Heron Island is an unincorporated community located in Florida’s Santa Rosa County, approximately 12 miles west of Moore Haven. The island is accessible only by water and provides a rural retreat for residents and guests. The island boasts a natural salt water lagoon that has been designated a National Wildlife Refuge, as well as freshwater…
Looking for a getaway that will allow you to disconnect from the hectic city life? Ilot Déder Island is the perfect place for you! This lush and picturesque island is situated off the coast of Haiti and offers a number of activities that will keep you entertained all day long. From hiking to biking, swimming…
Manahas Nord is an uninhabited island located in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Quebec. It is part of the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Archipelago and is part of the Québec Heritage Region. The island measures 3.5 km long by 1 km wide and is home to a small population of animals, including white-tailed deer, beavers, rabbits, black bears,…
Dent Island is a small, uninhabited island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, lying just east of Saint Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1493 and named La Isla de la Dent. It was part of the Spanish West Indies but was ceded to the…
The Hannibal Islands are a group of small, uninhabited, islets located in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The main island is about 1 km long and 500 m wide, with a total land area of 2.5 km2. The islets are named after the Carthaginian general Hannibal who fought in the Second Punic War against Rome. The…
Galiche rock is a type of stone that originates from the area around the town of Galiche. The name is derived from the Galician word galicia, meaning “the land beyond the sea”. It is a type of sandstone that is used for building purposes, due to its toughness and resistance to weathering. All About Of…
Esk Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the Arctic Ocean. It is situated in the Canadian province of Nunavut, north-east of the capital city of Iqaluit. The island is privately owned by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated. History The island was first sighted by Europeans on 7 July 1819 by the English explorer John Ross.…
As most of you know, Taylor Island is a small, uninhabited island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. What few people may not know is that it’s also a major research hub for the United States military. In addition to its outstanding strategic location, Taylor Island has a number of other attractions that make…
Ney Island is a small island located in the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada. It has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada and is home to the only known archaeological evidence of the Thule culture – an ancient people who inhabited North America before the arrival of the Europeans. The Thule culture…