Founded by the Etruscans, this village was once much larger, but while its square footage may have shrunk…
Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy - © AWL Images / Masterfile
Here within a subrange of the Cantabrian Mountains are views of almost unimaginable splendor.
Picos de Europa, Spain - © Anton Petrus / Moment / Getty Images
It's thought that 50 million years of geological history created the rugged landscapes in this park.
Smith Rock State Park, Oregon - © Alex Ratson / Moment / Getty Images
The brilliant hues of this mineral lake change depending on the weather, and the angle of sunlight.
Quilotoa, Ecuador - © Marisa Estivill / Shutterstock
Known for its steel industry and tech hubs, this city is also home to some breathtaking natural sights.
Kimitsu, Japan - © Aflo Relax / Masterfile
Three words deliver what may be the most extraordinary images of icescapes you've ever seen:
Lake Baikal, Russia - © Masterfile
In this park, 15 mountains reach over 3,000 feet in elevation, so there's lots of land to climb and…
Snowdonia National Park, Wales - © James Osmond / Image Bank / Getty Images
Seeing a coyote isn't guaranteed, but if you visit these twisted hills and striped cliffs, things will…
Coyote Buttes, Arizona - © Bernd Grundmann / Huber / eStock Photo
The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer took this picture.
Bombetoka Bay, Madagascar - © U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team NASA / GSFC / METI / ERSDAC / JAROS
More than 800,000 acres of rugged desert scenery, including some awesome rock formations, prove…
Big Bend National Park, Texas - © Susanne Kremer / Huber / eStock Photo
Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees are all attracted to these brightly colored blooms for nectar gathering.
Castilleja indivisa wildflowers - © Gau Meo / Shutterstock
You can only enter this cave between November and March, when it's cold enough for strong ice.
Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland - © Flottmynd / Moment / Getty Images
Stroll by any of the rock formations here and you're likely to see climbers scaling the sandstone walls.
Garden of the Gods, Colorado - © Sean Pavone / iStock / Getty Images Plus
How do you decide what to look at first on an island so chock-full of jaw-dropping scenery?
Tenerife, Canary Islands - © Carlos M. Almagro / Cavan Images
Just what could make an incredible natural stone arch like this one look even more spectacular?
Pravčická brána, Czech Republic - © Robert Harding World Imagery / Offset
As stunning as this bridge is, the views it offers those who cross its span are even more spectacular.
Bastei Bridge, Germany - © Francesco Carovillano / SOPA / eStock Photo
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
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
The southern third of this island—or 'key' as it's called—is part of a beautiful park, but truth be told…
Bill Baggs Cape Florida Park, Florida - © Susanne Kremer / Huber / eStock Photo
For a truly elevated experience, not much can match the sheer spectacle of this mountain range.
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