The Great Outdoors

Great Barrier Reef

David Attenborough revisits the Great Barrier Reef after nearly 60 years. His visit takes him from the most exposed part of the reef as well as down to 300m below the surface discovering corals never seen before. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the planet’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Its large coral reef system and the only living organism that can be spotted from space. The Great Barrier Reef stretches 2,300 kilometers down the eastern coast of Australia. Covering an incredible 344,400 square kilometers, it is bigger than the UK, Holland and Switzerland combined and it is more than twice the size of the next largest coral reef. With over 1500 species of fish, 600 coral species and 30 different whale and dolphin species, it is one of the most bio-diverse and complex ecosystems on the planet.

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Antarctica

Most people won't be lucky enough to ever get to Antarctica, so we have built this app so you can go all Shackleton and explore the great continent. Click on the different hotspots for a virtual tour, where you can look around 360 degrees, walk around, into buildings and different rooms. Zoom in to inspect items in detail and access all areas.

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The Netherlands Tulip Garden

This one is aimed at older children and adults. At this time of year, the Netherlands are basically one enormous carpet of tulips. Or, at least, that’s what the annual Keukenhof Flower Exhibit would have you believe. Keukenhof is the world’s largest bulb-flower garden and boasts more than 800 varieties of tulips. Seven million bulbs were planted for this year’s display. This year, of course, the event is cancelled as the Netherlands and much of the rest of the planet practices social distancing. But that won’t stop you getting an eyeful of the colourful petals. The garden, which is at its blooming best right now, has decided to share its fields of technicolour tulips, daffodils and hyacinths online, via a series of videos, so that they can still be enjoyed.

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The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma

The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit organization whose work is critical to protecting Oklahoma's greatest resources: the land, air and water. It's a global organization with more than 5,000 employees and chapters in every state and 72 countries. In Oklahoma, The Nature Conservancy has more than 5,000 members who spend their money and time to protect almost 100,000 acres, working to restore and keep the land in its natural state. The Nature Conservancy manages 13 preserves in the state, most notably the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska and the J.T. Nickle Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve along the Illinois River near Tahlequah.

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Uluru Virtual Tour

Want to experience Uluru with your own free personal guided tour? Immerse yourself in this amazing 360 degree virtual tour experience, brought to you by Google Story Spheres. Understand the cultural significance of the area whilst being guided by Anangu traditional owners. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is named after two of Australia’s most spectacular sites: the world-famous sandstone monolith of Uluru and the red domes of Kata Tjuta. Explore the sights, sounds and stories of Uluru in your web browser thanks to our collaboration with Google Story Spheres. Each Story Sphere combines visuals with audio clips to create an interactive experience of a place. Discover key sites, hear the desert birdsong and listen to traditional owners sharing important cultural knowledge and stories.

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Completed in 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, the sculpture's roughly 60-ft.-high granite faces depict U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The site also features a museum with interactive exhibits.

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National Marine Sanctuaries

If you have an interest in sea life, this one is for you. Immerse yourself in the ocean and your national marine sanctuaries without getting wet! These virtual reality voyages use 360-degree images to highlight the amazing habitats, animals, and cultural resources you can find in each national marine sanctuary. This virtual reality experience is made possible through technology that produces 360 degree images which are "stitched" together from a series of six underwater photos. These pictures are taken by trained divers with special cameras, and are the product of an exciting collaboration between the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and The Ocean Agency. We will continue to add images from across the sanctuary system as our NOAA divers collect more snapshots, so be sure to check the above galleries often to see new virtual dives! These sanctuary views can be seen on a personal computer or a smartphone. Pair your phone with a virtual reality headset or goggles of your choice for an extra‐immersive experience.

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Great Wall of China

As China's most famous attraction, the Great Wall of China is an essential stop on all China tours. Commonly considered a wonder of the world, the Great Wall boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient structures on the planet.

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Yosemite National Park

Virtual Yosemite allows online visitors to experience over 200 different locations within Yosemite and its surrounding areas, in all seasons. Over 95 percent of the locations covered are accessible to Yosemite visitors via roads or trails. The 360° interactive panoramas are all presented in high resolution, so viewers can zoom in and out to see details, and can pan fully around, including looking upward and downward. Dizzying views from the tops of Yosemite’s famous cliffs and waterfalls are available, along with peaceful locations along trails and in well-known parts of Yosemite Valley.

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