Since opening in 1977, Morikami has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in Delray Beach, Florida.
The 16 acres that surround Morikami’s two museum buildings include expansive Japanese gardens with strolling paths, resting areas, world-class bonsai collection and lakes teeming with koi and other wildlife. The wider 200-acre park features nature trails, pine forests and picnic areas.
A bench to view and feel the serenity of the gardens …
A Serene Place to Rest
A bench to view the tall yachts at Belfast harbor in Maine
Belfast Maine Harbor
There aren’t many cities, none in fact, where you can kayak and raft class III and IV rapids in an urban setting. Richmond is the only place in the country where you can run the rapids, pull out and walk to a downtown brewery, bar or restaurant.
A bench view of bridges spanning James River in Richmond, Virginia
James River Richmond VA
Chimney Rock, the 535-million-year-old monolith for which the Park is named, is considered one of the most iconic sites in North Carolina. From its top, you’ll soak in the 75-mile panoramic views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure.
A bench view of Lake Lure from Chimney Rock
Lake Lure from Chimney Rock
Internationally renowned gardens at Self Realization Retreat, Encinitas, California, offer a diversity of colorful plants, meditation nooks, koi ponds, and spectacular ocean vistas – providing a unique inspirational setting where one can pray, study, meditate, or just sit quietly enjoying the expression of God’s beauty in nature.
A bench view of the Pacific Ocean from the Meditation Gardens
Encinitas, California
An often unheralded aspect of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is the spectacular bridges that cross the Susquehanna River. All of these bridges were major engineering feats when they were built and are very long.
A bench view of the bridges over the Susquehanna River
Bridges over Susquehanna River
Far more than a nature lover’s paradise, Falls Park on the Reedy, located in downtown Greenville’s Historic West End, is one of Greenville’s (South Carolina) greatest treasures. The park serves as an oasis within the city – a place where people gather to work, play and celebrate life.
A bench view of the falls in the Park …….
Falls Park on the Reedy Greenville SC
Garden of the Gods is the top geological wonder in Colorado with incredible rock formations and an activity playground that lets people hike, bike, horseback ride, segway and explore this attraction in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
A bench view of one of the formations at the Garden of Gods.
Garden of the Gods
Independence Park is a 24-acre urban park situated at the western end of the Elizabeth neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina.
A bench view of the fountain in the lake of the park.
Independence Park Charlotte
Penobscot Bay is an inlet of the Gulf of Maine and Atlantic Ocean in south central Maine. The bay originates from the mouth of Maine’s Penobscot River, downriver from Belfast.
A relaxing chair view of the bay from Belfast ……
Penobscot Bay Belfast Maine
A bench view of the sunset at Pamplico River, Washington, North Carolina
Serenity at Sunset on Pamlico River Washington
View from the benches inside the Chapel of Peace, Hart Square Village, North Carolina
Inside the Chapel
A view of the mountains and valley from a bench at Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Bench View from Shenandoah National Park
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Atlanta, Georgia is a traditional Hindu mandir, or place of worship. The mandir was constructed in accordance with ancient Hindu architectural scriptures, and is the largest mandir of its kind outside of India. The mandir is made of 34,450 pieces of hand-carved Italian marble, Turkish limestone and Indian pink sandstone, situated on landscaped grounds spread over 30 acres. The mandir complex also includes a large assembly hall, family activity center, classrooms, and an exhibition on the key tenets of Hinduism. The mandir is open daily for worship and to visitors of any faith.
Two bench views of the mandir form different perspectives.
BAPS Mandir Atlanta
BAPS Temple Atlanta
A rocking chair view of Bass Lake, North Carolina from Moses Cone Manor
A Restful View of Bass Lake
A bench view of the greenery at Bass Lake, North Carolina in summer
A Bench to View Bass Lake
A bench view of reflections at Bass Lake, North Carolina in winter
A Bench to View Nature
Winding its way from the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina to central South Carolina, the Catawba-Wateree River Basin contains eleven reservoirs, fourteen dams, and supplies roughly two million people with drinking water.
Here is a bench view from the Catawba river as it flows downward from Lake Hickory Dam in Hickory, North Carolina
Catawba River
Belfast, Maine is located at the mouth of the Passagassawakeag River estuary on Belfast Bay and Penobscot Bay. Here is a bench view of the harbor that hosts numerous yachts.
Belfast Harbor – Maine
Bass Lake is an artificial lake in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Here is a natural bench view of the lake scenery and reflections in winter.
A Bench to Relax at Bass Lake