Ledenika Cave

161 ViewsCaptured by: be-there.eu Ledenika is a cave in the Northwestern parts of the Balkan Mountains, 16 km away from the Bulgarian city of Vratsa. Its entrance is approximately 830 m above sea level. The cave features an abundance of galleries and impressive karst formations including stalactites and stalagmites. Wikipedia

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Gull Beach

126 ViewsThe natural setting of Maria is one of the most popular photos in the Gaspé Peninsula which is distributed all over the world. This oversized steel frame highlights the variety of surrounding landscapes. This spectacular work was produced by Yves Gonthier, painter and sculptor, in 1995.

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Saint-Elzéar Cave

271 ViewsInformation about La Grotte de Saint-Elzéar Inside the cave, the temperature is always maintained at 4 ° C, whether summer or winter. It is more than 200 meters long and sinks up to 35 meters below the surface. The visit is made on a metal walkway that visitors do not leave and which gives them access …

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Bandelier National Monument

134 ViewsBandelier National Monument is a protected area located in northern New Mexico, United States. The park preserves over 33,000 acres of rugged wilderness, including deep canyons, towering mesas, and fascinating rock formations. The highlight of the park, however, is its incredible collection of ancient Native American cliff dwellings and petroglyphs, which date back over …

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Amazon Rainforest

2,879 Views Embark on an unforgettable virtual adventure through the vast and awe-inspiring Amazon Rainforest, the planet’s largest tropical haven that blankets a significant portion of northwestern Brazil and stretches into Colombia, Peru, and beyond. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary biodiversity flourishing within this massive ecosystem, housing a kaleidoscope of unique plant and …

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Queen Elizabeth Park, Uganda Safari

1,026 ViewsThe Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) is Uganda‘s most visited national park. The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park. It was renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.  Queen Elizabeth National Park occupies an estimated 1,978 square kilometers (764 sq mi). The park extends from Lake Georgein the north-east to Lake Edward in …

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Costa Rican Jungle

212 ViewsIn the jungles of Costa Rica, you’re surrounded by three masters of disguise. Can you spot them in this 360 film? This video has 360 spatial sound – so turn up the volume and try to zero in on the animals. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Planet Earth II is a BBC Studios Natural History Unit production, …

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Taichung World Flora Exposition – 2018

147 ViewsThe Taichung World Flora Exposition (also called the Flora Expo) is an international event recognized by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) as an A2/B1 horticulture exposition. This event will display to the world the hard work of Taiwan’s farmers, the thoughtfulness of the architects, the efforts of volunteers, and Taiwan’s hospitality. Library …

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Conventico Caves

202 ViewsCaptured by: Andreas Grunau Servicios Fotográficos The Conventico Caves, natively known as Cuevas del Conventico, are a network of caves found in the Spanish city of Melilla off the north African coast. The caves were naturally formed and said to have been used by the Phoenicians. Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Sand Dune Arch

226 ViewsCaptured by: Matt Bell Visit a secluded rock arch surrounded by sand and nestled among sandstone rock fins. Sand Dune Arch is a popular destination in Arches National Park, which contains over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. These arches are created by erosion from water and weather, so the iconic features of the park are …

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Wire Pass Slot Canyon

237 ViewsCaptured by: Matt Bell Wire Pass is the entrance to Buckskin Gulch, the longest and deepest slot canyon in Utah. Slot canyons are known for their narrow passageways — Wire Pass is less than three feet wide in some areas — flanked by towering walls. Utah has the largest concentration of slot canyons in …

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NASA: Operation IceBridge

152 ViewsOperation IceBridge is an ongoing NASA mission to monitor changes in polar ice. It is an airborne follow-on mission to the ICESat satellite, continuing until after the ICESat-2 mission launches in 2018. (Wikipedia) Captured by: TrustedPhotoDC Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Lake Shasta Caverns

347 ViewsThe Lake Shasta Caverns are a network of caves located near the McCloud arm of Shasta Lake in California. It was formerly named Chalk Cave and Baird Cave, named after Spencer Fullerton Baird. (Wikipedia) Captured by: Scherba Media Library Learn More About HistoryView VR  

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Cave of the Mounds

270 ViewsCave of the Mounds, a natural limestone cave located near Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, United States, is named for two nearby hills called the Blue Mounds. It is located in the southern slope of the east hill. (Wikipedia) Captured by:  

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Banyan Tree

613 Views Banyan trees are a type of fig tree that is native to India and Southeast Asia. They are known for their aerial roots that grow downwards from their branches and can eventually become secondary trunks. In Lahaina, Hawaii, there is a particularly famous banyan tree, located in the town center, which is believed …

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San Bernardino National Forest | Keller Peak Fire Lookout

353 ViewsThe Keller Peak Fire Lookout is located at the top of Keller Peak Road just past Running Springs California.  Constructed in 1926, it is the oldest fire tower still standing in the San Bernardino National Forest. From 1927 to 1981 the tower was manned by Forest Service personnel. In 1985, volunteers from the Rim …

