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GildeskĂ¥l, Norway
Uredd Rest Area (Ureddplassen)
Norway has built what may be the world's most beautiful public toilet.
Boyne City, Michigan
Sunset Park Ice Pole
Every winter, water dripping from a pole creates an ever-changing ice sculpture.
Palasi, Estonia
Brown Bear Watching Hide
Two well-hidden huts let animal lovers spend the night among the bears, wolves, and other predators of the forest.
Craighat, Scotland
Devil’s Pulpit
A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.
Columbia, Missouri
McBaine Bur Oak
This majestic tree has survived 400 years of storms, droughts, and floods, and is a beloved natural landmark in Missouri.
Saltville, Virginia
Great Channels of Virginia
This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.
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The Strange Magic of Forest Thaw Circles
As snow melts, a mysterious pattern appears around tree trunks.
Springfield, Missouri
Wonders of Wildlife Museum
An unexpected but incredible collection of wildlife dioramas spanning rainforests, swamps, forests, and plains.
Lijiang, China
Blue Moon Valley
A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.
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Photographing a Stormy Sea in All Its Mythic Glory
Relentlessly imposing waves.
nature
On the Hunt for the Lost Wonders of Medieval Britain
Does a millennium-old manuscript hold the key to hidden, awe-inspiring places?
Malham, England
Gordale Scar
A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.
Ottawa, Ontario
Mer Bleue Bog
A boardwalk winds above this beautiful bog full of wildlife and a rare type of turtle.
Salento, Colombia
Wax Palms of Cocora Valley
The world's tallest palm trees look like the whimsical kind of plant you'd find in a Dr. Seuss story.
Walker County, Georgia
Fantastic Pit
The perfectly named cave drop is the deepest in the continental United States, almost matching the height of Seattle’s Space Needle.
Iceland
FjaðrĂ¡rgljĂºfur
Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.
Bolinas, California
Alamere Falls
This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.
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Found: A Tropical Plant Last Spotted Over 150 Years Ago
Thismia neptunis is back, and its alien looks were worth the wait.
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