Brrr! When your paws are cold, finding a shelter might make you think that this is exactly where you want to warm up. Honestly, if I were you, after opening that door and catching a whiff, you might want to stomp your paws and keep moving.

This is all that now remains of Sutton Scarsdale Hall, whose insides were gutted and taken to the USA in the 20th century.

Tired on a trail or feeling like sitting down and taking it all in? A bench in the woods is your answer. Usually, they are located with a scenic view: an overlook or a pond. Sometimes, you'll find a bench in the woods at spots after the trail had just been a challenge. Maybe some critters will cross your path or sing from the branches above. Maybe you'll see something familiar in a whole new way. Resting on a bench in the woods is a really good idea.

A picture that conjures up winter, with its bare trees, shorn of leaves, waiting patiently in the snow for the spring, when the cycle of life begins again.

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Is it a disco floor? Or the scene of an interactive futuristic game, with its neon lines, abstract sun in pink and blue, and the geometric palm trees lining the path with spiky mountains in the background?

Go ahead, peer into the depths... the darkness goes on and on... is it a tunnel? A vacant room? What is that eerie glow, the ceiling? Or maybe a phosphorescent fog left over from the last experiment…

A classic wooden park bench is perfectly placed under a large shade tree, waiting for a pet needing a short rest to stroll by.

Summer colours by the Limestone Way, a track walked for thousands of years between stone circles and red deer through a Neolithic graveyard.

The pets are collected after breakfast by a friendly array of sled dogs eager to be off! They will have to hang on tight for a speedy journey through a wintry vista before arriving at the aerodrome, where the pets will board a light aircraft for the day's trip. There will be superb aerial views of snowy mountains far below, with Alpine villages and public gardens becoming clearer in detail as the plane descends on its flight path for landing. As sunset falls the plane will land within easy walking distance of the night's accommodation. Here the pets can gather on large, comfy sofas to swap stories of the day's experiences, recharge their energy with cups of cappuccino, then enjoy hot bowls of soup and bread, and perhaps relax with a book before bedtime.

The birds eye view offers a select view of the crystal blue waters below and the secrets they hold! Is that a shark? Oh wait, no, it's just a clump of seaweed! Whew! That was a close one!

Sitting on the plains of Lithuae, the agriculture village Lilla tills their fields. The start of a new grow season is vital to the pets of Lilla.

Got your camera? Frantically looking under those sweaters in the back of the car, or under the passenger seat where you think it dropped? Got the wrong settings? Left the batteries at home? Just got ready in time for me to disappear? Then you'd better buy the official portrait and save yourself all the frustration!

Well hello, there you cute wallaby. The Albino Bennetts Wallaby is found on Bruny Island, on the southeast coast of Tasmania, Australia. A rare genetic mutation has produced wallabies with white fur and some with pink noses, eyes, and noses of the true albino.

In the background is the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a minor Roman Catholic basilica built in 1879 in the neoclassical Gothic Revival style. The Canadian Parliament building is a little way down the road from here.

As time ticks by so does Mother Nature. With the passage of time walls crumble and algae grows but still one can find Petlantis and come explore. Feel free to scrape away some of the algae to look for hidden messages. You never know what you might discover.

This sweet autumnal gourd house is the perfect cosy dwelling for one. (Additional gourd houses available if you would like your friends to live close by.)

This sweet autumnal gourd house is the perfect cosy dwelling for one. (Additional gourd houses available if you would like your friends to live close by.)

As you step onto the shore, you continue to enjoy the sunset and notice the host home close by! What a welcome sight after a long, but joyful day of hiking into a new realm!

These simple lower-case letters would make a charming wallpaper for a school scene.

Belluno, in the Dolomites. One of the main sites of the nearby town is its 16th-century cathedral, with an 18th-century bell tower.

A brick wall reminiscent of crunchy honeycomb confectionery, whose beautiful colours mellow and lighten or darken into shades varying from golden amber to a deep earthy umber.

The Amethyst Nebula is located far across the galaxy, where it can only be viewed by telescope. Pets viewing the nebula often witness the colours pulsate.

