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Traveling around the world, from the northern tip of Greenland to the depths of the South Atlantic Ocean, and many awe-inspiring destinations in between, where we’ve been lucky enough to go places the rest of us usually can’t go. Introducing the works of photographers who
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Torres del Paine, Chile
This 700-square-mile Chilean National Park has stunning scenery awaiting adventurers who make the long journey to get there. Known for its towering mountain views, rugged glaciers, and crystal clear turquoise waters, this national park is an ornithologist’s dream, home to more than 100 bird species, not to mention an ornithologist’s dream for its sea, sky, and long car rides. It can only be reached by trekking. .
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Francois Perron National Park, Australia
A park user drives on a red dirt road at sunset in Western Australia’s Francois Perron National Park. Also known as the “desert by the sea,” this park features contrasting landscapes of red cliffs, white sand beaches, and blue water. It is located approximately 750 miles north of Perth.
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kamchatka peninsula, russia
A bear sits on the shore of Kuril Lake in a remote area of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Ilyinsky volcano can be seen in the distance. Kamchatka, a peninsula in southeastern Russia, is known as the “Land of Fire and Ice” due to its geology, climate, and volcanic activity.
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Mesa Arch, Utah
Proving you don’t have to travel halfway around the world to reach remote and beautiful destinations, this arch (photographed at sunrise in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park) takes a hike to reach it. It is a “relatively easy trail” that goes underground. miles.
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Tsingy de Bemara National Park, Madagascar
This national park is located in the Meraki region of northwest Madagascar and is known for its fissure-like limestone structures. The indigenous word tsingi translates into English as “a place where you cannot walk barefoot.” The area is home to rare wildlife such as the predatory fossa, the von der Decken sifaka (primate), and multiple species of lemurs.
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Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia
Located in the remote area of Sossusvlei, which literally means “dead-end swamp,” this region of southern Africa is known for its salt and clay terrain and the towering red dunes that surround it.
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Lena Pillars Nature Park, Russia
The dramatic landscape of this Siberian park and UNESCO World Heritage Site is characterized by huge rock pillars, some reaching heights of around 300 meters, according to the World Heritage Convention site. It contains “a large number of species-rich Cambrian fossil remains”.
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Na Pali Coast, Hawaii
There are no roads on Hawaii’s Kauai Island’s Na Pali Coast, so visitors must hike or take one of the many boat, helicopter, or airplane tours offered by local companies. Participants will have a truly amazing experience, including lush valleys, sea caves, and dramatic waterfalls.
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Nuuk, Greenland
The landscape along Greenland’s Nuuk is dotted with colorful houses. Despite being the country’s capital, Nuuk is a small city with a population of less than 18,000 along the southwest coast. In the background is his Sermitsiaq mountain, approximately 4,000 feet high.
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Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
This approximately 5,000 square mile park on New Zealand’s South Island offers stunning views, including views of Miter Peak reflected in the Milford Sound fjord at sunrise. Established in 1952, Fiordland National Park is home to a variety of dramatic landscapes and popular hiking trails.
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Hang Son Dong Cave, Vietnam
Hang Son Dong, one of the largest caves in the world, is located in Phong Nha Co Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam. Most of us will never get the chance to go there, but National Geographic offers an incredibly immersive experience for armchair travelers to experience online.
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Mount Roraima, South America
This cloud-covered mountain plateau is one of many tepui, or tabletop mountains, found in the Guiana Highlands of the continent. The top of this structure encompasses approximately 12 square miles and is surrounded on all sides by sheer cliffs approximately 1,300 feet high. Parts of the mountain are located in the regions of Venezuela, Guayana Esequiba, and Brazil.
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isle of skye, scotland
In the distance of this photo is Neist Point Lighthouse on the Dwyrinnish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye in England. Overlooking miles of Dunvegan and Bracadale lakes, the lighthouse stands over 40 feet above sea level.
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Stehekin, Washington
The sun rising over Lake Chelan. Taken from this unincorporated community in the Evergreen State. Accessible only by plane, boat, or trek, Stehekin is home to the year-round beauty of the North Cascades.
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Mikladalur, Faroe Islands, Denmark
A grass-roofed cottage stands near the sea on Kalsoy Island in the northern Faroe Islands of Denmark, located approximately halfway between Norway and Iceland. Mikladalur means “big valley” and the neighboring island of Kunoy can be seen in the background.
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Socotra Island, Yemen
Bottle trees rise from the rocky shores of this remote island in the Arabian Sea. Socotra’s landscape is filled with surreal flora, including bottle trees, dragon blood trees, gaping canyons, and high sand dunes.
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Gel Kutabel Island, Palau
It is the second largest of Palau’s rock islands and is a collection of hundreds of limestone and coral ridges. Located in the Micronesia region of the Pacific Ocean, north of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, it is currently uninhabited, but local legend holds that there were once five prehistoric villages here.
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Danakil depression, Ethiopia
This otherworldly landscape shows acid springs and stepped salt deposits formed by the region’s active volcanic activity. Located at the junction of three tectonic plates, this surreal atmosphere lies more than 300 feet below sea level, with temperatures reaching over 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Tristan da Cunha, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas
This village, located in the South Atlantic Ocean about halfway between South America and Africa, is the main village on the British island of Tristan da Cunha, which is also known as “the most isolated village in the world.”
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Ahu Tongariki, Chile
Part of Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. This photo shows moai carved by the inhabitants of a Polynesian island between 1250 and 1500. The tallest of these statues is approximately 33 feet tall and weighs over 80 tons.
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