The name Forbidden Caverns brings to mind the lair of a fierce dragon, or the dwelling of a grumpy witch who will not hesitate to turn intruders into newts. Forbidden Caverns—located in Sevierville on the outskirts of the Great Smoky Mountains—is one of the state of Tennessee‘s most popular caves. Visitors are routinely captivated by…
When most people think of Texas—they think of 10 gallon hats. Texas Longhorn cattle, and “Austin City Limits”. Texas is home to many beautiful natural wonders that are just as stunning as any attraction in America’s most celebrated National Parks. The Caverns of Sonora contain some of the strangest and most exquisite mineral deposits in…
Los Tres Ojos is a trio of vibrant green and blue lakes connected to a cave system tucked away in a dense forest in the Dominican Republic. Ojos is Spanish for eyes. Due to the high mineral and bacteria content in the water, the lakes often take on the same brilliant blue and green tones…
Cave-In-Rock—situated on the Ohio River—sounds innocent enough. The 55-foot-wide cave has housed countless bandits. pirates, counterfeiters, and even a few of America’s earliest serial killers. Cave-In-Rock’s strategic location on the river made it the ideal hideout for conniving pirates who ambushed unsuspecting boats and so that they could steal their precious cargo. If Cave-In-Rock’s checkered…
The community of Fackler in Alabama, USA, is home to a natural phenomenon that attracts a steady stream of visitors. It interests curious hikers, hardened cave divers and photographers. Neversink Pit straddles a line somewhere between a sinkhole and a cave. But, however you define it, it is nothing less than extraordinary. The 40ft wide-pit…
Prohodna Cave is one of the most popular tourist attraction in Bulgaria. It is known for its stunning sights, with ethereal rays of light beaming through symmetrical holes on the cave ceiling. The name itself can be loosely translated as “Thoroughfare Cave” or “Passage Cave”, due to there being two entrances at opposite ends of…
Devil Den’s Cave in Williston, Florida started out as a simple scuba diving site. But now, it is considered a tourist attraction that is visited by travelers and adventure seekers from all over the world. When you go there, you’ll be welcomed by a natural wonder that can be rivaled by only a few places…
If you haven’t been to Mexico then you should immediately include it in your list of countries to visit. The place is full of wonders and offers a little something for everybody. Beautiful tropical beaches, lush forests, breathtaking deserts, name it, Mexico has it. And if you are planning to go there, you should definitely…