'Mother Cap' stands 1200 feet above the sea. A natural rock outcrop 26 feet high, it is visible for miles around.

With the long, loud sound of the train's whistle, the train lurches forward with a jolt and a series of chugs increasing rapidly while steam pours over the top and down the sides of each passenger car! Our friends settle into their seats with wide smiles!

Muncaster Castle; a quiet country seat with a stately lawn.

Ribbons of rainbow colours streak across an azure sky. The sea playfully splashes upon the shore. Hills of velvet green with just a dusting of snow in the foreground. How can there be such an idyllic landscape? Perhaps I am dreaming. I do not wish to awake if this is a dream. I want to scamper across the hills with my pets and play in the foam on the beach and picnic under that rainbow in the sky.

Conical trees? Who ever heard of a "conical tree"? What kind of tree is that? Isn't that a bit strange? What's that you say You're telling me that a Christmas tree is considered a "conical tree"? Well....who would have thunk it? I guess that they're not so strange after all!

Pets flocking to the Antarctic on a Christmas quest quickly become disoriented when day does not turn to night! As the winds die down momentarily, all of the little pets’ eyes turn to the horizon, hoping to catch a rare glimpse of the elusive Aurora Australis. Each pet hoping to be the first to witness the Southern Lights illuminate the Antarctic sky, and transform the polar ice into a kaleidoscope of vivid colour. Before returning to a vista of seemingly endless snow and ice…

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A singular perfect ice crystal formed from water and cold air that grows as it falls gently to the earth.

At Muncaster Castle, heron gather before the high fells.

If you're in the mood for singing in the rain, these raindrops are just waiting for you to jump in and start splashing. Umbrella optional.

For the minimalist fish, no backdrop can be better. Add as many, or as few, accessories as you like on this open canvas. The soft glow of a light from beyond adds perfectly to the charm.

This scene is for the fish who wants it all and then some. Can't get enough luxury? Just add more to this already furbished masterpiece. Warning - too much luxury can lead to hoarding.

Some fish don't want extremely fancy stuff all around them. Some may just want a few plants to hide out in and swim through. If this describes your fish, then this scene is the right scene for you to provide for it!

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming! This scene provides an underwater forest as well as arches for the fish who likes to have a lot of structures to hide behind, or swim in and out of. Add a castle to make it even more like an underwater medieval scene!

What wonders await you and your pet under this mystical sky? The warm desert night is certain to soothe the soul and warm the spirit. The gentle twinkling of stars beacon you on. Come…see what awaits.

Over 10,000 years of honing their skills, everypet is tweaking and twanging away, hoping for that one shot that will score the big bull's eye. So, draw slowly back, take a deep breath, and let your arrow fly, true to the center ring! Bullseye!

Welcome to the ice shelves and bergs of the polar seas. Your friendly hosts, the penguins, will be delighted to take you on a tour, if they can manage to tear themselves away from making shapes for long enough.

Wagons HO! Trails were full of settlers seeking land and new life, their possessions carefully filling the wagon bed. Tarped against the pounding sun, and keeping mosquitos at bay during the night.

Graceful flourishes adorn a beautiful background of mauve and gold.

The walk through the woods this morning revealed a slight dusting of snow. Soon it will be time for mittens and a toque. Soon it will be time to light the fire in the fireplace.

The elaborate design on this traditional handmade Turkish carpet shows stylised red tulips, a symbol of Turkey, with diamond shapes and surrounding wreaths of foliage in grey. It is a splendid piece of work of art in its own right.

There is something about a perfect summer’s night that makes even the widest open spaces feel embracing. The quiet, the stars, the gentle stir of wind all lending to that magical feel in the air. What will you do with your own endless summer nights?

Expo 1958 - a window on the world! The Soviet pavilion featured the Sputnik; the USA pavilion offered the American Dream and the host country showcased the Belgique Joyeuse. The structure of the Atomium remains a famous landmark in Brussels. It is shaped like a cube balanced on one edge and represents an elementary iron crystal magnified 165 billion times.

