Trails curl around these stark mountains, and each path seems to end in another amazing view.
Moskenesøya, Norway - © Daniel Bosma / Moment / Getty Images
Long walkways are elevated above the reed beds so visitors can get close views of the wetland.
Suncheon Bay, South Korea - © Tuul & Bruno Morandi / Digital Vision / Getty Images
It may not be apparent from this vantage point, but there are plenty of trees in the region.
Cathedral Rock, Arizona - © Derek Von Briesen / National Geographic Image Collection / Getty Images
On the other side of that mountain lies a Chilean national park, but on this side…
Lanín National Park, Argentina - © sunsinger / Shutterstock
Waterfalls are always high on the list of the most eye-catching scenes in nature.
Victoria Falls - © thejack / E+ / Getty Images
One could spend a long, long time gazing at the sublime sight of this enchanting lighthouse.
Andros, Greece - © proslgn / Shutterstock
Whether you see this remarkable place from ground level, or soaring high above its treetops and savanna…
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya - © Galen Rowell / Corbis Documentary / Getty Images
Arches, some monumental and some delicate, gave this park its name, but there's much more to see…
Arches National Park, Utah - © Jordan Banks / Sime / eStock Photo
After centuries of standing strong against clan clashes and uprisings, an act of nature ruined this castle.
Kilchurn Castle, Scotland - © Wirestock / Adobe Stock
Even in a country of stunning scenery, this nature reserve manages to stand out.
Mpumulanga, South Africa - © Luciano Perbellini / Offset
Not much water can be found on the surface of this seemingly parched peninsula, but don't be fooled…
Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico - © Marco Bottigelli / Moment / Getty Images
Mountains march to the sea, and picturesque beach towns are tucked into breathtaking coves.
Camps Bay, South Africa - © spooh / E+ / Getty Images
True to their name, they eat bees, but there's so much more to them than their dining habits.
Cinnamon-chested bee-eaters - © Chris Dennis Rosenberg / Moment / Getty Images
On the high plains of the Andes mountain range a national park protects the wilderness and offers…
Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador - © Karol Kozlowski / AWL Images / Offset
Nebulas are usually the biggest showoffs of all the objects in any astronomical beauty contest.
Necklace Nebula - © ESA / NASA
You could cross the footbridge and walk the 200-plus steps to the tiny church on the island, or…
Gaztelugatxe, Spain - © makasana photo / Adobe Stock
Much of this landscape of rolling hills, rugged gorges, and windswept peaks is contained within…
White Mountains, New Hampshire - © Gabriel Shakour / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Sporting beautiful colors and a robust head of hair, this particular primate is especially stylish and…
Tufted capuchin - © Danita Delimont / Alamy Stock Photo
Folks in the region look on this modest but boldly blue boathouse with so much affection that…
Perth, Australia - © Sahil Malhotra / Shutterstock
We're seeing just a slice of the lush environment where terraced fields and rich soil help to grow…
Ubud, Indonesia - © Mario Andi Supria / EyeEm / Getty Images