Cathedrals beach
The Beach of the Cathedrals is a magnificent example of nature's raw power in action. The Atlantic ocean tides perform, again and again, a living spectacle engulfing and exposing this spectacular coast sprinkled with arches and caves.
The naves and chambers of these cathedrals paved with sand, have been formed when the Cantabrian Sea waves carved and carried away the softer parts of the rock. Now we are the lucky ones to be living in the time of this ongoing geological process, in which we can see the arches before they collapse.
Deer Creek Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park
In the 1800s, Deer Creek Canyon’s rolling hills and fertile fields lured homesteaders, and its veins of silver and gold brought miners rushing to the area. Today, Deer Creek Canyon Park is defined by its sterling recreation opportunities and golden habitat for wildlife.
Come enjoy a picnic near the parking lot or hit the trail. Hikers and equestrians have the Meadowlark Homesteader and Golden Eagle Trails all to themselves. On multi-use trails, mountain bikers test their mettle on “The Wall,” a steep section of rocky terrain on Plymouth Creek Trail, and pedal the 2.5-mile Red Mesa Loop. All trail users should be aware of the risk of rattlesnake encounters.
The most prominent vegetation is Gambel oak, which provides food and cover for such wildlife as mule deer, elk, wild turkey, grouse, mountain lion and bear.
Matador Cave, Malibu, California
El Matador Beach is one of the cliff-foot strands known as "pocket beaches" that make up the Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, on the west end of Malibu. This south-facing beach can be crowded during the summer, however during the off season, it's lightly visited with plenty of opportunity for romantic strolls, exploring the sea caves and taking pictures of the "sea stacks," eroded sandstone pillars that line the shore.
Karpathos, Greece
The island is located about 47 kilometres (29 miles) southwest of Rhodes, in the part of the Mediterranean which is called the Carpathian Sea (Latin: Carpathium Mare). The Sea of Crete, a sub-basin of the Mediterranean Sea, has its eastern limit defined by the island of Karpathos.Karpathos' highest point is Mt. Lastos, at 1,215 metres (3,986 ft). Karpathos comprises 10 villages. Pigadia (official name Karpathos), the capital and main port of the island is located in the Southeast of the Island. The capital is surrounded by the villages of Menetes, Arkasa, Aperi, Volada, Othos, and Pyles. In the North Mesochori, Spoa and Olymbos, the last village in the North of the island, is of great folkloric and architectural interest. There are two ports, in Karpathos and in the north of the island next to Olympos named Diafani.
The island Saria was once united with Karpathos, but an earthquake divided them. Saria preserves many important antiquites.
Hidden Beach on Marieta Islands
Located in the Marieta Islands, about 20 nautical miles from Puerto Vallarta, lies an idyllic beach paradise hidden underneath a hole in the ground. Called the “Hidden Beach” or “Playa de Amor” (Beach of Love), this one-of-a-kind natural wonder has remained untouched by human hands for many years. Within its natural cavernous shell, crystal-clear turquoise waters peacefully lap against its powdery white shores, out of sight and out of reach from the rest of the world. Only recently when its photos spread virally across the internet did it become one of the most popular
St. Croix Lake, France
The Lake of Sainte-Croix (French: lac de Sainte-Croix) is a man-made lake that was formed by the construction, between 1971 and 1974 (when it was put into service) of a reinforced-concrete arch dam by the name of Dam of Sainte-Croix (French: Barrage de Sainte-Croix). The reservoir holds a maximum of 761 million cubic metres of water. The dam, which generates 142 million kWh of electricity per year, is 94 metres high, 7.5 metres thick at its base and 3 metres thick at its crest.
The village that can be seen adjacent to the lake, however, is not the eponymous village of Sainte-Croix-de-Verdon but Les Salles-sur-Verdon. The original village is now completely underwater.
The village that can be seen adjacent to the lake, however, is not the eponymous village of Sainte-Croix-de-Verdon but Les Salles-sur-Verdon. The original village is now completely underwater.
Mount Rainier, Washington
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning six major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
Lookout Mountain at The Tennessee-Georgia Border
Lookout Mountain is a mountain ridge located at the northwest corner of the U.S. state of Georgia, the northeast corner of Alabama, and along the southern border of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Lookout Mountain was the scene of the "Last Battle of the Cherokees" during the Nickajack Expedition which took place the 18th century, as well as the November 24, 1863 Battle of Lookout Mountain during the American Civil War.
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