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Ouray, Colorado

Cascade Falls Park

Let Ouray’s tallest waterfall sweep your breath away on a dealer’s choice of scenic hikes.
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Discover Secret Swimming Holes and Hidden History in Crystal River, Florida

Citrus County, with its natural springs and plentiful manatees, is full of surprises
Homosassa, Florida

The Crack in Chassahowitzka Springs

A hidden paradise in one of Florida’s most unique rivers.
Crystal River, Florida

Three Sisters Springs

This natural spring is the winter home to the largest gathering of manatees in the world.
science

Dozens of Alaska Rivers are Turning an Eerie Orange

The cause is just as concerning as the color.
Charis McGowan June 28, 2024
Syracuse, Italy

Fonte Ciane

According to legend, after Hades pulled Persephone into the underworld, one of her attendant nymphs cried so much that her tears formed this spring.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cachoeiras do Horto (Horto Waterfalls)

A trio of waterfalls inside the world’s largest urban forest.
lakes

How to Get In (or Out) of a Kayak or Canoe Without Embarrassing Yourself

Make a splash—in a good way—and impress friends with a smooth transition from land to lake.
Karuna Eberl June 24, 2024
Zaragoza, Spain

Fountain of the Unbelievers

The engineer of the Imperial Canal of Aragon installed this fountain to show skeptics he had achieved his aim.
Grenada

Grand Etang

This lake with an inactive volcano underneath is often said to be bottomless.
Sliema, Malta

Roman Baths of Sliema

Despite the name, these small saltwater swimming pools have nothing to do with the Romans.
Pilchowice, Poland

Pilchowice Hydroelectic Dam

The tallest stone dam in Poland was opened by Kaiser Wilhelm II himself.
Lenexa, Kansas

Lake Lenexa Dam and Spillway

An artistically engineered dam designed to honor the relationship between humankind and nature.
Kerċem, Malta

Gozo Aqueduct

This 19th-century aqueduct provides insights into how water was supplied to Victoria on the island of Gozo before modern plumbing.
Lewes, Delaware

The Fountain of Youth

What if the Fountain of Youth was actually found in Delaware? One historic coastal town believes it to be true.
Tokyo, Japan

Kenashi Pond

Haunted by a giant white snake, this pond is said to bring the rain and pubic hair.
Kamakura, Japan

Site of the Golden Dragon Spring

An unassuming set of tiles next to a mailbox mark the former location of one of the most famous springs in the city.
Raleigh, North Carolina

Alluvial Decoder at Crabtree Creek

A curious art piece along a lovely biking trail marks several historic floods via a series of colorful poles that represent floodwater heights.