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The park's waterfalls include both natural and human-made examples.
Uruapan, Mexico

Parque Nacional Barranca del Cupatitzio (Cupatitzio Canyon National Park)

One of Mexico's rare urban natural parks features waterfalls and a working fish farm.
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Surfing Alaska's Unique Bore Tide

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Guelta d'Archei.
Chad

Guelta d'Archei

Camels and crocodiles share the black waters of this stunning Saharan oasis.
Krupaj Spring.
Milanovac, Serbia

Krupaj Spring

Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.
Siyazan, Azerbaijan

Candy Cane Mountains

Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.
Camp Verde, Arizona

Verde Valley Ancestral Garden

Inside this garden, visitors are offered a glimpse into how inhabitants of the region survived centuries ago.
Dorset, England

The Scout Stone

This commemorative stone was erected near the first Scout campsite.
On December 10, 2019, the waterfall was a trickle, not a cascade.
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World-Famous Waterfalls May Slow to a Trickle, But Tourism Doesn't Have To

When climate change comes for attractions like Victoria Falls, visitors can find new ways to appreciate them.
Jessica Leigh Hester December 13, 2019
The hyraxes have previously been shown to have distinct dialects in different regions of Israel.
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Interpreting the Squawks, Chirps, and Barks of Israel's Rock Hyraxes

Brevity is the soul of wit, but volume is what really gets you noticed. 
Isaac Schultz December 9, 2019
Avshalom Cave.
Israel

Avshalom Cave

This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Papaikou, Hawaii

Hawaiʻi Tropical Botanical Garden

More than 2,000 species of tropical plants call this nature preserve and sanctuary home.
The metal pillars aligned to form the Old Man's face
Franconia, New Hampshire

Old Man of the Mountain Profiler Plaza

A serene plaza that commemorates one of the Granite State's most iconic figures.
Roque Cinchado and Teide.
La Orotava, Spain

Roque Cinchado

This unique rock formation is quite the local celebrity, although one day it may come crashing down.
The salt lake becomes colorful in warm temperatures because of algae growth
Yuncheng, China

Yuncheng Salt Lake

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.
Obsidian Dome
June Lake, California

Obsidian Dome

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.
The vibrant colors are enchanting but they may in fact be a sign of pollution.
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China’s Dead Sea Is a Visual Feast

Yuncheng Lake is one of the country's oldest salt-production sites.
Reina Gattuso November 27, 2019
Rapa Nui, Chile

Ana Kai Tangata (Cannibal Cave)

The ominously named cave is home to some remarkable ancient art.
Believe it or not, this picture was taken on land.
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A Wave of Colorful ‘Coral’ Fungi Is Washing Over Wales

The magenta-colored blooms are rare but easy to spot.
Sabrina Imbler November 26, 2019