Intriguing Environs

A mesmerizing wonderland of salt-encrusted tree branches and pencil roots.

Its history includes dinosaur fossils, cattle rustlers, Georgia O'Keeffe, and a mythical giant rattlesnake named Vivaron.

These otherworldly caverns form Earth's oldest known cave system.

This volcano in the Philippines is believed to have miraculous healing powers.

Unlike most arches, this geological oddity formed in a volcanic dike.

The Earth's saltiest natural body of water belches toxic gas.

Legend says entire herds of cattle have disappeared within this boulder-strewn landscape.

This ancient Irish landscape boasts hundreds of legendary ruins.

The blowhole bursts spectacularly right next to the buildings in a medieval seaside town.

This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.

Traveling this mountain pass reveals quaint stone buildings, stunning Irish scenery, and a bridge said to grant wishes.

This disputed mass of ice is home to the highest battleground on Earth.

The non-native bovine herd was brought in to help conserve these Berlin wetlands.

Now home to hardy plants, these sand and gravel dunes once held back a massive prehistoric lake.

This scenic overlook commemorates the tragic death of a soon-to-be-married lumberjack.

This old selenite mine is dotted with tiny crystals that make it shimmer like it's covered in glitter.

Walking through this narrow gorge will make you feel like you've fallen into a fairytale landscape.

Incredible rock formations jut from the southern end of this spectacular stingray-viewing spot.