, which begin early in life traveling across this land and who continue upon this life journey in search for its meaning and for the purpose for our being here.

Where are we to find answers to all of out questions about Life? Where can we find the Wisdom we need to Understand? Early in my life journey, I came to appreciate that the Creator of all things will provide us the answers along with the wisdom needed.

We, the Wayƒarers, have come to appreciate the grand wisdom that is found in the Word of God also known by us as the Bible. In it, we would read as often as we might, even daily so as to keep true to all of which God commands men to do. We acknowledge that through His Word, God provides wise guidance and much insight, though which a person must come to appreciate so much so as to be motivated to do all that God directs, even to walk upon His Way of Holiness.

Furthermore, once acquired, all of the God provided wisdom and insight must be carefully safeguarded, because, if ever that one would turn from the Way, one can lose it by turning from God′s ways. (Psalms 36:1, 2, 3; Proverbs 21:16; Joshua 1:7 , 8; 1 Kings 2:3)

Also, it is most crucial that we safeguard all of the instruction which comes from God provided to us through His Good Spirit. (Nehemiah 9:20; also compare: 1 Chronicles 28:12 , 19)

Once again, that Insight and Wisdom from God, must be safeguarded because once attained, it can thereafter be quickly lost by turning from God′s ways.

Today, the wise men of this world have found the answer to this question using radiometric dating and estimate that the Earth is about 4.5 billion years old. This figure has long been settled by all of the science disciplines and is based on a variety of sources. The sources include the radiometric age-dating of meteorite material, the oldest-known terrestrial material and lunar samples which all have the same age.

Many are the mountain ranges and other geographical features that abound upon the surface of this planet, so many in fact, it would be amiss of me to think I could ever be inclusive of these many features in this gallery.

Still, my hope is, in my travels, to visit as many of these as can be accomplished during my life journey. So with my boots laced snug, the burden strapped to my back and camera hanging around my neck and ready at hand, I will wend my way to the summits of the many mountains, through the dry desert landscapes, into the dense old growth forests and across the many plains and canyons in my search for the simplicity, solitude and solace I so yearn to experience.

One ecoregion found on this continent that I have only recently come to know about is the Innuitian Mountain range in the Arctic Mountain Geo-region. Wondering what a mountain range would look like in the extreme northern regions of the North American continent, I did a web search and was I totally surprised by what photos of these mountain revealed. Not only was I impressed by the large number of ranges that exist there but also by the immense beauty that these ranges possess.

I now know that there are places still on this Earth with untouched beauty. I do so wish to go there but do not expect to see many of these marvels of creation until the paradise arrives.

Throughout the years of the journey on, both afoot and afield, I have wondered about the designation of geographic regions on this continent. Thus, later when trying to better organize my mountain gallery, I came across the study of the North American geographic regions, which inspired in me an entirely new way to organize my Earth Gallery.

Even though I was elated to find this information, however, like most all of the studies that are being done by the wise men of this world, I find in my personal exploration in the field, some of what I have learned conflicts to the current world′s learning. So therefore, I have been in the process of drawing my own map.

And in creating this Gallery Index, which I have titled the Earth′s Geographical Regions, I will be transferring the information and photos from the previous page, The Earth′s Mountains into the appropriate locations within my new gallery.

Much of the map below is very close to what I have personally found but there are a few changes. Instead of including the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges of the western cordillera with the Basin and Range Region, I have include them with the Coastal Ranges Region and now call this area the Pacific Coast Region.

Another area that I have made changes is to add Wichita Mountains to the Interior Lowlands Region. The field research will continue in this region and I may even make other changes to the Interior Highlands region as I continue to explore this area.

Too, a recent discovery, the Climate Divide has been added to my North American Desert page dealing with the increasing dry zone in North America.

In our travels we camp under the star filled skies. As we go, we traverse canyons and gorges, explore caves and caverns, cross deserts and great basins, wend through old growth forests and wilderness areas as we give thanks to the Creator for this incredible Earth. Too, we contemplate all of His geological wonders as we summit mountains, ford rivers, stand on the shores of great seas and lakes, walk near to volcanoes and paddle throughout vast waterways. Along the way, we also come upon some sublime natural rock formations, those hewn by rain, wind over eons of time, wonders such as rock arches, natural bridges, massive hoodoos, natural gravity defying rocks, massive asteroid craters and so many more. Also not to forget those geological wonders including the relaxing natural hot springs pools, geysers, mud pots, steam vents and other.

This gallery explores a few of these places we would have the circumstances to travel to and visit as we journey. Yes, we are taking note as to the marvels of the creation.

All over the earth, no matter where we travels, it is imperative that we stop and examine our surroundings. There are so many natural wonders everywhere you look, and many of these wonders are so worth stopping to see. When you drive any place, schedule plenty of time for exploring the earth, you will be glad you did.

One thing to remember, though, you will not find many, if any, of these natural wonders in the city. No, the only things normally found in the city are concrete, crime, corruption and contaminated water.

In the menu above and to the left, there is a list of several links to galleries of the many wonders found here on this Earth. Feel free to explore these galleries. However, within this website is another access to these galleries, one which locates the many wonders with the many Continental Regions. Then, each continent is divided further into Geographical Regions which are further divided into smaller areas known as Ecoregion.