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Ai-Petri Mountain is the most impressive peak of the Crimea. It is surmounted by a stone crown of limestone jags. In a distant past these rocks were reefs of the sea
The famous Altyn-Teshik (which is translated from Crimean-Tartar as "golden hole") is a cave in the sheer wall of the White Cliff at a height of more than fifty metres
Arabat Spit (also called Arabat Tongue), the longest spit in Europe, is famous for its numerous recreation centers, boarding guesthouses and hospitable private sector
Ayu-Dag mountain (or Medved-gora), situated on the southern coast of Crimea, is a National Nature Reserve, archaelogical complex and open-air mineralogical museum
Cape Tarkhankut in the peninsula of the same name, located at the western coast of Crimea, is a most popular place for windsurfing, kiting and diving, a real divers Mekka
By number of karst caves Chatyr-Dag mountain takes the first place in the Crimea. There are more than 140 caves, wells, pits. So, it is very popular among travelers and mountain tourism enthusiasts
For active leisure enthusiasts is offered a walk to the foot of Demerji Mountain, which is famous for its natural stone sculptures
Grand Canyon of Crimea (Ukraine)
The Grand Canyon of Crimea is beautiful at any season. The most popular are the "Blue Pond" and the "Bath of Youth". Swimming is allowed, but the water is never warmer than 11C
Kara Dag (KaraDag) is a truly unique geological formation. This is the volcano, extinct about 150 million years ago. Its height is 577 m
Feedback from tourists, legendary Klementiev Mountain is a perfect place for hang-glider flights
The ancient White Rock (or Ak-Kaya), located in the valley of Biyuk-Karasu river, is a unique geological monument and a most interesting tourist attraction in Crimean Belogorsk
Crimson quartzite, Shoksha (Russia)
Crimson quartzite Shoksha, a rarest decorative natural stone, is mined in the only one place on the planet: in the quarry on the west shore of Onega Lake, near the village of Shoksha
Girvas, volcano crater (Russia)
Girvas volcano crater, discovered in the 60-ies of the last century, is a geological natural monument of federal importance; a place of unique beauty in Karelia
Maura (Black) Mountain is a monument of nature in national park "Russian North". Wooden chapel, wonder-making stone with foot-imprint of Saint Kirill Belozersky
Mountain Vottovara is the highest point of the West-Karelian Elevation, the sacred mountain of the ancient Sami with a complex of cult stones called seids
Ruskeala marble quarries (Russia)
The most picturesque Ruskeala marble quarries, filled with clearest emerald green subterranean waters, are a unique natural monument and an object of mining culture
The mysterious lightning attracting Sapen-gora is a pagan Mountain of Strength, glorified in Karelian-Finnish epic "Kalevala" as a mountain,on which an iron rain has fallen
Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory) is a unique nature object, one of the "seven hills of Moscow"; the most peculiar land relief, drunken trees, great number of springs, peaceful atmosphere
The Athabasca Glacier is more than 10 thousand years old. It covers an area of more than 200 sq. km. The glacier melt slowly, moves, so tourists are not allowed to travel without a guide here
Badlands is an unforgettable sight for tourists and a real El Dorado for scientists. After washing away the upper layer of soil paleontological finds appear on the surface here
Tourists come here to enjoy the scenery of glaciers, coniferous slopes and alpine meadows. The Cariboo Mountains park offers a variety of backcountry activities
The beautiful Edith Cavell Mount of Jasper National Park attracts thousands of ecotourism fans every year. There are several popular climbing routes
Mount Robson Provincial Park (Canada)
In Mount Robson Provincial Park one can see glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, canyons and limestone caves. Fossils of ancient marine animals are often found here
Narrow Ououkinish Inlet in the northern part of the Vancouver Island is an ideal place for a quiet family holidays and water sports
The best place for active recreation in Eastern Kazakhstan - the Altai Mountains, where the abundance of forests with a rich fauna and lakes full of fish
