Undiscovered Vistas
Across the globe lie a number of little-known, breathtaking natural settings. Get acquainted with these areas of outstanding natural beauty, their native wildlife, and the unique historical forces that shape them.
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- 1. Gros MorneStretching across western Newfoundland lies an 1,100-mile expanse of the Appalachian Mountains, a picture-perfect corner of the Canadian wilderness: Gros Morne National Park. Embark on a sensory adventure through a land of glacier-carved fjords, cascading waterfalls, and soaring cliffs.LCC46minNov 29, 2015
- 2. ChileStretching along 600 miles of Northern Chile's Pacific coast is the dryest non-polar region on Earth: the desolate Atacama Desert. From menacing volcanoes to wondrous natural geysers, experience one of South America's last great wild lands, one that few have ever laid eyes on.LCC46minNov 29, 2015
- 3. BoliviaBeneath the blazing Bolivian sun lies a land of extremes, ranging from desolate highland plateaus to dormant volcanic landscapes. But the true wonder of this astonishing land is Salar de Uyuni--an endless salt flat so blindingly white it can be seen from outer space.LCC46minDec 6, 2015
- 4. UtahThe desert landscape of Utah is home to one of the world's most spectacular and unforgiving natural settings: Zion National Park. A 100,000-square-mile marvel of deep canyons, majestic arches, and towering sandstone walls, it's a land shaped by unimaginable geological forces over millions of years.LCC46minNov 2, 2015
- 5. Canyon CountryJourney to the outback of southern Utah and northern Arizona, where towering rock spires give way to sweeping canyons in one of the most majestic American landscapes. From Glen Canyon to the Paria Plateau, explore these natural wonders and the ancient geological secrets they hold.LCC46minNov 2, 2015
- 6. BahamasTake in the Bahamas as you've never seen them before, from towering pine forests to dense coastal mangroves. The most daunting and unexpected attractions, however, are its flooded inland caves--geological wonders adorned with otherworldly stalactites that shimmer in the darkness.LCC46minDec 13, 2015
- 7. Lake SuperiorLake Superior is a rugged natural wonder and an ancient haven for remarkable geological and cultural history. Step into the picturesque settings of one of North America's most important natural regions and learn about the unique history of its indigenous people.LCC46minDec 20, 2015
- 8. Niagara EscarpmentThe visual magnificence of the Niagara Escarpment is only really matched by the richness of its First Nations lore, dotted with epic tales of heroic figures and mysterious spirit worlds. Immerse yourself in the dazzling geological attractions of this truly historical corner of North America.LCC46minDec 27, 2015
Undiscovered Vistas
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Across the globe lie a number of little-known, breathtaking natural settings. Get acquainted with these areas of outstanding natural beauty, their native wildlife, and the unique historical forces that shape them.
