With brightly colored wildflowers and red rock deserts, some of the world’s most colorful destinations can be found right here in America. Some of these places are so vibrant that they almost look surreal. Here are some of the most colorful places you can see in every state. Every year, the changing seasons alter landscapes drastically. across the country, from the tulip fields of to the to the prairies of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. In fall, mountainscapes and forests...

are expected to head to Theresienwiese, just outside of Munich, for this year's, the world's largest beer festival. So while this traditional Bavarian culture festival is definitely not to be missed, here are 50 other reasons to explore the rest of Germany this fall. (MORE:) Germany is home to 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Quedlinburg, which is located in the Harz region. Dating back to the ninth century, thisis famous for being home to over 1400 half-timbered houses, or...

The 'Ocean Victory' is seen docked on July 21, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The superyacht is owned by Russian steel billionaire Viktor Rashnikov and features six swimming pools, a hot tub, gym, helipad and a helicopter hanger. (Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) Sometimes a regular yacht just isn’t enough. That was the case for Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko who unveiled his latest project this week: the world’s largest sailing yacht. Measuring 468 feet long and 300 feet high, the $400 million...

For much of the summer, reports of shark attacks frequently grabbed headlines along the East Coast as beachgoers took to the water to enjoy the warm summer weather. But there's another threat that has become even deadlier around the world, and it doesn't come from the seas. Selfie deaths, believe it or not, in terms of which have been responsible for more deaths worldwide in 2015, Mashable said. According to Shark Attack Survivors' records, worldwide this year. The number of...

At a loss for where to go on your next vacation? There are always a seemingly unending number of things to consider: Is it sunny and warm? Are there enough activities for the whole family? Can I completely disconnect from the world and find some peace and quiet? Stop your worrying and let this be a look into the crystal ball. (MORE: ) Personality quizzes are perfect for finding out which iconic movie character you are, where you should live,...

Get lost in the whimsy and magic of a Disney parade — where the weather is always perfect and your favorite characters come to life. Perfect for kids and kids at heart, this is the only place you can see scenes from your favorite movies drift past you. Disney parks from Florida to Hong Kong boast beautiful shows complete with floats, singing, and dancing. What are you waiting for? Click through this gallery and get a taste of Disney's parade...

Photo of a supercell moving through rural Kansas near Howard won 4th in Crowd Choice category of Photocrowd's Extreme Weather challenge. Says photographer Dennis Oswald: 'During my storm photography expedition in May 2014 I came across this wonderful supercell in south east Kansas. It was the fourth storm of the day and the light couldn't be better.' (Dennis Oswald/Photocrowd.com) Nothing captures the dramatic beauty of Mother Nature than extreme weather images—from incredible storms to frozen landscapes. , a community of...

After a year in the making, three giant wooden megaphones, built by a team of interior architecture students at Estonian Academy of Arts, opened to the public on Sept. 18 in Estonia. (Tõnu Tunnel) If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If that tree is in Southern Estonia’s Voru County, it could possibly make a very loud sound. Interior architecture students at Estonian Academy of Art designed,...

Mackenzie Delta, Canada. Ⓒ Bernhard Edmaier, 2015. (Prestel Publishing) Mars made headlines earlier this week when NASA on the planet's surface. But sorry Mars, Earth may still have the upper hand when it comes to spectacular bodies of water—especially when they're viewed through the lens of award-winning photographer Bernhard Edmaier. Edmaier's new photography book (Prestel Publishing, 2015) collects his images of breathtaking waterscapes from both the air and on the ground,highlighting not only the breathtaking shapes and forms the Earth's...

For almost five years, Henrik Vikse and his husky companion, Akiak, have been traveling around Norway. (Henrik Vikse) “One sleeping dog, a billion stars—there is nothing more relaxing than that,” said 28-year-old who quit his job to travel around Norway and enjoy the outdoors with his husky, Akiak. “We truly respect nature and the weather,” he told weather.com. When Vikse decided to quit his day job, he finally had time to travel like he always wanted. “I had no flexibility...

The threat of flooding along the East coast has some transportation companies cancelling services as of Friday evening. Amtrak announced that some train services between South Carolina and Virginia have been suspended for Saturday, October 3. The Carolinian Trains 79 & 80, The Palmetto Trains 89 & 90, The Silver Star Trains 91 & 92 and the Auto Train 52 & 53have all been cancelled. No alternate transportation will be provided. Some Thruway Bus Connections will also be cancelled. (MORE:|)...

Spanning jagged mountains, deep valleys and beautiful coastlines, it is easy to see why Spain is often at the top of most travelers' bucket lists. In 2014, the country , according to the country's tourism minister, an increase from previous years. Madrid and Barcelona are two Spanish hot spots attracting travelers, but there are several breathtaking sights to see in this country. (MORE:) Perched across a steep spur and winding between the gorges of Huecar and Jucar rivers, . This...

"Mating." Shortlisted for Young Photographer of the Year 2015 (Darpan Basak/Royal Society of Biology) The Royal Society of Biology just for their Photographer of the Year and Young Photographer of the Year competitions. Photographers around the globe submitted their photographs for this year's competition, which held the theme of "Conflict and Survival." The finalists captured images ranging from a pair of seabirds competing over a meal to Sri Lankan men fishing in the sea. The annual photo contest is open...