Charyn Canyon, also known as the "Valley of Castles" is located approximately in 200 km from Almaty. This natural complex, formed about 30 million years ago is unique
The landscape of Kazakhstan is very diverse: high mountains, plains, glaciers, lakes and rivers
Tien Shan - one of the largest mountain systems in Asia - attracts not only climbers, but also lovers of walking and equestrian tourism
Almaty State Reserve is located in Zailiysky Alatau, where such rare animals as snow leopard (Uncia uncia) and red wolf (Cuon alpinus) are found
Kaklik Cave is located near Pamukkale Mount. Inside the small, beautiful cave grow mineralized seaweeds and live bats. In the pond near the entrance to the cave one can see turtles that bask in the sun here
Spa, where the hot springs gush out in salt fonts. Next: ancient city of Ephesus and Hierapolis, famous archaeological center - Aphrodisias, the source of the red water - Karakhait
In the Saklıkent Canyon tourists sometimes feel themselves like they are on another planet - this impression is created by enormous rocks
Åreskutan Mountain is the highest (1426m) in the range of wooded mountains in the Province of Jämtland in Central Sweden, here is located the world-famous ski resort of Ore
Stockholm archipelago (Sweden)
The Stockholm archipelago, extending from Stockholm 60 km to the east, along the coastline of the provinces Uppland and Södermanland, consists of 24000 scenic islands and islets
Landscapes of Australia – the land of bizarre rocks, scorching red deserts and ancient tropical forests charm even skilled travelers.
Uluru (Ayers Rock) (Australia)
Uluru or Ayers Rock formed 680 million years ago. Today this sandstone cliff is a sacred place for aborigines and a World Heritage Site for UNESCO
Azerbaijan is characterized by a variety of landscapes. Mountains occupy most the territory. River network covers the land, like a blue spider's web. Caspian Sea is full of fish
There are the wonderful lagoons at the bottom of craters. The irregular lands cut by hills and valleys and the flat areas with cultivated fields that look like a chess board.
Tara River Canyon (Montenegro)
Tara River Canyon is the deepest in Europe (1300 meters) and the world's second after the Grand Canyon of Colorado (USA)
Predominantly mountainous landscape of Bhutan is well suited for tourists who prefer active forms of recreation
Big Sur, a terrific place, where Santa Lucia Mountains literally plunge into the Pacific, is one of the most unforgettable Californian landmarks
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (United States)
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a 16 000 acre area of tidal salt marshes, swamps and lakes. About 100 000 wildlife lovers visit it annually.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument (United States)
Canyon de Chelly National Monument with its mysterious Anasazi ruins is not so well- known as other US canyons, but no less spectacular.
Cape Cod National Seashore (United States)
The Cape Cod National Seashore is a Natural Reserve that embraces 365 lakes, lots of marshes with tons of cranberry and 40 miles of Atlantic seashore
In the Carter Caves Park you can take a tour through a real underground world: there are more than 20 caves, lots of tunnels and even a 9 m waterfall
Chugach Mountains (United States)
Every year millions of brave mountaineers and skiers come to Chugach Mountains to make extreme passage through ice tunnels, mountain slopes and forests
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (United States)
The Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is famous for its “lunar craters” that formed after a volcano eruption more than 200 years ago.
Death Valley is very popular for winter traveling, though 90% of the territory is wild and undeveloped. There are many animals and plants that have managed to adapt to harsh desert climate
Desert of Maine (United States)
The unique Desert of Maine is a 40-acre tract of exposed glacial silt (a sand-like substance, but not actually sand) in a pine forest near the town of Freeport
Flaming Gorge is a wonderful nature monument, a most scenic national recreation area, centered around a large artificial lake formed by Flaming Gorge dam on the Green river
Garden of the Gods (United States)
Garden of the Gods is famous for its unusually shaped rock formations. Some of them even have names: the Cathedral Spires, the Steamboat Rock and etc.
