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Look at enough pictures of this extraordinary island chain and you may begin to believe that…

Mykines, Faroe Islands - © Khaichuin Sim / Moment / Getty Images

We're visiting the highest portion of what's been called the 'geologic backbone' of North Africa.

Ouzighimt, Morocco - © Arturo Cano Miño / Design Pics

These animals live and raise their offspring in the world’s largest wetland—hey, did we mention babies?

Capybaras - © Cultura Creative RF / Alamy Stock Photo

Some have called this beacon standing atop a rugged cliff the most photogenic lighthouse in its country.

Lake County, Minnesota - © July Flower/ Shutterstock

An ancient temple surrounded by beautiful gardens is a sight to treasure, and in this city…

Kyoto, Japan - © Tuul & Bruno Morandi / Sime / eStock Photo

Marine biologists are trying to rebrand starfish as sea stars, since they’re not actually fish.

Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System - © Ethan Daniels / Shutterstock

In a fairly hidden part of a rather remote mountain range, a veil of water sweeps down a forest cliff.

Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - © Matteo Colombo / Digital Vision / Getty Images Plus

Trout are fished here, pearls are cultured, and water birds are attracted to it by the thousands, but…

Lake Biwa, Japan - © Masterfile

It's not easy to get to this spot, but quite a few people are inspired to make the trek.

Olympic National Park, Washington - © Roland Gerth / Huber / eStock Photo

A section of the hiking path that leads to this breathtaking vista is full of switchbacks.

Angels Landing, Utah - © theasis / iStock / Getty Images

Miles of trails wind through groves of trees, along streams, and over hills, all in a place called 'Lost.'

Lost Maples State Natural Area, Texas - © Richard A McMillin / Shutterstock

We're seeing a fantastically artistic view of the ocean near a sublimely scenic stretch of coastline.

Kiama, Australia - © Warren Keelan

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

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

Much of it has been designated a Wild and Scenic River, and while you'll have to imagine the wild part…

Merced River, California - © Image by Chris Winsor / Moment / Getty Images

This fantastic tree is known by scientists as Yucca brevifolia, but you may know it by another name.

Joshua Tree National Park, California - © natthaphong janpum / Alamy Stock Photo

High, craggy basalt peaks alternate with vast forested valleys, and deep ravines cut through the terrain.

The Drakensberg, South Africa - © Heinrich van den Berg / Getty Images

Could you be looking at the most picturesque lighthouse in the entire state of Maine?

Cape Elizabeth, Maine - © lucky-photo / Adobe Stock

Among the craggy sandstone cliffs, and sometimes built right into them, are houses and altars.

Bandiagara Escarpment, Mali - © Santiago Urquijo / Moment / Getty Images

Many folks can conjure up images of the renowned ruins of Machu Picchu in their minds, but…

Ingapirca, Ecuador - © PaulWolf / iStock / Getty Images Plus