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Surfing Alaska's Unique Bore Tide
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Guelta d'Archei
Camels and crocodiles share the black waters of this stunning Saharan oasis.
Milanovac, Serbia
Krupaj Spring
Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.
Siyazan, Azerbaijan
Candy Cane Mountains
Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Verde Valley Ancestral Garden
Inside this garden, visitors are offered a glimpse into how inhabitants of the region survived centuries ago.
Dorset, England
The Scout Stone
This commemorative stone was erected near the first Scout campsite.
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World-Famous Waterfalls May Slow to a Trickle, But Tourism Doesn't Have To
When climate change comes for attractions like Victoria Falls, visitors can find new ways to appreciate them.
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Interpreting the Squawks, Chirps, and Barks of Israel's Rock Hyraxes
Brevity is the soul of wit, but volume is what really gets you noticed.Â
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Avshalom Cave
This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.
Papaikou, Hawaii
Hawaiʻi Tropical Botanical Garden
More than 2,000 species of tropical plants call this nature preserve and sanctuary home.
Franconia, New Hampshire
Old Man of the Mountain Profiler Plaza
A serene plaza that commemorates one of the Granite State's most iconic figures.
La Orotava, Spain
Roque Cinchado
This unique rock formation is quite the local celebrity, although one day it may come crashing down.
Yuncheng, China
Yuncheng Salt Lake
Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.
June Lake, California
Obsidian Dome
A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.
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China’s Dead Sea Is a Visual Feast
Yuncheng Lake is one of the country's oldest salt-production sites.
Rapa Nui, Chile
Ana Kai Tangata (Cannibal Cave)
The ominously named cave is home to some remarkable ancient art.
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A Wave of Colorful ‘Coral’ Fungi Is Washing Over Wales
The magenta-colored blooms are rare but easy to spot.
Great Bend, Kansas
Cheyenne Bottoms
This 41,000-acre wetland complex is the largest marsh in the interior of the United States.
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