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is one of the most spectacular displays in the night sky. These changing light patterns have fascinated and inspired for centuries. These swirling patterns of turquoise, with the bright moon in the background and the snowy landscape in the foreground make this an amazing picture.

The magic of the dancing green aurora brings breathtaking beauty to a frigid landscape and is a sight to behold. The inability to accurately predict when and where they will appear only adds to their mystery.

Could there be a sight more beautiful or a night more serene? The gentle winds lift and swirl the crystalline snowflakes through the air, twinkling in the light of the midnight aurora, poetry in motion. Speak no louder than a whisper, so your tangled breaths tumble like misty dancers into the quiet, or sit quietly contemplative at the unspeakable generosity of the universe.

Australia's Aboriginal flag is one of three official Australian flags. Its background is black for the aboriginal people and red for the red earth and ochre used in traditional ceremonies, with the sun in the foreground.

Like many Commonwealth countries, Australia's flag depicts the Union Jack. The large Commonwealth Star beneath the Union Jack represents the Australian States and Territories, and the Southern Cross refers to Australia's geographical location.

Australia's geological features began forming around 4 billion years ago, and her oldest rock formations more than 3 billion years ago. Movement of the earth's tectonic plates tilted and folded into rock formations. Water and oxygen then began eroding the softer rock and decaying minerals over time, creating the unique shapes of Australia's many rock formations, and the appearance of flakes on the surface.

Australian humour can be pretty irreverent at times, so it's no surprise that someone forgot to include the Australian Capital Territory on this national map! The remaining challenge is how to also forget the politicians and public servants who reside there!

Soft focus golden/orange ginkgo leaves in autumnal sunshine make a soothing picture.

In the fourth dimension, where new scenes, effects and decorations are sometimes formed by pressurised gases, bubbles are released into the air. Sometimes individually, and sometimes in large clusters. In many sizes, shapes and colours. It is understood that the prevailing season and weather conditions may influence the colouration, density and shapes of these formations, and that nothing stays the same…

The colours of autumn leaves, as seen through frosted glass.

Autumn has well been described by Keats as the "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness" and pets will here enjoy a ramble through woods with tumbling golden and orange leaves. They can gather hazelnuts, horse chestnuts and fruits, and perhaps forage for mushrooms and dill. Then there are vast fields of wild flowers to explore, and an opportunity to admire the sunset while resting by a rustic barn. Watch your paws or claws crossing the river on the stepping stones—but perhaps splashing in the swirling water is part of the fun!

Harvest-time in the countryside—what better time can there be? On this part of the tour, pets will start in a shady wood and have a picnic by an old country barn before continuing. They will discover an open air market of farmers' produce and be able to choose from the displayed apples, grapes, coffee beans, strawberries and chillies before viewing the coffee berries still growing. There are views of cornfields and flowers before finishing with a stroll along the river to admire the autumnal foliage.

A country ramble awaits the pets and after exploring woodland paths, a small settlement will be found. At the spice store they will find cinnamon, chillies, star anise and chestnuts, plus purple flowers for perfumery. They will skirt a small lake before seeing a host of pink and purple-hued flowers and plants. Don't forget to grab an apple or two to munch as you head out onto the next stage of our tour!

Fall foliage in striking hues of red and orange will be seen all around on this tour along the riverbank. Your pet can collect pine cones, sample wild berries and currants, view beautiful plants in purple and red, and perhaps spot some exotic birdlife! Everypet will enjoy lingering on the bridge to view the peaceful scene as the sun goes down turning the river pink as it does so ...

Is it the flickering of fireflies or dust in the sky? Who really knows. Sit back and let your imagination be captivated.

Maple trees are common across the Northern Hemisphere, and the leaf has been adopted as the symbol of Canada. They are popular ornamental trees as during the autumn the leaves turn brilliant yellow, orange or even to bright red. The colour change is due to the breakdown of the green pigment chlorophyll, which masks the other colours for the rest of the year.

This is where the Merry Mole lives. Call in any time for a good game of chess!

A wide pathway runs through the autumn woods under a bright sky.