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Belgenny Farm Creamery

221 ViewsCamden Park House, which was built in 1835-36, is considered one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in Australia. The house was designed by John Verge, who was one of the most important architects in colonial New South Wales. The house is a two-story brick building with a stuccoed facade and cast-iron verandahs. …

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Nature Discovery Centre at Thatcham

164 ViewsThe Nature Discovery Centre at Thatcham offers a great day out for all the family. The Centre is packed full of interactive wildlife and natural history displays. There is a network of footpaths ranging from small family-friendly walks to longer paths for the more adventurous. (Nature Discovery Centre at Thatcham) Captured by: Autonomica Library …

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Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History: Inside a T. rex

216 Views Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History: Inside a T. rex Tyrannosaurus or T. rex is a genus of coelurosaurian theropod dinosaur. The species Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the most well-represented of the large theropods. Wikipedia Eaten by: Tyrannosaurus Lived: 83.6 million years ago – 66 million years ago (Cretaceous) Extinct in: Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event Fossils: Black Beauty, Sue, Wankel, Jane, AMNH …

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Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood

344 ViewsCaptured by: ToPa 3D Explore a unique piece of American history: Timberline Lodge. The iconic lodge sits at an elevation of nearly 6,000 feet in the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon. Built in 1937, Timberline Lodge was created as an initiative by President Franklin Roosevelt to stimulate the struggling economy and give jobs …

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Colorado National Monument: Devil’s Kitchen

145 ViewsColorado National Monument is a National Park Service unit near the city of Grand Junction, Colorado. Sheer-walled canyons cut deep into sandstone and granite–gneiss–schist rock formations. (Wikipedia) Captured by: Step Beyond Media Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Buffalo Botanical Gardens

363 ViewsThe Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens are botanical gardens located within South Park in Buffalo, New York, United States. These gardens are the product of landscaping architect Frederick Law Olmsted, glass-house architects Lord & Burnham, and botanist and plant-explorer John F. Cowell. (Wikipedia) The Buffalo Botanical Gardens in Buffalo, NY was designed by Frederick …

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Yosemite National Park

99 ViewsNot just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquillity of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep …

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The Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS)

333 ViewsThe Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS): Simulating Space Exploration on Earth Nestled amidst the barren landscapes of Utah, the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) stands as a pioneering outpost for simulating the challenges and conditions of space exploration. Operated by The Mars Society, this unique facility offers scientists, engineers, and enthusiasts a rare opportunity …

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Helen’s Rain Garden

133 ViewsA rain garden is a planted depression or a hole that allows rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas, like roofs, driveways, walkways, parking lots, and compacted lawn areas, the opportunity to be absorbed. This reduces rain runoff by allowing stormwater to soak into the ground (as opposed to flowing into storm drains and surface waters which causes erosion, water pollution, flooding, and diminished groundwater). They should be designed for specific soils and …

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Oxford Museum of Natural History

233 ViewsOxford Museum of Natural History: A Journey Through the Wonders of the Natural World Embark on an awe-inspiring exploration of the Earth’s natural wonders at the Oxford Museum of Natural History, a captivating institution located in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. Nestled within the iconic Oxford University Museum of Natural History building at …

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Bruentrup Heritage Farm

183 Views The Bruentrup Heritage Farm was established in 1891. William Bruentrup married Ida Wagner and the bride’s family gave them 40 acres of land along White Bear Avenue as a wedding present. They added land until it reached 175 acres. Four generations of the family have farmed there. The farmhouse was somewhat modernized in …

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Cathedral Caverns

200 ViewsCathedral Caverns State Park is a publicly owned recreation area and natural history preserve located in Kennamer Cove, approximately 5 miles northeast of Grant and 7 miles southeast of Woodville in Marshall County, Alabama. (Wikipedia) Captured by: Total Perspective Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Big Island Lava Tube

232 ViewsExplore the fascinating and natural wonder of a lava tube near the Kona Airport on the Big Island of Hawaii. This awe-inspiring formation, also known as a pyroduct, is a result of flowing lava from a volcanic vent that moves beneath the hardened surface of a lava flow. When the lava inside the tube …

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Antarctica

642 ViewsDiscover the Frozen Wonders of Antarctica: A Virtual Expedition Embark on a breathtaking virtual journey to the Earth’s southernmost continent, Antarctica! Home to the geographic South Pole and surrounded by the Southern Ocean, this icy realm is the fifth-largest continent, nearly twice the size of Australia. Explore its massive ice-covered landscape, where 98% of …

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Kabir Kouba Waterfall

214 ViewsCreated by: ExploraTerra The Park of the Kabir Kouba Cliff and Waterfall is a public park in Québec (Canada) crossed by the Saint-Charles River. The rapids and falls of this section of the river are called Kabir Kouba the «river of a thousand bends» in the Montagnais language.[1] An interpretive center and trails permit the observation of the Kabir Kouba waterfall that …

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Miguasha National Park

192 ViewsCaptured by: ExploraTerra Miguasha National Park is a protected area near Carleton-sur-Mer on the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec in Canada. Created in 1985 by the Government of Quebec, Miguasha was designated a World Heritage Site in 1999 in recognition of its wealth of fossils, which display a crucial time during the evolution of life on …

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