Geography Of The World

Deserts

Atacama Desert

When one thinks of deserts, a secluded area isolated from society comes to mind. Well, that is not the case for the Atacama Desert.

Mountains

White Mountains

The White Mountains are one of the most ruggedly picturesque mountain ranges on the northeastern coast of the U.S. states of New Hampshire and Maine.

Canyons

Flume Gorge, New Hampshire

Flume Gorge, situated in the US State of New Hampshire, may seem like an amusement park ride, but it is not the creation of an engineer.

Canyons

Walnut Canyon, Arizona

Walnut Canyon National Monument, one of Arizona's best-kept secrets, is a stunning display of geological cliff features with twisted limestone walls.

Canyons

Palo Duro Canyon, Texas

In the center of the Texas Panhandle sits the Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the United States.

Canyons

Provo Canyon, Utah

Bridal Veil Falls, Sundance Mountain Resort, Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, Squaw Peak, and the Provo River can all be reached via Provo Canyon.

Bays

Jamaica Bay

Jamaica Bay is an estuary on Long Island's southern point, in the U.S. state of New York. The bay connects with the Lower New York Bay to the west via Rockaway Inlet.

Canyons

Niagara Gorge

The Niagara Gorge is an 11-kilometer-long gorge that divides Canada and the United States, carved out by the great Niagara River thousands of years ago

Bays

Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay is a massive natural harbor and shallow estuary on Florida's west-central coast.

Lakes

Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina

Situated within Graham County in the US state of North Carolina, Lake Santeetlah is a small town known for its natural beauty.

Bays

Florida Bay

Florida Bay is a vast shallow lagoon located between the southernmost point of mainland Florida and the Florida Keys, a chain of small islands.

Lakes

Lake Koocanusa

Lake Koocanusa is a reservoir constructed by the damming of the Kootenay River by the Libby Dam between British Columbia, Canada, and Montana, United States.

Rivers

Winooski River

The Winooski River is a 145km long river that flows in the north-central portion of the US State of Vermont. It springs near Cabot in Washington County.

Rivers

Humboldt River

The Humboldt River Basin is a large river drainage system in north-central Nevada that runs east-to-west from its headwaters to the Humboldt Sink.

Caves

Luray Caverns, Virginia

The Luray Caverns in the US State of Virginia is a landform with rich history and an exciting founding story that acts as the state's ultimate attraction.

Rivers

Connecticut River

For several millenniums, the plentiful resources of the Connecticut River drew humans who transformed and remade the surrounding landscape.

Islands

Antelope Island

Antelope Island is the largest and most fascinating of the Great Salt Lake's islands. It is worth visiting merely for the landscape and views.

Islands

Madeline Island

Hiking, bicycling, kayaking, swimming, canoeing, golfing, napping, reading, shopping, and dining are just a few of the many activities available. Madeline Island has it all. 

Caves

Wind Cave, South Dakota

Among one of the largest mapped caves in the world, Wind Cave is a multi-faceted National Park in South Dakota, U.S.A.

Caves

Cathedral Caverns, Alabama

The Cathedral Cavern is located in Alabama and has been recognized as a state park since 2000. Previously, the cavern was owned as a private attraction.

Valleys

Verde Valley, Arizona

The Verde Valley is a valley that is situated in the central part of Arizona. Located in Yavapai County, Verde Valley is around 90 miles north of Phoenix.

Mountains

The 10 Highest Mountains In The United States

The 10 Highest Mountains in the United States are all located in Alaska and are noted for their glacial settings and icy summits.

Lakes

Lake Oroville

Lake Oroville is a reservoir situated in Butte County in the northern portion of the US State of California. The lake is located 8km northeast of Oroville.

Valleys

Goose Lake Valley

Goose Lake Valley is situated in the northwestern corner of the Great Basin in the United States. The Goose Lake valley surrounds the isolated Goose Lake on the Oregon-California border. 

Lakes

Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake is a large reservoir situated in the US state of California. This artificial lake has an area of 30,000 acres and a volume of 5.615 cubic kilometers.

Rivers

Yellowstone River

Noted for its scenic beauty, the Yellowstone River flows a course of 692 miles through the US states of Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota.

Rivers

Detroit River

As one of the world’s busiest waterways, the Detroit River has had a profound impact on the region and Detroit’s overall development.

Volcanoes

The Most Dangerous Volcanoes In The United States

US Geological Survey cataloged 161 volcanoes throughout the country, 18 of which are considered a "very high threat." Here are at the top of the watchlist. 

Wetlands

Okefenokee Swamp

Spanning across Southern Georgia and Northern Florida is the Okefenokee Swamp. With an area of 1,770 sq. km, the swamp is one of the largest in North America.

Lakes

Lake Norman

The freshwater of Lake Norman originates from the Catawba River, confiscated by the Cowans Ford Dam, and outflows into Mountain Island Lake.

Rivers

Des Moines River

The Des Moines River is the biggest river flowing across the state of Iowa and is a branch of the Mississippi River.

Wetlands

Great Dismal Swamp, Virginia

The Great Dismal Swamp is a geological marvel. It was beneath the sea for millions of years before the Swamp developed.

Wetlands

Atchafalaya Swamp

Atchafalaya Swamp is a large swamp located in the south-central portion of Louisiana and is considered to be the largest swamp in the United States.

Rivers

Sabine River

Sabine River is a long river that flows in the southern part of the United States. The river serves as a border between Texas and Louisiana.

Rivers

Gila River

Frequently referred to as southern New Mexico’s lifeblood, the Gila River persists as the state’s last free-flowing river and one of the Western United States’ longest rivers.

Peninsulas

Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

The Kenai Peninsula, located off the coast of Southcentral Alaska, is a vast peninsula. The name Kenai is derived from the term "Kenaitze."

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