Autumn colours the triple lakes of Derwent, Howden and Ladybower.

Muncaster Castle has some of the finest views to be seen from any castle in England.

Spring in the Derbyshire Dales.

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Irish eyes are smiling at these gorgeous highland hills covered in shades of emerald clover. If one one looks carefully, one might just see a rainbow any minute now!

If your pet can't seem to grow anything, this garden scene will show that you CAN have a green thumb. Yes, you can have a beautiful garden! English Ivy is very easy to grow. In fact, it grows so well that you have to be careful that it doesn't take over where it is planted!

What a hot, muggy day! After that bike ride home from work, your clothes are sticking to you. Yech! Mix yourself an ice-cold lemon julep, and step out your back door to your private retreat. Nobody can see you as you jump into your backyard pool, clothes and all. The cool water splashing on your face feels so good. Reach for your favourite floatie, sip your cool drink, and relax at the end of a stressful day.

An autumn feast (for those who love mushrooms) lies in sheltered woods beside the Derwent Dam.

The Badlands in North Dakota in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park is not the same as the famous Badlands in South Dakota. The South Dakota Badlands have whiter clay, no vegetation to speak of, and is more rugged. North Dakota Badlands have prairie dogs, bison, wild horses, and a lot of vegetation.
Badlands is used to name any arid land with minimal vegetation and steep slopes with features such as buttes, hoodoos, ravines, and gullies. This type of terrain is created when soft sedimentary soil has been eroded. Badlands are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Up, up, and away! Float along in the summer breeze and catch a birds-eye view of the lush rolling hills below on a perfect day in PnF.

Up, up, and away! Float along in the summer breeze and catch a birds-eye view of the lush rolling hills below on a perfect day in PnF.

Some like balloons a lot—some, however, do not. Balloons can be colourful, or have fun saying on them—if you choose to enjoy balloons, please dispose of them safely after, so they don’t pollute the water and land and cause distress for our animal friends.

In the differing light of morning, Baltis takes on a whole new light. Feeling more lived in and open for visitors one should certainly come and say hello and stay awhile.

This little spot is the perfect place to live, maybe we should set up camp!

The bamboo is so thick here that an animal can easily hide. Did I see a tiger peeking out?

Upon a hill dressed with cedar, fir and spruce, overlooking a lake of blue, my pets and I walk the many trails in search of adventure. There are bears and cougars here, and we see evidence of their presence. We will rest awhile soon under one of the many trees.

Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village, abundant wildlife and scenic drives come together in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park and the flagship of the nation’s park system. Over three million visitors a year make the pilgrimage to the park for a variety of activities including hiking, biking, skiing and camping in some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery. Banff is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Down from the north flows the Bar brook, hidden in its little ravine as it bubbles through Big Moor on its path to the far-away sea.

No one is home in the barn; the usual occupants are enjoying the sunny day and grazing on grasses far over the ridge. The barn may stay empty even at night, but it is there, standing ready if someone needs some shade.

Imagine being back in the 19th century, having been invited to dinner in this stately home followed by dancing in this splendid ballroom. With its high, arched windows, ornate chandeliers, and musicians tuning up their instruments ready for the formal dancing to start, men in formal tailcoats and the ladies in graceful, long dresses, it would be the start of a gorgeous and convivial evening!

This beautiful room in the baroque style is just the place for an evening soirée with soloists singing along to the the pianoforte. With the heavy curtains drawn against the evening cold and dark and the candles lit in the ornate sconces, it would be a memorable night!

Aw, who can resist the pleading face of this forlorn little ted? He just wants to be picked up for a cuddle, and will be your friend for life.

Beaches are much the same on any planet with water, but the snow-capped pink mountains in the background show that we are not on Earth. What are they made of? Solid ruby, perhaps? There's only one way to find out... now, where's the boat?

The sea washes over a smooth sandy beach.

Perhaps this is how Zig Ziglar started? Writing down one's goals helps keep them concrete and in your focus.

Today’s adventure will be brought to you by the letter B. B is for beanstalk! Be sure to take a water bottle to keep hydrated on your adventure.