Natural History

A long strip of fossil-filled limestone makes up this natural bridge above a rushing stream.

Once the hunting reserve of a noble family, this is one of the few remnants of Pleistocene planitial forest in northern Italy that still stands.

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

A 36-ton remnant of the last Ice Age now resides amid picturesque vineyards.

The ancient sauropod tracks found in this former quarry are some of the largest in the world.

The second-largest natural arch in the Chartreuse Mountains.

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

Many generations of travelers have passed through the steep, smooth walls of this canyon.

A devilishly named gorge that was a sign of salvation for many pioneers.

These otherworldly formations were shaped over millions of years by the forces of nature.

The stone that rocks no more.

Officially the lowest mountain in Japan.

Visitors to this shop will find fossils, minerals, meteorites, skeletons, oddities, and much more.

This once-popular otherworldly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

This 100-foot tall bluff located in the western plains of Kansas overlooks a massive reservoir.

These constructed wetlands naturally filter millions of gallons of treated wastewater every day.

This massive sycamore tree has been labeled as one of the largest in the state.