National Park Grand Canyon - a few ecosystems, a diversity of caves, rocks, plants, animals, birds and fish, and most importantly - Canyon of the Colorado River
Great Smoky Mountains (United States)
National Park Great Smoky Mountains attracts tourists with unparalleled mountain and forest scenery, numerous rivers and waterfalls, the diversity of animals and birds
Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine in Hibbing (United States)
Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine is one of the largest open pit iron mines in the world, once supplying one-fourth of all the iron ore mined in the country; today it is a National Historic Landmark
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (United States)
The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore seems to be one of the most tranquil National Parks in U.S. It’s a perfect place for a peaceful rest
The Loess Hills is a large park, the National Reserve with famous American landscapes and fantastic limestone blocks up to 60 meters in dimension.
Mammoth Hot Springs (United States)
The constant changes in water and mineral deposits create a living sculpture - the terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs. Microorganisms and living bacteria create beautiful shades of oranges, pinks, yellows, greens, and browns
Mammoth Mountain (United States)
The ancient (57 000 years old) Mammoth Mountain volcanic complex is home to the modern Mammoth Mountain Ski Area – the popular Californian resort
Mauna Kea, a one of dozens dormant volcanoes on Hawaii, is the tallest mountain in the world (10 040 m), if to count from the bottom of the ocean
Monument Valley (United States)
Monument Valley is one of the most popular U. S. tourist attractions. A lot of scenes of famous cowboy’s movies were shot here
Mount Katahdin (United States)
Mount Katahdin, situated in Baxter State Park, is the highest mountain in Maine; it is the northern terminus of the famous Appalachian Trail and the most popular hiking destination
Mount Rainier National Park, one of the earliest National Parks in U.S. (1899), has a lot of tourist facilities and an active volcano in its heart.
Mount St. Helens (United States)
The eruption of Mount St Helens in 1980 was so severe, that 230 sq miles of forests disappeared under lava. Now there is a National Volcanic Monument.
Natural Bridges National Monument (United States)
Natural Bridges National Monument is one of a few places on the Earth where one can watch clear picture of a sky – observe Milky Way and zodiacal constellations without a telescope
Pikes Peak, a 4291 m high mountain, can be seen from the entrance of the Garden of the Gods. The upper part of it is a National Historic Landmark
The incredibly scenic Red Canyon, situated in Dixie National Forest, is favourite destination for amateur rock-climbers and tourists preferring active rest
Rocky Mountains (United States)
In the Rocky Mountains are concentrated many of the United State’s national parks, which attract tourists from different countries all the year round
Sleeping Bear Dunes (United States)
Sleeping Bear Dunes is a National park on Lake Michigan, established for its outstanding natural features, such as dune formations, beaches, forests and ancient glacial phenomena
Blyde River Canyon (South Africa)
The Blyde River Canyon is the third largest in the world - an ideal place for hiking: scenic mountain roads and numerous viewing platforms will help to enjoy the beauty of local nature
Cango Caves is a chain of caves of 3 km length. In ancient times people lived there, but practically no evidence of it has left
Taking a trip to Cape Agulhas you will find yourself on the border of two oceans - the Atlantic and the Indian
Cape of Good Hope (South Africa)
The Cape of Good Hope (or simply "the Cape") is one of the great capes of the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a major milestone on the clipper route to the Far East and Australia
Table Mountain, a flat-topped mountain, is a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town. It is a remarkable attraction, with many tourists using the cableway or hiking to the top
The Fish River Canyon was formed about 500 million years ago through the collapse of the valley bottom due to movements in the earth's crust and by water erosion
Namib Desert - "vast place" - the most ancient desert in the world; sandy dunes; Skeleton Coast; Namib-Naukluft National Park; welwitschia.
