Nature

Under the desolate and windswept northern coast of Barbados stands a small oasis filled with sea anemones.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

This historic estate on the east shore of Lake Tahoe was home to an eccentric millionaire (and his pet elephant, Mingo).

After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.

This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.

This small but lovely sinkhole lake is the last remnant of a great prehistoric water basin.

Unknown to many, this sparkling turquoise lake hides amid Oregon's snowcapped mountains.

Located outside Medellín, this Colombian park focuses on conservation and sustainability.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

A nature and cultural preserve named for its multitude of petroglyphs carved by the Northern Sinagua people.

The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

An enchanting rocky island of scraggly baobabs surrounded by an ancient sea and sprawling salt pans.

A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.

Australia's only active volcanoes and highest peak are located on these remote islands thousands of miles away from the mainland.

A powerful cyclone once made one of the world's largest sinkholes completely fill with water.

Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.

These gnarly desert trees produce the prized aromatic resin traded along the ancient incense trail.