A vast and ancient formation of sandstone, shale, and other sedimentary rocks helps make this place…
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Here in the 'low countries,' nearly all the stately historic buildings are right on the water's edge.
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It's a quite difficult hike to the top of the rock we see closest to us, but from all available evidence…
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Radiant with a golden glow at night, this village set among rocky hillsides is just as beautiful…
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At the only US national park named after a person, you can see some of the incredible sights that helped…
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With features like the Fire Wave, Elephant Rock, Petroglyph Canyon, and Rainbow Vista you just know…
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Some places are designated as national parks, and others as national forests, but this area is…
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Not much water can be found on the surface of this seemingly parched peninsula, but don't be fooled…
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Around this region, things tend to be very green, very lush, very mountainous—and predictably…
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They come in a range of sizes, and are some of the most vibrantly decorated birds in the world.
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Ruggedly eroded rocks enclose a bay of sparkling water so clear you might not believe your eyes.
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When this peak emerges from its customary blanket of clouds, locals like to exclaim, 'The mountain is out!'
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Stroll by any of the rock formations here and you're likely to see climbers scaling the sandstone walls.
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The lush tropical setting you see spread out below is full of extraordinary rock formations surrounded by…
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Iceberg spotting and whale watching are a normal way to spend the day amid these rugged islands.
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Many say that what you're looking at is the most beautiful lake in its country, so let's see…
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It's all about color here on the Turquoise Coast—the blue of the ocean, the white of the beach sand, and…
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Nestled in the heart of one of the world's biggest cities is a refuge of quiet contemplation.
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A ‘biotope’ is something like a habitat, but the emphasis is on an interconnected group of organisms.
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