💚 Hidden in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, Huguangyan Maar Lake is a natural wonder shaped by volcanic activity 140,000 to 160,000 years ago. Formed when rising magma met groundwater, triggering steam-magma explosions, the 2.3-square-kilometer lake is now a world-renowned site for maar lake research. Beneath its tranquil, agate-green waters, lakebed sediments preserve more than 100,000 years of climate and environmental history, earning it the names “Natural Yearbook of the Earth” and “Natural Museum.” Surrounded by lush greenery and colorful bald cypress trees, the heart-shaped lake is a sight to behold from above. Read more: #Huguangyan# #Zhanjiang# #Guangdong# #NaturalWonder# #ExploreGuangdong# #ChinaTravel# #Ecology#

The Grand Canyon's vast, mile-deep landscape may appear timeless, but two devastating disasters have recently struck the iconic natural wonder as the climate crisis intensifies extreme weather.

Clouds swirl around jagged stone summits in Zhangjiajie’s Wulingyuan district. These sculpted sandstone formations, rising amid lush woodland, paint an unforgettable picture of raw natural wonder waiting to be explored.

Ahead of the United States' 250th birthday, we asked celebrity outdoor enthusiasts—athletes, environmentalists, travel experts, advocates, and more—to each pick an American natural wonder, large or small, that they believe says something special about the country. The responses took us from Maine to California, and from Alaska to the Gulf Coast, making up a pretty incredible travel bucket list. See the full list here: