Steve Hall "kayaks" with an inflatable shark in Lake Manly, which re-emerges in the desert landscape of Death Valley National Park, after rare flooding occurs. (Steve Hall) Death Valley is known as one of the hottest—and driest—places on Earth, but on rare occasions, a lake re-emerges in this parched, desert landscape and a few, lucky visitors can actually enjoy some kayaking. One of these adventurers is hiker Steve Hall, 41, who visits Death Valley three to five times a year....

The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is now open for visitors. It's cave-like structure once held millions of gallons of water. ...

Entry: "Rain the Desert," Namibia "Over the last 7 years I had one aim - photograph rain in the driest desert of Africa. In 2015 finally I found the rain. In the breathtaking scenery of the NamibRand-Park right at the border of the Namib Naukluft Nationalpark. An enormous thunderstorm came in and the setting sun created a wonderful rainbow. The challenge was, to not have my shadow in the picture." (Photo and caption by Stefan Forster / National Geographic Travel...

Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has released its list of the 10 best places to visit in Europe this year, and the top spot went to the . The Peloponnese is the southernmost region of mainland Greece, renown for its mountainous landscape, breathtaking coastline and historic sites, including Olympia, Mycenae and Mystras. Praising the area as “” in Greece, Lonely Planet encourages visitors to hike the new , dive for shipwrecks off the Navorino coast, and explore the Nemean wine...

72 Hours in Newfoundland and Labrador 72 Hrs in Newfoundland and Labrador - Pissing Mare Falls, located in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada. (Finn Beales) From the rugged landscapes of Ireland to Battle Harbor on the Labrador Coast of Canada, Wales-based photographer has captured some stunning destinations around the world, giving himself to immerse himself in the culture and landscape of each place. Early in his career, Beales worked as a staff photographer for an international arts festival, Hay...

Around the world and throughout history, numerous peoples have built large fortified walls to protect themselves from their enemies. Whether built out of stone, like the medieval French bastion of Carcassonne or out of red mud like in Morocco’s Taroudant, these walls were designed to ward off invaders. Today, many of these impressive cities have endured the test of time. “If walls survive, it’s because they’re well built and well maintained,” of the UK television series Castle, told Weather.com. “Cities...

From turquoise-colored lakes to ancient walled cities, the “Five Stans” of Central Asia are home to some breathtaking sites that deserve a spot on traveler’s bucket lists. Spanning 1.5 million square miles, the “Five Stans” include Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzebekistan, Kyrgystan and Kazakstan and are home to nearly 68 million people. According to Mother Nature Network, the , and each of these country’s names referenced the tribes that historically lived in those lands, including the Kazakhs, Uzbeks and Turkmens. All of...

DeHaas and Kahlua at John Ford's Point, Monument Valley, Utah. (Trevor DeHaas) From sweeping gorges to jagged peaks, America is home to breathtaking, vibrant wildernesses just waiting to be explored. , 26, recently quit his job to explore these landscapes accompanied only by his furry best friend, Kahlua, a three-year-old Catahoula Leopard mix that he rescued from a shelter when she was only 11 weeks old. “When I found Kahlua, I just saw her, a little puppy with spots, and...

A flat dune at sunset, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico. (Craig Varjabedian) Located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico, is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the United States. As the world’s largest gypsum dunefield, this snow-white landscape is known for its harsh environment and desolate, other-worldly appearance. It is also home to a . Photographer has spent almost 20 years photographing this unique place. “The thing that really interested me about White Sands, compared to...

Burrowing Owl chicks are lined up for a feeding at the International Centre for Birds of Prey (ICBP) in Newent, England on May 16, 2016. The ICBP is the oldest centre in the world dedicated to birds of prey. Around 75 different species of birds of prey are looked after at the facilities, including Hawks, Eagles, Owls and Falcons from around the world. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Located near Newent in Gloucestershire, England, the has been a tourist attraction since it...

The recently opened Finolhu Villa in the Maldives is the world's first 100 percent solar-powered luxury resort. (Yuji Yamazaki Architecture PLLC) Located in the bright blue waters of the Kaafu Atoll in the Maldives, the resort isn't just totally breathtaking– it's the world's first 5-star resort to be 100 percent powered by the sun's energy. Designed by Yuji Yamazaki, the 12.6-acre resort is outfitted with 67,000 square feet of solar panels that account for all of the energy produced on...

View inside the abandoned Wizard of Oz theme park in North Carolina. (Seph Lawless) Located in the resort town of Beech Mountain, North Carolina, the Wizard of Oz-themed "Land of Oz" amusement park was a popular attraction when it opened in 1970. Visitors can walk its "Yellow Brick Road," see the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion and the Wicked Witch of the West, go on a "hot-air balloon ride" (which was really a specially designed ski lift), and even...

Boasting its own yellow brick road and all the beloved characters, the once-forgotten "Land of Oz" theme park is finally reopening for an extended stint this summer. Located in the resort town of Beech Mountain, North Carolina, the Wizard of Oz-themed amusement park was a popular attraction when it opened in 1970. Visitors can walk its "Yellow Brick Road," see the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion and the Wicked Witch of the West, go on a "hot-air balloon ride"...