Millions of years ago it began its existence as a massive stratovolcano, and over time it became…
Mount Kenya, Kenya - © Martin Klima / EyeEm / Getty Images
Nearly every lighthouse, whether located on a coastline or set near a lake, is a great subject for a photo.
Split Rock Lighthouse, Minnesota - © Daniel Thornberg / Adobe Stock
Old crumbling castles add something extra to the scenery, and there's plenty of that 'extra' around here.
Pennard Castle, Wales - © leighcol / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Canals are common in this part of Europe, which is nearly 23 feet below sea level at its lowest point.
Amsterdam, Netherlands - © Daniel Viñé Garcia / Moment / Getty Images
Wondrous sights abound in the vast expanses of this protected desert—including old trees and ancient dunes.
Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia - © robertharding / Adobe Stock
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
In the far south of its country a park is split into two sections, each one as scenic as the other.
Serra Geral National Park, Brazil - © Roberto Peradotto / Moment Open / Getty Images
Does this hulking chunk of limestone, set in the sparkling waters of the blue Mediterranean…
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A deep ravine with basalt walls may be the most amazing thing in this entire region, but it's hard to say.
Stuðlagil, Iceland - © Jag_cz / Adobe Stock
'Land's End' is the spectacular spot where a nearly 800-mile-long peninsula ends and…
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - © Joe Petraglia / 500px Prime / Getty Images
Of all the islands that Charles Darwin made famous, this small one may be the most renowned…
Bartolomé Island, Ecuador - © Kim Steele / Getty Images
Green shores lie on the horizon while rocky islets pepper a tranquil sea in this gorgeous island nation.
Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic - © Ultima_Gaina / iStock / Getty Images Plus
In 2016, nearly 300,000 acres of desert vistas, surreal formations, and ancient petroglyphs were designated…
Clark County, Nevada - © Danita Delimont / Offset
A grand European city rich in history and cultural treasures, and so much of it is built on canals.
Bruges, Belgium - © KavalenkavaVolha / iStock / Getty Images Plus
An ancient temple surrounded by beautiful gardens is a sight to treasure, and in this city…
Kyoto, Japan - © Tuul & Bruno Morandi / Sime / eStock Photo
Sure, this painter loved the countryside and painted it on many occasions, but scattered through his work…
Painting by Camille Pissarro - © The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Some scenic routes pose great challenges to the hiker, finally rewarding their hard work with amazing views.
Ubud, Indonesia - © R. Ian Lloyd / Masterfile
One of the largest remaining nesting habitats for these iconic birds happens to be in...
Algarve, Portugal - © Nicolás Durán / age fotostock
Grand and glorious, these red hills aren't the only irresistibly picturesque features of this land.
Puna de Atacama, Argentina - © Ignacio Palacios / Stone / Getty Images
Hokkaido's highest pass is also one of the most beautiful spots on the entire island, and that bridge…
Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan - © Masterfile