National Parks

An abandoned mining complex in Serra do Gerês.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.

The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.

With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.

Try the alligator at this fondue spot, which has been catering to "lovers and hedonists" since 1967.

An Ethiopian cloud forest protects some of the last wild arabica plants.

Cascading waterfalls mark the gateway to the ancient burial place of Clan Macnab.

This national park is home to unique vegetation known as woodland savannah.

This gold mine–turned–swimming hole is the perfect summer picnic spot, immersed in nature and history.

Trees emerge from the surface of this small man-made reservoir.

While you're unlikely to find riches here these days, this remote mine is a time capsule of the Gold Rush era.