Byron Bay, Australia
Walgun / Cape Byron
The most easterly point on mainland Australia offers dramatic ocean views.
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Byron Bay, Australia
The most easterly point on mainland Australia offers dramatic ocean views.
Miura, Japan
Once an erosional cave, this scenic arch was lifted up above the sea's surface by an earthquake.
Miura, Japan
Off the beaten path along the coastline of Miura, a scenic cliff with an evocative name.
Alamosa, Colorado
A picturesque (all-natural!) beach in a landlocked state.
Palm Beach, Florida
This 25-foot tall clock tower commemorates the start of one of America's foremost shopping districts and the end of the historic Palm Beach Pier.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This artwork in a Pennsylvania forest will gradually be overtaken by nature.
Berlin, Germany
A hidden, morbidly fascinating cemetery deep in the forest.
Canton, North Carolina
On a clear afternoon, you can see mountain peaks more than 40 miles away from this clearing in the Pisgah National Forest.
Seattle, Washington
Tucked away in Seward Park is Seattle’s only old-growth forest.
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Marvel at 400-year-old trees in one of the last remaining old-growth Appalachian forests.
Halsey, Nebraska
Visit the century-old plant nursery that grows trees from space.
Savannah, Georgia
The tabby ruin is Savannah’s oldest surviving structure.
Mount Dillon, Trinidad and Tobago
A tree so massive it claims half the road, standing at the intersection of history and folklore.
Vișeu de Sus, Romania
The last active narrow-gauge forest railway in Europe.
Izumi, Japan
A mystical shrine dedicated to a forest that once covered the area and the legendary fox spirit who lived there.
Fort Rock, Oregon
One of two trees tied for the distinction of the largest western juniper in Oregon.
Barnegat Township, New Jersey
In the heart of the Pine Barrens, entire forests of pitch pines that usually grow 20–90 feet tall only reach six feet in height.
Kikori, Papua New Guinea
Pristine natural wonders and unique cultural diversity, way off the beaten path.
Paimpont, France
Where the legendary wizard sleeps for eternity, according to Arthurian lore.
Bad Wildbad, Germany
A canopy trail with sweeping views and a giant tunnel slide.
As-Sabikah, Tunisia
A gem in the middle of the desert that looks like it came straight from a fairytale.
Santa Claus, Arizona
This abandoned open-pit copper mine features stunning turquoise mineral pools and excellent rock-hunting opportunities.
Afar Zone 2, Ethiopia
It’s one of the hottest places in the world, but this canyon looks like it’s covered in snow.
Tucson, Arizona
Hikers and walkers flock to this historic volcanic butte for its scenic desert views.