20 Natural Wonders Every One Needs To See In Their Lifetime

Canada's oldest national park was established in the heart of the rockies in Alberta in 1885. It's staggering national beauty will still your heart. Its stunning peaks and pale blue waters are simply captivating.

This imposing mountain is an active volcano that last erupted in 2015. It's also sacred to the native Tenggerese people. The tribe brings ritual offerings to the mountain and has done so for centuries.

The Dead Sea is a special natural wonder that makes an appearance in the bible. This sea has a massive salt content, which creates the pillars and other formations. This beautiful sea is the lowest part on Earth.

Also known as Ayer's Rock, Uluru is an inselberg, an island mountain. This means that it's a large mountain that's surrounded by flatland. It's sacred to the aborigines who are native to Central Australia.

The flowing water deposits a kind of carbonate. The carbonate builds up, which results in incredibly beautiful pools. This natural wonder has attracted travelers since antiquity.

Niagara Falls isn't just one waterfall. It's actually a set of three waterfalls on the border between Canada and the USA. The biggest of them, Horseshoe Falls, is a massive tourist location and what you think of when you hear Niagara Falls.

Located near Gobustan, the mud volcanoes are more numerous here than anywhere else in the world. They can be as small as 1 or 2 meters high or as high as 700 meters. They're spread sporadically across the country.

These gorgeous caves are created by the waters of Buenos Aires Lake crashing upon the marble walls over centuries. The water has taken on the color of the water over that time. This is what causes the patterns seen on the rocks.

It's considered one of the most beautiful river canyons in Europe. The Verdon Gorge is named for its river. The river itself is named for its turquoise color.

A massive park with stunning geological features. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is one of China's most famous natural landmarks. It's known for its pillar-like structures that stretch into the sky. 

Spencer Lake exudes a sense mystery due to its red color. This eerily beautiful lake gets its color from the type of algae. It's thought the proliferation of this type of algae was behind a biblical plague in Egypt.

The British Isles are known for its gorgeous seaside cliffs. The Cliffs of Moher don't disappoint. These cliffs sit on the Atlantic Ocean and have long been a sacred place in Ireland. The cliffs run for 14 km along the Atlantic coast.

Japan puts an effort into maintaining its lush green forests. It's said the bamboo trees make a sound unlike any other on Earth. In Japanese culture, the bamboo helps protect temples from evil spirits.

A place that's full of magic and curiosity. It's the largest salt flat in the world and has an incredible reflective quality. Clearly Salar de Uyuni is a sight more than worth seeing.

One of the most famous natural wonders in North America, the Grand Canyon was created due to the erosion of land caused by the Colorado River over the course of time.

The island-like cliffs jutting out of the water make this bay a must-see natural wonder. It's considered one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam. Can't you just see yourself going cliff-hopping?

Situated ext to the Colorado River, the park is home to unique geological formations. It's most famous for its arches, but there's more to it than that. It's also famous for features like Elephant Butte.

One of the largest canyons on Earth, it is in fact the largest "green canyon." A green canyon is signified by lush vegetation. This is in contrast to the Grand Canyon, which has little vegetation.

This gorgeous waterfall stands almost 200 feet high and is a well-traveled wonder in Iceland. The country is riddled with fabulous finds like Seljalandsfoss. There's even a cave behind the falls that's accessible to tourists.

An oft-told wonder in Hindu cultures. This valley in the Himalayas is written about in Hindi texts. It's also a destination that Yogis have come to pray and meditate for centuries.