The world is a beautiful place to live in. It is endowed with lots of natural wonders that one would be simply awed when visiting them. Anywhere in the world is worth touring because of the various opportunities to enjoy the natural wonders. Here are some of the tourist spots that will allow you to enjoy the wonders of nature.
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is one of the world’s natural wonders located in Arizona in the United States. It is 277 miles long, 4 to 18 miles wide, and about a mile deep. Scientists believe that the canyon was created by the Colorado River for a period of six million years.
Before the arrival of the Europeans, the Grand Canyon was home to Native Americans who settled in caves. Although it is not the world’s deepest canyon, it attained world renown for its extremely large size and beautifully intricate landscape. The Grand Canyon generates over five million visits annually.
If this is your first journey to the Grand Canyon, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of sights and activities available, and you may be concerned about “missing out” on certain aspects by visiting one region over another. The bottom line is that you can’t see the Grand Canyon in a single day. However, regardless of how much time you have or which region you choose to visit, you will have life-changing sightseeing opportunities.
Great Barrier Reef
Situated off the east coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is recognized as the largest coral reef in the world. Listed in the World Heritage Sites, it covers more than 300,000 square kilometers and is composed of over 600 islands and coral cays. The Great Barrier Reef is home to around 4000 species of mollusks, 1500 varieties of fishes, and 200 species of birds. It is also a favorite destination of water sports enthusiasts such as scuba diving and snorkeling.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living marine organism. It was designated a World Heritage site 40 years ago and is still one of the world’s most recognizable natural treasures. All four natural heritage criteria are met by ‘The Reef,’ as it is known in Australia. Its incredible natural beauty and globally significant biodiversity are among them. To name a few species groups found on the Reef, there are vast mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, coral reefs, whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks, and dugongs.
Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies form part of the North American Rocky Mountains although much older. It houses five national parks, four of which are combined into one UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of mountain landscapes, canyons, waterfalls, glaciers, to name just a few. The highest peak in the range is Mount Robson and conquering it is quite a challenge. There are also hiking and trailing paths.
We suggest at least a week to get a taste of what the mountains have to offer, especially if you want to visit Banff and Jasper National Parks. Visitors frequently underestimate the size of these areas and the amount of time it takes to get around. A three to four-day visit to Banff may be sufficient. If you plan on doing a lot of sightseeing and activities like hiking, you’ll probably need more time.
Iguazu Waterfalls
Located along the border of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, the Iguazu Waterfalls is considered as the most beautiful in the world. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt called the site “poor Niagara.” It is known for having the greatest annual flow than any of the world’s waterfalls. The surrounding areas of the falls offer rock climbing and water sports opportunities.
So grab the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature with these tourist spots. Depending on your interest, you will surely find more of these natural wonders in a location near you.
The world is a beautiful place to live in. It is endowed with lots of natural wonders that one would be simply awed when visiting them. Anywhere in the world is worth touring because of the various opportunities to enjoy the natural wonders. Here are some of the tourist spots that will allow you to enjoy the wonders of nature.
Skardu Valley
Located at the confluence of the Indus River and the Shigar River in Pakistan, Skardu Valley is located at an altitude of 2,500 meters. It is engulfed by grey-brown colored mountains. Together with Gilgit, the Skardu Valley serves as the trekking and expedition hubs in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
The mountainous regions of the Skardu Valley are home to the four of the world’s fourteen eight-thousander peaks notably the Karakoram range. It is also home to the huge glaciers of Baltoro, Biafo, and Trango. Being the main tourist and mountaineering in the region, it now boasts of having extensive tourist infrastructures such as shops and hotels.