Nature sure knows how to put on a good show. With sub-zero temperatures and extreme heat waves, she is a force to be reckoned with.
However, nature can also be a beautiful, awe-inspiring creation even the most esteemed artist could not dream up. With its snowy mountain tops mirrored in looking-glass lakes to sandy beaches dotted with palm trees — some of the globe’s landscapes are so breathtakingly beautiful, they make us seriously wonder how Earth is even real.
Spanning the tropical shores of Hawaii to Sweden’s snowy trails, these jaw-dropping views will inspire you to close your laptop and enjoy the fresh outdoors. (Or maybe leave it open, and book a ticket.)
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1. Ransberg, Sweden
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2. Hanauma Bay , Hawaii
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3. Étretat, France
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4. Palm Coast, Fla.
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5. Zermatt, Switzerland
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6. Maroon Bells, Aspen, Colo.
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7. Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz.
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8. Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
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9. Snæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland
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10. Moab, Utah
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11. Mount Evans, Clear Creek County, Colo.
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12. Mount Hood, Ore.
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13. Great Sand Dunes National Park , Colo.
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14. Alverstoke Creek, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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15. Estonia
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16. Polder Schieveen, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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17. Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
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18. Aurora Borealis, Palmer, Alaska
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