Most people with Internet access have webcams these days, but did you know that there are cams all over the world that stream live, letting you watch intriguing events or see beautiful scenery in real time? Here are our picks for the most interesting webcams that are publicly-accessible (and legal, of course). 1. Cat cams iPet Companion not only lets you view various cat shelters with your webcam, but you can also play with the cats using a set of interactive tools. Yes, you can play with cats over the Internet. Right now. 2. International Space Station cam Hang out at the International Space Station, where you can catch live streams of the crew doing their thing and stunning views of Earth.
- Earth Cam Take a quick and easy vacation by checking out the many live views from all over the world offered by Earth Cam—from scenic, relaxing beaches to Times Square, Earth Cam has something for everyone.
Drive Me Insane features a live cam inside a home, with interactive components. Your goal is to drive the resident insane by turning on lamps. There’s even a disco ball! 5. Old Faithful cam Watch Yellowstone Park’s famous geyser Old Faithful erupt. 6. Abbey Road cam Live cam of Abbey Road, made famous by the Beatles. Watch the hilarity ensue as tourists stop traffic in order to emulate the scene.
Real Life Cam For the voyeurs out there: Real Life Cam lets you observe in real time the private life of other (fully aware) people round-the-clock. NSFW on occasion.
Africam Watch African wildlife gather at waterholes on several live cams at Africam. 9. Aquarium cams Both the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Vancouver Aquarium have several live webcams that let you watch animals live and play in their exhibits, including sharks, sea otters, penguins and belugas.
Critter Yard cam Critter Yard has a live cam with an interactive feature that lets you feed the chickens every 20 minutes.
Watching Grass Grow cam For the thrill-seekers, you can literally watch grass grow over at the aptly-named Watching Grass Grow cam site.
Animal cams Explore.org offers a number of animal-viewing live cams, such as this cam at the Warrior Canine Connection Puppy Enrichment Center, where golden and labrador retrievers train to become service dogs. Animal Planet Live also lets you watch various animals.
Check out the Northern Lights in real time at the Canadian Space Agency’s AuroraMAX cam. Bookmark this cam for later, as the lights aren’t easily observed during the summer. 14. Ghost cam Watch for ghosts at Indiana’s oldest public library, Willard Library, which some believe to be haunted. 15. FogCam FogCam claims to be the world’s oldest web cam, letting people view San Francisco since 1994. 16.Las Vegas wedding chapel cam A live cam at the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel lets you watch drunk couples make huge mistakes and Elvis themed weddings.
- Big Rig Travels cam Live like a trucker and travel across America in a big rig with Big Rig Steve and his live cam.
- The 72 oz Steak Challenge cam Watch diners at The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, TX attempt the 72 oz steak challenge.
- Loch Ness Monster cam Watch for Nessie at the Loch Ness Monster Cam.
- Bald eagles cam You can watch Pittsburgh’s nesting bald eagles here. 20 webcams that are a perfect cure for boredom–we hope that you enjoy them as much as we do! Let us know in the comments which is your favorite, or the webcams that we might have missed. Written by Kathleen of Ink Tank Featured photo credit: Jas via flickr.com
