Pinnacles Desert
The Pinnacles Desert represents 1,000s of limestone pillars of various shapes and sizes. This desert phenomenon is part of Nambung National Park which is located in the western part of Australia. Access to Pinnacles Desert is through the city of Cervantes.
The pinnacles are made of limestone from seashells that have been crushed into sand particles. There is a debate into how the pinnacles were formed, but now matter how they developed they create a sea of amazing sights. Some of the pinnacles reach almost 11.5 feet (3.5 m) into the air.
The best time to visit Pinnacles Desert is during the spring season which occurs from August to October. There is more coming on the Pinnacles Desert so stay tuned if this is a natural wonder you want to explore.
Dead Sea
The Dead Sea, also referred to as the Salt Sea, is located between Israel and Jordan. It is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world with just over 33% salinity – Almost nine times saltier than the oceans. This however is not its most unique characteristic.
The Dead Sea [...]
Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills of Bohol Phillipines are comprised of between 1,268 to 1,776 hills spread over 20 square miles (50 sq km). The incredible geological formations get their name from the green grass atop the hills that turns brown during the dry season and look like Hershey’s kisses or “chocolate hills.”
The intrigue is not [...]
Sheraton Iguazu
The Sheraton Iguazu Resort and Spa gives “A room with a view” a whole new meaning. “Iguassu Falls is not a neighbor to the Sheraton, it is part of the backyard.”
Angel Falls
Angel Falls is found in Canaima NationalPark in Venezuela, South America. It is the tallest waterfall in the world measuring 3,212 feet (979 m) from the top of the falls to the ground below. Angel Falls is also known locally as “kerepakupai meru” which translates to “waterfall of the deepest place.”
The water has [...]
Matterhorn
The Matterhorn is located near the borders of Switzerland and Italy in the Pennine Alps. The Swiss summit is the highest peak on the mountain reaching a height of 14,690 feet (4,477 m). One of the unique characteristics of the mountain is that the plate tectonics are moving the mountain upwards faster than [...]
Iguazu Jungle – Making Disney Proud
It is common for guests to comment how clean a Disney park is and many people even notice how quickly a park employee scoops up any trash that has made its way to the ground. The tour company Iguazu Jungle have equalled the efforts if not surpassed the Disney standard in caring for their [...]
Dune of Pilat
The Dune of Pilat is the largest sand dune in Europe stretching approximately (500 m) wide from the ocean waves to the tail end of the dune. Additionally, the dune measures 1.86 miles (3 km) long and reaches a height of 351 feet (107 m) above sea level.
The Dune of Pilat is sometimes [...]
Cliffs of Moher
Magnificent cliffs reaching from 394 feet (120 m) to 702 feet (214 m) in the air above the crashing ocean waves. The cliffs are both a spectacular view themselves while also delivering phenomenal views as well.
Harbor of Rio de Janeiro Pictures
Here are a variety of pictures of the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro with most coming from atop Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountain which are two of the most advantageous viewpoints of this natural wonder of the world.
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