Unique and Amazing Places and Species
Learn fascinating facts about amazing places in North America. Have you been to any of them? Share with us your experience in the comments.
Check out more amazing places on the other continents - Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, Antarctica.
Explore further and get inspiration.
The gorgeous Fly Geyser constitutes an accidentally man-made small geothermal geyser in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The geyser sits on the private Fly Ranch in Hualapai Flat, about 0.3 mi (0.48 km) from State Route 34. The ranch remains privately owned, and a high fence and a locked gate topped with spikes exclude trespassers. […]Read More
Source: http://bit.ly/2F5PepJ Photographer: Karla Yannín Alcázar Quintero CC License: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Paricutin Facts Paricutin is a cinder cone volcano located in the Mexican state of Michoacan and lies close to a village of the same name. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, ensuing lava flows subsequently buried the village. The volcano is a unique marvel of geology in that its evolution from […]Read More
Boiling Lake Facts The most noteworthy fact about the Boiling Lake remains its status as the second-largest hot lake in the world. In addition, it itself forms part of the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, which is a World Heritage Site. The first ever recorded sighting of this geological marvel was in 1870, by Edmund […]Read More
Death Valley remains the name of a severe desert valley located in Eastern California, in the United States. Its unique geology makes it the driest, lowest, and hottest region in North America. Death Valley itself contains numerous unique features. Among them sits the appropriately named Furnace Creek. In this location, in 1913, the highest air […]
Antelope Canyon Facts The truly amazing Antelope Canyon represents yet another visually stunning geological formation in the United States southwestern region. Located within the Leechee Chapter of the Navajo Nation in Arizona, it actually comprises two sections: “The Crack” or “Tse bighanilini” in the Navajo language, meaning “The place water runs through rocks” and “The […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2xGuPl7 Purple Sand Beach Facts The incredible Purple Sand Beach truly ranks as an astonishing sight to see. Also known as Pfeiffer Beach, this wonder of geology sits in a hard to reach locale. This beach forms part of the Los Padres National Forest, in California, United States. Though not far from Big Sur, Purple […]
Mount Desert Island Facts Mount Desert Island ranks as the 6th largest island in the contiguous United States. It also holds the distinction of being the second largest island on the U.S. Eastern seaboard. This geological gem also boasts the Acadia National Park. Its permanent population numbers less than 11,000 individuals, yet more than 2.5 million tourists […]
Giant Crystal Cave Facts The Giant Crystal Cave or Cave of Crystal Giants names a true marvel of geology. It sits roughly 1000 ft (300 m) beneath the surface, outside of Chihuahua, Mexico, in North America. The site was accidentally discovered in 2000. The proximity of the incredible site to a nearby magma chamber makes it […]
Prince Edward Island and its associated numerous small islands and islets comprise one of the provinces of Canada, in North America. In fact, it represents the only Canadian province to possess no land boundary. It also ranks as the 104th largest island on earth. This geological gem remains renowned for its lush agricultural land, as well as […]
Spotted Lake Facts The most noteworthy thing about the incredible Spotted Lake appears in the form of “spots” that materialize on its surface. In fact, these form on a regular basis, appearing each summer as the water slowly evaporates. This astonishing geological feature has also played a role in the history of the area. The indigenous First […]
The incredible (now infamous) Mount Saint Helens represents a perfect example of the strength of Nature. That occurs because this volcano became a showcase of geological power in 1980. It formed in Washington State, in the United States. An explorer named Mount Saint Helens after the British diplomat, Lord St Helens. His friend, George Vancouver, was […]
Niagara Falls serves as the name collectively given to three magnificent waterfalls straddling the border between the United States and Canada, in North America. They also mark the southern end of Niagara Gorge. The three waterfalls that comprise Niagara Falls are the American Falls, the Horseshoe Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls. The American Falls and the […]
Thorsmork Facts Thorsmork forms a beautifully rugged mountain ridge located in Iceland, in Europe. This geological marvel bears the name of the Norse god Thor, and the name, therefore, translates as Thor’s Forest. Locals often use the same name to refer to the greater overall region in which the ridge sits. The site sits in the […]