The Gimalai is an ideal place for mountain trekking, climbing and gliding, because eight of the fourteen highest peaks of the world (above 8000 m) are concentrated here
Difference in height between the extreme southern and northern points of Nepal reaches 8600 m, that causes a rapid changeability of natural landscapes
Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thousands of tiny islands, rising out of transparent emerald water; fine beaches and fabulous grottos, created by waves and wind
North Cape is one of the main attractions of Norway. From May 31 to July 31 one can observe midnight never-setting sun here
Being one of Europe’s last natural frontiers it evokes a sense of timelessness. In this enduring landscape, nature is at her most dramatic spectacle of the fjords is a natural wonder.
A stunning view from Preikestolen - a giant cliff (604 m) above the Lisefjord can enjoy only the most brave, those who dare to come to its very edge
Fascinating views are open from the plateau of Svartisen glacier, the biggest in Norway, but not every tourist venture to climb here
Iceland landscape is like lunar - almost no forest, but glaciers and waterfalls, mountains and fjords, vast uninhabited spaces and volcanoes, White Nights and Polar Lights
Iran’s landscape is a sharp contrast between high mountains, covered with eternal ice and hot desert lowlands. The country is rich in water resources and fertile land
Landscape of Israel is very diverse, ranging from blossoming national parks to scorched desert.
Jeita Grotto is a museum of bizarre nature-create sculptures of stalactites and stalagmites
Jungfraujoch is the most high mountain railway station in Europe, a World Heritage Site. Observatory, Ice Palace, observation area with breath-taking panorama of the Alps
Matterhorn, mountain; Zermatt, ski-resort (Switzerland)
Zermatt is a world-class ski-resort at the foot of grandiose Matterhorn peak. 400 km of excellent trails of different complexity; the most high mountain cable-way in Europe
Khan Tengri mountain (Kyrgyzstan)
Pyramidal peak of Khan-Tengri mountain, height - 7 010 metres, first conquered in 1931, still remains a place of pilgrimage for mountaineers
South Ingelchek glacier (Kyrgyzstan)
South Ingelchek glacier is the largest in the Tien Shan. Tracking on the glacier always occurs in small groups with a skilled guide
Sulayman Mountain (Kyrgyzstan)
At Sulayman Mountain tourists can see the ancient mosques, mausoleums, medieval bath, and two unique caves
Magura Cave is a maze of majestic halls 3 km length. This is one of the most beautiful Bulgarian caves, known for its rock paintings, the unique monument of primitive art
The landscape of Malaysia is traditional for equatorial countries - mountains covered with tropical forests, rivers with numerous waterfalls
Marble Cave in Gadime (Kosovo)
The Marble Cave in Gadime was discovered in 1969. Today about 1500 m of it have already been explored by speleologists and 800 m are open for tourists
The Rugova Canyon or Gryka Rrugoves is one of the most visited places in Kosovo. It is an incredibly beautiful 12-km long gorge along the White River
Sharri Mountains are divided into 3 zones: Prizren, Opoja and Gora, Luboten and Brezovica. The highest and the nicest point is Luboteni Peak (8376 ft)
The picturesque Valle del Tietar is a nice place for sightseeing, hiking, hunting and fishing in the river that crosses the valley
The Zugspitze Mountain (2964 meters) is a perfect place for skiing all the year round. Prices at hotels and resorts are more moderate in comparison with the rest of the Alps
Landscapes of Mongolia are diverse: mountains, deserts, rivers and lakes. This land has almost no roads – a perfect place for those who want to feel a spirit of Asia
Clean well-kept beaches with fine bronze sand are one of the main attractions of Protaras. The most popular among them are the Flamingo and the beach of the Fig Tree Bay
Romanian rich nature and picturesque landscapes will certainly please eyes of traveller: mountains, rivers, forests, steppes and alpine meadows
Sof Omar Caves - a huge cave system – is the former religious center, a sacred place. Now it is open for tourists
There are 120 volcanoes in Costa Rica, 70 of them are active. Arenal Volcano is the most famous and active young volcano. The air around the crater is salubrious
