15 Great Nature Places to go to Before you Die
#15 Mount Everest
Although expensive and dangerous, it is a very worthy trip to climb Mount Everest. Just imagine the view from way up there.
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Mount Everest
Although expensive and dangerous, it is a very worthy trip to climb Mount Everest. Just imagine the view from way up there.
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The Alps, Switzerland
Imagine looking outside of your window and seeing the great view of the Alps. Their perpetual white covering make them simply beautiful
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The Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
If you want to take a walk into the wild side, this is a great place. Full of tropical flora and fauna, you will not get bored of the creatures.
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Iguazu Waterfalls, Argentina/Brazil border
Sure, Niagara is impressive, but it does not compare to this group of waterfalls. No matter where you look, there are waterfalls. And in the right light, you will always be able to see a rainbow!
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Patagonia, Chile
This is an area that must be seen before it literally melts away. This region boasts natural, untouched beauty for miles. Global warming could influence the wildlife a lot in this landscape.
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Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Ever wonder what a real dragon would look like? Take a trip to see them at this fantastic national park, where the dragons actually outnumber the locals!
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Machu Picchu, Peru
This historical mountain, which translated to "Old Peak," combines Inca history with beauty. It also has some unique wildlife that call this place home. It was thought by the ancient civilization to be sacred.
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Saharan Dessert, Africa
This vast dessert, the biggest in the world, is not being surpassed by any other one. It is still growing and it threatens to consume Northern Africa. Beware though, you will probably get sand everywhere.
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Lake Baikal, Southeast Siberia
Grab your thickest coat and come to Siberia to witness one of the deepest lakes in the world. Just think about these facts, this lake is more than a mile deep in parts and holds 20% of the world's unfrozen fresh water!
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Grand Canyon, USA
If you haven't been to this geological wonder, then it is a must. It will probably not be going away soon like some of the other spots, but it is amazing to see what water, giver of life, can do.
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Great Barrier Reef, Australia
This enormous reef is so large that it can easily be seen from space with the naked eye! The diversity of animals is outstanding, but it is also being affected by the global changes and might not be here for much longer.
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Wadi Al-Hitan, Egypt
For those naturalists out there, this is a region rich in evolutionary history. Whale bones can be seen strewn throughout and show the transformation of these mammals from land-based to ocean-based life forms.
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Bora Bora Island, France
This piece of heaven is a must to visit. Waking up in your own little hut, floating above the calming water. This spells out tranquility.
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Glacier National Park
Staying local is no problem and with Glacier National Park you can do just that. Better hurry up though, because you might outlive the glaciers, as there were 150 of them 100 years ago, and only about 30 remain.
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Giant's Causeway
Located in Ireland, it has rumors of having been used by giants at some point in order to get into Scotland. Those who think more rationally view it as a superb geological anomaly.
