The Danakil Depression, one of the hottest and most inhospitable places on Earth, is a natural wonder that boasts unique landscapes, volcanic activity, and ancient geological formations.
The towering coastal redwoods of California are some of the tallest trees on Earth, creating a magical atmosphere in these misty forests. Hike, drive, or simply take in the awe-inspiring beauty.
The "Blue Coyote" is a trickster, but also a guardian. Many of these wonders are fragile. The blue lava of Ijen is threatened by sulfur mining. The glowworms of Waitomo are dimming due to tourism light. The Blue Forest of Belgium is being trampled by Instagrammers.
Accessible only by boat, these spectacular mineral formations sit in the glacial waters of General Carrera Lake. Six thousand years of wave action have polished the cavern walls into smooth, swirling patterns of blue, pink, and gray stone. 21. Reed Flute Cave (China)